Ten Diesels We'll Soon Be Driving

Clean diesel-powered cars that promise great fuel economy are starting to arrive in the U.S.

by JACQUELINE MITCHELL, Forbes.com

The diesel-powered Audi Q7 will go on sale in January.

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Everyone agrees that America needs to wean itself off foreign oil. No one agrees, however, about how to do it.

Diesels Now Available

• Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD
  
• Mercedes-Benz GL320 Bluetec
• Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI

Hybrids, electric plug-ins and natural-gas cars all are seen as steps in the right direction. And much has been made in the media about the potential for diesel-powered cars, already popular in Europe. But are they right for American drivers?

We'll find out soon enough. A new group of clean diesel-powered cars is headed to dealer showrooms. (See a slideshow of the diesels that are on the way here.)

BMW is gearing up to launch diesel versions of the 3-Series sedan and X5 sports utility vehicle. Both will make their North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this month and will go on sale sometime thereafter. In January, the Audi Q7, a diesel-powered luxury SUV, also will go on sale.

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