August 16, 2006 New diesel engines for Citroen's C8




Citroen C8 buyers can now do their bit for the environment thanks to a brace of new diesel engines for the big French MPV.

Now topping the turbodiesel range, the 2.0-litre HDi engine with 136bhp is capable of 40mpg and has emissions of 188g/km.

With 236lb ft of torque, this engine can haul the C8 up to 118mph should you be that way inclined.

For those not looking for supercar performance, the 120bhp 2.0 HDi turbodiesel turns in 41mpg and turns out 182g/km of carbon dioxide.

Prices for the 120bhp model start at £18,000, and the 136bhp version kicks off at £20,025.

New Minivan Gets 40 MPG
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Citroen upgraded its C8 minivan with a new diesel engine that can gets 40 miles per gallon. The 8-passenger vehicle can use up to 30 percent biodiesel. Unfortunately its only available for the European market.

Priced at the equivalent of $34,000, it's not cheap, but considering that you would save about $1,000 a year in fuel costs over a standard minivan (averaging about 22 mpg). With the new cleaner diesel fuel that's out, you don't have to worry about the smell.

If someone (are you listening DaimlerChrylser and VW?) brought a diesel minivan or station wagon to the U.S., I bet they would find a willing public looking for a powerful hybrid alternative that can fit a family and their belongings.