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

[OPGMC]

I woulda gotten one for sure

Absolutley.

 

[Matt_]

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...

I don't think it would sell because of fuel efficiency... i think it would sell for the torque in a 1/2 ton truck.

However, if its $6-$8k more than a truck with the 6.2L then i can see them having trouble selling......

 

[Zembonez]

American buyers have historically shunned diesels every time they were offered by a manufacturer. They just don't buy them in any real numbers. I can't say I blame them. I don't want one of the nasty smelly noisy beasts myself.

NO THANKS!

 

[Matt_]

american car buyers have shunned diesels.... i think the truck market is a bit different though

Just all speculation. Probably why none of us are high paid marketing specialists

 

[Zembonez]

I don't buy that. The vast majority of truck buyers would pass on the diesel. Who could blame them?

More expensive.
Noisy.
Smelly.

It seems pretty simple to me.

 

[OPGMC]

I could go either way, gas or diesel. There are pros and cons just like everything though. . .

MPG increase (small)
Increased power
Longevity

 

[Kennyray]

I think they would sell better to fleet buyers.

 

[Matt_]

All i can say is that my next truck is probably going to be a 2009-2010 Ram unless GM puts out that 4.5L

 

[CJ Hungus]

All i can say is that my next truck is probably going to be a 2009-2010 Ram unless GM puts out that 4.5L

I would also wait to see what GM has in store for their Gen V V8s.

 

[Matt_]

All i can say is that my next truck is probably going to be a 2009-2010 Ram unless GM puts out that 4.5L

I would also wait to see what GM has in store for their Gen V V8s.

How much better can they be than the 6.2L