2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel — overview and factory-standard features

Powertrain and driving character
- 2.0L Turbocharged Diesel I4: factory-equipped turbo diesel producing 151 hp and 264 lb-ft of torque. The turbocharged diesel design emphasizes low-end torque for smoother highway passing and improved fuel-efficiency compared with gasoline equivalents.
- Transmissions: the diesel was offered with Chevrolet’s 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions, and the Cruze is configured with front-wheel drive.
- Chassis and suspension: conventional compact-sedan suspension tuning with MacPherson struts up front and a torsion-beam rear setup, tuned for a balance of ride comfort and composed handling suitable for daily driving.

Safety and driver aids
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control and traction control help maintain vehicle stability in adverse conditions.
- Antilock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) to assist under hard braking.
- Multiple airbags: dual-stage frontal airbags for driver and front passenger, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and roof-mounted head curtain airbags for front and rear occupants (factory-installed).
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) alerts the driver to underinflation.
- Child-safety LATCH anchors for rear outboard seats.

Exterior features
- Smooth, aerodynamic four-door sedan body with factory paint and body-color bumpers and mirrors.
- Halogen headlamps and integrated daytime running lamps (factory configuration).
- Standard steel wheels with full covers or aluminum-alloy wheels depending on trim; factory tire and wheel sizing calibrated to the model and trim level.
- Body-sealing and corrosion-protection measures applied at the factory consistent with GM’s production standards.

Interior and seating
- Cloth-trimmed seating as the baseline interior covering, with available higher-grade upholstery on upper trims.
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat to increase cargo versatility from the trunk.
- Manually adjustable front seats (driver seat typically with multi-way manual adjustments) and a tilt-and-telescoping steering column to help achieve a comfortable driving position.
- Well-insulated cabin with diesel-specific noise and vibration damping measures to reduce NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) relative to earlier diesel implementations.

Comfort and convenience (factory-installed)
- Manual air conditioning (automatic climate control available on higher trims).
- Power accessories including power windows, power door locks and power-adjustable outside mirrors.
- Remote keyless entry as a standard convenience feature on most factory configurations.
- Cruise control available as standard equipment on many trim levels.

Infotainment and connectivity
- AM/FM stereo with CD player and auxiliary input jack, plus an onboard USB port for media connectivity (standard on many factory configurations).
- Bluetooth hands-free phone capability and audio streaming included on many trims or as a factory option depending on the package.
- Available MyLink infotainment system on higher trims, which integrates a color touchscreen, phone integration, and available smartphone pairing features.
- Factory-installed OnStar hardware for emergency/call/connectivity services on equipped models.

Factory mechanical and emissions equipment
- Diesel-specific fuel and engine management calibrations, turbocharger and intercooler, and factory-installed emissions-control equipment designed to meet federal and state regulatory requirements in effect for the model year.
- Conventional maintenance access points (oil, filters, coolant) located for routine service at authorized service facilities.

Notes
- Exact factory equipment can vary by trim level and by options/packages originally installed at the factory. The items listed above describe the core features typically found on a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze equipped with the 2.0L turbo diesel. For a vehicle-specific equipment list, revie