# Why Subaru Discontinued Diesel Engines (And Never Offered Them In The US)

> IN 2008, automaker Subaru unveiled its EE20, a 2. 0L flat-four common-rail turbodiesel engine, as an option in European versions of popular models like the Outback and Legacy.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1814461/subaru-diesel-engines-discontinued-reason/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=67e0bcbfab067118ed1f2262)
- **Published:** 2025-03-24
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #offered #subaru #diesel #discontinued #engine #never #automaker #common
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