Honda is Going to Release a V6 Diesel in the US by 2010...The Odyssey, Ridgeline and Pilot Will All Get this Engine

Honda remains committed to being one of the most fuel efficient automakers. According to recent reports by Japan's Nikkei, Honda is planning on releasing its first V6 diesel engine in the US by 2010. Honda has already announced plans for a diesel powered Accord for 2009, but now the automaker is also working on a diesel engine for its larger models.

The new eco-friendly diesel engine will be a 3.5L V6 that is 30 percent more fuel efficient than Honda's current 3.5L gas engine.

The new engine will likely appear first in the Odyssey minivan, but then it will eventually appear in the Ridgeline Pickup and the Pilot SUV. There is no word if this engine will also be offered in the Accord or in any of the Acura models.

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silverarrow2 - 7/11/2007 9:14:08 AM

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Watch! you gonna see Toyota comming with some old news.

They're like Coby Bryant, always trying to be on the scene, even though no one asked them to.

Htay7500 - 7/11/2007 9:31:59 AM

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honda did mention tht the diesel engine will go into the accord. this is a good direction for them.

SevorbeupstryIsBack - 7/11/2007 9:49:47 AM

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Make it a diesel hybrid and it would make totally sense.

Will_ - 7/11/2007 10:03:04 AM

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The diesel models will suffer the same fate as all other diesels here in the States, or shall we say, SOME states...

The Germans should be glad for this. Honda is seen as one of the more environmentally friendly automotive companies, so when Americans see Honda offering a diesel, maybe they'll start to think twice about diesels in general.

keyzi747 - 7/11/2007 12:43:13 PM

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Someone, it could be anyone, please get some diesels options on the market in the U.S. for large passenger vehicles. And hurry up already! I'm in the market, but I don't need as much space as a Yukon XL or Surburban.

Rupert - 7/11/2007 2:21:42 PM

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What like a Tahoe diesel? Or smaller than that?
ML320cdi and GL320cdi are available in the US, don't know about pricing though...or your budget.

EnnNorak - 7/13/2007 12:27:32 AM

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Honda is known for producing SOHC engines where other manufacturers offer DOHC engines. For that reason, I don't trust Honda to come up with a superior diesel.