Chrysler 300 diesel version in the U.S. can

- Chrysler is considering bringing a diesel engine version of its luxury sedan in America.
The German automaker is quite successful with models equipped with diesel engines in the U.S., and Chrysler is also considering bringing diesel version of the 300 "repatriation". In the past, Chrysler will be sourcing diesel engines, the company now has to rely on partners from the company's European, that's Fiat. Currently Chrysler 300 European version - which is the Lancia Thema, available diesel version.
Diesel on the Lancia Thema is built by VM MOTORI, a provider of engines for Fiat, and is also manufactured engines for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Ram 1500. Diesel versions of the Chrysler 300 can be sold in the United States later this year.
According to the Chairman and CEO of Chrysler, Saab Chehab he revealed to WardsAuto sheet, which is another consideration to take Chrysler 300 diesel version to the U.S., final determination has not been made.
Speaking to WardsAuto, Mr. Chehab said: "Chrysler is considering making the diesel engine in Thema sale in Europe and America. Only problem now is that customers are willing to pay for a Chrysler equipped with diesel engines. "
Chie al Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel version sold in the U.S. are equipped with 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine, this version is more expensive compared to U.S. $ 7,500 for the standard version bijd page 3.6-liter V6 petrol engine .
3.0-liter V6 diesel engine in the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a capacity of 240 horsepower, 569 Nm of torque, the vehicle consumes just 10.7 liters to go 100 km in the city and consuming 7.84 liters of oil to go 100 km on the highway. According to Chrysler, when filling the fuel tank, Jeep Grand Cherokee can go back to 1175 km new fuel pump.