[Goliath]

According to a new report, the JL can now be ordered with a 3.0l turbo diesel V6 or a 3.6L V6 eTorque mild hybrid. The diesel option looks like it will only be available on 4 door versions of the Sport, Sahara and Rubicon. FCA's eTorque system has been a bit disappointing in the new Ram, especially for an extra $2k, so we will have to see how its priced here.

 

[Mudrunner]

I doubt that the diesel is really going to have the capability to tow anymore than the gas engine, so I feel like most people will just stick with petrol. Odds are its the same engine that's used in the Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 Ecodiesel.

 

[JeepFan]

as long as towing capacity is around the 5,000 LBS marker then I might consider it because that's what's normal for these vehicles (4Runner, and even non-diesel JL's that get a bit less)

 

[Comanche]

There is no way that the diesel is going to increase towing capacity by 1,500lbs lol. If that's a priority, you're better off waiting for the new Scrambler, which is looking to be much more capable.

 

[JeepFan]

There is no way that the diesel is going to increase towing capacity by 1,500lbs lol. If that's a priority, you're better off waiting for the new Scrambler, which is looking to be much more capable.

never bought a diesel vehicle before and right now I won't mind waiting on the Scrambler but going that direction, a used RAM 1500 EcoDiesel would be a good buy.

 

[Goliath]

Personally I'm more interested in the results of the mild hybrid than the diesel. I just don't see the benefits of that engine on a vehicle that's rarely used for towing/hauling. Curious what the new 3.0 turbo sounds like however.