Turbo Diesel CrossTrek Coming to America in 2015?

[subietobe]

I talked to the owner of a Subaru performance shop in Montreal and he swears that the XV turbo diesel will be available in NA in 2015.  I would love to buy what the Europeans are now enjoying (along with the 6-speed manual I might add - he did not know about the 6-speed though).  Anyone hear any rumors on this possibly being more than just a rumor?

[Flowmastered87GL]

If they bring it I will seriously consider buying one.  I had heard rumors the techs were getting hybrid and disel training (and we already got the hybrid)....

[Subaru_dude]

Considering the regulations on fuel mileage in the near future, they'll HAVE to bring the diesel to the states eventually.

[subeman90]

I have a letter here from SOA that states that it won't happen due to the cost of certification.  Not a form letter either a real typed letter from a real person.

 

I hope I am wrong and they were not truthful I will say that.  I want a diesel

[Subaru_dude]

I have a letter here from SOA that states that it won't happen due to the cost of certification.  Not a form letter either a real typed letter from a real person.

 

I hope I am wrong and they were not truthful I will say that.  I want a diesel

There's a company in Nashville, TN importing the diesels and ECUs. Unfortunately, the wiring is left up to the buyer and I'm not so sure they're importing the transmissions. But a diesel in an older d/r GL would be able to turn some pretty big tires.

 

Edit: If Subaru keeps selling cars as well as they are, cost probably won't be an issue before too long.

Edited March 4, 2014 by Subaru_dude