Compact Diesel trucks that we can't get here

3930dave · Oct 29, 2015

Trim packages are often not a priority for me.... but this one looks kinda fun.....

Global Ford Ranger Gets Unique, Dealer-Equipped Raptor Face Lift

Maybe I can yank a motor from a Transit, and drop it into an older Ranger.....

Rgds, D.

buickanddeere · Oct 30, 2015

If GM went with a V6 diesel. It would be the Larger version of the Cruz's four cylinder 2.0L and Canyon's 2.8L Italian VM diesel . Iirc Ram uses the 3.0L VM diesel in the 1/2 ton pickup. 240 to 270HP depending on the emission specs.
Of course the advantages of a 2015 spec diesel in a North America for light duty don't exist . Unless the price of diesel drops to about 2/3 the price of gasoline . Or if the EPA rolls back emissions specs to Tier II.

3930dave · Dec 10, 2016

Apples to apples comparison:

There's a lot of clever technology packed within, not least a triple-charged 4.0-litre engine. That develops 429bhp and 664lb-ft of torque, the latter from only 1,000rpm. And yes, you did read that right: maximum torque at 1,000rpm. 0-62mph takes 4.8secs and top speed is 168mph. It develops as much torque as Bentley's W12 petrol Bentayga and makes it available 350rpm sooner, and although it isn't quite as startlingly rapid on paper (the numbers for the W12 are 4.0secs to 62mph and a 187mph maximum), it makes up for that by being much cleaner (210g/km of CO2 plays 296g/km) and more efficient (35.8mpg on the combined cycle for the diesel, against 21.6mpg). That makes the Bentayga diesel the cleanest, most efficient Bentley ever.

BBC - Autos - Driving Bentley's mighty Bentayga Diesel

Granted this is state of the art diesel tech, but that is a 65% improvement in mpg.

Clearly, these diesels require further outlawing.

Rgds, D.

3930dave · May 11, 2017

Heavy drivetrain, brick aeros, ancient designs, stick, factory mechanical locker options.....

Post up your diesel fuel mileage/NO CHAT PLEASE!! | IH8MUD Forum

AND, this kind of mileage !

Rgds, D.

dfkrug · May 19, 2017

Bluest said:
In Europe we have been incentivised one way or another to buy diesels....

Well phenomenal fuel mileage does help.

I was in Spain last week and rented a 2016 Renault Megane 1.5L turbo-diesel. I got 62.3mpg in about 500
miles of driving on the Autopista. The engine was only 15:1 compression, but did not seem under-powered
in this larger wagon (2800# or so). Diesel comes in 2 grades there, and I paid 1.12Euro per liter. Tolls
were punishing.

That's not a truck, I know, but a friend in Barcelona drove us around in his newish Mazda CX-5 2.2L TD,
and it was impressive in terms of passing. Only 40mpg. Wish we could get that here in a 2800# PICKUP.
That engine is only 14:1 compression, but it has sophisticated injector control and turbos.

3930dave · May 19, 2017

dfkrug said:
Well phenomenal fuel mileage does help.

I was in Spain last week and rented a 2016 Renault Megane 1.5L turbo-diesel. I got 62.3mpg in about 500
miles of driving on the Autopista. The engine was only 15:1 compression, but did not seem under-powered
in this larger wagon (2800# or so). Diesel comes in 2 grades there, and I paid 1.12Euro per liter. Tolls
were punishing.

That's not a truck, I know, but a friend in Barcelona drove us around in his newish Mazda CX-5 2.2L TD,
and it was impressive in terms of passing. Only 40mpg. Wish we could get that here in a 2800# PICKUP.
That engine is only 14:1 compression, but it has sophisticated injector control and turbos.

Fortunately, we are Saving the Environment by not having those here.

If we did, then that would lead to less barrels of oil being consumed.

Rgds, D.

3930dave · May 20, 2017

dfkrug said:
Well phenomenal fuel mileage does help.

I was in Spain last week and rented a 2016 Renault Megane 1.5L turbo-diesel. I got 62.3mpg in about 500
miles of driving on the Autopista. The engine was only 15:1 compression, but did not seem under-powered
in this larger wagon (2800# or so). Diesel comes in 2 grades there, and I paid 1.12Euro per liter. Tolls
were punishing.

That's not a truck, I know, but a friend in Barcelona drove us around in his newish Mazda CX-5 2.2L TD,
and it was impressive in terms of passing. Only 40mpg. Wish we could get that here in a 2800# PICKUP.
That engine is only 14:1 compression, but it has sophisticated injector control and turbos.

Not a bad looking estate.

Renault Megane Estate (217) - pictures, information & specs

Fantastic mileage. They have a choice of 5 diesel engines !

I really need to win a major lottery, so I can move the the south of France.....

Rgds, D.

dfkrug · May 25, 2017

3930dave said:
Fantastic mileage. They have a choice of 5 diesel engines !

The Megane is all new in 2016, mid-year. The one I rented was the older model, which
is rated to get 70mpg. The last time I drove in Spain (2009), I rented a very small
Citroen C2 (gasoline), and was happy with the 40+ mpg that I tallied for my whole trip
of more than 1800mi. The Renault was better in every way except that its larger size
made negotiating some narrow streets a bit harder.

3930dave · May 26, 2017

dfkrug said:
The Megane is all new in 2016, mid-year. The one I rented was the older model, which
is rated to get 70mpg. The last time I drove in Spain (2009), I rented a very small
Citroen C2 (gasoline), and was happy with the 40+ mpg that I tallied for my whole trip
of more than 1800mi. The Renault was better in every way except that its larger size
made negotiating some narrow streets a bit harder.

Compact matters, to much of the world.

I recall a clip of Clarkson, attempting to drive/park an F150 in the village near his home in the UK. Pretty hilarious.

Rgds, D.

dfkrug · May 26, 2017

3930dave said:
Compact matters, to much of the world.

I recall a clip of Clarkson, attempting to drive/park an F150 in the village near his home in the
UK. Pretty hilarious.

Agreed. I saw that episode of TG, and it was quite funny.

A small 2-door PU with the Mazda 2.2 twin turbo-diesel (about 180hp or so) would be
the bee's knees. Even the new Toy Taco is huge, and no Hi-Lux.