Fuel-sipping diesel European minivans - is one right for you?
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008Filed under: Diesel, Ford, Honda, Kia, Mazda, Volkswagen, Renault, Citroen, Opel, European Union, Germany
It’s back to school season and, since buses aren’t available everywhere, for some people it’s time to drive the kids to their classes. With all those important soccer football matches games, swimming lessons and family escapes on long weekends, you need a vehicle with enough seats for your children and a place to keep all their gear. Minivans tend to be heavier than sedan counterparts, not only because of size, but because they have the latest security additions available. But can you keep your mileage high while driving such vehicles and reduce your emissions? For European minivans, the keys include keeping the vehicles compact, developing them from compact cars and using diesel powertrains. Follow us past the jump for a look at what the European market has to offer.
[Source: Auto News]
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