General Motors will not change its plans regarding diesel-powered vehicle launches in the United States following VW’s diesel emissions scandal.
Mark Reuss, GM’s Executive Vice President of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain, said the scandal will not derail diesel technology for passenger cars in the United States. The executive confirmed that both the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze Diesel and the diesel program for Cadillac are safe.
“The Cruze Diesel is too good not to do it,” Reuss was quoted as saying by Car&Driver at a recent press event, adding that Chevrolet is sticking with its plan.
The automaker has officially confirmed that the redesigned 2016 Cruze will offer a diesel version. The diesel-powered Cruze is expected to join the lineup for 2017, with Chevrolet hoping the new model will build on the performance of the outgoing Cruze Turbo Diesel.
As for the development of diesel engines for the Cadillac brand, Mark Reuss said that there would be “no delays.” GM’s luxury brand is currently working on four- and six-cylinder turbo diesel engines which will be mainly aimed at the European market. However, Cadillac’s diesels are expected to arrive in the United States as well.
“It’s a question of timing,” Reuss said about the prospect of diesel-powered Cadillacs being launched in the US, adding that GM is closely monitoring the marketplace.
Note: 2014 Chevrolet Cruze TD pictured
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