Will the VW diesel-emissions scandal permanently derail diesel technology for passenger cars in the United States? “No way,” says Mark Reuss, GM’s Executive Vice President of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain. Speaking at a recent press event, Reuss said that both the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze Diesel and the diesel program for Cadillac are safe.
Chevrolet has officially confirmed a diesel version of the redesigned 2016 Cruze, which is larger but lighter than its predecessor. The diesel is set to join the lineup for 2017, and Chevy hopes it will build on the performance of the outgoing Cruze Turbo Diesel. Chevrolet is sticking with the plan, said Reuss: “The Cruze Diesel is too good not to do it.”
Reuss also said that there would be “no delays” in the development of diesel engines for Cadillac. GM’s luxury brand is working on four- and six-cylinder turbo-diesels, targeting mainly the European market. The engines are expected to be launched in the States as well, although he said that GM is closely monitoring the marketplace: “It’s a question of timing.”
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