Campbell
Well-Known Member
It does suck and I can't help but think "so close but so far" when thinking of how we woulda finally had a diesel Wrangler option either in the first or second model year.While it doesn't impact me, as a diesel doesn't fit my use case (I'd get one if better in the cold), this sucks for something that has been long awaited in the Wrangler, and a great fit for a majority of enthusiasts.
I am surprised this is dragging out so long and that the EPA is essentially holding for ransom the approval of the 2017 software as a bargaining chip / pressure tactic, in what might be one of their last fights for a while considering its slow dismantling; which overall won't change things too much as CARB isn't going anywhere and they still guide much of the market and most of the big states follow their lead.
I have & do wonder if this impediment might accelerate the jump to mild HEV on the roadmap, as that would be a better fit for me. Without a diesel option, can the Hurricane take up enough of the CAFE slack on its own or do they need to push to EV quicker to fill the gap?
The EcoDiesel Gand Cherokee was rated at 18 city / 25 highway and if you compare it to a high output 4 cylinder turbo like the Ford Ecoboost (310hp/320l-ft) that thing gets 21/30 highway. Granted the Mustang is a lighter car than the Wrangler but shows that the Hurricane turbo 4 with similar power output should be able to at least match if not beat the EcoDiesel MPG. As for matching its power (torque) well that's another matter lol.
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