We don’t really need to report what the replacement will be, but it comes as a good reassurance that The Toledo Blade, citing ordering guides sourced from Chrysler dealerships, is assuring us of the upcoming change. The report claims that the 2012 Wrangler's powertrain will be identical to the units in the 2011 Grand Cherokee. That means we should expect 290 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque from the award-winning Pentastar 3.6-liter naturally aspirated V6.
Those are some welcomed figures, seeing as the current 3.8 only makes 202 horses and 237 lb-ft, even though it has a larger displacement. The US model’s fuel consumption will also reportedly improve - to 16 city, 23 highway from 15/19.
In the beginning of the article, we mentioned that there’s a switch coming for the current four-speed automatic gearbox, which will get swapped out with a new six-speed unit.
It looks like the iconic Jeep Wrangler is getting better and better, as the 2011 model features include a redesigned instrument panel and new storage areas with improved ergonomics and upgraded materials. A new lockable console and upgraded door armrest areas boast comfortable touch points, while a redesigned center stack is easier to reach and operate. Heated, power mirrors are now available, and drivers and passengers can now enjoy enhanced visibility courtesy of larger rear windows.
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