When can we expect to see this available via the OSD?
webpj
Re: D5 USA delivery (webpj)
I'm not privy, however when I did my recent factory tour (24 Jan) I asked specifically about diesel engines for the US market. I was told there are no plans to bring diesels to the US, which then led him to tell me that they just produced a V8 for the US and, "Isn't that what all Americans want anyway?" to which I answered, "No".
I'm not privy, however when I did my recent factory tour (24 Jan) I asked specifically about diesel engines for the US market. I was told there are no plans to bring diesels to the US, which then led him to tell me that they just produced a V8 for the US and, "Isn't that what all Americans want anyway?" to which I answered, "No".
Re: D5 USA delivery (Black Army AIK)
I agree unless it gets 30 MPG
I want a D5....
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| Quote, originally posted by Black Army AIK » |
| I'm not privy, however when I did my recent factory tour (24 Jan) I asked specifically about diesel engines for the US market. I was told there are no plans to bring diesels to the US, which then led him to tell me that they just produced a V8 for the US and, "Isn't that what all Americans want anyway?" to which I answered, "No". |
I agree unless it gets 30 MPG
I want a D5....
Re: D5 USA delivery (webpj)
The D5 is a great powerplant for the European market. The problem with bringing that engine to the US is with the quality of US deisel fuel. Much of the US consumption is by the trucking industry, which uses a "less refined" deisel. The D5 is designed for a "low sulfate" deisel, which is unavailable in the US. If the oil companies would provide the proper fuel....I think Volvo would look hard at bringing in a small # of D5 V70/XC70/XC90's. On a realistic note....don't look for that to happen anytime soon! If ever! Volvo is having great success with the model/engine pkgs. they have for the US market. The bi-fuel they have for the European market has a better chance of making it across the pond.
Bob Kennedy
University Volvo OSD Mgr.
Charlotte, NC
The D5 is a great powerplant for the European market. The problem with bringing that engine to the US is with the quality of US deisel fuel. Much of the US consumption is by the trucking industry, which uses a "less refined" deisel. The D5 is designed for a "low sulfate" deisel, which is unavailable in the US. If the oil companies would provide the proper fuel....I think Volvo would look hard at bringing in a small # of D5 V70/XC70/XC90's. On a realistic note....don't look for that to happen anytime soon! If ever! Volvo is having great success with the model/engine pkgs. they have for the US market. The bi-fuel they have for the European market has a better chance of making it across the pond.
Bob Kennedy
University Volvo OSD Mgr.
Charlotte, NC
Re: D5 USA delivery (universityvolvoOSD)
How about Volvo designing an engine (like Mercedes and VW) that will function just fine here? The "high sulfur" diesel excuse is old. Volvo do not believe they can sell enough XC90 D5s here in the U.S. to justify the huge certification cost. That is the only reason.
Yannis
| Quote, originally posted by universityvolvoOSD » |
| The D5 is designed for a "low sulfate" deisel, which is unavailable in the US. If the oil companies would provide the proper fuel....I think Volvo would look hard at bringing in a small # of D5 V70/XC70/XC90's. |
How about Volvo designing an engine (like Mercedes and VW) that will function just fine here? The "high sulfur" diesel excuse is old. Volvo do not believe they can sell enough XC90 D5s here in the U.S. to justify the huge certification cost. That is the only reason.
Yannis
Re: D5 USA delivery (GrecianVolvo)
Have you looked at XC90 sales lately? They are selling eveything they build! You may have a point @ Volvo building their own engine, but do you really want to spread the cost for that accross the whole product line...just to bring a vehicle to market and hear the consumers complain that they can't find fuel at their local gas station. I think Volvo is being very practical on this. We all have our opinions! Besides....how many 2005 MB have a deisel engine option?
Have you looked at XC90 sales lately? They are selling eveything they build! You may have a point @ Volvo building their own engine, but do you really want to spread the cost for that accross the whole product line...just to bring a vehicle to market and hear the consumers complain that they can't find fuel at their local gas station. I think Volvo is being very practical on this. We all have our opinions! Besides....how many 2005 MB have a deisel engine option?
Re: D5 USA delivery (universityvolvoOSD)
And they would sell every XC90 D5 they would bring in the U.S. provided they did not flood the market.
The engine has already been built, my friend...
You can find diesel all over the place.
Not sure about that. SOmehow, they are not sold on the fact that an XC90 D5 would sell enough units to justify their certification costs, here in the U.S.
They sell every unit they can get. Just ask your local Mercedes retailer as to how long it will take to get an E320 CDI and if you will be able to get any deals on any of them.
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Yannis
| Quote, originally posted by universityvolvoOSD » |
| Have you looked at XC90 sales lately? They are selling eveything they build! |
And they would sell every XC90 D5 they would bring in the U.S. provided they did not flood the market.
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| You may have a point @ Volvo building their own engine, but do you really want to spread the cost for that accross the whole product line... |
The engine has already been built, my friend...
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| just to bring a vehicle to market and hear the consumers complain that they can't find fuel at their local gas station. |
You can find diesel all over the place.
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| I think Volvo is being very practical on this. |
Not sure about that. SOmehow, they are not sold on the fact that an XC90 D5 would sell enough units to justify their certification costs, here in the U.S.
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| how many 2005 MB have a deisel engine option? |
They sell every unit they can get. Just ask your local Mercedes retailer as to how long it will take to get an E320 CDI and if you will be able to get any deals on any of them.
Yannis
Re: D5 USA delivery (bpwrightwv)
Here is a nice and brief explanation about the Bosch Common Rail System.
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And some more from DaimlerChrysler about the system used in Jeep Liberty models.
Yannis
| Quote, originally posted by bpwrightwv » |
| Im curious, what does it mean ' common rail diesel' ? I've also seen that in the Jeep Liberty and had not heard that term before, but I'm not a car nut either |
Here is a nice and brief explanation about the Bosch Common Rail System.
And some more from DaimlerChrysler about the system used in Jeep Liberty models.
Yannis
Re: D5 USA delivery (webpj)
I also think that would be a great move for Volvo but I would imagine that they will wait and see how Benz and VW do with their new diesel offerings.
I rented a Ford Galaxy minivan, 6 sp manual, 1.9 TDI last summer for two weeks and really liked the mileage, torquey motor, nice transmission, utility.
Bottom line, I think gas prices will have to get a lot higher in the States for people to get serious about economy and then I think people will be more interested in hybrid vehicles than diesels. Incorrectly so, but Americans still remember the noisy, smoky, fuel gelling diesels of yore and hybrids don't have that baggage yet.
I also think that would be a great move for Volvo but I would imagine that they will wait and see how Benz and VW do with their new diesel offerings.
I rented a Ford Galaxy minivan, 6 sp manual, 1.9 TDI last summer for two weeks and really liked the mileage, torquey motor, nice transmission, utility.
Bottom line, I think gas prices will have to get a lot higher in the States for people to get serious about economy and then I think people will be more interested in hybrid vehicles than diesels. Incorrectly so, but Americans still remember the noisy, smoky, fuel gelling diesels of yore and hybrids don't have that baggage yet.
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