Oh, I hope SO!Actually it will be the `09 model yearhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/05/a....com/Diesel/VW has been making Diesels for years! the new JETTA for `08 will be EPAed at 40 city/ 60 highway.Even the Golf does wellhttp://www.transmitmedia.com/golfTDI/NO spark plugs No tune ups, Just oil and filter changes!want to see one with a half million miles on it?http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/23/vw-fi...want to see the oldest VW diesel on the road?http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/16/oldes...These are good examples of why Diesels are so amazing!