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2012 Diesel Cars in USA: Here’s the Lineup

Practical Environmentalist -- In the market for a vehicle and thinking about buying a new diesel car in 2012? It’s an idea worth considering.

From images of long-haul trucking, to nightmares of sitting in the back of a grandparent’s noxious Olds vista cruiser diesel, Americans haven’t shown too much interest in diesel cars in the past. Yet with the economy still in the doldrums, and gas prices rising faster than an express elevator, diesel cars are suddenly getting a lot more attention.

The good news is that many of the world’s manufacturers make great diesel products. The bad news is that lack of domestic demand and tightening budgets mean that few have been certified for sale in the U.S. The EPA has more stringent requirements than Europe does for controlling NOx – Nitric Oxide, the key compound that produces smo

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Submitted Jun 23, 2012 By: mastermariner

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NanaNJNJ Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:280 Points:56,025 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 2:16:17 PM Ignore NanaNJNJ Report Abuse Something to think about.
bicycle1966 All-Star Author Akron Posts:605 Points:401,090 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 12:58:58 PM Ignore bicycle1966 Report Abuse I like mine. Just took a trip - 800 miles altogether, and averaged 40 mpg overall. And I had no trouble finding diesel at roughly the same price as regular unleaded -- then again, I only needed to fill the tank once the whole time.
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,931 Points:1,923,530 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 1:17:01 AM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse interesting.
Evilmaddog Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,312 Points:955,600 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 10:24:12 PM Ignore Evilmaddog Report Abuse ok
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,544 Points:2,620,050 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 9:17:25 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse I have no plans to buy a diesel car.
BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,932 Points:722,340 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 8:21:22 PM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse I am waiting to see the Porsche Diesel!
Cashless Champion Author Akron Posts:3,510 Points:733,105 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 8:20:48 PM Ignore Cashless Report Abuse Thanks for the information.
VomVom Champion Author Calgary Posts:3,857 Points:1,627,080 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 7:26:57 PM Ignore VomVom Report Abuse There are still people who are ignorant about modern diesels claiming they are noisy and smelly. Many new German diesels meet ultra low emission standards in California
BikerGirl02 Rookie Author Pittsburgh Posts:62 Points:185,165 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 6:56:37 PM Ignore BikerGirl02 Report Abuse 2010 VW diesel Jetta. Awesome gas mileage, 45 mpg on the highway and real adults can fit in the back seat. Diesel may be a little more expensive than gas, but gas mileage is WAY better on diesels. Still waiting for VW to bring the Tiguan diesel to the USA. Oh, and no emissions test in PA when getting a state inspection!
Skunk63 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,556 Points:557,500 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 6:50:50 PM Ignore Skunk63 Report Abuse List is a bit dated. We'll start seeing 2013 models pretty soon. But good overview. I own one on the list and the extra purchase price is worth it. I get great mileage if I'm not into the pedal too much and love the extra torque on hills. And diesel is well below the cost of premium gasoline around here. Paid $3.29 yesterday.
Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,489 Points:913,055 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 6:46:07 PM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse I don't ever plan to by a Diesel myself.
katmandue Champion Author Detroit Posts:8,061 Points:2,132,170 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 6:43:50 PM Ignore katmandue Report Abuse Diesel is and will become more expensive it isn't the answer.
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:9,511 Points:1,829,665 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 6:14:32 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse I might buy a diesel car in the future , But not from Chev.
cupboy Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:2,780 Points:1,120,165 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 6:10:23 PM Ignore cupboy Report Abuse Well, noisy diesels are usually pick up trucks that have been modified for the "tough" driver. They don't come noisy like that.
cupboy Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:2,780 Points:1,120,165 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 6:07:52 PM Ignore cupboy Report Abuse The reason the Audi A3 diesel is so inexpensive is that it has front-wheel drive, and who buys an Audi with front-wheel drive? Quattro not offered, but you can get a A3 Quattro with a 4-cyl. gas engine. [Edited by: cupboy at 6/23/2012 7:09:01 PM EST]
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,300 Points:1,636,970 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 5:44:04 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse COOL LIST!
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,705 Points:666,550 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 5:29:48 PM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse Interesting. Long winded but seems to be thorough.
1178richmond Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,881 Points:795,350 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 5:27:33 PM Ignore 1178richmond Report Abuse About time!
Dremwolf Veteran Author Jacksonville Posts:476 Points:94,370 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 5:25:24 PM Ignore Dremwolf Report Abuse No thanks!
Bubba44612 Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,386 Points:1,875,130 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 5:23:09 PM Ignore Bubba44612 Report Abuse Bring it on.
FreeeBee Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:343 Points:223,845 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 5:22:25 PM Ignore FreeeBee Report Abuse Diesel.. ewwwwwww... ;) :P
Bald1usa Veteran Author District of Columbia Posts:381 Points:846,300 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 5:17:02 PM Ignore Bald1usa Report Abuse The government does not want us to use diesel engines! Recently read an article about a new three cyl diesel that will produce over 55 mpg. However, the "pollutants" are based on "per gallon" of fuel not the miles per gallon. In fact, the article stated that the pollutants are actually less then our current standard. It is common sense if you travel twice as far on the same fuel with less pollutants it is a winner!
isem Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,916 Points:421,235 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 5:15:18 PM Ignore isem Report Abuse Diesel will never be “prime time” for consumer transportation.
Buck_on_Bass Champion Author Tennessee Posts:7,569 Points:1,454,335 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 5:10:24 PM Ignore Buck_on_Bass Report Abuse This is an excellent rundown of the diesel engine status in the light vehicle market.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,147 Points:2,369,420 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 5:07:09 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse most americans just arnt smart enough...
kiosk12y Champion Author Tulsa Posts:3,610 Points:679,630 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 5:04:27 PM Ignore kiosk12y Report Abuse diesel's ok only w/out that noise & smell
gas_too_high Champion Author Columbus Posts:11,534 Points:1,931,390 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:58:57 PM Ignore gas_too_high Report Abuse It's good to see that the European makes that have made diesels for years, are being joined by American and Japanese brands as well. GTH
Alfied Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,930 Points:1,754,310 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:58:41 PM Ignore Alfied Report Abuse How about rubber bands. They work great.
jdbgn Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:13,466 Points:2,055,560 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:56:19 PM Ignore jdbgn Report Abuse One can buy a lot of gasoline for the extra cost of a diesel powered car that does not get that much better mileage and the fact that diesel has been more expensive then premium gas. Somebody is smoking something that is illegal.
JMRW80 Veteran Author Massachusetts Posts:445 Points:66,880 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:54:43 PM Ignore JMRW80 Report Abuse Diesel isn't much cheaper than gas around here. It produces more noxious fumes. I really don't see the upside.
egd Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,088 Points:2,118,300 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:53:01 PM Ignore egd Report Abuse good luck, enough to mpg improvement to pay off fuel price increases??
mpb90 Rookie Author Vermont Posts:73 Points:116,210 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:52:49 PM Ignore mpb90 Report Abuse A good idea, but not my thing.
sickhp Champion Author San Antonio Posts:1,369 Points:515,180 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:51:45 PM Ignore sickhp Report Abuse No diesel here.
gass12 Champion Author Omaha Posts:8,384 Points:2,302,740 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:47:33 PM Ignore gass12 Report Abuse I am not interested in a Diesel.
Road-Runner Champion Author Denver Posts:7,046 Points:1,905,165 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:46:37 PM Ignore Road-Runner Report Abuse Ban diesel cars altogether. The things are highly toxic, and serve no useful purpose.
ericbcire Champion Author Nevada Posts:4,515 Points:1,265,660 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:46:32 PM Ignore ericbcire Report Abuse Diesels are not for everybody.
padlocks2 Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,062 Points:621,880 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:42:24 PM Ignore padlocks2 Report Abuse Don't like Diesels at all
Retowered Champion Author Colorado Posts:8,572 Points:2,684,440 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:40:58 PM Ignore Retowered Report Abuse Can't afford one & don't like Diesel.
pickledude72 Champion Author California Posts:1,120 Points:835,495 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:39:10 PM Ignore pickledude72 Report Abuse Not into deisel
BWALL2700 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,174 Points:195,735 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:37:33 PM Ignore BWALL2700 Report Abuse As if everyone can afford a new car.
EmperorsFinest Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,564 Points:340,870 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:37:24 PM Ignore EmperorsFinest Report Abuse Too expensive...
Cachase1 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:11,445 Points:2,379,130 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:36:38 PM Ignore Cachase1 Report Abuse The price of diesel is still too high.
Teddy95 Champion Author Dayton Posts:41,140 Points:2,695,150 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:34:53 PM Ignore Teddy95 Report Abuse Hmmm...
TDImons Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,217 Points:544,505 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:31:30 PM Ignore TDImons Report Abuse My clean diesel TDI is cleaner than any gasoline powered car and that's a fact. It also doesn't stink or smoke, two more facts for the ignorant. I also go much farther for the money than a comparable gasoline powered car.
DesertRat2011 Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,607 Points:483,855 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:30:27 PM Ignore DesertRat2011 Report Abuse I wish Ford would bring a diesel for their Focus. I love my 02 Jetta TDI 45 mpg :)
kzrooster Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,375 Points:514,800 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:29:55 PM Ignore kzrooster Report Abuse ok
ljmh Champion Author Akron Posts:3,047 Points:551,060 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:25:42 PM Ignore ljmh Report Abuse Who cares
pumaMN Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,553 Points:337,015 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:25:36 PM Ignore pumaMN Report Abuse ok
ILikeToSave Sophomore Author Texas Posts:138 Points:381,690 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:17:28 PM Ignore ILikeToSave Report Abuse No smelly diesel for me!
Gramps001 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,850 Points:1,364,275 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 4:15:50 PM Ignore Gramps001 Report Abuse No thank you!