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Previously referred to as the Wrangler Pickup, the Wrangler… uh, pickup truck is expected to wear the name Scrambler once it goes into production in 2019. Not only that, but the JL/JLU-based workhorse will be offered with a 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel – dubbed EXJ – an engine that shows up in FCA’s dealer system.
The engine, and proof of its existence, come courtesy of the Jeep Scrambler Forum, which recently compiled a list of goodies to look forward to from the long-awaited Wrangler pickup truck. In keeping with the subject, the dealer system didn’t show the 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar nor the 2.0-liter i4 Hurricane to be available for the JT, nor did it list the transmission for the oil-chugging mill.
It’s highly likely an eight-speed automatic will do the job nicely, just as it is the case with the Ram 1500. And if Jeep can make a case for a work-oriented derivative of the JT, then brace yourselves for a six-speed manual too. Scrambler is a direct reference to the CJ-8 of the 1980s, and just like its predecessor, the Scrambler will get three top options: black three-piece hard top, body colored three-piece hard top, and Premium Black Sunrider soft stop.
According to the CAD files for the frame and axles, there are a few differences between the JT and JL/JLU worth mentioning. The frame, for example, will measure approximately 205 inches, which is 33 inches longer than the JK Unlimited. The axles, meanwhile, appear to be of the Dana 12-bolt variety, which translates to adequate strength, payload capacity, and tow rating.
Body-on-frame by design, the 2019 Jeep Scrambler should use aluminum in its construction to help in overall fuel economy, especially when driving steady on the highway. The Scrambler trademark was renewed in 2015, and the light-duty pickup will be made at Jeep’s home in Toledo, Ohio.
The Toledo plant underwent a substantial upgrade in recent moments, amounting to $700 million, to support production of the JL, JLU, and JT. The first two will be unveiled in full in November, at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, whereas the JT should be revealed late in 2018 for the 2019 MY.
It’s highly likely an eight-speed automatic will do the job nicely, just as it is the case with the Ram 1500. And if Jeep can make a case for a work-oriented derivative of the JT, then brace yourselves for a six-speed manual too. Scrambler is a direct reference to the CJ-8 of the 1980s, and just like its predecessor, the Scrambler will get three top options: black three-piece hard top, body colored three-piece hard top, and Premium Black Sunrider soft stop.
According to the CAD files for the frame and axles, there are a few differences between the JT and JL/JLU worth mentioning. The frame, for example, will measure approximately 205 inches, which is 33 inches longer than the JK Unlimited. The axles, meanwhile, appear to be of the Dana 12-bolt variety, which translates to adequate strength, payload capacity, and tow rating.
Body-on-frame by design, the 2019 Jeep Scrambler should use aluminum in its construction to help in overall fuel economy, especially when driving steady on the highway. The Scrambler trademark was renewed in 2015, and the light-duty pickup will be made at Jeep’s home in Toledo, Ohio.
The Toledo plant underwent a substantial upgrade in recent moments, amounting to $700 million, to support production of the JL, JLU, and JT. The first two will be unveiled in full in November, at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, whereas the JT should be revealed late in 2018 for the 2019 MY.
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