Volkswagen predicting diesel growth spurt for U.S.

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April 13, 2009 by German Car Magazine
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For years carmakers considered diesel models as strictly Europe’s domain, with low demand and a poor reputation in the U.S. doing little to help the cause. This attitude, however, is set to change according to Volkswagen, which is predicting more diesel sales this year with the release of the new MkVI Golf.

In fact, VW is banking on about 30% of sales for its new Golf to be a diesel based on high demand seen for current Jetta diesel. Currently, VW is selling around half of its wagon Jettas as diesel models, while around 30% of the sedan variants sold are diesels - far greater than initial expectations for the U.S.

VW Golf Mark VI official photos

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