Volkswagen leaves diesel in its B-segment models
- We recently saw in one of our recent Auto-Analyses that carmakers were in the process of switching their A-segment cars from thermal engines to electric engines, diesel engines having disappeared for several years on this type of model.
- Today, we may be witnessing the scheduled end of diesel engines on B-segment cars.
- Volkswagen has just announced the end of production of Polo and T-Cross, in their diesel versions. These models will be available only with a 3-cylinder 1.0 TSI and a 4-cylinder 1.5 TSI petrol versions.
- Toyota has already phased out the diesel engine on its B-segment car, the Yaris, wich hybrid version is becoming the only proposition. Nissan has abandoned the diesel engine on its B-segment cars, the Micra and the Juke. Skoda had done the same with its B-segment car, the Fabia. The Honda Jazz is now available only as an hybrid version (gasoline + electric). The Hyundai i20 is available only as a petrol version, as is its for the Kia Rio. The Mazda 2 has followed the same path.
- The carmakers Renault, PSA and Ford continue for the moment to market B-segment cars equipped with a diesel engine, like BMW for its Mini, but their share is decreasing year by year, and recent Renault Clio hybrid, Peugeot 208 electric, Opel Corsa electric have been added to their product range, also with a view of a total disappearance of diesels in this segment.
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