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Introduced for the 2018 model year, the newest and most tech-infused Wrangler ever prepares for 2019 with a couple of new engine options. As the headline implies, U.S. customers will get the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 from the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 along with the mild-hybrid Pentastar V6 that employs the eTorque belt-driven starter generator.
The two engines are identified by the order codes 26 and 25, respectively. JL Wrangler Forums caught wind of a third order code, which remains a mystery to this day. Hearsay suggests 22 could stand for “the 3.0-liter CRD with ESS [Engine Stop-Start technology] paired with the 6-speed manual transmission.”
Over in Europe, the Wrangler is available with the MultiJet II from Alfa Romeo, displacing 2.2 liters and offering up to 200 PS (197 horsepower) and 450 Nm (332 pound-feet) of torque. Priced from €46,500 in Germany, the Sport trim level comes as standard with the eight-speed automatic transmission.
Turning our attention back to the United States market, the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with eTorque churns out 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet. Maximum torque arrives later in the rev range (4,800 instead of 4,175 rpm), but on the other hand, refinements include two-stage valve lift technology.
As for the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6, the oil-chugging engine option has 240 horsepower and 420 pound-feet to offer, with torque coming on strong from 2,000 rpm. Having said these, the Toledo plant in Ohio is busier than ever.
Ram plans to bring back the Dodge Dakota mid-size pickup truck in 2020 for the 2021 model year, and as it happens, next year will see Jeep add the Scrambler mid-size pickup truck to the roster. Combining the exterior styling of the Wrangler with workhorse qualities from the Ram 1500, the Scrambler has the makings of a commercial hit.
In regard to sales, Jeep can’t build the Wrangler fast enough to keep up with demand. 20,168 examples were sold in the U.S. in August 2018, which is more than in the same period of 2017 (16,808), 2016 (15,290), and 2015 (18,160).
Over in Europe, the Wrangler is available with the MultiJet II from Alfa Romeo, displacing 2.2 liters and offering up to 200 PS (197 horsepower) and 450 Nm (332 pound-feet) of torque. Priced from €46,500 in Germany, the Sport trim level comes as standard with the eight-speed automatic transmission.
Turning our attention back to the United States market, the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with eTorque churns out 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet. Maximum torque arrives later in the rev range (4,800 instead of 4,175 rpm), but on the other hand, refinements include two-stage valve lift technology.
As for the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6, the oil-chugging engine option has 240 horsepower and 420 pound-feet to offer, with torque coming on strong from 2,000 rpm. Having said these, the Toledo plant in Ohio is busier than ever.
Ram plans to bring back the Dodge Dakota mid-size pickup truck in 2020 for the 2021 model year, and as it happens, next year will see Jeep add the Scrambler mid-size pickup truck to the roster. Combining the exterior styling of the Wrangler with workhorse qualities from the Ram 1500, the Scrambler has the makings of a commercial hit.
In regard to sales, Jeep can’t build the Wrangler fast enough to keep up with demand. 20,168 examples were sold in the U.S. in August 2018, which is more than in the same period of 2017 (16,808), 2016 (15,290), and 2015 (18,160).
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