by 4 DIESEL SUVS YOU CAN STILL BUY IN 2024. The automotive industry is swiftly moving towards complete electrification Diesel’s share of market has decreased alarmingly over time. The major automakers such as Porsche, Volvo, Mitsubishi, Jeep, and RAM have all eliminated diesel-powered engines out of their product lines in recent times and have instead focus on capturing the growing demand for hybrids that are fuell and fully electric vehicles. The market for diesel cars was not affect due to the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal. Which caused manufacturers such as Land Rover to shelve plans to boost production of diesel cars across the U.S.
Despite the increased automobiles being electrified. There’s still a demand for diesel SUVs due to their inherent benefits like a decent quantity of horsepower. A lot of torque, high towing capacity, endurance, and efficiency in fuel. If you’re looking for a new SUV and would like to profit from the advantages of diesel engines. You’ll be glad to know that there are several options to choose from on the current market. The only issue is that all diesel-powered SUVs that are available within the U.S. Today come from three car manufacturers: Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac and that means your there’s a limited selection.
2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
The truck-oriented Chevrolet Tahoe is one of the few SUVs left with diesel engines. It doesn’t matter which model you pick (aside from the off-road-focused Z71) it is possible to purchase. The big SUV that comes that comes with a 3.0-liter Inline-Six Duramax diesel motor. That puts out 277 hp and 460 lbs of torque. Paired with a 10-speed auto transmission which transmits the power to one of the wheels on its rear (as the standard) and all 4. Its diesel Chevrolet Tahoe has a towing capacity of 8,200 pounds similar to the capacity of large trucks like the off-road-focused Ford F-150 Raptor (8,200 pounds) and the Toyota Tundra SR (8,300 pounds).
It’s no surprise that diesel engines are the most efficient among the Tahoe engines that are available for 2024. In EPA tests rear-drive Tahoe models that have the oil burner clocked 21 mpg in urban area, and 28 miles per gallon on the in the highway and 24 mpg when combined. For four-wheel drive Chevrolet Tahoe models, it gets 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. As well as 22 miles per gallon combined. For contrast an ordinary 5.3-liter V8 is able to accomplish 15 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway with 17 miles per gallon combined. The 6.2-liter V8 is rate at 14 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway and 16 mpg when combined.
Remember that you’ll be able to buy in 2024. The Chevrolet Tahoe from dealerships as the order books have been shut for the 2024 GM diesel SUVs. In favor of 2025 models that are coming in the near future.
2024 Chevrolet Suburban
Similar to similar to the Tahoe Similar to the Tahoe. A new twenty-five year old Chevrolet Suburban will be arriving at dealers later in the year. (Production is schedule to start in October 2024) with some exciting new features. Such as the latest version of Chevrolet’s 3.0-liter Inline-six Duramax diesel engine. If you’re unable to be patient it’s time to make the leap and purchase this 2024 Chevrolet Suburban now. The 2024 Suburban will feature it will be equipped with the Duramax 3.0-liter LM2 turbodiesel engine inline produces 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque (as as compared to 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft for the 2025 Suburban). Similar to the Tahoe turbodiesel engine is offered on all models. Except that of the 2024 Chevy Suburban Z71, which comes with the 355 horsepower, 5.3-liter V8 engine — the arrangement will soon change with the introduction on the Diesel engine that will debut in the Suburban Z71 for the 2025 model year.
In the case of the diesel 2024 Suburban.
The maximum tow capacity is a bit lower than the Tahoe at 8000 pounds. The Suburban nevertheless makes more up for this by offering plenty of cargo space due to its broader wheelbase (134.0 inches as opposed to 121.0 that of that of the Tahoe). With all seats used 2024 Suburban has a usable 41.5 cubic feet space for cargo. However, when the third row seat is folded down, the space available increases up to 93.8 cubic feet. If you’re still looking to transport a larger object then you can put the third row and create extra space for more cargo-carrying capability to 144.7 cubic feet. This means that the Suburban does not just perfect its Tahoe counterpart in regards to capacity for cargo (the Tahoe has 25.5 cubic feet when all seats are up, 72.6 cubic feet with the third row folded in addition to 122.9 cubic feet when the second and third row seating folded) However. It surpasses rivals like that of Jeep Wagoneer L (130.9 cubic feet) and Ford Expedition Max (121.5 cubic feet).
2024 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL
A recycled Chevrolet Tahoe, the GMC Yukon is another one vehicle that feature the GM Duramax turbodiesel engine beneath the under the hood. Similar to its platform-mate this Yukon’s 3.0-liter inline-six turbodiesel generates 277 horsepower and 460 pounds of torque. The power is directe through the wheel (either the rear or on all fours) through a 10-speed auto transmission. It’s not just sufficient to get the job done and everyday use. But it also provides the towing capacity up to 8,100 pounds.
The capacity to carry cargo in Yukon is also impressive. Yukon is also a lot and you can get 25.5 cubic feet space for cargo with the seats used and 72.6 cubic feet in the event that you fold out the third row seat. The cargo volume is capped with 122.9 cubic feet after folding the rear seats down. If you’re looking to add extra space to store your items You can choose the longer-wheelbase Yukon XL. Which is an expanded version of the regular GMC Yukon. It provides sufficient space to accommodate an enormous assortment of options, with 41.5 cubic feet when the seats all in a straight position. The third row can be folded down, which expands the cargo space by 93.8 cubic feet. While lowering the second and third rows provides you with a huge 144.7 cubic feet cargo space to utilize.
2024 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV
From the model year 2025 in 2025, beginning in 2025. The Cadillac Escalade will no longer be offer featuring its Duramax diesel engine. General Motors having dropped the oil burner out of the large SUV due to low demand. This leaves the 2024 Escalade as the only option to get a brand new diesel-power Cadillac Escalade. As you may already know, the engine cranks out 277 horsepower and 460 lbs-feet of torque. It also connects to a 10-speed auto transmission.
The fuel economy is also satisfactory given the performance. EPA data indicates that rear-wheel drive Escalades equipped with the turbodiesel-powered inline-six return 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway as well as 23mpg when combined. A four-wheel drive option decreases the return to 20 mpg in city driving and highway, which is 26 mpg, as well as 22 combined mpg. Still, it’s a lot more fuel economy than you’ll get with either the standard 420-hp, 6.2-liter V8 (14/18-19/16 city/highway/combined) or the 682-hp supercharged variant in the beastly 2024 Cadillac Escalade V-Series (11/16/13 mpg).
