http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/12/c...dition-at-ami/

 

The comments are stinging as usual.

 

I want one!

 

What the heck kind of exhaust gives an engine an extra 36 horsepower?

 

Not really a big deal for a turbo diesel.

 

The real question us why does it only do 8 seconds to 60 with 186 hp???

 

A 1990 Chevrolet Beretta with the 180hp Quad 4 did 0-60 in 7.5 seconds and weighed 2756 lbs.

The euro Cruze RS optioned with the diesel weighs almost 3200 lbs.

I'd say it's making better use of its power than some 180hp gas 4-cylinder of 20 years ago. It's larger, has more crash technology including airbags, and more features.

 

Straight line speed is so overrated. I'm more interested in handling, balance, braking etc.

 

With the torque this thing has it should be faster.

 

2 too many doors.

 

Still - The reason for a Turbodiesel is that it also gives good fuel economy (40mpg on the highway is very realistic). So a Turbodiesel that gives decent performance as well as gets good fuel economy is always a welcome. And with a turbodiesel there's no need to upgrade if the costimer wants to run bio-diesel.

Truthfully - this is definitely a car that Chevy should build for the U.S. as well as Europe.