Subaru Turbo Diesel Boxer engine for 2008

[Max_Wander]

http://www.subaruwrxnews.com/category/subaru-diesel/

This engine has me excited to get a diesel. I wonder how the world's first horizontally-opposed turbodiesel boxer engine runs? It looks like theyve beefed it up with due measure; look at those rods! I can't wait to test drive it to check for the smoothness and engine note.

 

[JHZR2]

old news... unfortunately still no plans to get it to the USA from what Ive seen.

JMH

 

[Shannow]

If they stopped trying to make ugly cars, I'd consider a Subaru turbo diesel.

Unless the crummydore gets there first maybe.

 

[sprintman]

Turbo diesel Outback is what I need. Bring it on

 

[BennyL]

honestly, this lack of interest of automotive companies to bring diesel models over to North America is getting really annoying and stupid.

 

[Towel_Rail]

This topic has been popping up since 2006 or earlier. I'd love to have one, but unfortunately I have a lot of time to think about it. I expect the EPA to nix them, and force Subaru to do a hybrid version for the US market.

 

[Al]

Originally Posted By: Shannow
If they stopped trying to make ugly cars, I'd consider a Subaru turbo diesel.

Well I have the Forrester non turbo gas. I overlook the looks and look closer at the engineering, ride, and reliability. It is a truly excellent vehicle.

 

[sprintman]

Our Outback isn't ugly with rear spoiler and front nudge bar.

 

[XS650]

Lipstick on a pig

 

[javacontour]

It's whats on the inside that matters.

I'm not so good looking, why should I worry about how good my car looks?

 

[ARB1977]

Ill beleave it when i see it.

 

[BGK]

For 2009 there are supposed to be considerably more 50 state diesel cars in the US. Hope it's true!

 

[The_Jeff]

There have been diesel cars and light trucks a year or two on the horizon for at least five years of me keeping track. Vaporware.

 

[oilyriser]

I already drive one. Just ask anyone who's heard my engine on a cold day, and they'll swear it's a diesel.

 

[Ed_T]

My neighbor's new -07 2.5 Leggy wagon sounds like a clatterbox. Whewee.

 

[crw]

The new Nissan Maxima with a diesel won't be vaporware. (I hope.)

Anyway, it's very well publicized, and should be here for 2009 I think.

I drove a Ford Focus diesel over in Belgium about 4 years ago. That was one incredible and efficient car!

 

[Eddie]

Diesel fuel prices in SW Florida are slowly taking the shine off buying a diesel engine. 87 octane @ $307 vs Diesel @ $3.41

 

[Titan]

Originally Posted By: Eddie
Diesel fuel prices in SW Florida are slowly taking the shine off buying a diesel engine. 87 octane @ $307 vs Diesel @ $3.41


That's just under 10% difference in price per gallon. If you get at least a 10% increase in efficiency with the diesel, you're doing better than with gasoline. My limited experience with diesel puts the increase efficiency at much greater than that. Plus, no spark plugs/wires/ignition system maintenance, although there can be glow-plug maintenance. Diesel also usually gives higher torque for it's size, but, the engine is often heavier. There's more to the equation that just price of a gallon of fuel.

 

[Shannow]

Originally Posted By: Titan
That's just under 10% difference in price per gallon. If you get at least a 10% increase in efficiency with the diesel, you're doing better than with gasoline. My limited experience with diesel puts the increase efficiency at much greater than that.


True, my turbodiesel direct injection Navara gets 10km/l, while the petrol gets just over 7 on regular, and 8 on 98RON (which is about the same price as diesel).

Originally Posted By: Titan
Plus, no spark plugs/wires/ignition system maintenance, although there can be glow-plug maintenance. Diesel also usually gives higher torque for it's size, but, the engine is often heavier. There's more to the equation that just price of a gallon of fuel.


Had to replace my glow plugs at 60,000km. $268 just for the 4 plugs.

If it was an older indirect engine, the plugs would have been under $20 each. The modern DOHC direct injection diesels have long flimsy (and expensive) glow plugs.

 

[JPS]

Let's face there is no incentive to bring over diesels to the US. Why big oil runs the show and the auto industry is in bed with them. New diesel technology much more efficient and reliable than years past. Who wouldn't want a vehicle that consumes less and is more reliable (not as many moving parts on a diesel)and can tow like a pick up truck. The issue with 50 state legal is basically the diesel quality in the US is poor. There are third world countries that have better quality diesel fuel than the US. Again, there are no incentives by automakers and oil companies to change this. The technology is definitely there, Ford and GM subsidiaries in Europe have been building diesels for years, not to mention have kept models from reaching the US the Ford Mondeo comes to mind. For most everyday applications Diesels are ideal, less consumption, reliability, power, torque, what else can you ask for? Unfortunately the US carficionados like ourselves loose out as a result.