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GM Eyes Former VW Diesel Owners in U.S.
General Motors Co. plans new diesel-powered cars in the U.S. in part to attract fans who are selling their tainted diesel-powered Volkswagen models back to VW.
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General Motors Co. plans new diesel-powered cars in the U.S. in part to attract fans who are selling their tainted diesel-powered Volkswagen models back to VW.
GM powertrain head Dan Nicholson tells Automotive News the strategy also will target the small but enthusiastic group of tech-minded consumers who still prefer diesel power. But AN notes that VW’s cheater-diesel scandal has all but destroyed the already modest market for diesel cars. The newspaper cites data from WardsAuto.com that indicates combined sales of diesel-powered cars in the U.S. plummeted to 3,200 units in January-September from 62,400 vehicles in the same period last year.
GM has announced it will offer a diesel option for its Chevrolet Equinox crossover next year. AN cites sources who say Chevy plans to do the same with the redesigned Cruze small sedan before the end of 2017.
Both models will use a new 1.6-liter 4-cylinder diesel GM developed in Italy. The European version makes as much as 160 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, but the U.S.-spec engine is likely to be less powerful.
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