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Jeep finally listening: 3.0L Diesel 8-Speed auto available in the 2020 JLUR (IN California) no less
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<blockquote data-quote="Anybodyhome" data-source="post: 428276" data-attributes="member: 19161"><p><a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a29765682/2020-jeep-wrangler-ecodiesel-by-the-numbers/" target="_blank">https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a29765682/2020-jeep-wrangler-ecodiesel-by-the-numbers/</a></p><p></p><p>At the track, this <strong>4863-pound</strong> Wrangler Unlimited Sahara recorded an impressive 6.7-second dash to 60 mph. The quarter-mile happens in 15.2 seconds, with the Jeep crossing the line at 89 mph. While it isn't the quickest Wrangler we've run through the numbers, the difference is so negligible that it will go unnoticed. Plus, the diesel's off-the-line acceleration never fails to result in a grin.</p><p></p><p>On the road, the Wrangler drives very much like an off-roader; two live axles and the quickest recirculating-ball-steering gear available in a Wrangler (at 14.3:1) isn't a recipe for apex hunting. On the skidpad, there's a meager 0.64 g of grip. To compensate for this ute's additional 394 pounds over a <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a19423222/2018-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-v-6-awd-automatic-test-review/" target="_blank">similarly equipped V-6 model</a>, Jeep increased the front and rear spring rates by 10 percent and added diesel-specific dampers, making the ride noticeably firmer. The <strong>huskier Wrangler also needed 198 feet to stop from 70 mph. That's 22 more than the gasser Sahara V-6.</strong></p><p></p><p>The power efficiency comes with a hefty price, though. <strong>The engine alone is a $4000 option and requires a mandatory $2000 upgrade for the eight-speed automatic.</strong> At launch, the engine will be available only in four-door Unlimited models. <strong>Our well-equipped Sahara stickered at an eye-watering $57,940, and fully kitted Rubicons can climb into the mid-$60s. </strong>For bargain shoppers, the diesel can be had on the value menu for under $40,000 in the Wrangler Sport.</p><p>----------------------------</p><p>There are parts of this that sound great, other parts..... eh......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anybodyhome, post: 428276, member: 19161"] [URL]https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a29765682/2020-jeep-wrangler-ecodiesel-by-the-numbers/[/URL] At the track, this [B]4863-pound[/B] Wrangler Unlimited Sahara recorded an impressive 6.7-second dash to 60 mph. The quarter-mile happens in 15.2 seconds, with the Jeep crossing the line at 89 mph. While it isn't the quickest Wrangler we've run through the numbers, the difference is so negligible that it will go unnoticed. Plus, the diesel's off-the-line acceleration never fails to result in a grin. On the road, the Wrangler drives very much like an off-roader; two live axles and the quickest recirculating-ball-steering gear available in a Wrangler (at 14.3:1) isn't a recipe for apex hunting. On the skidpad, there's a meager 0.64 g of grip. To compensate for this ute's additional 394 pounds over a [URL='https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a19423222/2018-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-v-6-awd-automatic-test-review/']similarly equipped V-6 model[/URL], Jeep increased the front and rear spring rates by 10 percent and added diesel-specific dampers, making the ride noticeably firmer. The [B]huskier Wrangler also needed 198 feet to stop from 70 mph. That's 22 more than the gasser Sahara V-6.[/B] The power efficiency comes with a hefty price, though. [B]The engine alone is a $4000 option and requires a mandatory $2000 upgrade for the eight-speed automatic.[/B] At launch, the engine will be available only in four-door Unlimited models. [B]Our well-equipped Sahara stickered at an eye-watering $57,940, and fully kitted Rubicons can climb into the mid-$60s. [/B]For bargain shoppers, the diesel can be had on the value menu for under $40,000 in the Wrangler Sport. ---------------------------- There are parts of this that sound great, other parts..... eh...... [/QUOTE]
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