Though hybrids have an edge over diesel cars in US, yet Germany’s renowned carmaker BMW is making plans to sell diesel-powered cars in US as Americans are more open to the fuel now, says BMW sales and marketing head Michael Ganal. If things go smoothly, these cars are expected to storm into the US markets within two years.



Such diesel cars from BMW will also use a urea based additive so that it meets the strict emissions standards, which according to Ganal, would take another two years. Currently available diesel cars in US are:



Passenger cars



Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta Wagon

Volkswagen New Beetle

Volkswagen Passat ( April 2004)

Mercedes E-320 sedan (April 2004)

2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class E320 CDI

2004 Volkswagen Touareg TDI



Sport utility vehicles



Volkswagen Touareg SUV (2004)

Chrysler Jeep Liberty ( Fall 2004)

2005 Jeep Liberty CRD



Pickup trucks



Chevy Silverado

GMC Sierra

Dodge Ram

Ford E-series, F-series



Diesels are known for giving better mileage and price but remains unpopular among the Americans due to its non-performance. However, a brand as popular as BMW, I believe can afford to take this risk.







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