The Grayline » X-Trail http://the-grayline.com The fine line of automotive news and opinion. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:59:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Nissan Clean Diesel In Japan http://the-grayline.com/2008/09/05/nissan-clean-diesel-in-japan/ http://the-grayline.com/2008/09/05/nissan-clean-diesel-in-japan/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:17:12 +0000 Christopher http://the-grayline.com/?p=414 Original automotive content: Automotive Blog

Nissan Clean Diesel In Japan

]]> Looks like Japan is getting Nissan's first foray into clean diesel applications.  According to Nissan the all new X-Trail 20 GT SUV has increased fueleconomy over 30%, compared to the traditional 2.5l gasoline engine.  This is especially big news for those in Japan and Europe where actual Diesel engine sales account for more than 60% of all vehicles sold, compared to the US where it's actually less than 10%.

In it's early launch the early adopters will be the ones to pay the high price, much like all new technology.  The MSRP on the Nissan eco-friendly SUV will be about $27,000 USD.  Check out this Nissan currently only available in Japan.

Nissan X-Trail

Nissan X-Trail

Original automotive content: Automotive Blog

Nissan Clean Diesel In Japan

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