2014 Forester and XV 2.0-liter diesels are green, but why not in U.S.?

I would have loved to purchase a Subaru Diesel, but I am quite happy with my VW Jetta TDI. The author seems to be unfamiliar with real world Diesel sticker price. A Jetta TDI value edition is only about $2000 more than the 1.8T gas. And with real world mileage 20% to 50% better than gas engine, it's cheaper at the pump too.

I would buy a diesel Forester in a heartbeat. And I bet a zillion other loyal Subaru owners here in the PacNW would too. But it's hard to imagine our obstructionist congress allowing the changes in the tax code that would make that ever a possibility.

I would buy the Forester in a heart beat. I would upgrade everything to show my appreciation. =)

Over 7,500 people on FB have shown they want diesel on the "Bring Subaru Diesel to the US!" page.

We own 2009 Forester, we will be replacing our second auto in 2015 if Subaru had the diesel Forester avail. We would purchase one as our second. At this time I,m leaning towards the VW Passat TDI mileage is more important now.

dear subaru executives in charge of the north american continent vision:

please resign.

sign,

everyone in north america.

VW just announced the new TDI Golf Sportwagen will be offered in the U.S. sometime in late 2016, partly to compete with Subaru. With Subaru's improved fuel economy in r gas models it will be interesting to see if the improved fuel economy in the VW'so is enough to merit over the proven AWD and reliability of the subaru. Our 2004 TDI Jetta Wagon is about due to get upgraded but I a willing to wait a year to see how things are shaking out.

After owning FOUR Subaru vehicles (WRX, Outback XT, Outback, STI) I got tired to wait for a diesel to come and switched to BMW and Jeep diesels. My last remaining Subaru will be also replaced with VW TDI in the next few years if Subaru diesels don't come

Diesel XV is my dream! There is a serious lack of diesel non luxury 4x4s in the US. Subie would dominate the market!! And I would be able to get a #4 Subaru badge :(

Instead of spending the money to get diesels approved in the US, Subaru wasted it developing a half-baked hybrid for the XV. Since the only extra electricity generation comes from braking, highway mileage is the same as the regular gas XV. Factor in extra cost ($5,000), weight, complexity and loss of the spare, this hybrid really is pathetic.

Why should Subaru spend the energy to market the Forrester Diesel in the US when they sell all the gas models they can make. US consumers are less sophisticated than other markets, they will accept less so they are offered less. How sad! The article incorrectly lists NOx an nitrous oxide, which is N2O.

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I'd buy one too. But it's supply and demand... Subaru NA is waiting for a pent-up demand (as exhibited here and elsewhere) to give them an excuse to artificially jack up prices and "make the economics work." Same thing as BMW did a few years ago with their marketing push to make diesel cars in the U.S. (German ones, no less!) seem like a "fresh, new idea." *cough, Volkswagen and Mercedes, not to mention Volvo and OLDSMOBILE in the '70s, for heaven's sake, *cough**

VW will take market away from Subaru in 2016 with their diesel sportwagon all wheel drive. Subaru had better wake up.

I want a diesel Outback!

I stopped holding my breath waiting for a diesel Subaru, so I purchased a used diesel Jeep Liberty instead. Better mileage than my 2006 Outback, true full time selectable 4x4 (not that the Subaru was lacking), double A arm front suspension instead of McPherson strut, minimum ground clearance doesn't change when loaded, and 5000lb towing capacity. I just wish the sunroof was as big as the Subie's.

Diesel wasn't ALWAYS more expensive than gasoline in the US. I remember a time not too long ago when diesel was MUCH cheaper that gasoline. It was around 2003 when the prices made a major switch (right around the time I bought my VW Golf TDI ironically) I've been given a lot of "excuses" as to why. I was told our diesel refining capacity isn't what it used to be? I was told it all has to do with the additional taxes added to diesel fuel now? Additional requirements placed on low sulfur and emissions diesel fuels that cost more to refine? I don't know exactly what happened in just over the past decade but I feel like we've been bamboozled.

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The Crosstrek would definitely come alive if it were diesel. Not only would it get better gas mileage, but that giant leap in torque makes it considerably more useful for the intended customer! 148hp / 145tq isn't enough for the outdoors; but, 148hp / 258tq is great. For comparison, that's the same torque you get from a WRX. Granted, it won't be nearly as fast, but it's potent enough to do what you need done. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

although it's true about the gallon of diesel being equal to the gallon of premium on average, the author forgot to calculate how many gallons of gas one would need to purchase, even 87 octane, to obtain the same fuel mileage as a diesel. although many new petrol cars are boosting new EPA mileage, rarely does one achieve it. being a diesel technician and an owner of a 2014 Cruze Diesel, it's hard to beat 57 mpg on Highway and 42 city. Bring it Subaru and it will sell!

Has any one comments about Subie diesel cranksfaft problems. I heard about possible broken crankshafts for earlier models 08 - 10. Have You any info about later models???
In my use were: Leone 86, Legacy 94, VIVIO 96, SVX 94, Forester 2,5 xt 06, and now Legacy 2011 with replaced diesel from 2013 model.
Thanks a lot!!!!