Chevrolet Cruze Eco Question???

[doomz78]

Originally Posted by EdKiefer

I doubt very much you could do that without firmware update "if" ECU the same .
well the base 1.8L in 3400lb vehicle sound like it be slugish . I think I would get something else, lighter . hell even accord 2.4L is only 3100-3200 in low trim .

the 1.8 liter base model is 3150 lbs roughly. Im a hypermiler, so sluggish is what I do anyways. Its my driving style. The front grill is black and all i do is use gorilla tape on the grills for a block and I will install my scan gauge 2 and use my PSI inflation strategy to match the ECO's mpg. The accord is not as good on gas and it is more expensive.

I tend to look at best value for money. And I care about safety since I have a little one. The Cruze is a smart compromise in every category in my opinion. At 17000 CAD... In my opinion its a steal.

When I look at a new purchase I look at maintenance cost. Safety. (if you're dead hypermiling means nothing) MPG, Insurance cost, Since te base isnt a turbo model ins will be cheaper.

[euromodder]

Originally Posted by cfg83

Maybe you could slowly get your hands on the Eco aero-options over time. I would hope that the closing grill could be just "hooked up" and the ECU/PCM would recognize it and use it, but maybe that's asking the software to be too flexible.

Nothing a (partly) (removable) grill block can't solve

I'd have it delivered with good LRR tyres, if the regular Cruze doesn't come with them as stock.

Originally Posted by doomz78

The Cruze is a smart compromise in every category in my opinion. At 17000 CAD... In my opinion its a steal.

Being in Canada, you could get the Michelin Energy Saver LRR tyres.
IMO the best compromise between eco and fairly decent handling.