MetroMPG -
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
GM is upping the ante - now they're saying the Cruze Eco will have the best fuel economy of any non-hybrid available (in the US market):
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Ok, here's another detail :
Cruze Comes To Town: Chevy unveils 40-mpg Eco model and RS package — Autoblog
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Chevrolet will use the 2010 New York Auto Show to reveal a few more details about the production Cruze sedan going on sale this fall. Specifically, the Big Apple is where Chevy will formally unveil the high-mileage Cruze Eco model and RS trim package (inset). The Chevrolet Cruze Eco is propelled by the new turbocharged 1.4-liter Ecotec inline four-cylinder. This engine, combined with a six-speed manual transmission, is not only the most powerful unit available, it's also expected to yield a hybrid-like 40 miles per gallon on the highway. In order to help achieve that lofty number, the Cruze Eco gets drag-reducing shutters that close off the lower grille at higher speeds. Also contributing to the car's elevated fuel efficiency are a deep front air dam and under-body panels. The 1.4 turbo is rated at 138 horsepower and a healthy 148 pound-feet of torque.
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Pretty neat. I think I can see the shutters in this picture :
CarloSW2