Jeep finally unveiled the new Wrangler and the diesel variant will definitely be the next vehicle I purchase. Although the new turbocharged 4 cylinder seems interesting.L.A. Auto Show: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sports a New Design, Hybrid and Diesel Engines2018 PowertrainsTurbocharged 2.0L Hybrid I4 - 270 hp / 295 lb-ftN/A 3.6L V6 - 285 hp / 260 lb-ft3.0L Ecodiesel (available 2019) - 260 hp / 442 lb-ftThe 8 speed will be available with all engine options. It appears the hybrid system on the 2.0L shuts of the engine as you coast or come to a stop to store braking energy so it can assist you as you take off from a stop. Other than that, it runs off the gas engine. I am hearing from other sites that the diesel may have this hybrid system as well.

ShinerBock wrote:Jeep finally unveiled the new Wrangler and the diesel variant will definitely be the next vehicle I purchase. Although the new turbocharged 4 cylinder seems interesting.L.A. Auto Show: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sports a New Design, Hybrid and Diesel Engines2018 PowertrainsTurbocharged 2.0L Hybrid I4 - 270 hp / 295 lb-ftN/A 3.6L V6 - 285 hp / 260 lb-ft3.0L Ecodiesel (available 2019) - 260 hp / 442 lb-ftThe 8 speed will be available with all engine options. It appears the hybrid system on the 2.0L shuts of the engine as you coast or come to a stop to store braking energy so it can assist you as you take off from a stop. Other than that, it runs off the gas engine. I am hearing from other sites that the diesel may have this hybrid system as well.If you are into "wheeling" the diesel or 6 gas is a better option in my opinion. The turbo did not seem to have enough on the bottom to do slower maneuvers but had great power a little higher.

I think I would just take the V6. I'm not a fan of the auto shutoff features that seem to be taking over in new vehicles. Rubicon, of course - those things are freaking impressive offroad with two solid axles with swaybar disconnects, a great low range ratio and lockers on both ends.

IdaD wrote:I think I would just take the V6. I'm not a fan of the auto shutoff features that seem to be taking over in new vehicles. Rubicon, of course - those things are freaking impressive offroad with two solid axles with swaybar disconnects, a great low range ratio and lockers on both ends.It is easily turned off. I wouldn't let that feature limit your purchase options.

That is odd, I would have thought a turbocharged 2.0L would have more low end torque than a N/A 3.6L. I know that is one issue many had with the 3.6L when we went wheeling in high altitudes like Moab. It wasn't that bad in my Jeep since it was a Rubicon and all Rubicons have 4.10 gears standard, but it was noticeable in the Sahara which had a had 3.73 gears and definitely in the Sport which come with a 3.21 rear gear standard. Driving the Sport version on the highway at high elevation was the worst. Going from 50 to 60 mph took forever.Not a lot of people know about the rear gear differences between the models and it makes a huge difference on the trail and on the highway.

I like it! I think the upcoming pickup version would work great for this old timer pulling a smaller travel trailer.

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mich800
Explorer
Nov 29, 2017
IdaD wrote:
I think I would just take the V6. I'm not a fan of the auto shutoff features that seem to be taking over in new vehicles. Rubicon, of course - those things are freaking impressive offroad with two solid axles with swaybar disconnects, a great low range ratio and lockers on both ends.

It is easily turned off. I wouldn't let that feature limit your purchase options.
IdaD
Explorer
Nov 29, 2017
I think I would just take the V6. I'm not a fan of the auto shutoff features that seem to be taking over in new vehicles. Rubicon, of course - those things are freaking impressive offroad with two solid axles with swaybar disconnects, a great low range ratio and lockers on both ends.
mich800
Explorer
Nov 29, 2017
ShinerBock wrote:
Jeep finally unveiled the new Wrangler and the diesel variant will definitely be the next vehicle I purchase. Although the new turbocharged 4 cylinder seems interesting.

L.A. Auto Show: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sports a New Design, Hybrid and Diesel Engines

2018 Powertrains
Turbocharged 2.0L Hybrid I4 - 270 hp / 295 lb-ft
N/A 3.6L V6 - 285 hp / 260 lb-ft
3.0L Ecodiesel (available 2019) - 260 hp / 442 lb-ft

The 8 speed will be available with all engine options. It appears the hybrid system on the 2.0L shuts of the engine as you coast or come to a stop to store braking energy so it can assist you as you take off from a stop. Other than that, it runs off the gas engine. I am hearing from other sites that the diesel may have this hybrid system as well.

If you are into "wheeling" the diesel or 6 gas is a better option in my opinion. The turbo did not seem to have enough on the bottom to do slower maneuvers but had great power a little higher.

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