Poll: Report says U.S. diesel sales are on the rise, would you buy one?

Posted: Jun 22, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Polls, Volkswagen

2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

European automakers have always been a bit skeptical in offering their diesel models in the United States. However, with the price of diesel hitting a dramatic decline, U.S. sales of diesel-powered vehicles are going strong. Volkswagen dealers across the nation are saying that they can’t get enough of the Jetta TDI sedan and station wagon.

According to AAA, the average nationwide price for a gallon of diesel was $2.60, reports Automotive News. When compared to the price of regular unleaded gasoline at $2.67, diesel isn’t looking all that bad. A year ago, diesel prices hit a whopping $4.85 a gallon while scaring the pants off of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and VW – all who sell 50-state diesel models in the United States.

Volkswagen said that it has sold 3,862 diesel Jettas in May, up from 2,253 in April.

“Things have changed, and diesel Jettas are moving. I want more,” says Casey Gunther, owner of two Volkswagen stores in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

With that in mind – would you guys consider buying a Euro-diesel model? Have your say in the poll below.

- By: Omar Rana

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King Seesar

I say bring it on. The more options the better & let the market decides who wins. I have heard many great arguments for both diesels & hybrids & I think that the America is big enough for both.

& why not a diesel hybrid?

poondocksaint

I know vw and audi are in the workings of a diesel hybrid and they are testing a few in europe. Much cleaner burning, better mpg's, and more powerful than the gas hybrids.

Steedpub

Having owned a VW TDI now for some time, the whole thing is not all that new to me. The car gets 38-40mpg city with the AC on and I have an automatic.

Even when diesel was sky high last summer it still penciled over a comparable gas powered VW. Now that diesel is back down below gasoline where it normally is, it is just icing on the cake.

Oh, and they last twice as long too.

poondocksaint

I might suggest the new touareg v6 clean diesel. Not quick as the v10 tdi, but still a very durable machine.
the other vw clean diesels don't take the urea injection, so one less thing to remember to change.