Our friend Clayton (i.e. Claybodie) over at Gas 2.0 just put up a pretty sweet post and time line of the clean diesels that are on their way to the US. To give you a little taste, here's the first half of the time line. But you'll have to go over there to check out the whole thing (it's definitely worth it...there are pictures too!):
1. Volkswagen
- When: August 2008
- Models: 2009 Jetta BlueTDI sedans and SportWagens
- Engine: 2-liter turbodiesel in-line 4
- Est. Mileage: 33/46 m.p.g. Sedan road tested at 60 MPG.
- Est. Base Price: $22,000 to $25,000
2. Mercedes
- When: November 2008
- Models: Mercedes-Benz ML320 Bluetec, other GL-, ML- and R-Class sport crossover utilities (and someday: Vision GLK BlueTec diesel hybrid).
- Engine: 3-liter turbodiesel V-6
- EPA Mileage: 18/24 m.p.g.
- Est. Base Price: $46,000
3. BMW
- When: Fall 2008
- Models: 335d sedan and X5 35d sport wagon
- Engine: variable twin-turbo 6-cylinder
- Est. Mileage: ?
- Est. Base Price: ?
4. Audi
- When: January 2009
- Models: Q7 3.0 TDI utility wagon
- Engine: 3-liter turbodiesel V-6
- Est. Mileage: 18/25 m.p.g.
- Est. Base Price: $53,000
[For the rest, head on over to Gas 2.0]
