Chevy done goofed

"norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback" (norskracer98)
08/13/2014 at 21:02 • Filed to: None

Why would they only offer the 2.0 diesel Cruze with an automatic? I feel like it would be a better car to have a 5 or 6spd in. Don't know what their thought process was on that.

DISCUSSION (16)

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
08/13/2014 at 21:04

The already niche market of compact diesel buyers in America prefer automatics?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/13/2014 at 21:07

I guess that's true. I guess I'm part of the three people that want a diesel with a stick. Back to dream land.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
08/13/2014 at 21:12

I have a small diesel and if I didn't have a manual it would be very awkward to drive. Being able to keep it in the right gear is a big part of avoiding the turbo lag.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
08/13/2014 at 21:12

The Panda is a diesel? That's cool.

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
08/13/2014 at 21:15

According to both VW dealerships I talked to when I bought my Jetta TDI the vast majority of the ones sold in the Metro DC area were Auto's as people don't want to commute in this mess with a manual. I would assume the same logic goes to the Cruze, they figure its high MPG commuting appliance and there is minimal market for the 3 pedal version so they don't bother.

That said if they sold the wagon cruze with a manual I would have added it to my cross shop list.

dogisbadob > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
08/13/2014 at 21:15

VW probably paid them to only offer it as an LTZ automatic sedan.

They need to bring over the wagon and hatchback bodies, the manual, and also offer the diesel engine on the base model LS and LT. If they ever did this, VW would be DONE with the US market and would have to leave this country in disgrace with their heads down.

I also hope they make a Cruze SS.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
08/13/2014 at 21:15

Sure is, a tiny 1.3 diesel.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
08/13/2014 at 21:17

Makes that even cooler!

deekster_caddy > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
08/13/2014 at 21:40

Don't forget the Cruze is all about MPG, and most manufacturers can program more efficient shifting (or ar least the same) as a manual these days. How many speeds auto?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > deekster_caddy
08/13/2014 at 21:42

I think it's a 6spd. I might be wrong though.

deekster_caddy > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
08/13/2014 at 21:45

6 isn't bad to row but it's getting close. For the typical commuter looking for MPG it's too many. In my wife's 2.0T Passat Wagon (gas) it's perfect (rowing your own, that is)

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > deekster_caddy
08/13/2014 at 21:47

I guess with the ECU it's not necessary but it'd still be nice.

sellphones2493 > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
08/13/2014 at 22:12

Don't know what their thought process was on that.

Amurica?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > sellphones2493
08/13/2014 at 22:13

At least they offer a car that's got a diesel in it.

sellphones2493 > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
08/13/2014 at 22:14

You have to figure, wouldn't operating a stick get in the way of my Super Big Gulp filled with Mountain Dew?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > sellphones2493
08/13/2014 at 22:20

Yeah, it would but there's no 7/11 near me so... not my problem.