Wrangler EcoDiesel debuts Sept 26!

[JAY]

FCA just announced that the JL Wrangler diesel will debut Sept 26!

Link: 2020 Wrangler EcoDiesel JL to Debut at Texas State Fair on 9/26!

This hopefully means the Gladiator EcoDiesel isn't far behind!

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[EU_Gladiator]

That´s great news!
Currently the Wrangler is offered in Europe with a 2.2 turbodiesel FIAT engine; so I wonder if the new 3.0 EcoDiesel will be offered over here in 2020... fingers crossed!

 

[Sgt Beavis]

I wonder how long until @TommyTFL gets his paws on one.

 

[biodiesel]

I think I'm going to wait 1.5 years after the Ecodiesel is released to see how the gen III holds up. I want the diesel option, but the emissions worries me. If the Ecodiesel can be as reliable as the Cummins, then I will be all over it!

 

[Sgt Beavis]

I think I'm going to wait 1.5 years after the Ecodiesel is released to see how the gen III holds up. I want the diesel option, but the emissions worries me. If the Ecodiesel can be as reliable as the Cummins, then I will be all over it!

I honestly don't think the emissions will be an issue. FCA got their nose well bloodied for that and I'm certain we won't have a repeat. However, when it comes to reliability, you have a point.

 

[biodiesel]

I honestly don't think the emissions will be an issue. FCA got their nose well bloodied for that and I'm certain we won't have a repeat. However, when it comes to reliability, you have a point.

Reliability and longevity are the issues I'm worried about. The current Ecodiesel in stock form is a soot coking machine. Between the MAP sensors getting clogged, EGR failures, and DEF issues, there are problematic issues with the emissions. Don't get me wrong, I love my 2015 Ram Ecodiesel, but there are a few issues that Ram needs to workout. Like I said, the Cummins is pretty reliable, therefore I think the Ecodiesel can be just as reliable. My hope is that they worked out all the bugs from the lessons learned in the 2014 - 2018 Ecodiesel. Since the Ecodiesel is going in the Wrangler, Gladiator, and Ram 1500, I'm guessing that Ram is pretty confidence that this next generation will be a great engine.

 

[HTXGladiator]

I don't understand why Dodge/Jeep, since they already use Cummins, didnt snatch up the Small cummins that is going in the Titan XDs.

 

[biodiesel]

I don't understand why Dodge/Jeep, since they already use Cummins, didnt snatch up the Small cummins that is going in the Titan XDs.

Actually, Chrysler helped develop that engine and tested it in the Durango. They got rid of it because it was not fuel efficient. Even Titan dropped the engine for 2020. FCA owns VM Motori, so it makes sense to use an in-house engine for affordability. Plus, the VM Motori 3.0 has been around for awhile. 2020 will be the 3rd generation of the engine.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

I wonder how long until @TommyTFL gets his paws on one.

Just don’t test it in reverse

 

[TheSolarWizard]

I don't understand why Dodge/Jeep, since they already use Cummins, didnt snatch up the Small cummins that is going in the Titan XDs.

That motor is a turd. We had several in our fleet and they were by far and away our most often serviced trucks

 

[Sgt Beavis]

 

[Billy]

Rumor has it, December build timeline for the JLU, April for the JT. Just rumor though.

 

[Sgt Beavis]

 

[Billy]

Wow! That sticker!

 

[Rex3rd]

I see them doing a Willy's jt in the future

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