The 2020 model year Jeep Wrangler is set to benefit
from a series of upgrades, including the addition of a hybrid powertrain for
the Unlimited Sahara model. The JR Wrangler Forums recently unearthed spec sheets detailing all
2020 Wrangler models.
These sheets reveal that the Wrangler Unlimited
Sahara will now be offered with FCA’s standard Pentastar 3.6-liter V6, a
3.6-liter E-Torque V6 engine, and a 2.0-liter inline-four E-Torque engine.
These latter two powertrains include a 48-volt mild hybrid system and the Ram
1500 is already offered with the 3.6-liter hybrid V6.
Interestingly, the Wrangler Unlimited Sahara is the
only 2020 model to be available with either of these two E-Torque Engines.
Other models, such as the Unlimited Sport and Unlimited Rubicon, are only
available with the standard non-hybrid 3.6-liter V6 and 2.0-liter inline-four.
Both the 3.6-liter E-Torque and 2.0-liter E-Torque
engines attract a price premium over the standard powertrains. For example,
opting for the 3.6-liter E-Torque mild-hybrid V6 adds US$ 1000 to the vehicle’s
starting price. Combine that with the eight-speed automatic transmission which
the engine is offered exclusively with and the total price for the powertrain
rises to US$ 3000. The 2.0-liter E-Torque can be purchased for US$ 1000 less in the
same configuration.
Although not detailed in these documents, the 2020
Jeep Wrangler is also expected to be available with a 3.0-liter turbodiesel.
This powertrain was recently added to the Ram 1500 and pumps out 260 hp and 650 Nm of torque.
