Whats so great about diesel cars?
• They’re far more economical than petrol engines. • They’re cleaner, with lower emissions, especially CO2, which determines how much road tax you pay. • They have better ‘pull’ in the gears, reducing the need for gear changing. Diesel technology has come on in leaps and bounds over the past few years. Nowadays, turbo-diesels are common-place, with only small or cheaper old used cars doing without one. It’s well worth spending the extra to get a turbo-diesel, as both performance and economy will be better than non-turbo models, and they’ll be nicer overall to drive, too. Modern direct-injection and common-rail systems are also worth looking out for – they improve performance and economy even further, and are often quieter, smoother and less ‘smoky’ than older, less advanced systems. We’re not saying petrol has had its day. Certainly, superior 0-60mph times mean sporty drivers need not consider anything else, while those after a luxury car may well be disappointed by the extra vibration
