GM's New Technology 4.5 Turbo Diesel Truck & SUV Video

[Black02Silverado]

It would be great to see this in production but I don't think it is going to happen.


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[CJ Hungus]

I have no idea why they don't make that engine. Do they think people wouldn't buy the gas versions anymore? I bet they would sell that crap out of those things.

 

[Z71_Silvy]

I have no idea why they don't make that engine. Do they think people wouldn't buy the gas versions anymore? I bet they would sell that crap out of those things.

My guess is cost. I highly doubt there would be much of a cost difference between a 4.5 diesel and a 6.6 Max (and Al).

 

[Matt_]

They'd have the 1/2-ton market cornered with that thing....

 

[4.6 Punisher]

I think it will go the way of the Ford 4.4 diesel. It looks good on paper and tons of people will buy it, but I just don't think it will be mass produced.

 

[buRRp]

I would get one.

 

[The_Chupacabra]

I woulda gotten one for sure

 

[PenguinLTZ]

I woulda gotten one for sure

No doubt, me too.

Matt, you ever get your stereo together?

 

[junior3815]

Duramax 'hoe FTW

 

[Zembonez]

I have no idea why they don't make that engine. Do they think people wouldn't buy the gas versions anymore? I bet they would sell that crap out of those things.

My guess is cost. I highly doubt there would be much of a cost difference between a 4.5 diesel and a 6.6 Max (and Al).

I'd bet you are 100% right. There isn't much (if any) difference in cost just because the displacement is a little smaller. Still have to engineer and produce all of the parts.

I don't think it would sell in any real numbers anyway. MOST Americans are not interested in diesels (it has been proven time and time again) and a little better fuel economy isn't going to sway them. If that was the case the Ford and GM trucks would not be the top selling vehicles...