Opinions, 2021 ETorque V6 vs. 2.0 turbo, worth the $1500?

[danm]

Have 2020 Rubicon 2.0 Non Etorque. Very satisfied, a little noisy at startup but pickup and performance is pretty good. Also the Non Etorque 2.0 is about 100lbs lighter.

Does yours have the Active Noise Cancelling? I'm debating getting the 2.0L or not... and whether the ANC is necessary or not.

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[TheRaven]

But all of this isn't worth debating. His first post said there was "no upcharge" for the 2.0, which I disagreed with, and still do. It's a $1,500 upcharge, vs the standard 3.6 with manual.

No. He was correct, there is no upcharge for the 2.0. You are clinging to a technicality. The $1500 is for the transmission, not the engine.

In fact on my 80th anniversary edition the 2.0 is standard, no charge at all.

Personally I wouldn't go near the 2.0 if they paid me. But that's just me.

 

[Barely Krawlified]

Given the relative simplicity of the non e-Torque 3.6, its developing supercharger aftermarket (Edelbrock’s 3.6 JL/JT offering has now been released along with some other manufacturer offerings that were already available) and the relatively short timeframe FCA offered the non e-Torque 3.6/8A in the JL, I can foresee that combo being sought after in the used market down the road.

 

[dloreski]

After driving both 21's back to back, I had to go with the 2.0.
It just felt quicker and held speed on the highway better up the hills with the cruise on.
I definitely don't like the ESS though and always disable it when I start it.
The etorque does make the ESS really smooth.

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