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Originally Posted by JCL
4. NHTSA and the EPA have recently released new fuel efficiency and emissions standards that specifically apply to 2012 model year vehicles (fact: http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/rul...al_Rule_FR.pdf ). While the 35d can meet these standards, it simply hasn't been tested and received its certification yet (hypothesis)
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I'd bet money it has to do with the 2012 emissions standards, either with the existing powertrain, or an entirely new engine AND transmission.
I doubt it will get the new transmission and old engine (#1).