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Originally Posted by Autostocks

If my research is correct, the only diesel SUVs available in the US for the 2022 model year are the full-size GM Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban variants and the Jeep Wrangler. If you're looking for a mid-sized luxury diesel SUV, the only option is used.

I've had my 2018 X5 35d since new, now with almost 85k miles. The powertrain has performed like an absolute champ, averaging about 30 mpg in mostly highway driving. A significant advantage of this setup is the incredible range it provides - nearly 700 miles of highway driving! Also, unlike most other diesels I've owned, I've never had to add DEF between oil changes - just have it topped off at the scheduled maintenance interval.

I've started to think about replacing it, but to be honest, there's nothing new on the market that matches this performance right now, and there's nothing wrong with the truck. The longest I've kept a new car is 165,000 miles (still have it - a 1988 Dodge Lancer Shelby). This one might have to break that record.

Originally Posted by Bambazonke

I feel sorry for u knowing that probably half the G05 X5's exported out of Spartanburg are all diesel powered. We have VAG to blame for the demise of the diesel in North America & other parts of the world Fortunately BMW Australia has maintained the supply of 6 and 4 cylinder diesel models here simply because over half the X5 sold here are diesels

Are you able to purchase a German spec model and re import it via Canada or Mexico?

Originally Posted by Autostocks

I agree it is crazy that diesels have been largely driven out of the light vehicle market in NA and elsewhere. I'm not sure it was entirely Volkswagen's doing, but that debacle didn't help. The regulators in the US thereafter went berserk, claiming almost all diesels were somehow "cheating" on rules that were badly written to begin with - and ignoring the fact that these engines burn 30-50% less fuel, which one would think is a good thing!

I don't know the answer to your question about importing a gray market vehicle. Would be difficult at best, I'm sure.

Originally Posted by Bambazonke

I had a Tiguan diesel at the time. Lost a lot of money when it came trade in time in 2016. Bought an X3 diesel great SUV only issue was DPF failed which is a common fault and was replaced under warranty.

I still remember the original report from a university in California? that broke the scandal There were 3 vehicles tested 2 VW's and a BMW X5 I think. I am of the opinion a VW insider leaked the ECU setup to the authorities and the BMW was used as the control vehicle in the real world test experiment, the BMW was within spec and was exonerated. The sad thing was the media made out that ALL diesels had this dodgy ECU programming

I think a lot of the lack of interest in diesels in NA also has to do with how dirty/smelly/expensive our older domestic diesels used to be before emissions and such. I remember the our old Ford truck that would stink the entire neighborhood up when you started it, and I think thats what a lot of people still think about when they think of a diesel. Just about everyone that learns my X5 is a diesel is surprised and always comments it's nothing like what they remember.