[Vwdiesel] Fw: WSJ article on Diesel Rabbit vs Golf

[William J Toensing]

Probably as much as the previous Rabbit differed from the Golf or enough to 
satisfy USA EPA/DOT regulations plus maybe a little badge engineering. If VW 
wants to sell lots of cars here, they have to advertise the diesel MPG 
advantage & make a 50 state diesel. They should also bring in the Polo & 
Lupo. VW will loose lots of sales if they are asleap at the switch this 
time. The first major world auto manufacturer to make & market a low priced 
50 state fuel efficient diesel will experience a sales demand that will make 
the demand Toyota experienced with the Prius pale in comparison. $5 a gallon 
fuel is on the horizon in the USA. Auto manufacturers that take advantage of 
this will profit, those that don't will wonder where their sales went.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Sloan" <dsloan at DRAKE.EDU>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 7:01 AM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] WSJ article on Diesel


> The Wall Street Journal had an article " Diesel Fuel Powers Up for 
> Comeback"
> this morning.
>
> The author test drove a Chrysler 300CRD sedan, and got 28mpg in comparison
> to the 22mpg gas model.  Author also noted that VW's US sales were 11.8%
> diesel in 2004, and 14% in 2005.  He noted that VW hasn't outfitted its 
> 2007
> models with technology to meet the new clean air standards and are likely 
> to
> take a hit in sales...also that the 2008 models will offer diesel in all
> mainstream models, including a "new" model: the Rabbit.
>
> I'm just wondering how its going to differ from the Golf.  Economy model?
>
> -- Dan
>
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