Diesel enthusiasts can rejoice as it appears the
2019 model year Jeep Wrangler will be sold with one of FCA’s diesel powertrains
in the U.S. Dealership order codes uncovered by JL Wrangler Forums list a
3.0-liter V6 CRD diesel with an engine start-stop system as an available engine
option for the 4-door Unlimited Sport, Sahara, and Rubicon models.
We all knew the latest-gen Wrangler would be offered
with a diesel engine in the United States but it was unclear exactly when this
engine would arrive. Additionally, it wasn’t known if this diesel would be the
same 2.2-liter Multijet II diesel engine delivering 197 hp that’s offered
throughout Europe. The diesel Jeep Wrangler is coming for all your towing needs.
JL Wrangler Forums says that it has also uncovered a
mysterious order code dubbed ‘22’. It remains to be seen what this code
represents but there’s a possibility it could be used for a diesel Wrangler
variant also outfitted with a six-speed manual transmission. Certain Jeep
enthusiasts may lose their minds if this proves to be true.
U.S. buyers of the JL Jeep Wrangler currently have
two engines to choose from. The first is the company’s trusty Pentastar
3.6-liter V8 delivering 285 hp. The second is the all-new 2.0-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder pumping out 270 hp and 400 Nm of torque. Unlike the
V6, the four-cylinder comes complete with a start-stop system, electric power
assist, and an extended fuel shut-off.
Performance figures for the aforementioned 3.0-liter
V6 CRD diesel remain under wraps but it’s inevitable it will pack the most
torque of the three, ensuring that it’ll be a popular choice for Wrangler
owners wanting to go off-road or looking to tow heavy loads.
