I am curious where you got that info.
That makes sense. The 4Xe has far more Regenerative braking. Profits are made by volume, and another option is costly.
JLs with the eTorque 2.0T kept piling on dealer lots. FCA had to put a $500 rebate on them to help dealers clear the lots. That’s the only rebate Wrangler has had in decades.
It was all over the auto-related news back in 2019. At one point, dealer inventory figures showed that 80% of unsold JLs sitting on dealer lots had the e2.0T. That’s when FCA added the rebate.
FCA had to put a $500 rebate on them to help dealers clear the lots. That’s the only rebate Wrangler has had in decades.
Danger warning. I don't want to start a religious debate. Why does the 3.6 outsell 2:1? Ask any 2.0T owner, it's far better (LOL, I'm sure the 3.6 folks would say the 3.6 is better). Is it naĂŻve perception that bigger is better?
Despite my disappointment with the Pentastar, I might not have chosen the 2.0T if it was encumbered with etorque. I figured forced induction was enough complexity for an engine. I'm glad that etorque wasn't compulsory for, or even available on (IIRC) the four cylinder for MY2021 builds.
Wanting to like and eventually configure my JLU with the V6, I test drove three Wranglers so equipped (manual & automatic). The experience was a bit of a letdown: It was a bit doggy off the line, and it required more right foot than should have been necessary just to get it down the road. True, the Pentastar does provide a stronger kick near and on the top end of things when compared to the 2.0T. As I don't drive vehicles (a Wrangler least of all!) in such a manner, that isolated advantage held no currency with me.
During basic training, we had a good laugh at the expense of the guys who hadn't ever seen snow before. As this was January/February, they suffered more than the rest of us during drills and PT.
It's definitely true. I bought my 1st JL (a 2019 Sport S 2.0 with eTorque) the end of Feb 2020. While looking, I was surprised to find multiple dealerships had 2019s left on the lot, and ALL were 2.0 eTorque with deep discounts. The sales guy I used was probably too honest, saying they just weren't able to move them well (at the time) even with the rebates and discounts because everyone wanted the 3.6. My brand new 2019 Sport S 2.0 eTorque was ADVERTISED nearly 20% below MSRP, before negotiating. I took it and loved it. The only reason I traded 10 months later for a 2021 is because I was hooked and the mods I was going to do just made more sense to get a Rubicon, considering the dealer offered me more than I had originally paid for my 2.0. Recently I think more are open to the 2.0, as it's built more reputation as being great. Let's be honest though, there are going to have to be many 150k+++ mile 2.0s out there before some will look at it like they do the 3.6, whether right or wrong. I personally love turbos and direct injection, but both have reputations for having more issues around the 100k mark in vehicles. It'll have to prove itself before that's out of mind for people. I'm NOT hating on it, just being real.
