Subaru’s UK importer has confirmed that the automaker is considering launching a diesel-powered model.
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But spokeswoman Kate Bishop would not provide specific details.
According to a report in the UK’s What Car? magazine, the automaker will soon build its own two-litre four-cylinder diesel engine – thought likely to feature first in Subaru’s premium new crossover, the Tribeca, now being launched in the UK and Europe.
A three-litre six-cylinder version could also be on the cards.
Subaru, known for its horizontally-opposed petrol engines, sporty Impreza sedans and rugged four-wheel drive crossovers, has a strong following in the UK market, particularly amongst rural buyers and farmers, but cannot compete fully in the some segments due to a lack of diesel models, which account for 50% or more of rivals’ sales.
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By GlobalDataDeveloping a diesel would also help the brand in Europe where diesels account for 70-80% of light vehicle sales in some markets.
