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Originally Posted by justinnum1
I read they are probably coming.
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Of course they are... and BMW has been busy doing wonderful things with their diesels. While people like to compare the new N20 with the previous generation 335d, the next 335d will probably have at least 300hp if the current 40d motors are any indication. And get even better fuel economy than the E90, with the new transmissions BMW is rolling out.
Consider that Audi has
confirmed a bunch of new diesels for the US later this year or early next year: the A6/A8/Q5.
All are mostly likely based on their brand new 3.0TDI motor which is up in power over the older one (current Q7). The next-gen A4 will also have a diesel option when introduced in the US, not sure if 2.0 or 3.0 though.
Audi has also committed to offering a diesel option for every new US-spec Audi by 2015. Mercedes is also innovating its diesels, their latest model in the new ML series is up to 240hp and 450tq I believe.
You think BMW is going to be the *only* European car maker not selling an oil-burning premium sedan in the US? It's just a matter of time. It helps that BMW is getting significantly more power out of their motors than the other guys.
Gotta love competition! If no diesel 3-er returns to the states then I guess I'll have to make do with an A6 TDI for my next car.
