My guess is that it is just initial forecasting. 4-doors have become the overwhelming Wrangler sales model. They've responded to the diesel demand and are planning on putting it in their #1 Wrangler platform. Over time if they sense there's enough demand for 2dr diesel, and they aren't constrained on motors for the 4dr, I could seem them adding that as a future option - and exacting a nice price increase for it.It's the best choice of the three engines, and I really, really, really, really hope Jeep changes their minds and puts it in two-door Wranglers as well for 2019. You guys have no idea how disappointed I am today after reading, "diesel available in 4 door only."
I don't understand why they limit the diesel to four door Wranglers. Besides a different driveshaft and possibly a different DEF tank, what else would there be different? Take my money, bolt the damn thing in, and out the door it will go!
I hope so, that would make since JLUs are being released first, with JLs a few months later.My guess is that it is just initial forecasting. 4-doors have become the overwhelming Wrangler sales model. They've responded to the diesel demand and are planning on putting it in their #1 Wrangler platform. Over time if they sense there's enough demand for 2dr diesel, and they aren't constrained on motors for the 4dr, I could seem them adding that as a future option - and exacting a nice price increase for it.
Same here, maybe we all need to unite and Jeep will allow it to happen! We have a year to pressure them.They definitely need to offer the diesel in the 2 door. Those are two of the must haves for me.
My guess is it could be a packaging issue. Need room for that extra DEF tank. Also the motor is heavier so could be an issue with weight balance on a short wheel base.It's the best choice of the three engines, and I really, really, really, really hope Jeep changes their minds and puts it in two-door Wranglers as well for 2019. You guys have no idea how disappointed I am today after reading, "diesel available in 4 door only."
I don't understand why they limit the diesel to four door Wranglers. Besides a different driveshaft and possibly a different DEF tank, what else would there be different? Take my money, bolt the damn thing in, and out the door it will go!
Yea the will both come out at the same time. Thats why Im waiting on the JT.I too am bummed about the year wait for the diesel. So does this mean the Diesel JL and JT will be released around the same time? This will be the hardest decision for me between the 4 door or the JT
I'm in the same boat. But I don't think the JT will fit in the garage. So that makes it a little easier. The JLU being 3" longer will also push the limits of my garage with a 12.5" wide tire and an aftermarket tire carrier. I won't be able to leave the rotopax on like I do now.I too am bummed about the year wait for the diesel. So does this mean the Diesel JL and JT will be released around the same time? This will be the hardest decision for me between the 4 door or the JT
It WOULD be rated at 30mpg if they tuned it right. My wife's GC ecodiesel got 26mpg stock. The best we ever got stock was 27.1. If you are going to get the diesel, you will want to get it tuned to kill the EGR and eliminate soot build up. Without it, you can expect to spend a lot of money over time getting soot buildup cleaned. With the Green Diesel Engineering tune, we get 33-35mpg on long highway trips. Day to day driving gives about 21.5-23mpg. The tune disables EGR and a lot of other "clean" crap so the engine performs much better. The engine is a dog without the tune.Don't forget that Mike Manley said the EcoDiesel should be rated at OVER 30 MPG. Gotta hold them to it!