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When BMW's Mini unit launched its Cooper D -- as in diesel -- last summer, there was talk that the company would bring the fuel-efficient, low-emissions vehicle to the U.S. 

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Right, a Mini Cooper D in Great Britain. 
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Now, according to MotoringFile, it appears that isn't going to happen.


Citing unidentified sources, the blog reports that the cost of tweaking the European diesel engine in the current, R56 generation of Mini Coopers to meet U.S. emissions standards is so great that it would prohibit the pint-size oil-burner from being price competitive the American market.


Calls by us to Mini USA seeking confirmation were not immediately returned.


The Euro-spec Mini D delivers about 50 miles per gallon -- that's U.S. gallon, not British -- and putts along quite nicely with a 120 mph top speed from a 110-horsepower engine that delivers 177 pound-feet of torque.

Tags: BMW, Diesel, Emissions, Fuel Economy, MINI, BMW, Diesel, Emissions, Fuel Efficient, MINI Cooper

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Diesel Variant of Current Mini Cooper Won't Be Coming to the U.S. Anytime Soon was originally published by Green Car Advisor. Read the full story by clicking here.