2018 Turbo + eTorque vs. 2021 Turbo

[NewJLU2019]

I ordered my 2021 with the Hurricane 4 cylinder motor specifically because it was the only way I could get it without the incredibly complex E-Torque system and its huge $1500.00 battery. I couldn't be happier with this motor. Even with stock 4.10's and 37" tires it is faster than my JK was with 35's and 4.10's. It is a fantastic motor with the 8 speed auto.

I fully agree with bigfoot!!! I have the E-torque on my Sahara but didn't have to go with it on my Rubicon.

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[comagt]

I thought the 2020’s didn’t have etorque? My 2020 JLUR 2.0 does not.

It became optional in 2020 and removed in 2021.

 

[CatskillsAlex]

I fully agree with bigfoot!!! I have the E-torque on my Sahara but didn't have to go with it on my Rubicon.

Can you feel a difference between the two Turbos? If so, I’d love to hear what you like better about your 2021 2.0T… Or is it more a matter of getting a similar driving experience, with one less part?

 

[NewJLU2019]

Can you feel a difference between the two Turbos? If so, I’d love to hear what you like better about your 2021 2.0T… Or is it more a matter of getting a similar driving experience, with one less part?

I cannot tell difference in them. Sahara has 33's with Teraflex 1.5 spacer Kit and Rubicon 35's with Mopar 2.0 lift. Better MPG with Sahara than the Rubicon for sure. As far as power goes they are both the same.

Jeep took the E-Torque away from 2021 Build sheet. Which I was happy to see. Its just that high dollar battery they have.

 

[CatskillsAlex]

I cannot tell difference in them. Sahara has 33's with Teraflex 1.5 spacer Kit and Rubicon 35's with Mopar 2.0 lift. Better MPG with Sahara than the Rubicon for sure. As far as power goes they are both the same.

Jeep took the E-Torque away from 2021 Build sheet. Which I was happy to see. Its just that high dollar battery they have.

Thank you, NewJLU! That‘s helpful.

 

[AnnDee4444]

FWIW: I've seen more issues on this forum with the smaller non-eTorque battery than I have with the whole eTorque system. Yes, it's more complicated/expensive and has the potential for other things to go wrong, but the smaller 12V battery isn't exactly proving to be more reliable.

 

[DadJokes]

I thought the 2020’s didn’t have etorque? My 2020 JLUR 2.0 does not.

Only the Sahara and Recon still came with it.

 

[CatskillsAlex]

FWIW: I've seen more issues on this forum with the smaller non-eTorque battery than I have with the whole eTorque system. Yes, it's more complicated/expensive and has the potential for other things to go wrong, but the smaller 12V battery isn't exactly proving to be more reliable.

Good to know… Thanks, AnnDee.

 

[DadJokes]

Seems it’s easier to jump start an eTorque as well.

 

[oldcjguy]

I thought the 2020’s didn’t have etorque? My 2020 JLUR 2.0 does not.

I have a JLUR Recon. The Recons were the only Rubicons that came with etorque in 2020.

 

[AlexJeepVB]

As others have said the main difference will be in the start stop. The eTorque is almost seamless like a true hybrid vehicle, the non eTorque you will feel the starter every time. I also enjoy the low end torque boost from the eTorque. My Rubi still feels like a rocket off the line with 37's. I imagine normal driving will be about the same as the eTorque says it only gives torque under 1500rpm, maybe its a placebo but it really moves out of the hole lol. My personal opinion is if there is nothing wrong with your 2018 or things that are bothering you don't think its worth getting a new one. That being said if there was a color or something else you really liked at the end of the day I always say do what makes you happy haha. Good Luck!

 

[NewJLU2019]

First thing I do is turn Start Stop off on both Jeeps. The amount of fuel saved is so little its not worth it.

Just not a fan of it. I know lots of people who turn it off. Sitting at red light in Texas when its 100 plus the heat off road and your AC trips off due to that SS shutting off not for me.

 

[CatskillsAlex]

As others have said the main difference will be in the start stop. The eTorque is almost seamless like a true hybrid vehicle, the non eTorque you will feel the starter every time. I also enjoy the low end torque boost from the eTorque. My Rubi still feels like a rocket off the line with 37's. I imagine normal driving will be about the same as the eTorque says it only gives torque under 1500rpm, maybe its a placebo but it really moves out of the hole lol. My personal opinion is if there is nothing wrong with your 2018 or things that are bothering you don't think its worth getting a new one. That being said if there was a color or something else you really liked at the end of the day I always say do what makes you happy haha. Good Luck!

From one Alex to another… Thank you!

All great points, and probably why the decision is not an obvious one to me… there is no wrong choice here, only two really great Jeeps!

 

[jason0341]

Only the Sahara and Recon still came with it.

That’s what I thought. Maybe the guys post I was questioning has a Rubicon Recon then? He said his 2020 JLUR so I took it as a regular rubi.

 

[Windshieldfarmer]

I thought the 2020’s didn’t have etorque? My 2020 JLUR 2.0 does not.

My 2020 Recon 2.0 does have etorque. Regular Rubicon did not have etorque in 2020z

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