AusChicago20
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Hi All, first time post for me and new to the forum.
Long story short I am shifting to the USA (Chicago) from AUS and I am pretty set on a 2021 Unlimited Rubicon auto (my just sold D22 Navara was stick but auto is preferred by the wife and is better in traffic).
What I am the most torn on is the engines. I personally wanted the normal V6 NO eTorque but as we know that is not an option anymore with an Auto! So I am left with 4 cylinder turbo (no eTorque) or V6 eTorque, love diesel but I can't justify the price difference not with the extra discounts the petrols are getting right now.
I still like the idea of the V6 but to me now the 4 cylinder is a simpler and less complicated engine compared to the V6 eTorque. I get the eTorque helps marginally with fuel and smooths out the torque curve at early revs but the 4 cylinder does not have extra electrical complications, its less weight, I assume easier for future electrical modifications, and is of course cheaper.
Either way I am pretty keen on the now available full time 4x4 transfer case, I think this will be ideal in Chicago winter driving, though if anyone advises against also let me know please
Any suggestions on what motor to go for would be much appreciated. I have not driven either as they aren't available in Aus, I will get behind a wheel and test drive them in Chicago in a couple of weeks.
Kind of driving: I would be wheeling regularly but not every weekend, some over-landing in the future once everything calms down a bit and I will not be towing regularly either. Won't be used as a daily commuter, main miles/km's will be either driving to family/friends, store runs, or going away hitting the trails!
Cheers.
Long story short I am shifting to the USA (Chicago) from AUS and I am pretty set on a 2021 Unlimited Rubicon auto (my just sold D22 Navara was stick but auto is preferred by the wife and is better in traffic).
What I am the most torn on is the engines. I personally wanted the normal V6 NO eTorque but as we know that is not an option anymore with an Auto! So I am left with 4 cylinder turbo (no eTorque) or V6 eTorque, love diesel but I can't justify the price difference not with the extra discounts the petrols are getting right now.
I still like the idea of the V6 but to me now the 4 cylinder is a simpler and less complicated engine compared to the V6 eTorque. I get the eTorque helps marginally with fuel and smooths out the torque curve at early revs but the 4 cylinder does not have extra electrical complications, its less weight, I assume easier for future electrical modifications, and is of course cheaper.
Either way I am pretty keen on the now available full time 4x4 transfer case, I think this will be ideal in Chicago winter driving, though if anyone advises against also let me know please
Any suggestions on what motor to go for would be much appreciated. I have not driven either as they aren't available in Aus, I will get behind a wheel and test drive them in Chicago in a couple of weeks.
Kind of driving: I would be wheeling regularly but not every weekend, some over-landing in the future once everything calms down a bit and I will not be towing regularly either. Won't be used as a daily commuter, main miles/km's will be either driving to family/friends, store runs, or going away hitting the trails!
Cheers.
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