Looks like the Soul might be getting a diesel option...
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/07/kia-eyeing-diesels-for-u-s-market/
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/07/kia-eyeing-diesels-for-u-s-market/
It might be worth Jeep paying attention to how the Soul diesel does first, though I think that just because its a Jeep there would be a higher take rate for the diesel Renegade than there would be for the diesel Soul.
that's how I see it too, it would actually be interesting to see how the renegade diesel does against the kia soul diesel once both are out.It might be worth Jeep paying attention to how the Soul diesel does first, though I think that just because its a Jeep there would be a higher take rate for the diesel Renegade than there would be for the diesel Soul.
Yup, dito Tony's remarks too. Jeep really needs to pay attention to how a comparable size 4x2 does in the US market. I'm curious about the towing capacity of a diesel SOUL.It might be worth Jeep paying attention to how the Soul diesel does first, though I think that just because its a Jeep there would be a higher take rate for the diesel Renegade than there would be for the diesel Soul.
I really wanted a diesel Liberty, but they were not sold (new) in California. What few used diesel Liberty's showed up here, sold fast. I tried to buy a used one but was never on time to even see it once I found one.The Jeep Liberty CRD sold very well, very fast, and had a lot of attention. Jeep knows that the Renegade diesel would sell well here. There's got to be another reason why they aren't bringing it over the North American market.
I gotta agree with ya Tony. Jeep also needs to know the diesel 4x2 or 4x4 also has better torque that we (potential owners) want besides the better fuel mileage. More torque = better towing, better off road capability, better fuel consumption at acceleration. It's a win - win situation.that's how I see it too, it would actually be interesting to see how the renegade diesel does against the kia soul diesel once both are out.
I think that this makes sense to me. If it works it would look good, but I don't think it will unless there is a bunch of people waiting on a diesel option. if not, it could end up being a bit of a disaster.I think Jeep is looking at marketing strategies. To promote mid model sales, I believe they will add the diesel option in both the Cherokee and the Renegade in 2017. Rather than seeing sales drop off towards the end of the model year, Jeep will add the diesel to maintain higher level of sales.
If it flops in a diesel market, it certainly won't be brought to NA. If it can't do well in an established diesel market, it won't do well in NA.Oddly enough, I think the best hope for a us diesel is for the renegade to flop in at least one diesel market.
It'll mean excess capacity on the motors quite possibly with contracts and unfavorable labor obligations.
It could fail based on price, or other considerations.If it flops in a diesel market, it certainly won't be brought to NA. If it can't do well in an established diesel market, it won't do well in NA.
This is true, not all markets are the same, reason why they're selective about which markets they make diesel available in. Thankfully demand for diesels in America is growing with car makers slowly responding.It could fail based on price, or other considerations.
For example, if it sells better than previous offering sin the EU, but they don't penetrate the market in china as expected, what do you do with the inventory on line for china? I don't see how you wind up at the conclusion that jeep flopping in a market they don't have much share of would nix something for the US. It could wind up in other successful diesel markets though.