Thread: 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco / XFE will have 1.4 turbo, 42 mpg (US) hwy rating
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Old 02-04-2011, 05:18 PM   #160 (permalink)
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Carlos: I noticed that too. Interesting.

Popular Mechanics just released their impressions of the Cruze ECO first drive.

I like this line

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Chevy has essentially eco-modded a Cruze to deliver hybrid levels of fuel economy.
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco Test Drive - Chevy Cruze Eco Review - Popular Mechanics

Ecoformance - like that too!
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