18 mpg from a four cylinder diesel on a compact platform?  I don't get it.
How did Chrysler manage to do it?  Does the five speed automatic have
something to do with high fuel consumption?  I thought the more speeds the
merrier, right?

This engine has the new constant pressure rail electronic injection system.
That's supposed to make mincemeat out of the old variable displacement
mechanical pumps fitted to those outdated, obsolete diesels of yesteryear.

Another vindication for "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" view of the
world.  Every improved model Chrysler makes sets it back another year.

I expect a car the size of a Jeep Liberty to get 35 mpg all around,
combined city and highway.  In fact, 35 mpg is not too much to expect from
a steady 65 mph on level roads (standard conditions).  It gets about half
that.  I am beginning to wonder if there aren't GM and Ford moles in D-C
sabotaging their operation.

C.R. also said the car is full of hard, cheap plastic. And etc.

Its incredible to note the competition all get better fuel economy from
gasoline engines with more pep.  The stockholds should give all the top
management the boot for this failed project.