No 2017 Diesels in US
 

Forgive me if this has already been posted here....but no 2107 diesels are being sold in the US. According to my local dealer, they literally have 2017 models sitting at port but they can't be sold because of the current emission regulations.

Wonder how long this state of affairs will continue....

Thanks a lot, VW!

Doing a quick google seems to return that that only applies to VW...

VW wasn't the first to use the rules to their advantage. In the early / mid 80's, a certain domestic auto maker had a "preconditioning" procedure that needed to be done before a tail pipe emission test.

As for 2017 sales, I came up with this, note the dates.

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS diesel on hold, facing further EPA scrutiny

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May 18, 2016 - Sales of the 2017 Mercedez-Benz GLS350d are on hold in the U.S. while it awaits a certificate of compliance from the EPA, a Mercedes-Benz spokesman said this week.<wbr> ... "As you’re aware, emissions certification—especially for diesels—has been a hot topic," Mercedes spokesman ...




Mercedes cleared to sell 2017 E class in U.S. - Automotive News

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Automotive News


Jun 22, 2016 - The redesigned 2017 E-class sedan is on its way to U.S. ... Most U.S. dealerships are expected to have cars available for sale by ... It was unclear whether the certification holdup was with the EPA, the California Air Resources Board or both. ... Since the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal broke last fall, ...


EPA approves sales of 2017 BMW diesels after a delay for more testing

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Yahoo!


Aug 4, 2016 - The EPA says BMW can sell its 2017 diesel models in the U.S. The agency delayed ... Protection Agency (EPA) certified 2017 BMW diesel models for sale in the ... How the government plans to make your self-driving car safer.

Are GLE and GLS models built or assembled in the US also unavailable?

Sixto
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Apparently...I don't see one diesel on mbusa.com.

It looks like BMW will have the diesel car market to themselves in the US.

GM is going big into small displacement diesels in the US in 2017.

MB diesels
 

Right now only the OM642 is been 2017 approved. The OM651 is still undergoing recertification so models in production (like sprinters) are being called 2016 models into next year. We will not see a GL350d until second quarter 2017. Glk and e300d are in the same situation...

I ordered a new Sprinter mid September due in mid December and it will be a 2016 model still due to the 4cylinder spec.

Feds required additional testing on all Diesels.

My 2011 GL had so many issues with the Idea system that even the Dealer or Indies could not resolve. Until they master it I will not be buying one. I had to go backwards and get an 06 CDI and I am very happy about it.
One thing that I don't like is it sit's low which may be attributed to possibly week springs, I just wish it can be raised 1/2" otherwise it is a great car as described by SkidRowjoe, Shertx and others.

yet in mexico you an buy a new ford ranger diesel for about $10,000 usd

Alipak, the rear springs are a known issue on the CDI. Why the rears and not the fronts I'm not sure. Perhaps getting those replaced would solve your problem.

I'd bet a Toyota Hilux diesel is available there too.

probably,see they use demographics there,like gas stations.Sell cheap to them beause less income,but still make profitt.I lived there and could buy new Levi jeans way cheaper than U.s.

Jaguar is still planning to bring the 2.0 turbo diesel XE to the US this year. and it will be the cheapest car in their range. 180HP/317lbft, 40mpg.

2017 Jaguar XE Sports Sedan First Drive – Review – Car and Driver

Good!