Jeep
The Jeep Renegade Bluetec concept is a true dream vehicle that combines a 4x4 system with locking differentials and massive amounts of clean diesel power. A small 1.5L 3-cylinder Bluetec diesel engine with 115 hp is used to charge a battery pack and power dual electric motors that each make 268 hp-for a total combined output of 651 hp. Jeep says the Renegade can run 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds and complete the quarter-mile in just 13.6 seconds. Did we mention that it gets 110 mpg?
 Jeep Renegade Bluetec Diesel-electric...  Jeep Renegade Bluetec
Diesel-electric Hybrid Concept
Engine: 1.5L inline 3-cylinder Bluetec
Power: 115 hp (diesel), 536 hp (electric), 651 hp (combined)
Torque: NA |  |  Land Rover LRX Diesel-electric...  Land Rover LRX
Diesel-electric Hybrid Concept
Engine: 2.0L inline 4-cylinder
Power: 134 hp (est.)
Torque: 236 lb-ft (est.) |
Land Rover
The Land Rover LRX is a biodiesel-electric hybrid that uses Electric Rear Axle Drive to run on just electric power at speeds up to 20 mph. The compact luxury SUV is smaller than the Land Rover LR2 and has multiple off-and on-road engine/suspension settings, including an "Eco" mode that maximizes fuel economy. The small 2.0L displacement of the diesel suggests it's likely the same engine used in the European Volvo C70 that makes more than 130 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque.
 Mercedes-Benz GLK Townside...  Mercedes-Benz GLK
Townside / Freeside
Engine: 2.2L inline 4-cylinder
Power: 170 hp
Torque: 295 lb-ft |  |  Mercedes-Benz S 300 Bluetec...  Mercedes-Benz S 300
Bluetec Hybrid
Engine: 3.0L V-6
Power: 211 hp
Torque: 398 lb-ft |
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz seems ready to bring diesel versions of every model to the U.S., along with some all-new ones. The GLK Freeside and Townside are brand-new compact SUVs that are powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder Bluetec engine that's connected to a 7-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz also announced the return of the diesel-powered S-Class by revealing plans to build a full-size S 300 Bluetec diesel-electric hybrid which will use electric assistance to improve on the European non-hybrid fuel economy of 32 mpg.