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Apparently they didn't get the memo that half of Eco sales are manual transmission. Reports on the Internet say that roughly 20% of Cruzes sold are Eco models, and half of those are manual transmission. So 10% of all Cruze sales are MT Ecos. They're missing a marketing opportunity by only having optioned-up AT Ecos on the lot. There are a good number of folks like myself who want a decently-equipped domestic fuel-sipping car with a stick-shift. And the sales numbers for the Cruze Eco MT are reflecting that.
The dealer I got mine from had 2 other 2012 Eco MT's and 6 Eco AT's on the lot, 4 2011's and 2 2012's. Based on anecdotal evidence, I'd say the MT versions were keeping pace with the AT versions. Mine was on the lot for 4 days before I got it, and MSRP was a shade over $20k with no options. I wouldn't have even looked at it if the MSRP was higher than $20.5k.
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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 6MT
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