Response from Subaru on Diesel in USA

I recently sent an e-mail to Subaru from their website inquiring about the availability of their diesel models in the USA.  This is the response I received 2 days later:

Thank you for your interest in Subaru products. 

Early last year, Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), our parent company introduced the world's first turbo diesel boxer engine for sale in European markets in the Legacy and Outback model lines.  We then introduced diesel powered Impreza and Forester models in Europe late last year. Mr. Mori, FHI Chairman, had indicated early last year that U.S. diesel models should be available States-side in the next few years. 

We do appreciate that you brought this interest to our attention. I have forwarded your message to our Product Planning Department as a suggestion to offer diesel Subaru models in the United States and as soon as possible.

Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. 

Sincerely,
Nancy Quinn
Subaru of America, Inc.
Customer/Dealer Services Department

Mmmmm.... a diesel Outback sure would be nice!

That's pretty exciting. As I've been saying for year, gimme a 6+ passenger, 30+ MPG diesel engine vehicle and I'm all over it. Warren Brown made a point to push for a diesel Ford Flex (which I'd LOVE) here.