2020 Jeep Wrangler Adds 3.0L Diesel V-6 with 442 LB-FT of Torque

[Jimmyb]

The Jeep Wrangler will finally add a diesel engine for the 2020 model year. The 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine will be available by the end of this year on four-door Wrangler models paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

This engine, which can also be found in the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, makes 260 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque in the Wrangler. That compares favorably—especially on the torque front—to the Wrangler's gas engine options, a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four which makes 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque and a 3.6-liter V-6 which makes 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. For 2020, both of those gas engine options are now offered in either conventional or eTorque hybrid forms. Based on earlier spy photos, the diesel will be identifiable by a "3.0 D" badge.

The diesel comes standard with an engine start-stop system, and the eight-speed automatic transmission is a new unit that is set up to deal with the engine's increased torque output. As with all other Wrangler models, four-wheel drive is standard on the diesel, and there are multiple transfer-case and differential configurations available for various levels of off-road capability.

EPA fuel-economy ratings are not yet available for the Wrangler EcoDiesel, but we expect it to offer significantly improved efficiency compared to the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four, which offers up to 21 mpg combined, and the 3.6-liter V-6, which offers up to 20 mpg combined.

The diesel is also likely to command a significant price premium over the gas engines, given that it costs $4995 extra on the Ram pickup. Jeep will release more information about the Wrangler EcoDiesel over the next few months before it goes on sale by the end of 2019.

[LeighP]

Well, that’s good news, but I really wish manufacturers would stop with this Stop/Start technology, or at a minimum, they give you the ability to turn it off permanently....rather than each time you start it. It’s one of the most pointless ideas ever stuck on the motoring public.

[Joe98]

The stop start is mandated by law. If you could turn it off permanently it woukd defeat the purpose.

[CashBackRUS]

Anyone knows if the 3lt diesel is coming to Australia?
Love the torque.

[neomut]

Originally Posted by CashBackRUS

Anyone knows if the 3lt diesel is coming to Australia?
Love the torque.

Nope. 2.2ltr for us only.

Hopefully it changes.

[billygoat]

The Gladiator might get the 3.0L being a bit bigger than the Wrangler.
Time will tell

[Lithgaow2790]

Hi everyone,
Just read on Mr4x4 that Dave Morley is blaming the media for Jeep having a low number of sales during 2019.
Is this bloke for real!
Australians are constantly having issues with Jeeps, can't you see this Dave Morley.
Issues are either ignored by Jeep or they play the "ostriche game".
Recalls get carried out on a jeep and then there is a recall to repair the original repair from the original recall. Why can't jeep get it right the first time?
Jeep won't and do not listen to the consumer.
Dave Morley don't blame the media, ring, text, or email the owners of jeeps (you have contact details from the original sales order of the vehicle) and speak to the consumer, get the information from the end user and find out why people are not buying jeeps and why they are upset with service, as well as the cost or service items.
Don't lay blame on others, look in the mirror and see the reason why sales in Australia have fallen.