2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Manual 0-60 MPH Review - Highway MPG Road Test

[@AnthonyGuidetti]

Wow, I'm not a Chevy guy but this looks like a fantastic car.

[@casey360360]

So you like shitty interiors and low power, over complicated engines?

[@chrishuber8930]

casey360360 what car is better than this for 20 grand?

[@vegasbab.y3740]

casey360360 dude you don’t know nothing about Chevy bro.... you have to be in one and drive one to like it you’re just jealous cause you’re a Ford fan and don’t have good interiors

[@vegasbab.y3740]

Chris Huber 😂😂 no response 😂😂

[@casey360360]

LMAO I'm no where near a Ford fan. I have an AAS in Automotive Technology, I've worked on more cars than you'll ever see. Chevy and Ford both have cheap, shitty interiors on their low end models. They source a good 80% of the car from countries like South Korea. In fact, the Chevy Spark and Sonic are both lend/lease vehicles from South Korea.

[@williamsnyder4218]

I own a 2014 cruze TD and absolutely love it. I traded in a 2011 Cruze RS for it. Unlike the gas version the diesel gets better MPG the faster you go. The torque is amazing and no turbo lag like on the gas version. I now have 37k miles on it and only added DEF twice. The DEF only costs $11 at Walmart. Servicing could be pricey but I'm a DIY guy so it only costs me $40 about every 6k miles. I average 45mpg i recently took a 900+ mile road trip mostly freeway and averaged 57 mpg! It's the slower in town stuff it doesn't like. Don't buy if you don't drive the freeway. If you give diesel a chance you will love it too.

[@chrishuber8930]

William Snyder this 1.6 diesel is 25 percent more efficient

[@williamsnyder4218]

I'm sure it is but not worth the loss I would take trading in the 2.0L I already have. Maybe some day.

[@GMK6300L]

I like the 14 much better. Looks better and has more power plus the overboost feature that they axed with the new lame Toyota looking body style.

[@racerguy6979]

I also have a 2014 diesel. Love it and it’s actually so nice inside. I’m in Canada and have 230,000 kms on it. No issues yet lol. Great mileage

[@fultonjackwaterloo4085]

Getting ready to buy my SECOND Cruze diesel....double the fun!

[@mpgomatic]

Fulton Jack Waterloo Nice!

[@detroitdieselpower]

Thanks for reviewing the manual model, I've been waiting a few weeks for a good look at this car. Now if only I could justify trading in my 2015 Cruze diesel to get this car!

[@gene978]

Thank You for the FUN ride in Circles LOL! As always I bet you could hit 70 MPG with that no doubt. But, the fact you got 65MPG in a non hybrid car says enough. That is Fantastic. If the city MPG is great then Chevy has a real winner! Thanks Jeff!

[@mpgomatic]

gene978 With a little experimentation and the right roads 70 MPG should be achievable. This drivetrain is amazing.

[@SternDrive]

I've had a 6 speed manual Cruze for five years. I notice that a lot of guys do not know how to correctly drive a manual transmission. They're tearing out 2nd gear and burning clutches. I will be doing a You tube video on how to smoothly shift a 6 speed, so that your passengers will love you, and your transmission and clutch will last the life of the car. Wait for it !

[@coldwavesf]

Got my 2018 Cruze 6-speed Diesel a few weeks back. I've got 700 miles on it now and ZERO complaints. Highest MPG so far that I've seen is 62.6 MPG. Around town I'm averaging 30-34.

[@coldwavesf]

Also, the MPG goes down a bit when the car is doing a DPF regen (burning soot). But don't be alarmed, it will climb back up before you know it. Great review too- it helped influence my purchase.

[@adithyaramachandran7427]

Hi there, I grew up in South Brunswick, NJ. Remember driving down this stretch of road so many times. I have the gas version of the Cruze with automatic trans. Get about 43-45 on the highway, but out here I'm usually at 80 mph

[@mpgomatic]

+Adithya Ramachandran Greetings from Central Jersey!

[@leeman20s98]

I just bought one of these for my daily 100.2 mile commute. I got 51.1 avg MPG on my 55 mi trip home from the dealer doing 75 with AC on the entire way. Amazes me!

[@KNOPECOMEDY]

LeeMan 20s is your's a manual or automatic?

[@leeman20s98]

Sorry for the late reply! Mine is an automatic.. Now that I have driven it for 3000 miles I am getting around 42 MPG avg driving 75-80 MPH on the freeway. If I reset my fuel meter and drive home doing 70mph on the freeway I can get 54 MPG but going to work the same route I get only 47 MPG avg doing the same speed. Even if you drive this car 80 it is always getting above 40 MPG it seams. I am pretty happy with all of it beside the auto shutoff at stop signs.

[@KNOPECOMEDY]

LeeMan 20s Thanks, I've currently got a 1.4L turbo 2011 Cruze & the 2nd Gen TDi is definitely on my list!

[@nestorchavez1294]

LeeMan 20s how does the auto start/stop feel on your turbo Diesel? Is it harsh? It’s not bad on the regular gas but wanted your opinion on the diesel version.

[@bsimpo18]

LeeMan 20s Quick question was that the reading from the MPG display or did you calculate fuel used over those miles traveled? Just curious thanks

[@fultonjackwaterloo4085]

Bought one on April 29. magnificent car!

[@mpgomatic]

Fulton Jack Waterloo Cool! Wishing you the best of luck with it!

[@fultonjackwaterloo4085]

Do you have a site where we can buy hats and jackets?

[@MrComputerCoder]

Quick question, how is the steering responsiveness? Lots of reviews say it's dead or has no feel to it.

[@fultonjackwaterloo4085]

It is a lot more assisted than my 2016 mazda6 but it is NOT overly annoying.

[@vegasbab.y3740]

Fulton Jack Waterloo so is it swervy like it feels numb or does it feel like you have control over the car

[@chickenstrangler3826]

Saw this car, potential buy. Saw this car in diesel, definite buy.

[@DigitalYojimbo]

thanks for the excellent review.

[@mpgomatic]

DigitalYojimbo Thanks!

[@mikeyWRX]

Your videos are right off my home "stomping" grounds. I grew up right off exit 2, west trenton. Small world. Good review as well.

[@MartinLeTwit]

I have a 2015 Cruze diesel and i love it. Even my father has one too, lol.

[@BarcelonaBlitzer]

Thank you for the review!

[@angeldemon821]

When will you review the new Hyundai Ioniq? I just purchased the Blue edition and I have gotten with mixed driving (and a slightly heavy foot) 52.4 mpg real world (gallons\ miles). It is also really quick in Sport mode!

[@mpgomatic]

angeldemon821 Congrats on the new Ioniq! Hyundai's been doing some great stuff lately. I need to get one on the schedule …

[@kevinhenry177]

I have a 2017 Hyundai ionic blue addition, which is the base model, My average lifetime MPG is 60.3, not too bad, look out Prius you have Hyundai in your rearview mirror gaining ground. The Hyundai ionic drives like a real car with a real transmission versus the sluggish CVT, yes I’ve had several Prius is in the past and I have like them but this car is a winner, it’s fun to drive and it goes on battery much further , Even freeway speeds. Take a test drive you may be surprised, Great gas saver.

[@thewireman134]

Sigh.. a Volt is superior.

[@SLVRFOX88]

Thinking about one of these I have a Cruze Eco 6spd manual. Might wait for the hatch.

[@shawnseler7897]

Awesome review! Any thought to checking out and reviewing the 2018 Equinox Diesel when it come out? I'd love to see how that same motor does with it MPG-wise.

[@mpgomatic]

Shawn Seler Thanks for the kind words, Shawn! I'm hoping to hop into the diesel Equinox as soon as it hits the media fleet this fall.

[@shawnseler7897]

I can't wait for your review when it comes out! Being a primary highway driver (120 miles round-trip each day) this is definitely on my list as a potential new vehicle for the highway MPG's. Plus, I'm in the market for an AWD vehicle, so this just might be a win-win.

[@mpgomatic]

Shawn Seler Yow! That's a huge commute. Stay tuned …

[@RyanLeeProductions]

A week ago I purchased a 17' Cruze diesel with the auto. I find that "Auto Stop" feature is very annoying and can't be good for various parts like the starter, turbo, etc. Anxious to see what an aftermarket tune can do for my car .

[@BoschExxcel]

RyanLeeProductions Start/Stop has been available on cars here in Europe for years and I've never heard of it causing premature wear to the engine (starter motor and battery are heavy duty to cope with it) but I find it suits manuals better. My Focus has stop/start and it only works if you are in neutral and not touching the clutch, car restarts as soon as you press the clutch, so no delay in moving off. My dad's Range Rover has it too, it's an auto and he finds that how hard you press the brake at a standstill determines whether it turns off or not. Maybe when you're stopped don't press the brake so hard and see if it keeps the engine on? Personally I like stop/start as it's nice and quiet without the engine on when stopped.

[@chrishuber8930]

RyanLeeProductions you can turn that off

[@chrishuber8930]

RyanLeeProductions they have a tune fir it already

[@roberts459]

RyanLeeProductions except it's not a normal starter motor, is specially designed to handle over 500,000 starts, as normal starter is good for maybe 50,000......

[@duzzytrivia]

OMG how? because that shit gets on my nerves lol js

[@BMan100]

........Diesel?....6spd?......I...might just have to go and look at my GM dealer after our long weekend.......Diesel 6spd you say....Hmmm...

[@bmw803]

This one is 6 speed stick. The Auto is 9 speed.

[@04dram04]

just buy a preowned jetta tdi manual

[@losbanos999]

I love the impromptu chatting. We live in Wyoming and drive to Dallas,TX for Thanksgiving and California for Christmas! We need a comfortable gas saver. This is the car! I hope the motor has longevity. Anyone know about the reliability of these diesels?

[@USA-qm2bk]

Tony Driver I had one for a week, mileage is great and rumble In the city is okay but interior ergo is not good, bins are too small and not deep enough etc

[@24revealer]

I love the interior in that car!

[@teemoegoodie5058]

Very impressive. The automatic hatch cruze diesel caught my attention for sure when it came out earlier this year. Good to see a real world mpg test. Sometimes its okay to be "that guy" as long as your in the slow lane and not blocking oncoming merging vehicles. Drop that bad boy down to the Jimmy Carter special (55 mph) in cruise control, and I bet you would be able to achieve 70 mpg's in this car. Very impressive.

[@halaheleu7013]

After looking for this car see there are quite a large number for sale. Give it a few years think these cars will be a great buy used. Not a Chevy fan but this looks like a great car. Toyota dont have anything on this. Deal me in on a Cruze Diesel hatchback. looking to get one in 3 years or so.

[@tarabottogino]

Hello MPGomatic, nice video and yes nice car, but how about a video on all the new diesel-hybrid car? I understand Volvo and other car makers will introduce new diesel-hybrid models for 2019!! thank you.

[@mpgomatic]

Gino Tarabotto Hi Gino! Thanks for the kind words! Looking forward to testing the Diesel-Hybrids when they’re released in the USA. I haven’t seen any timeframes yet.

[@oregonvibez]

Beautiful interior

[@ec6933]

So what what the result? I'm freaky curious after trading in my TDI I've also got a 95 wrangler with a TDI engine that gets about 30

[@mpgomatic]

Eighty cc Drive it right and it stomps the spec. TDI Jeep = Cool! I saw one at the SEMA Show a few years back.

[@chrishuber8930]

MPGomatic theyre coming out with the new wrangler eco diesel

[@Tomlovesicecream]

Finally, a diesel option for a compact car. And hopefully people will like diesels again.

[@abqsky5338]

I own a Chevy Malibu Hybrid and love it!

[@admin7315]

Debating if I should by this Cruze diesel or a "modified/clean" 2015 TDI from my dealer! I heard the fuel door doesn't lock though? How stupid! Great review.

wonderfull vid

[@mpgomatic]

TSS NCS Thanks!

[@questionmark6204]

why are there so few videos on this car??

[@mpgomatic]

Dr Mundo IDK if Chevy had a media launch event specifically for the turbodiesel. Those events are where the early reviews are shot. The Cruze I reviewed was in the press fleet. I was fortunate to get into the car early.

[@Trades46]

Prius & Tesla be damned, a small diesel remains to be the best long distance hauler money can buy. Despite all the bad rep diesels have been getting (coughVW) the fact diesels when done properly still are remarkably efficient & emission friendly.

[@doc7000]

Prius dethroned.....

[@vegasbab.y3740]

Duane Craig true 😂😂

[@04dram04]

prius can still get better combined numbers.

[@jiujitsuartist86]

what's the MSRP? Great video

[@lfsracer79]

21:27 21:51 You short shifted 3rd gear both times. It would hit 60 in 3rd at 4000 rpm.

[@mpgomatic]

lfsracer79 I only take a few 0-60 runs in each vehicle. Could the times be faster if it was wound out further? Additional testing would tell. This engine is very different from a gasser …

[@lfsracer79]

Well, on your second run, you did shift from 1st to 2nd at 4500 rpm which is probably too late because peak power comes at 3750 rpm. Usually you can rev diesels about 200 rpm past peak power to get the best performance.

[@mpgomatic]

lfsracer79 I can't flog these cars repeatedly, for a number of reasons. It's always been my goal to have a proper facility with the time and resources to thoroughly test, but reality hasn't dealt the cards (yet). I have some very specific ideas on how to do it, but lack the pile of cash to make it happen.

[@johnmo]

I routinely hit 60 in 3rd in mine on on-ramps. Third gear is kind of a sweet spot on this car.

[@jpugh3076]

If that thing was rear wheel drive or AWD it would be amazing probley a top seller also a def delete and tune would be on my list of things to do 😁

[@alexsartor63]

Great video, any plans to review the Prius prime?

[@mpgomatic]

Alex Sartor I drove the Prius Prime at the media event in California last fall and produced a video for Autobytel, but it wasn't a review. I have a Prime on the schedule in the coming weeks and will produce a real world review/road test for this channel soon … 👍🏻

[@vegasbab.y3740]

osp80 eww why 😅 I’d rather have a Prius than a car that will brake done like how they did back in the 90s

[@MJorgy5]

I just did the math on this car and with current diesel prices, a 40 mpg gas car is cheaper to run assuming this car will get 50 mpg in mixed driving.

[@mpgomatic]

Diesel prices are through the roof. 😬

[@caucasianinvasion2972]

Does this vehicle have an engine heater for the winter?

[@jorowi]

Looks like a nice ride. BTW, ever been in an accident when reviewing a car?

[@mpgomatic]

Some curb rash, but knock wood, but nothing bad. It's one of my biggest concerns. I keep my eyes on the road as much as possible. Filming in-car on a public road is stupid, but that's what people expect to see. :/

[@volvotwoseries3384]

Man do I miss those diesel prices

[@calli4952]

picking mine up on friday

[@mpgomatic]

Cool! Good luck with it, Calli! Wishing you many happy miles. =)

[@brentrn]

I went to your web site but I'm not finding the review mentioned in the video. Is there a direct link?

[@mpgomatic]

Brent Thompson My apologies, Brent! I got swamped with work and haven't posted the written review. I'll have it on the site in the next week or two and will include the link here.

[@douglasburgert6269]

I like the numbers without cruise better but I’ll end up well over 85 or 90 if I don’t use it.

[@armyraw29]

what do u think the automatic version would get?

[@mpgomatic]

armyraw29 Hard to say. It's rated significantly lower. Not exactly sure why. I need to test it …

[@qualitylandscapeandhauling7710]

This looks like a cool and fun car to buy. How much do they go for ?

[@U2Jaime1317]

Starting at like 22k for cheaper models. Can go up to 30k with EVERYTHING including rs sporty styling and rims and what not you name it. Fully loaded preowned with 20k miles can go for about 20k more or less

[@bicyclist2]

I'm not a big fan of GM but I'm very surprised to see this car. This should sell well in Europe and the UK. I didn't think you could get something like this in the US. As far as I'm concerned this is the absolute coolest 4 door compact car GM makes. Thanks.

[@douglasburgert6269]

Good gas mileage and reliable.

[@belfastlad55]

Nice Video

[@RamJetGMC]

WELL IN NJ DIESEL IS GOING UP IN JULY A 2ND TIME TAX

[@mpgomatic]

RamJetGMC What about gasoline?

[@WoodworthPatrick]

MPGomatic it just did with the price of gas but diesel got a split up becomes it got taxed 2 time harder going after trucks and the people who have diesel just get run over

[@glennglenn1765]

RamJetGMC in IL, diesel is running about .20 cents a gallon less than regular 87 octane as of today

[@WoodworthPatrick]

Glenn Glenn sorry YES I am speaking of nj only sorry to confuse anyone the road test was in nj and I know all the places in that vid And we had a nj tax last fall I guess of gas and diesel of .20 and a 2nd for diesel only is going to happen in July of .20 So we diesel people are getting a .40 increase in a year so some are mad like me Love The vid and the replies

[@WoodworthPatrick]

MPGomatic gas went up in the fall so no change for now only diesel

[@cgrscott]

Is the diesel engine on this car a gas engine modified to a diesel? Or, is it engineered as a diesel from the ground up?

[@mpgomatic]

cgrscott It’s the real deal.

[@porkchop10]

Nice review, just don't try cruising at 68 if you're ever in Michigan...the cops might ticket you for driving too slow lol

[@billywozniak2736]

I think they see an opening to make a diesel engine because of vws scandal

[@777jones]

Cruise control generally saves 5% of fuel or so, mostly because it coasts more aggressively than a human.

[@mpgomatic]

+777jones I usually get better fuel economy without cruise, but I'm more conscious of efficiency than most folks. Gotta be in the right state of mind.

[@betitos007]

Your videos are pretty good but on this one it sounds like you didn't want a "real world" test. All the interruptions you mentioned are real world things that a person commuting would encounter. You were so disappointed with 60mpg that you had to do it over. I own the first genChevy Cruze 2.0L turbo diesel with 108k miles now. My daily commute was 68 miles one way with lots of changes in elevation and always averaged real world 45mpg highway at 72mph and 31mpg city. I fueled about every 650 miles. Very comfortable car for the road.

[@mpgomatic]

Great numbers, Alberto! I have limited time with the cars. Wish I had 40 hours per week to test & shoot. The goal is always to be as consistent as possible from car to car.

[@gabrielc5642]

In europe we get 50mpg on diesel engines for ages, I don't know why your goverment screws diesel engines soo much.

[@gabrielc5642]

Actually I can answer myself, buying more gas and using more fuel collect more money from sales tax and vat=goverment wins. Lately they said diesel cause cancer but syntetic food that you can find it on walmart doesnt? Hypocrite!

[@redtra236]

Emissions regulations are how our government screws diesel engines. Most people just delete DEF though. If you live in an emissions test area you can still pour DEF in but you have the choice to use it or not. The problem is the DEF requirement makes diesels way more expensive.

[@donski170]

I will try this test in my mustang on the GSP heading South towards Cape May next month. Lol

[@jd5179]

Are they reliable ?

[@MDKN22]

I honestly would like to see Ford give the Focus a diesel treatment. I think it would be a VERY worthy competitor to the Cruze TD. I think with what the Focus is doing with the 1.0 EcoBoost I3 and achieving 43 MPG HWY, I believe with a diesel, it'll go for 52 highway, imo.

[@mpgomatic]

A diesel Focus would be awesome. I'm wondering how the 1.0L EcoBoost would respond to high octane …

[@MDKN22]

It may perform the same. My mom still has her 1.6T Escape and she had put high-octane in it a couple times to try and clean the fuel injectors (because she was having acceleration problems (she would hit the gas and it would almost shift into neutral and rev up to 4000 when the transmission indicator read D, then after a few seconds it would correct itself and go)) but she noticed that between 87 and 93 octane, it doesn't really do anything. Her old Wrangler TJ had to run on mid-grade. But yeah, I think these turbo engines nowadays should be able to take the high-octane and perform the same... but I could be wrong!

[@mpgomatic]

Asphalt8ficionado Transmission issue? 87 & 93 should produce slightly different results with the stock tune. An aftermarket tune will show a more dramatic difference.

[@redshirt-scotty]

68 is where i run our prius v.

[@toddrobinson9170]

The way i look at it this is basically gm's jetta diesel.

[@vinniemadrox]

there's always traffic on that interchange of 195 and 295 lol

[@betruly7894]

That engine is German from Opel 🤣

[@spacychicken9969ragingbullolaf]

I bought an Chevy Cruze 2017 hatach back LT with RS package cant complaint and i know its lack of power when it start to go but Hey its good for Point A to Point B good on Gas also better parking I use to own an GMC Terrian 2013 SLE its okay Eats LOTS of Gas While im at the City HUGE LACK of POWER but Overall Chevy cruze 2017 hatchback can be put little more Power ON IT

[@Balithazzarr]

Ya right I can hear how noisy that bitch is from here but luckily the shear fact it's a standard transmission diesel will not deter me from soundproofing it myself.

[@mpgomatic]

Everything is relative, Balithazzarr. Take one for a test drive and tell me that it's not one of the quietest diesels you've ever driven. =) I checked out a bunch of cool soundproofing materials at the SEMA Show this past week. Knock wood, my next project car will be heavily soundproofed …

[@TJSpike]

Chevy is really good at make unique, niche, and extraordinary cars and then just. *NOT ADVERTISING THEM*

[@cowmoo007]

Dude what church do you attend weekly with your wife and kids?? Just curious if you do Joyce Meyers or Joel Olsteen, or TD Jakes or Paula White??

[@cowmoo007]

Nobody nnd I mean nobody would pump my fuel even if I lived in New Jersey or New York or whatever. Because I do my own and real slow to.

[@robgindc1]

"This week's victim:..." Lol! 😂

[@cowmoo007]

Dude stop whining about going 80 mph when us people that are hypermilers will only drive this car like granny and go no more than 60 mph and no jack rabbit starts and stops. My friend has this same engine in his car in Europe and I think it was an astro or opel with the 1.6 diesel and 6 speed from Chevy and he gets almost 70mpg all day long with the ac on.

[@vegasbab.y3740]

To save your time it’s starts at 21:27

[@ATHORNFAM2]

Well I thought the cruze was going to get more than 48 mpg. I was expecting 55-60... Seems like i'll just keep the ol Vdub Diesel with my 50-52 mpg.

[@jellyfrosh9102]

he got 60-65 in the actual test part of the video.

[@leadnsteel1428]

Nice vid some other youtuber sais he can get about around 700 miles on his cruze diesel. I have a Chevy Colorado diesel that gets just over 500 miles to a tank. Just hope GM's diesels are legit not like Volkswagen

[@donski170]

Primo hoagie time sharp Italian. Lol

[@mpgomatic]

Don Gronczewski I could go for a Primo Sharp and a cold one right about now. =)

[@donski170]

MPGomatic just got 31 mpg off the 2017 Mustang GT. I owe you one. I'm a Jersey guy too.

[@mpgomatic]

Don Gronczewski Awesome! The 5.0 does surprisingly well with MPGs when it's cruising at Jersey highway speeds.

[@jtkrpm1]

GM killed a good car

[@biscuitninja]

0_o.... 60.8mpg

[@halaheleu7013]

This has a timing belt rather than a chain. There is no spare tire only a can of fix a flat. Sedans are not selling well people want SUV . A diesel car is not a big seller. The Chevy Cruze has a low resale value. A 6 speed Manual ? not a big seller. The urea tank if not serviced car will drive sloooow. How will customers like that ? Anyway i like this car will buy a used one in a few years for less than 1/2 new or less .

[@U2Jaime1317]

Urea is different then previously used as GM noted btw Also chevy offers this car as a more attractive hatchback Resale it great for the buyer

[@bmw803]

Urea tank doesn't need servicing. I have the same car, and nothing in the manual stating that the tank needs regular servicing. Not sure where you got that.

[@azera55555]

much rather get an elantra eco

[@dann3410]

azera55555 LOL

[@MicroageHD]

Damn this dinosaur is slow.

[@jellyfrosh9102]

it's a 4 cylinder single turbo diesel in a compact car, what do you expect?