RAM 1500 EcoDiesel sets new record for MPG
EPA Rated at 20 city / 28 hwy / 23 combined LINKY
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Fuel prices will probably have an effect on sales in different areas and as diesel prices are all over the map in the US, they will sell better in some places than others. Over a third of VW's sold in Canada are diesel even though the number of available models is very limited. I see quite a few Q7 TDI's and Mercedes Bluetecs running around this part of the world. The new Q5 TDI's are on back order and Mercedes expects the diesel GLK to be its best selling version of that model.
It's also more than just fuel economy. Even though most diesels don't compete with their corresponding gas models when it comes to peak HP, because of their surplus of low and mid range torque they can put more power to the ground in the RPM ranges where we normally drive, making for a different and satisfying driving experience.
A better question might be, why are US diesel prices so far out of whack compared with the rest of the world and are Americans doomed to fewer choices and less efficient vehicles as a consequence?
Linky
My experience with pre DPF TDI's was that they required less maintenance than the gas models. More frequent fuel filter changes but longer intervals between oil changes and timing belt replacement.
It's also more than just fuel economy. Even though most diesels don't compete with their corresponding gas models when it comes to peak HP, because of their surplus of low and mid range torque they can put more power to the ground in the RPM ranges where we normally drive, making for a different and satisfying driving experience.
A better question might be, why are US diesel prices so far out of whack compared with the rest of the world and are Americans doomed to fewer choices and less efficient vehicles as a consequence?
Linky
My experience with pre DPF TDI's was that they required less maintenance than the gas models. More frequent fuel filter changes but longer intervals between oil changes and timing belt replacement.
