[Mudrunner]

Jeep just recently released details on the European Wrangler, which will hit the market in September. It will be offered in two different engine options including a 2.0l turbo 4 cylinder petrol and a 2.2liter Multijet II turbo four cylinder diesel. The 2.0l petrol will offer 268hp and 295lb-ft of torque while the 2.2l diesel will have 197hp and 331lb-ft of torque. Initially the new JL will only be offered with the diesel engine, and the petrol will become available towards the end of the year.

 

[Goliath]

So it looks the rumours around a diesel option we're indeed true. Interested to hear how the Wrangler sounds in this configuration. Certainly seems to have provided a significant boost to torque figures. Now lets just keep our fingers crossed that there aren't any issues with emissions.

 

[Mudrunner]

It is slightly odd timing to release diesel variants now, when FCA has already announced electrification in the next few years. Though I suppose they have just pulled this engine from another vehicle in their lineup.

 

[JeepFan]

I know for sure that FCA wants to kill of diesels by 2022 so getting all they can from current diesel powertrains while they can is a smart idea.

 

[Goliath]

I'm assuming that this configuration is exclusive to Europe? I am curious what sort of improvements it will see in relation to fuel economy. Wranglers have never been very efficient.