Apart from a few luxury German sedans and Jeep Grand Cherokees, all diesels currently sold in the US are pickup trucks and work vehicles, according to Automotive News. However, news that GM will be offering a range of diesel options in its Cadillac and Saturn lines, as well as new diesel offerings from most of the major Japanese and German makes, means the US should see a significant rise in diesel sales within the next coupe of years.
Diesels can get up to 30% better fuel economy than an equivalent petrol engine, and in many cases mileage figures for diesels are better than those of electric-hybrid models. You only have to look at the premium some people are willing to pay for the hybrid Prius to know that there’s a willing market out there keen for eco-friendly cars and diesel is the right product to fill that gap.