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Explorer II

Feb 18, 2018

Diesel engines why not more available in smaller vehicles ?

Diesel engines are popular in domestic 3/4 and 1 ton pick up trucks. They are becoming popular in North America and are offered in more lighter duty pickup trucks than before ...the Ram 1500, Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon, 2019 Ford F 150....and the 2019 Chevy/GMC 1500 series pickup trucks.

Mileage improvement, towing etc. are some of the benefits.

In Europe a good chunk of the sedans, SUV's/CUV's are offered with optional diesel engines and consumers buy them in significant numbers.

Why are diesel engines not optionally available in the bulk of sedans/SUV's/CUV's sold in North America ? I would think there would be a ready market for these diesel powered vehicles here.

Tow Vehicles

143 Replies

John___Angela
Explorer
Feb 18, 2018
The whole VW emmisions scandal has changed the landscape . Some cities like Paris are in the countdown to not even allowing them within city limits. Much more oversight now and the whole public image of diesels has taken a hit. There is only so much money for R and D and a ton of money is being spent on electric vehicles by all manufacturers. BMW has some real nice diesel sport sedans. Not sure if they are available in North America.

All the above JMHO.
nevadanick
Explorer
Feb 18, 2018
Available in some Chevrolet cars and suv's
kerrlakeRoo
Explorer
Feb 18, 2018
Price is higher for something which while having value, isn't immediately visable to the average person who walks into a showroom looking for bling.
For most anymore it seems to be about built in video screens and wifi.
donn0128
Explorer II
Feb 18, 2018
Emissions and popularity.