According to Jaguar UK website, I converted l/100km to MPG and the 30d in mixed driving gets around 39mpg. Someone might want to double check me though haha.I have seen posts that say the *20d* gets better MPG then the V6 Petrol , but has anybody heard if the *30d* is better , or is it pretty much equivalent to the Petrol ? Just talking about MPG's here !
Im curious as to why they chose to bring the smaller diesel to the states... I think the 3.0 liter diesel would have been a hot seller.I definitely would have gone for the 3.0d. I have a 3l Diesel in my bmw 335d and it is by far the best engine I have ever had. Smooth and very powerful, 425 lbft will really put you back in your seat. Plus I really appreciate efficiency and the range, in fact the range was probably my biggest concern with the FP.
Personally I think it is because, generally speaking, Europeans think Americans are stupid and we can't decide on anything of substance. They must fear that we would sit on the pot contemplating this decision so long that we would eventually choose a different vehicle altogether. One where the manufacturer decided for us.Im curious as to why they chose to bring the smaller diesel to the states... I think the 3.0 liter diesel would have been a hot seller.
Haha, beautifully put.Personally I think it is because, generally speaking, Europeans think Americans are stupid and we can't decide on anything of substance. They must fear that we would sit on the pot contemplating this decision so long that we would eventually choose a different vehicle altogether. One where the manufacturer decided for us.
Also, we are incredibly impatient and need to have our fun immediately. Apparently no one this side of the pond orders their cars to spec and they have to be on the lot in order for them to sell them properly. Three engines would be too many to stock in sufficient quantity. Incidentally, this is also why we have huge and inexplicably cobbled together packages instead of options like they have everywhere else.
So basically, they are calling us a nation of eight year-olds with reasonably large bank accounts.
Honestly though, the current low gas prices make it difficult for the masses to let go of their gasoline high revving engines. However, I am not sure why they haven't released the 2L gas engines like everyone else. Plus, I'll bet they think soccer moms don't like the smell of diesel on their hands.
Because I don't think it's as much about selling these cars because there is demand as much as it is offering a fuel efficient vehicle to check a box with the EPA. Whereas in Europe there is actually demand for them...Im curious as to why they chose to bring the smaller diesel to the states... I think the 3.0 liter diesel would have been a hot seller.
So basically, they are calling us a nation of eight year-olds with reasonably large bank accounts.If that's what "they are calling us" , then I would say "they hit the nail right on the head" with that one !!!
According to what I am hearing on this Forum from MANY of the people ,
I would say they are VERY ACCURATE !!!
I am NOT included in that list ,
as someone has already stated that *I* am like at least a "14-year old" !!! >![]()
I definitely agree that the demand for diesels here is low, artificially impacted right now by our friends over at VW. However, diesels in general are significantly more fuel efficient than their gasoline cousins.Because I don't think it's as much about selling these cars because there is demand as much as it is offering a fuel efficient vehicle to check a box with the EPA. Whereas in Europe there is actually demand for them...
I still feel it was a business decision. They were testing the waters, but to us it appears they chose the wrong diesel engineIm curious as to why they chose to bring the smaller diesel to the states... I think the 3.0 liter diesel would have been a hot seller.
But then you could question why they brought the smaller diesel over, I'm just curious why they chose one over the other. Everyone loves more power and it seems that the 3.0 liter diesel would have been a hot seller.Because I don't think it's as much about selling these cars because there is demand as much as it is offering a fuel efficient vehicle to check a box with the EPA. Whereas in Europe there is actually demand for them...
Diesel is a lot like soccer in America. People talk about it but it ain't going to catch on. Something like 80%+ of all diesel passenger vehicles in America are Volkswagon built or affliliated. VW fans like diesel. Almost no one else does which is exactly why you don't see buyers of Chevrolet, Ford, Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, etc. etc. etc. etcetera clamoring for diesel engined cars, SUVs, and minivans. Diesel being a "hot seller" is a fantasy. Diesel not being a hot seller is a reality.Im curious as to why they chose to bring the smaller diesel to the states... I think the 3.0 liter diesel would have been a hot seller.