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BMW's diesel offerings to hit U.S. by mid-October

 
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New User | Posts: 5 | Joined: 04/08
Posted: 04/23/08
12:17 AM

With new CAFE regulations and ever-rising fuel prices, it won't be long until every automaker has at least a few diesel-powered models in their lineup. But the first push into the clean-diesel market will be lead by the German brands, and it doesn't look like we will have to wait long for them to arrive in the U.S.

According to BMW Blog, the BMW 335d and the X5 xDrive35d should be hitting U.S. shores in mid-October. Both models will be powered by BMW's 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline six — producing 265 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque — and should be atop their respective segments in both fuel-economy and performance.

The diesel-powered 535d will also be sold in the U.S., but its on-sale date still remains unclear. However, prototypes have been seen testing in Michigan, indicating that it shouldn't be far behind the other diesel offerings from BMW.

Source: Left Lane News

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