[Eugene_C]

The Cruze Diesel has repeatedly been called a "Jetta Killer" in the press, but I have to wonder whether the the Cruze launch will ultimately benefit sales of both vehicles by boosting public awareness of diesels as an alternative powertrain.

 

[Eugene_C]

It won't kill the Jetta. If anything, it'll give VW some good competition and both will be at each other's throats to make their cars more competitive.

The Mazda 6 diesel is coming around later this year as well. Looks like it's packing some significant power under the hood.

I think it would be absolutely hilarious if diesel suddenly gained a reputation as the "more power" option among younger car buyers.

 

[Eugene_C]

To bad i could not get this.
Brazil's Chevy S10 Turbo Diesel 4x4 Truck

Ford also still sells the Ranger pickup overseas with, I think, a 2.2 turbo diesel in it. Reportedly gets close to 40 mpg highway (unloaded). We seem to get the shaft here in North America on some of these interesting vehicles.