Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU EcoDiesel First Drive Reviews and Performance Specs

[Capricorn]

A diesel is something that gets in your blood. It doesn't have to make sense. My Hellcat didn't make sense, Just the cost for the insurance is a reason to look the other way. It's about what you feel deep inside about what you drive. I own three diesels and if Harley made a diesel bike I would buy that too. There is NO reason to bash diesels. I would never buy a gas Wrangler unless it had a Hellcat motor but that's just me. If you think $3250 is a lot for the upgrade then don't look at a new Ram diesel. I could do everything I do with a gas Ram but that would not be any fun.

Always remember if you walk away from what you ride or drive and do not turn around to look at it you bought the wrong ride. Even if your on a horse.

Yep. Any Wrangler purchase is an irrational purchase. A boring minivan or a 35 mpg sedan would be a rational purchase.
I don't do off-roading much but I love the rugged and retro looks, the ability to roll the top down, take the doors out, and most important of all, my tween son loves it., and it is mandatory that I take him out for a spin every day at sunset.
I buy Wranglers because it gives me a little thrill whenever I step in it. I don't get that happy feeling in any so called SUV in the market. Years ago I had a manual stick FJ Cruiser. Loved that one too for the same reasons.

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[mtnmerlin]

Mine has been in the shop constantly since 180 miles for EGR related issues.

I got the P26FB today with 100 miles on the odometer. What was your fix for it?

 

[2020 Diesel JL]

Yep. Any Wrangler purchase is an irrational purchase. A boring minivan or a 35 mpg sedan would be a rational purchase.
I don't do off-roading much but I love the rugged and retro looks, the ability to roll the top down, take the doors out, and most important of all, my tween son loves it., and it is mandatory that I take him out for a spin every day at sunset.
I buy Wranglers because it gives me a little thrill whenever I step in it. I don't get that happy feeling in any so called SUV in the market. Years ago I had a manual stick FJ Cruiser. Loved that one too for the same reasons.

I have seen a few here get the P26FB code. Others like myself have had no issues. I would love to know if it's there driving routes or luck of the draw. I drive 65 to 70% highway. If it done a regen I wouldn't know. My 3500 Ram has 53k and I have never notice it do a regen either.

 

[diesel_jeep]

I have seen a few here get the P26FB code. Others like myself have had no issues. I would love to know if it's there driving routes or luck of the draw. I drive 65 to 70% highway. If it done a regen I wouldn't know. My 3500 Ram has 53k and I have never notice it do a regen either.

possibly but why wouldn't they change out the EGR valve vs claim that there is some other calibration issue? Obviously its an issue with the hardware if it is reporting as such.

 

[viper88]

Another review of the diesel.

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/...74FF4E587D3AB87D50AAB9F2A35C566D54876182CBEB7

 

[Paulguy100]

ARTICLES

Autoblog: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel First Drive Review | You asked for it ...
Automobile: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel First Drive Review
Automobile: Diesel gets a chance to redeem itself
Autoweek: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Ecodiesel first drive: An overlander’s dream
Car and Driver: Jeep's diesel engine turns a great off-roader into something special
Cars.com: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel Review: Efficiency You Can Feel (and Hear)
CNET: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel review: The one you've been waiting for
Detroit Free Press: Jeep Wrangler finally has a diesel engine: Here's what's great about it
Jalopnik: America's First-Ever Diesel Jeep Wrangler Is The Torquey Off-Road Beast You Prayed It Would Be
Motor Authority: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel ratchets up the power, range, and price
Motor1: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EcoDiesel First Drive: Moneypenny
Motortrend: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel vs. Wrangler 2.0T: Is the Diesel Worth the Money?
Roadshow: 2020 Jeep Wrangler first drive review: Diesel makes the heart grow fonder


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Instrument Tested Specs / Performance Figures (by Car and Driver)

Any real life dyno specs anywhere?

 

[BroncoHound]

Any real life dyno specs anywhere?

They do a baseline dyno before they install the tuner.

 

[21DieselRubicon]

ARTICLES

Autoblog: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel First Drive Review | You asked for it ...
Automobile: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel First Drive Review
Automobile: Diesel gets a chance to redeem itself
Autoweek: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Ecodiesel first drive: An overlander’s dream
Car and Driver: Jeep's diesel engine turns a great off-roader into something special
Cars.com: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel Review: Efficiency You Can Feel (and Hear)
CNET: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel review: The one you've been waiting for
Detroit Free Press: Jeep Wrangler finally has a diesel engine: Here's what's great about it
Jalopnik: America's First-Ever Diesel Jeep Wrangler Is The Torquey Off-Road Beast You Prayed It Would Be
Motor Authority: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel ratchets up the power, range, and price
Motor1: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EcoDiesel First Drive: Moneypenny
Motortrend: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel vs. Wrangler 2.0T: Is the Diesel Worth the Money?
Roadshow: 2020 Jeep Wrangler first drive review: Diesel makes the heart grow fonder


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Instrument Tested Specs / Performance Figures (by Car and Driver)

Love my 2021 eco diesel JLU

 

[NewbJLUOwner]

2200 miles so far & just did my first Buc-cees Run
DEF & Diesel
So far, so awesome

 

[TX_Ovrlnd]

2200 miles so far & just did my first Buc-cees Run
DEF & Diesel
So far, so awesome

 

[justinfrancisjudd]

2022 0 issues here so far. Recall completed and love it. 5000 on it so far

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