Subaru is going to officially unveil its new Boxer Diesel engine at the Paris Motor Show next month.
The new 2.0L Boxer Diesel engine is going to be shown in the Forester and Impreza five-door models. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. According to Subaru the Forester Boxer Diesel gets a combined 44.8 mpg on the European cycle. In the Forester the engine puts out 147 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, while the Impreza Boxer Diesel has 150 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Subaru did not release the mpg figures for the Impreza.
The new Forester Boxer Diesel goes on sale in the UK in late September and the Impreza Boxer Diesel in January 2009.
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Subaru’s highly-acclaimed new Boxer Diesel engine will appear for the first time in both the new Forester and Impreza at the 2008 Paris Motor Show (October 4-19). Meanwhile, other highlights include a Subaru Impreza WRX2008 replica plus the Subaru R1e and G4e electric cars. There will also be a 50th Anniversary Display showcasing the original Subaru 360 minicar. Subaru’s press conference takes place on the Subaru stand at 17.00 hours on Thursday, October 2, 2008.
Both the new Forester SUV and Impreza five-door will be unveiled featuring Subaru’s highly-acclaimed new 2.0 litre Boxer Diesel engine.
The world’s first horizontally-opposed diesel engine for a passenger car has won widespread praise for its refinement, smoothness, sharp throttle-response and outstanding fuel economy. It first appeared in the Legacy and Outback earlier this year.
Both the Forester and Impreza Boxer Diesels feature new six-speed manual gearboxes while the engine itself benefits from a new closed-type diesel particulate filter.
Such is the efficiency of the new engine that the Forester 2.0D boasts class-leading fuel economy and emissions.
No other SUV can better the 44.8 mpg Combined and 167 g/km of the Forester 2.0D X.
The Forester 2.0D produces 147 PS and 258 lb ft torque and the Impreza 150 PS and 258 lb ft – both at 3,600 rpm and 1,800 rpm respectively.
The engine’s benefits include exceptional compactness, light weight and a low centre-of-gravity which benefits handling agility and makes best use of the standard all-wheel drive system.
The new Forester Boxer Diesel goes on sale in the UK in late September and the Impreza Boxer Diesel in January 2009.
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Comments (15)
Boxer diesel ... a Subaru that can get 40 mpg highway ... Drool.
Posted by BigWill | September 5, 2008 8:07 AM
Posted on September 5, 2008 08:07
never mind, this engine is available since 6 months in the Legacy.
Nevermind,
but its a great engine.
Please post some news on Ford spare parts.
Posted by lowest iq | September 5, 2008 8:54 AM
Posted on September 5, 2008 08:54
It's a shame cars like that almost never make it from Europe to the US. I've got diesel envy!
Posted by Also Drooling | September 5, 2008 8:57 AM
Posted on September 5, 2008 08:57
F yeah.
You know I wish someone, ANYONE that works for a car company could see that America wants diesel!
I don't care if it's 75 cents more a gallon, that's like double the mpg of the 2.5L here....
Posted by Brian | September 5, 2008 9:14 AM
Posted on September 5, 2008 09:14
awd AND diesel... please bring it to canada so i can trade in my jetta tdi!!!
Posted by 5thgear | September 5, 2008 9:30 AM
Posted on September 5, 2008 09:30
What feckin ripoff.
I will buy this if they bring it here and that is no bull.
This is exactly what I want. A purposeful awd wagon with great gas mileage that can pull my fishing boat and utility trailer.
This vehicle is the epitome of what I want.
All you racer's can have the turbo gas models, I don't want that crap. I got a family and a boat and I am stuck with a minivan.
Posted by zippy | September 5, 2008 10:28 AM
Posted on September 5, 2008 10:28
@zippy:
I agree with you completely. The is a case where the EPA regulates the US out of these engines: one of the reasons we are so far behind the Europeans in our acceptance of diesels.
Posted by longdxcommuter | September 5, 2008 1:54 PM
Posted on September 5, 2008 13:54
Actually, europe is generally just as strict. A lot of the cars on the road today there would not meet the next round of emissions noose-tightening. They are nearing california's levels of emissions controls. A lot of diesel motors there are smaller.. i'm talking 2.0l being considered a big motor!
Also, over there, diesel used to be rediculously cheap.. now the tables are turning.
I am a big fan of diesel, but there are positives and negatives to it, definetely.
Posted by Neptronix | September 5, 2008 3:24 PM
Posted on September 5, 2008 15:24
So what about the US market, the EURO folks already have lots of great diesels.
Posted by harryo | September 5, 2008 3:39 PM
Posted on September 5, 2008 15:39
I would want it to provided I could get it the Forrester with an automatic, and build in GPS, and cool stereo system with USB input, and remote start.
At first I would assume like most people here that no way the US gets a diesel Forrester, but in the past month the Forrester has been rated one of the top crossovers by consumer reports AND Subaru recorded their best sales month in its history in August.
If this trend continues maybe Subaru will think positively about bringing the diesel here, the company doesn't seem to mind selling cars that are a little off mainstream.
Posted by Tim | September 5, 2008 6:20 PM
Posted on September 5, 2008 18:20
Good god at this point Subaru needs to bring a better engine to the states. I love the EJ25 series, but 17mpg city for 243 hp (Legacy Spec B)?!!!?!
17!?! The 300hp STi gets 17mpg as well?!
Toyota forget about building a new platform for Subaru, help them with their engine tech. VVTi, displacement on demand, what ever, just something.
A 2.5L pushing 300hp, okay fine it gets around 20mpg. I can see that. But the same (roughly) 2.5L push 240hp should not get the same mileage (mid 20's at least).
And the 2.5L NA only gets 20mpg city.....
Subaru, bring the diesels. PLEASE.
Posted by Brian | September 5, 2008 10:06 PM
Posted on September 5, 2008 22:06
the imperial gallon is bigger then the us gallon. So take about 15% off those fuel figures for the us.
Posted by unknown | September 6, 2008 2:33 AM
Posted on September 6, 2008 02:33
I've got diesel envy also. The U.S. needs diesels!!!
Posted by Icester | September 6, 2008 4:17 AM
Posted on September 6, 2008 04:17
Diesels are great engines efficiency wise but with US pollution laws tacking on thousands of dollars over the cost of a non diesel and the increased cost of the fuel it all but negates the additional MPG you get... Think what would happen to the price if there was a huge spike in demand!
Add that to the fact that at best 1out of 10 gas pumps are diesel and you can see why rushing it to the US isn't really needed or a good idea. I do agree we need more options when picking but I couldn't imagine the amount of work that would have to be done to get enough pumps around the US. You can't just pumnp out the gas and put in diesel. New in ground tanks would be needed. You'd see 10 car long lines waiting to get fuel instead of just one or two big trucks.
I'm not bashing diesel or saying we don't need it, but you have to look at the big picture...
Posted by Gary | September 6, 2008 4:38 PM
Posted on September 6, 2008 16:38
I understand what you are saying Gary, but the fact of the matter is this vehicle would give you everything that a gasser forester does with the addition of great gas mileage around town (suburban traffic, 40 to 50 mph, lots of stop and go) and still do everything else. Will it be a dog on the highway? Probably, but unlike all the boy racer posters on this forum, thats ok with me.
As far as the cost of the fuel, yes, diesel is more expensive now, but who is to say gas won't approach the same price in the not to distant future? Sure, gas has pulled back recently, but it won't for long in my opinion.
Posted by zippy | September 6, 2008 8:54 PM
Posted on September 6, 2008 20:54