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Old 08-25-2018, 05:06 AM   #129 (permalink)
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It's all about Diesel
 
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Originally Posted by Isaac Zackary View Post
Odd. Yet GM put the 2.8L 4cyl diesel as an option in their big vans, even the 3500 15 passenger van with a 10,000lb tow rating.
Since it's mostly seen as a tool, it's presumably easier to persuade customers to pick that engine. Trucks and SUVs which OTOH are often treated as something more aspirational sound as an excuse to charge more for an engine that is larger and more expensive to make.
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