Hey Jeep USA - Give us Aussies a go - we want the same specs as you!

[Muddog17]

Hello all,

Dual posting.

1. Hopefully to get Jeep USA's attention that we want more in Australia. Better specs and more options.

2. Just checking want everyone wants for our Jeeps.

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[Sean L]

Looks like the v6 is the same as here, and you actually get diesel engines in yours. That's more than we can say about our Jeeps here in the US. There's no word on when we'll actually be able to get one.

 

[AJ CJ5]

Got a feeling its our Government that watered down the rubicon and not Jeep. Because we follow the strict Euro standards that the US do not. It would be in Jeeps best interest as a business to have the US spec globally. To save on tooling, weird ADR compliant parts that we will remove on day one etc etc..

 

[Steve0]

It's not the government, they don't give a toss, the Ranger Raptor has 33's stock? It's jeeps bean counters trying to keep the price as low as possible. In doing so they've watered down the tough as nails Rubicon. We only get the tough as snails Rubi. 32 inch rubber, low rider fenders, no colour options on the roof. As a result we can't legally run 35's, and that sucks!

 

[Muddog17]

Man, FCA is confusing!!

No 2 door Rubicon for Australia but you can get one in UK but not with the V6.

I have heard that they have made RHDs in America for the mail market in the past. I wonder if they make the JL like that?

Dream idea - import a 2 door RHD Rubicon form America to Australia - That would be awesome!!

Oh well , just have to wait to next week to see what we have in Australia and what Mopar accessories we can get out here.

Looks like a Sport S for me. I like the Overland additional features but do not want the hardtop and body coloured flares. Maybe I will look for a soft top and flares in aftermarket accessories in a few months. At least it will be getting colder when the jeep gets here so maybe a hardtop is a good idea for a few months ( I know soft).

My whinge is now over - Thanks for listening and have a great day.

 

[Steve0]

Muddog17, the local jeep dealer won't even consider asking FCA if I can option a body coloured roof on a 4 door Rubi, so I think you're out of luck with getting a two door Rubicon. I feel your pain. Jeep sell a super cool Rubicon in the states, but dumb it down for Oz. WTF?
I did read a thread where someone bought a 4 door sport and fitted the dana 44's & diff locks from mopar? You may have to build your own two door Rubi if those knuckle heads don't sell one here.

 

[Muddog17]

Hey SteveO,

You are probably right

 

[Sean L]

Man, FCA is confusing!!

No 2 door Rubicon for Australia but you can get one in UK but not with the V6.

I have heard that they have made RHDs in America for the mail market in the past. I wonder if they make the JL like that?

Dream idea - import a 2 door RHD Rubicon form America to Australia - That would be awesome!!

Oh well , just have to wait to next week to see what we have in Australia and what Mopar accessories we can get out here.

Looks like a Sport S for me. I like the Overland additional features but do not want the hardtop and body coloured flares. Maybe I will look for a soft top and flares in aftermarket accessories in a few months. At least it will be getting colder when the jeep gets here so maybe a hardtop is a good idea for a few months ( I know soft).

My whinge is now over - Thanks for listening and have a great day.

The RHD JKs were only in 4 Door and in Sport trim. I've seen quite a few of them, in use by mail carriers, and one that someone bought just because it was different. I doubt they'll make a 2 door version though.

 

[Muddog17]

Hello Sean,

Thanks for the update and killing my dream no worries)

On well Looks like a 2 door sport project for me.

 

[Sean L]

Hello Sean,

Thanks for the update and killing my dream no worries)

On well Looks like a 2 door sport project for me.

Sorry about that.

To be honest I thought they made RHDs for the overseas market anyway. Are they all left hand drive there?

 

[Jondrew]

With what you guys are paying for these things I’d think some enterprising soul would import US spec Jeeps and mod them in-country to Aussie specs. It would proabaly cost a fortune, but hey, it’s only money!

 

[Jeeper Fever]

I voted "Hell Yes" because Aussies deserve the same goodies we get here in the US.

<wave> from across the Pacific!

 

[Sean L]

@Muddog17 Theres a Two Door Rubicon at my dealer. They can and will sell overseas, and this one has the 33" BFG KO2 tires that I think you want. 2.0 Turbo, Hard top, and Unfortunately, Left Hand Drive.

https://www.31dodge.com/new/Jeep/20...ersville-6915c4a10a0e0adf224e678d80de3799.htm

Thought this would interest you.

 

[Muddog17]

Thanks for that Sean,

I am still trying to get info to see if it is possible to bring a JL into Australia. The other problem I would have if it is then when I brought a RHD from the USA market I would need to change the instrumentation to Kms form miles at the very least.

It appears I can buy a RHD drive bring it to Australia but not sure about legality as yet. Our ADRs (rules about what can drive on the road) are very strict. Still waiting for a reply,

 

[Sean L]

Thanks for that Sean,

I am still trying to get info to see if it is possible to bring a JL into Australia. The other problem I would have if it is then when I brought a RHD from the USA market I would need to change the instrumentation to Kms form miles at the very least.

It appears I can buy a RHD drive bring it to Australia but not sure about legality as yet. Our ADRs (rules about what can drive on the road) are very strict. Still waiting for a reply,

Well for the instrumentation there is an option to switch from Imperial to Metric in the Uconnect. The analog speedometer will still show your speed in miles per hour but the digital speedometer will show in Kilometers. I haven't messed around too much, but the fuel economy would switch to L/100Km and pressures to KPa instead of PSI. I really need to check this out and see for sure.

Edit: Fuel Economy in L/100Km, Pressure in Bars, and speed in KPH with 2 button presses in the UConnect settings.

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