Bad press has inflicted some damage on the fortunes of diesel-engine vehicles ever since Volkswagen and other companies were found to be rigging their engines in order to skew emissions-tests results and meet government-imposed standards.
The fallout from the scandal has led many consumers to return to gasoline-engine vehicles or take the leap into electric and hybrid technologies. But far from disappearing from sight, diesel remains for many an interesting choice, not least because it remains as fuel-stingy an alternative as ever and because its engines offer superior torque. What’s more, the gap in pricing at the pump between gasoline and diesel has shrunk considerably in the last couple of years.
If you’re tempted by the allures of the diesel engine, check out our overview of 2017-2018 models currently available to Canadian buyers. Take note that for some models fuel consumption figures are not available.
2017 BMW 328d xDrive , sedan and Touring – 180 hp, 280 lb-ft – 5.9/7.9L/100 km
2017 BMW X5 xDrive35d – 255 hp, 413 lb-ft – 7.2/9.9L/100 km
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel – 137 hp, 240 lb-ft – 4.5/7.7L/100 km
2017 Chevrolet Colorado DuRAMax – 181 hp, 369 lb-ft – 7.9/10.8L/100 km
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel – 137 hp, 240 lb-ft – 6.0/8.5L/100 km
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD DuRAMax – 445 hp, 910 lb-ft
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD DuRAMax – 445 hp, 910 lb-ft
2017 GMC Canyon DuRAMax – 181 hp, 369 lb-ft – 7.9/10.8L/100 km
2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD DuRAMax – 445 hp, 910 lb-ft
2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD DuRAMax – 445 hp, 910 lb-ft
2018 GMC Terrain Diesel – 137 hp, 240 lb-ft – 6.0/8.5L/100 km
2017 Jaguar XE 20d – 180 hp, 318 lb-ft – 5.8/7.8L/100 km
2017 Jaguar XF 20d – 180 hp, 318 lb-ft – 7.2/9.7L/100 km
2018 Jaguar F-PACE 20d – 180 hp, 317 lb-ft
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel – 240 hp, 420 lb-ft – 8.0/11.3L/100 km
2017 Land Rover Discovery Td6 – 254 hp, 443 lb-ft
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Td6 – 254 hp, 443 lb-ft
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Td6 – 258 hp, 443 lb-ft
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar D180 – 180 hp, 317 lb-ft
2017 Nissan TITAN XD Cummins – 310 hp, 555 lb-ft
2017 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel – 240 hp, 420 lb-ft – 8.6/11.8L/100 km
2017 RAM 2500 Cummins – 350/370 hp, 660/800 lb-ft
2017 RAM 3500 Cummins – 350/370/385 hp, 660/800/900 lb-ft
* We have not included the upcoming 2018 Ford F-150 PowerStroke or the Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV-D , which are not yet listed in their manufacturers’ lineups.