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We had small 4 cylinder diesels in the early 80's in a lot of vehicles. Americans are in LOVE with their vehicles and want more more more. It's all about horsepower, bigger, faster, performance. It's about racing the guy in front of you even though they aren't going to the same place. Until that mindset is changed, I don't think diesels in something besides a large pickup will take off.
I, personally, would love more than anything to have a diesel engine option available to every car and truck made in the USA. To have a 3 cyl diesel offered in a Chevy Metro, would be the only thing to make me go out and buy a new vehicle. The "Big 3" really need to tone it down a bit and catch up to the rest of the world.
IMHO
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