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Rumorpile: Jeep Wrangler To Get Diesel, Eight-Speed In Next-Generation

By William Maley

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  • Could the Jeep Wrangler be getting a diesel?

It seems for the longest time, we've been hearing that the Jeep Wrangler will be getting a diesel engine - a holy grail for many Wrangler fans. A new report says the diesel is in the cards, along with a eight-speed automatic.

Autoblog has learned from a source at FCA that the next-generation Jeep Wrangler - due in the next few years - will have the option of a 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 and ZF eight-speed automatic. This is the same combo found in Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500.

When reached for comment, a Jeep spokeswoman said we don't comment on future product.

Source: Autoblog

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    timelord731

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    I see this as a step up for Jeep. An upgrade is long past due, in my opinion.

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    ocnblu

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    Sounds like a real nice combo for the Wrangler.

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    ZL-1

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    We've had a diesel Wrangler in Europe for quite a while...

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    G. David Felt

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    We've had a diesel Wrangler in Europe for quite a while...

     

    which engine?

     

    I found this on a couple jeep forums and on a euro used car site so I think this is pretty accurate for the Europe Diesel version.

     

    2.8L turbo diesel with 197-hp and 339 lb-ft of torque

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    ZL-1

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    That's the one, David.

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