Overseas Experience w/ Chevy Cruze Diesel?

[retmil46]

I gotta admit, it looks as if the fat lady is finally clearing her throat and getting ready to sing - and we might actually see the Chevy Cruze diesel in this country.

Now the $128 ($64 adjusted for inflation) question - is this going to be another Olds 98 fiasco?

One reason for hope on my part is that it's using a GM license built version of the VM Motori 2.0 L inline 4 turbo diesel. Having had experience with their 2.8 L inline 4 turbo diesel in my Jeep Liberty, VM Motori can build some kick-a$$ diesels.

And one reason for great dread on my part is that it's using a GM LICENSE BUILT VERSION of the VM Motori 2.0 L diesel. Given past personal experience with GM products and their ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory (see Olds 98 above), let's just say I'm more than a little apprehensive.

Hell, just having GM associated with it in any way, shape, or form is reason for concern in my book.

I've heard that the diesel version of the Cruze has already been sold outside the U.S. for quite some time. Given that, have any of our non-U.S. forum members had direct experience with the diesel Cruze, such that you could enlighten us on it's strong points and foibles - ie, how's the fuel system set up - in-tank lift pump or vacuum system? - how good is the fuel filter, what micron rating? - any way to bypass that GD'd EGR system?