November 28, 2024

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[THE INVESTOR] GM Korea has launched a diesel model of its midsize sedan Cruise and will start receiving preorders next week, the US-based carmaker said on Nov. 1.

The All New Cruise diesel model will feature the latest 1.6L CDTi diesel engine and a third-generation six-speed automatic transmission. The new model is also equipped with a maximum output of 134 horsepower and a maximum torque of 32.6 kg/m. 

GM Korea's All New Cruise diesel.

“Combined with high-performance, high-efficiency standard powertrain combination, the new Cruise diesel is expected to show performance comparable to that of German competitors,” said Hwang Joon-Ha, GM Korea’s managing director of powertrain engineering.

GM Korea will announce the price of its new model when it commences preorders on Nov. 6.

By Alex Lee (alexlee@heraldcorp.com)