Earlier reports of when BMW would bring its diesel-powered 335d sedan and X5 35d SUV were close, but not entirely accurate. The latest news have the advanced oil-burners coming to North American showrooms sometime in November, albeit in limited numbers.
The 335d will wear the skin of the updated 3-series, and be labeled as 2009 model year. Production of the 335d will begin in September, although it will not be at full capacity, meaning the cars will be scarce until early in 2009 at the earliest, according to Kicking Tires.
The X5 35d, powered by the same 3.0-liter twin turbo inline-six diesel, will also come to dealers in November, although likely slightly later than the sedan. Both cars will make their debut in production form at the Los Angeles auto show in November.
The engine makes 265horsepower and 425lb-ft of torque at just 1,750rpm. BMW claims a 0-62mph time of 6.2 seconds and EPA fuel economy of 23mpg city and 33mpg on the highway.
