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The Scandal about the manipulation of emission values When it comes to diesel engines, the automotive industry is currently in a tight grip. A good time to look for alternatives. What is actually “ecological” right? What suits your own requirements? What options do you have to turn your back on diesel?
It is not yet clear whether the Automobile manufacturer Volkswagen is really the only automobile manufacturer that has deactivated everyday exhaust gas cleaning for cost reasons. But the choice is not just between petrol and diesel. Never before have there been so many drive technologies on the market as at the moment. LPG, natural gas, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles - the choice has never been greater for customers!
mein-auto-blog has found 6 alternatives to the “no alternative” diesel:
[divider] [/divider] [one_third]Seat Mii CNG
The Seat Mii CNG is launched with an 68 PS three-cylinder. With only 2.7 kg of natural gas consumption on 100 km, the small car is one of the most economical automobiles. Its CO2 emissions in the NEDC cycle are: 79g / km
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The Seat Mii CNG in the driving report
[/ One_third] [one_third]Nissan e-NV200
Who says you always have to use the diesel engine for a minibus? Nissan has also been offering the NV200 mini van with an electric drive since this year. Motor and battery pack are related to the Nissan Leaf!
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First drive of the new Nissan e-NV200
[/one_third][one_third last=last]Infiniti Q50s Hybrid
Who says that in the company car limousine segment you always have to use bloodless and fun diesel buckets? The Infiniti Q50s Hybrid brings the powerful hybrid drive with a V6 and all-wheel drive to the service! More than an 330d alternative!
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This is how the Infiniti Q50s Hybrid drives
[/one_third] [divider] [/divider] [one_third]Volkswagen Passat GTE
For many years, the VW Group has given the big competitor Toyota a head start when it comes to hybrid. Long held up the diesel flag, with the new GTE VW is now also combining a petrol engine with an electric motor.
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This is how the new Passat GTE drives
[/ One_third] [one_third]Lexus NX300h
The diesel drive can be replaced even for comfortable SUVs, as the new Lexus NX300h demonstrates impressively. With 197 PS system performance, the 4WD SUV is properly motorized, its standard consumption? Only 5.3 liters on 100 km.
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Test: The hybrid SUV Lexus NX300h
[/one_third][one_third last=last]Lexus GS450h
A representative limousine that you would like to drive 1.000 km at a time? Only a diesel from BMW, Audi or Mercedes can be considered? Not correct. The Lexus GS450h brings the hybrid powertrain to the premium luxury class!
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