Nissan Reintroduces Diesel in Japan as Gasoline Rises

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Nissan Reintroduces Diesel in Japan as Gasoline Rises Friday, September 05, 2008
Bloomberg -- Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Nissan Motor Co., Japan's third- largest carmaker, reintroduced a diesel-powered vehicle to the domestic market after a five-year hiatus, betting higher gasoline prices will boost demand. Nissan's diesel-powered X-Trail sport-utility vehicle will be priced at 3 million yen ($27,750) when it goes on sale Sept. 18, the company said in a statement today. Nissan aims to sell 100 units of the model a month. Japanese carmakers are bringing out new versions of diesels, which accounted for just 0.1 percent of new car sales in Japan last year, betting that an average 29 percent rise in gasoline prices in the year ended July will spur sales. The new X-Trail SUV, with a 2-liter engine, is 30 percent more fuel-efficient than a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with the same power output.
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	Friday, September 05, 2008 Bloomberg -- Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Nissan Motor Co., Japan's third- largest carmaker, reintroduced a diesel-powered vehicle to the domestic market after a five-year hiatus, betting higher gasoline prices will boost demand. Nissan's diesel-powered X-Trail sport-utility vehicle will be priced at 3 million yen ($27,750) when it goes on sale Sept. 18, the company said in a statement today. Nissan aims to sell 100 units of the model a month. Japanese carmakers are bringing out new versions of diesels, which accounted for just 0.1 percent of new car sales in Japan last year, betting that an average 29 percent rise in gasoline prices in the year ended July will spur sales. The new X-Trail SUV, with a 2-liter engine, is 30 percent more fuel-efficient than a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with the same power output. Visit Bloomberg for full article

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jmuse All-Star Author Long Island Posts:923 Points:187,955 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 11:38:18 PM	Ignore jmuse Report Abuse
	What about diesel prices.
thomas41546 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:1,695 Points:788,715 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 10:58:28 PM	Ignore thomas41546 Report Abuse
	It is better for ozones
Martinman Champion Author Mississippi Posts:2,754 Points:551,820 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:36:47 PM	Ignore Martinman Report Abuse
	(hint to Nissan - psst..., you get 50-percent less diesel fuel from a barrel of oil, than gasoline....)
tazdriver Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,308 Points:570,535 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 10:01:11 AM	Ignore tazdriver Report Abuse
	Diesel is a good alternative fuel since it takes less to refine it, engines that run on diesel can also run on other fuels and maintenance is much less.
91Acclaim Veteran Author Maryland Posts:350 Points:72,910 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:50:33 AM	Ignore 91Acclaim Report Abuse
	As long as Japanese diesel prices don't artificially zoom past gasoline prices, it might work.
unicornpmb Veteran Author Buffalo Posts:265 Points:30,385 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:45:41 AM	Ignore unicornpmb Report Abuse
	Spend $28,000 and save how much?
Zygnatz Champion Author British Columbia Posts:4,976 Points:977,130 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:38:11 AM	Ignore Zygnatz Report Abuse
	Diesel should cost less than gas as it is easier to produce. The refineries are screwing the public but it is still cheaper to operate a diesel engine due to the 30 percent increase in fuel economy.
rvnvet70 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,827 Points:988,300 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:37:36 AM	Ignore rvnvet70 Report Abuse
	Maybe diesel fuel is less costly there than here in the USA.
Crumbfel Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,316 Points:779,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:36:42 AM	Ignore Crumbfel Report Abuse
	Diesel-power is not attractive now, but in a few years when cooking oil replaces the oil based fuel, it may make a small difference.
GasholeMI Champion Author Lansing Posts:1,474 Points:113,540 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:33:01 AM	Ignore GasholeMI Report Abuse
	Higher here too.
evasilion All-Star Author Virginia Beach Posts:701 Points:132,320 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:31:04 AM	Ignore evasilion Report Abuse
	Diesel is higher here than gasoline.
coldstonejohn Rookie Author Delaware Posts:46 Points:101,970 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:29:05 AM	Ignore coldstonejohn Report Abuse
	so
cv Champion Author Raleigh Posts:6,962 Points:1,642,365 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:28:27 AM	Ignore cv Report Abuse
	Is this good news?
Jacks45 Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,163 Points:436,050 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:27:32 AM	Ignore Jacks45 Report Abuse
	All talk and no action sounds like the Gov. now days. they'll keep forcing gas on us.
MajorSteve Veteran Author Oklahoma City Posts:495 Points:236,620 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:27:32 AM	Ignore MajorSteve Report Abuse
	eliminating all fuel oil heating in US will decrease diesel costs
mahenv7 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,199 Points:242,165 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:27:10 AM	Ignore mahenv7 Report Abuse
	At least they are trying to give the consumer an alternative or a break
jackson661 Veteran Author Columbus Posts:443 Points:47,940 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:23:56 AM	Ignore jackson661 Report Abuse
	Diesel is higher than gasoline in the USA ...This vehicle's only potential use in bio fuel.
techque All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:661 Points:952,800 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:23:28 AM	Ignore techque Report Abuse
	combine small clean diesel engines with hybrid electric technology and you aught to have a winner.
Gerund1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,147 Points:828,105 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:22:45 AM	Ignore Gerund1 Report Abuse
	The new diesel engines are much improved from a few years ago. However the refiners, seeing an increase in usage have increased the price to more than gas, which was not the case a year or so ago. Hosed again.
MightyDude Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,020 Points:1,027,595 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:22:22 AM	Ignore MightyDude Report Abuse
	big deal
GasholeMI Champion Author Lansing Posts:1,474 Points:113,540 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:11:59 AM	Ignore GasholeMI Report Abuse
	Diesels stink.
Marson Champion Author Scranton Posts:1,128 Points:502,040 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:08:06 AM	Ignore Marson Report Abuse
	I would love to see more diesels, they typically are 20% to 40% more efficient than a spark ignited gas engine.
LeeFree Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,280 Points:668,775 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:07:57 AM	Ignore LeeFree Report Abuse
	Assuming diesel costs more than gasoline in Japan like it does here I don't see a lot of incentive to buy one.
tags610 Champion Author Lincoln Posts:2,352 Points:519,075 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:07:54 AM	Ignore tags610 Report Abuse
	But diesel is priced higher.
Mazdaman7Q Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,731 Points:788,560 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:05:15 AM	Ignore Mazdaman7Q Report Abuse
	I miss those 50mpg diesel's Nissan used to put out!
Brn2bEvl All-Star Author New York Posts:832 Points:181,400 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:01:03 AM	Ignore Brn2bEvl Report Abuse
	Good for Japan
nocturnaljam78 All-Star Author Tacoma Posts:735 Points:202,645 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 9:00:15 AM	Ignore nocturnaljam78 Report Abuse
	ok?
Drill_It All-Star Author Michigan Posts:723 Points:120,035 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:58:32 AM	Ignore Drill_It Report Abuse
	Diesel is way too high.
Lonewolftx Champion Author Houston Posts:5,709 Points:1,124,035 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:51:33 AM	Ignore Lonewolftx Report Abuse
	Diesel is still being priced high due to commercial demand.
bug27 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,959 Points:1,172,450 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:51:19 AM	Ignore bug27 Report Abuse
	Nowadays diesel costs more than gas. Times are changing. Auto makers have to keep up.
2006Camry All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:700 Points:223,440 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:47:42 AM	Ignore 2006Camry Report Abuse
	Here diesel is more costly than petrol. what is the use?
Matts_Pap Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,272 Points:196,015 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:47:39 AM	Ignore Matts_Pap Report Abuse
	A poor attempt, AT WHAT?
cwbm Champion Author Michigan Posts:5,192 Points:99,405 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:47:38 AM	Ignore cwbm Report Abuse
	Why?
NedW All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:613 Points:159,055 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:47:24 AM	Ignore NedW Report Abuse
	The moratorium concerning drilling and exploration in the Legislature expires Sept. 30. Email and phone your 2 Senators and your Congressmen and pressure them to allow drilling and exploration and to disallow any extensions of the moratorium. If you’re unsure of who’s yours are you can find out quickly, as well as how to contact them, by going to the following web sites: Senators www.senate.gov Congressman www.house.gov
timwil Champion Author Arkansas Posts:2,246 Points:492,130 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:45:23 AM	Ignore timwil Report Abuse
	good for japan
buckoMD Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,844 Points:437,095 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:44:33 AM	Ignore buckoMD Report Abuse
	With diesel running at least 75 cents more than regular gas at the pump, I fail to see the advantage.
Cachase1 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:3,145 Points:752,730 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:42:59 AM	Ignore Cachase1 Report Abuse
	Diesel is still much more than gas at this point.
acknot All-Star Author Seattle Posts:867 Points:641,600 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:33:31 AM	Ignore acknot Report Abuse
	Watched pickensplan.com recently, the guys got a good point. The U. S. needs to use natural gas as fuel.
brutus Champion Author Alberta Posts:1,752 Points:936,605 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:31:54 AM	Ignore brutus Report Abuse
	Manipulation.
zivkam Veteran Author Dallas Posts:462 Points:195,850 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:27:53 AM	Ignore zivkam Report Abuse
	Good article..... if you live in Japan
purvismike All-Star Author Wisconsin Posts:582 Points:126,000 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:26:17 AM	Ignore purvismike Report Abuse
	Another one bites the dust!
MINImine Rookie Author Dayton Posts:91 Points:105,955 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:22:58 AM	Ignore MINImine Report Abuse
	The only smart answer is to GET AWAY from fossil fuels! Diesel is just more of the same (like the GOP!)
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,815 Points:197,360 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:22:36 AM	Ignore reb4 Report Abuse
	Need as many alternatives we can have. Though diesel is more expensive, a comparable diesel car can get more mpg. And the diesel engine has been traditionally more durable.
Zinnoil Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,159 Points:1,514,795 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:21:36 AM	Ignore Zinnoil Report Abuse
	What are the reliability figures on this engine? Ford has major problems with their 6 cylinder.
GASHAMMERS Sophomore Author Kentucky Posts:147 Points:260,925 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:21:19 AM	Ignore GASHAMMERS Report Abuse
	WHY? I dont understand the logic.
RocketGeek Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,224 Points:488,880 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:20:40 AM	Ignore RocketGeek Report Abuse
	I wouldn't be interested in a domestic version.
smama Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:160 Points:54,660 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:15:11 AM	Ignore smama Report Abuse
	Diesel is higher than gasoline and E85 isn't economic. These aren't the answers.
bopso Sophomore Author Houston Posts:225 Points:50,140 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:15:11 AM	Ignore bopso Report Abuse
	dumb
TommyTraveler Veteran Author Cincinnati Posts:408 Points:78,405 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:14:23 AM	Ignore TommyTraveler Report Abuse
	Diesels are more expensive then gas powered vehicles and when they break the parts a very expensive to replace. The current pricing of diesel is about 10% higher then gas. The fuel economy is about 30% better then gas. You have to figure which is more economical. The higher initial investment, the higher cost for diesel. You may have to drive your diesel 150,000 before you start seeing a savings.
cucamping Champion Author Omaha Posts:3,739 Points:811,390 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: 9/6/2008 8:14:13 AM	Ignore cucamping Report Abuse
	as long as it gets 40-50mpg then it will be a good buy. However the price of the vehicle may still negate that.