20L/100km out of a 3.5-4.0 tonne vehicle is shocking: that's 5.0L/100 tonne-km,
My U500 camper does 26 L/100km, or ~2.04L/100 tonne-km at ~12.8 tonnes (760L capacity).
I am astounded that GM can't come up with something fuel efficient like a 3.0L 4 cyl turbo-intercooled diesel; NOT some 4.5-6.6L V6 or V8 behemoth that puts out 360-650 ft-lb of torque and 250-350hp. Which is what they have/had planned.
GM shows an amazing absence of "thinking on one's feet", especially in a forwards direction. It will not surprise me in the least if they go bankrupt.
Ford, likewise. The 1.6L diesel Econetic diesel that does 73mpg (US gal) highway and 51 city won't be sold in the US for "business reasons". Even though in the current economic conditions they'd be a huge seller IMHO.
Charlie
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Unimog U500 w/Unicat
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