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1. Anyone have MPG figures for the diesel Impreza models?

Posted at 11:05PM on Jan 16th 2008 by Kenny

2. There is no diesel in Impreza yet. It's coming first to Legacy and Outback in Europe (being released right now). Numbers from Subaru Finland for a 2.0L turbodiesel Legacy sedan:
City: 7 l/100 km = 33.6 MPG
Highway: 4.8 l/100 km = 49 MPG
Combined: 5.6 l/100 km = 42 MPG

http://www.subaru.fi/datasheet/hinnasto2008.pdf

Posted at 2:52AM on Jan 17th 2008 by jeffrey

3. I just find it difficult to believe it is going to take 2 1/2 years before it's available in the US. It is no longer new technology. US drivers should not buy new cars and just hold onto their current vehicles until the more efficient ones arrive. I am. Maybe that will pressure the car companies to get them into the market. God, grant me patience.

Posted at 6:39AM on Jan 17th 2008 by CT-Jake

4. This is very good news for Subaru. Now many will give Subaru a second look (AWD and diesel = winner).

Vermont and New Hampshire will be full of these.

Posted at 9:06AM on Jan 17th 2008 by Taser

5. I'm sure someone will think it retarded, but damn I hope they have a diesel wrx! Good handling, ok power, + great fuel economy? Count me in!

Posted at 10:42AM on Jan 17th 2008 by chris

6. I agree, why 2 years from now? Why not now with the launch of the redesign. Also, does anybody know how clean these are? I'm actually waiting for the Jetta wagon diesel, but this could be a contender if they turn out to be as clean. In fact I would prefer the Forrester over the Jetta. Come on Subaru!

Posted at 12:11PM on Jan 17th 2008 by Scott

7. All I can say is YAY! I had been hoping against hope for an Outback/Legacy hybrid but had since given up. I don't like the styling of the Forester but I would be willing to buy it with a good diesel engine and forgo the hybrid yearnings. But I figure, if they can bring it to the Forester, they'll bring it to the Outback. I'll be the first in line, because I need a fuel-efficient family car.

Posted at 12:47PM on Jan 17th 2008 by amg

8. AWDD rules!

Station diesel AWD: that's the perfect combo I have been looking for.
At a reasonable price!
I can't think of any in NA right now. Maybe MB, not even sure you can get a diesel and 4matic altogether. Maybe in the past though.
There was the Liberty...

Add Canada to VT and such. F*** SUV, let's keep it to real sport and utility vehicles.

Posted at 1:10PM on Jan 17th 2008 by C'est Raoul

9. I imagine the lag is to clean up emission to Tier 2, bin 5. I hope they can do it without a urea tank.

Add me to the list of very interested potential buyers.

Posted at 9:34PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Snowdog

10. I'll be in the market for a new car right around when this comes out. A Forester diesel sits as number one potential buy for me. I was thinking a Honda diesel previously, but this puts that at a distant second choice.

Posted at 9:56PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by frank78

11. I agree with CT. I have had Subarus since the '70s, but my next car will be a diesel. I may not wait 2+ years for a Subaru, though.

Posted at 3:47PM on Jan 31st 2008 by Richard Shores

12. Subaru's Achilles heel has long been fuel economy. A diesel would be great, though it is louder. A diesel hybrid version would be even better both for city fuel economy and the ability to run quietly at idle and low speeds, though I haven't yet heard of one. Hopefully, Subaru will not have to punish the whole country for California's ridiculously strict emissions standards.

Posted at 4:29PM on May 13th 2008 by Shaun Garvey