But will they attract VW
diesel buyers?
At least the name is paid off in equipment: Heated seats front and rear, heated steering wheel, comprehensive infotainment system, bed rail lighting, perforated leather seating, wood - rimmed steering wheel... it's aimed squarely at the King Ranch / Platinum F - 250
diesel buyer.
Maybe
diesel buyers like that, reminding themselves of how efficient their powerplants are.
More likely,
diesel buyers will be on the highway two - thirds of the time.
Nissan's reps tell us that this is by design, because
diesel buyers expect a louder powerplant.)
While many opt for diesels by virtue of their stout torque — the F - 150 Power Stroke is no exception, with peak twist available at 1,750 rpm — many
diesel buyers are seeking fuel economy.
For 2009 Mitsubishi announced the NT Pajero; more of an upgrade than a definitively different model but the one to look for if you're
a diesel buyer.
Gasoline - powered Ram HD models get only a 6 - speed automatic, while
the diesel buyers can choose between that or a segment - exclusive 6 - speed manual transmission.
The black colored A-Class is only for
diesel buyers.
Not exact matches
Ford Motor (F) and Fiat Chrysler (FCA), through their dealers in Europe, are offering incentives of up to $ 2,000 to new - car
buyers who are willing to trade in their VW or Audi
diesel.
Driving palladium's rally this year, though, are bets that European car
buyers will soon be switching from
diesel - burning to gas - burning cars because of emissions concerns.
In January 2015, Gardiner admitted that the push by the previous Labour government to encourage car -
buyers to opt for
diesel vehicles in a bid to save the planet was «wrong», identifying that a «massive problem for public health» had been created.
Although we may be in the minority of U.S.
buyers, we love
diesels.
Several engines will be offered to UK
buyers, from a 1.6 - litre petrol with either 120bhp or 154bhp, to tax - friendly 1.5 - and 2.2 - litre
diesels.
The Jetta TDI SportWagen makes more sense if you want more bang for the buck, but the A3 TDI is a way for Audi brand loyalists to get a
diesel wagon too, or for
buyers who are looking for a bit more luxury than the Jetta can offer.
There's no reason Jaguar should offer the
diesel XE in America other than to meet fuel economy standards and to give
buyers a less - expensive alternative to the XE S until the smaller gasoline motor arrives.
Delivery - fleet
buyers will be comfortable ordering the fuel - saving
diesel four, which is sufficient for merging onto freeways, at prices in the upper - $ 30s.
As was the case with prior generations of the Audi TT, the 2.0 - liter
diesel engine sold in Europe will not be offered to U.S.
buyers.
The lack of a six - cylinder
diesel option might be considered a limiting factor for those after a bit more punch, but for the performance minded
buyer, the fantastic Quadrifoglio with its 503bhp was enough to send us into a spin during eCoty.
We're spending our day in the most enthusiast - friendly 2017 Infiniti Q30, a Sport model with the 2.0 - liter turbo - four that is the only engine choice for American
buyers (Europeans also can pick from a 1.6 - liter gas and 1.5 - or 2.2 - liter
diesels).
For truck
buyers who need to tow more than 20,000 pounds, there are the 2500HD and 3500HD heavy - duty versions of the Silverado that are available with a 6.6 - liter Duramax
diesel engine.
It's not what most
buyers expect a luxury automaker to shove under the hood of its flagship car, though Mercedes - Benz and Audi have been selling clean -
diesel models in the U.S. for years now.
Since you'll be pumping premium unleaded into the latter two, the price of
diesel fuel will generally not be a penalty for TDI
buyers.
> MPG and running costs - The
diesels each have an on - paper rating of 67.3 mpg, so although not class leading, they're still good enough to not be a problem to company car
buyers.
Either of the transmissions can be mated to the
buyer's choice of gasoline and
diesel inline - four - cylinder offerings.
Engine choice will also be very much aimed at US
buyers, with no
diesel option - not at all surprising after the «Dieselgate» scandal that has seen VW withdraw all
diesel models from sale.
The Golf TDI's 140 - horsepower, 2.0 - liter turbo -
diesel I - 4 is also available, but
buyers seeking GTI - like performance can always opt for the gasoline 2.0 - liter turbocharged I - 4, which places nearly 210 horsepower on tap.
European
buyers will get to choose between three gasoline engines, two
diesel ones, and a plug - in hybrid variant — plus the inevitable S8.
Ford also says that by opting for the 6.8 - liter V - 10 that
buyers will be saving an average of $ 8300, likely in up - front costs, considering that over the life of the vehicle, more money could theoretically be saved by opting for a more fuel efficient
diesel engine.
It's surprising that so few
buyers choose the
diesel, because it's the better choice in almost every way.
The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo
Diesel offers some of what both
diesel fanatics and the average
buyer look for in a car — but not enough of either to really impress anyone.
European
buyers can even get a 2.2 - liter
diesel unit.
When it comes to the mechanical soundtrack, Velar
buyers have three choices, two gasoline and one
diesel.
Buyers have a choice between two V - 8 engines: one gas and one
diesel.
Going & Stopping
Buyers have a choice between two V - 8 engines: one gas and one
diesel.
In either car, the
diesel will be a smart choice for
buyers and a fitting complement to Mazda's sporty soul.
Based on the new generation G30 BMW 5 - series, BMW's reluctance to offer higher - powered
diesel models like the M550d in the UK makes the D5 S particularly interesting for
buyers looking for a high performance
diesel model regardless of its power and torque deficit.
That will help more
buyers access the
diesel powertrain, which was previously positioned well into the premium end of the Golf range.
The Jaguar XF has finally got the four - cylinder 2.2 - litre
diesel engine that
buyers have been waiting for.
Four cylinder
diesels don't set pulses racing, but they're what sell in the European executive segment, meaning that — since the XF went on sale — Jag has effectively ruled itself out of the running for a majority of potential
buyers.
Buyers who want a
diesel engine can pick between the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI S, SE, and SEL.
I find it ironic how many passenger truck
buyers will pay extra for
diesel and brag about the mileage (when they payback is very long) because it is cool or manly but refuse to pay extra for a hybrid because of MAGA mentality.
> MPG and running costs - Thanks to a slippery body and frugal entry level
diesels, the claimed 70.6 mpg is impressive for the class and make ia tempting option for company car
buyers.
If
buyers opt for the most popular 161bhp four - pot
diesel engine, they'll emit just 99g / km of CO2.
Buyers can also get a single - turbo
diesel (140 hp and 251 lb - ft), a six - speed manual gearbox, and a part - time four - wheel - drive system with a low - range transfer case.
Fitting the automatic gearbox to the
diesel engine (hatch only) considerably worsens things to 127g / km and 58.9 mpg so business
buyers are likely to stick with the manual.
Available in 18 different models,
buyers can choose between petrol or
diesel engines between 1 - and 1.4 - litres in capacity.
Unlike the US, European
buyers will see a
diesel variant of the 2019 Kia Sportage.
The
diesel claims an economy figure of 67mpg and CO2 emissions of 110g / km, resulting in a tax bill of just # 20 a year and a 20 % Benefit - in - Kind (BiK) rating for company car
buyers.
Two engines are on offer to Focus ST
buyers - a 247bhp 2.0 - litre EcoBoost petrol engine or a 181bhp 2.0 - litre
diesel engine.