ClubCrosstrek said:
Isn't it something about them not being able to meet California's stricter emissions laws? If so, how do other manufacturers get away with it?
ECU (computer controlled) direct injection and urea exhaust injection. Exhaust byproduct is then CO and water.
I doubt you'll see the diesel come over. So far Mercedes Benz is more than four years coming out with their small diesel for C-class and GLK. It's going to be a premium price point which negates some of the fuel economy savings. MB has vastly more resources than subaru and have been at the diesel game for a hundred years.
Would you pay $32K for a basic Crosstrek with a diesel motor? Fuel savings payback can run many years. I don't know about you but I trade off every 2-3 years. I get sick of driving them and want something new.