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Honda planning V6 diesel for US by 2010

Honda planning V6 diesel for US by 2010

Viknesh Vijayenthiran July 10th, 2007 Viknesh Vijayenthiran By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Author July 10th, 2007
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December 31st, 1969 Honda is focusing on new diesel powertrains to improve its standings in the fuel-economy stakes, and the latest announcement is news that it’s planning a low-emission diesel V6 powerplant for the North American market for introduction in 2010. Last month, Honda announced that it would be dropping its Accord hybrid in favor of an economical diesel version, and if reports about the new V6 diesel from Japan’s Nikkei prove true, we’ll soon see more models in its lineup with the efficient oil-burners. The new engine is said to be a 3.5L diesel unit that’s 30% more fuel efficient that an equivalent petrol models. Diesel engines also emit close to 20% less carbon-dioxide but do release harmful nitrogen oxides and particulates. The first vehicle to get the diesel V6 will be its Odyssey minivan, and it’s likely the efficient motor will flow on to its SUV and crossover lineup including vehicles like the Pilot (pictured) and Ridgeline pickup.
Honda planning V6 diesel for US by 2010

Honda planning V6 diesel for US by 2010

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Honda is focusing on new diesel powertrains to improve its standings in the fuel-economy stakes, and the latest announcement is news that it’s planning a low-emission diesel V6 powerplant for the North American market for introduction in 2010.

Last month, Honda announced that it would be dropping its Accord hybrid in favor of an economical diesel version, and if reports about the new V6 diesel from Japan’s Nikkei prove true, we’ll soon see more models in its lineup with the efficient oil-burners.

The new engine is said to be a 3.5L diesel unit that’s 30% more fuel efficient that an equivalent petrol models. Diesel engines also emit close to 20% less carbon-dioxide but do release harmful nitrogen oxides and particulates. The first vehicle to get the diesel V6 will be its Odyssey minivan, and it’s likely the efficient motor will flow on to its SUV and crossover lineup including vehicles like the Pilot (pictured) and Ridgeline pickup.

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  1. By HECTOR #1, Posted: 7/11/2007

    Put the gearshift on the transmission tunnel and I'd buy one. I read somewhere that when Honda introduced their first diesel engine in the European market it was one of the best. Why they would wait so long to bring it to the US I don't know...

  2. By Turkle #2, Posted: 7/9/2008

    That diesel currently in europe is a 2.2L. Some of the UK e-magazines have raved about it, but still say it needs more Hp. This V6 will be Honda's first V6 diesel. What always kills me about the PR folks for auto manufacturers is thier use of a percentage rate improvement when describing the gain in fuel efficiency. Give me an actual MPG estimate if you want to wow me! Oh, by the way, 30% improvement of 19Mpg (combined for Pilot) is almost 25Mpg. Better, but not enough to pull me away from my current rides.

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