Well RIP chances of Ecodiesel Wrangler.

[Swanky]

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...t-against-fiat-chrysler-over-diesel-emissions

I hope no one was hoping for the Ecodiesel.

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[The Mad Duck]

For Some Reason I Don't have a Warm / Fuzzy Feeling about the Future of Oil Burners !

 

[four low]

Nope, you can Kiss Them Goodbye.
I'm hoping for an all Electric Wrangler, there's torque ! Military is developing this, looking forward to trickle-down to us.

 

[Billy]

Aaaaaand just like that I'm out again.

 

[DarthMall]

Even though I won't be getting one because I plan to buy a JLU at launch,I feel bad for the people waiting on the JL for the diesel option. Looks like they will be waiting even longer than expected. I think this news might change a few peoples minds on waiting for the diesel.

 

[AVENTUS]

Peace to everyone on the board. Its been swell.

Buying an S350 Bluetec next.
No JLU.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[The Great Grape Ape]

I never planned on one because diesel doesn't like being left unattended in extreme cold, but for a vast number of people this was the most anticipated update for the JL ahead pf the new transmissions.

I think the impact on the JT will potentially be the largest, and likely change a lot of the thinking from timelines to anticipated sales figures, it might also give FCA a reason to push out an extra month or so of JKs while waiting to see the outcome of this is it looks promising. And realistically the EcoDiesel is still viable, it just has this boat anchor holding it back, even though there is a software fix for it unlike the VWs.

The only hopefully positive thing is that the need for torque in the JT will move other possible options, like the ForcedAir Pentastars or i6, or even Hybrids into the market sooner (as a Plan B).

 

[Billy]

The only hopefully positive thing is that the need for torque in the JT will move other possible options, like the ForcedAir Pentastars or i6, or even Hybrids into the market sooner (as a Plan B).

Those are still VERY long development programs. Hybrid is further along than a forced induction Pentastar, so maybe they can expedite that program.

 

[Vegas_Sirk]

Its weird .... as this article was posted earlier:

http://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fca...on-diesel-wrangler-prospects-hang-in-balance/

It seems the engine is being recertified by the EPA, but the justice dept is escalating it. I don't think this will kill the diesel, as if the recertification process goes through then there shouldn't be any issues for new vehicles. It will be an issue for previously sold vehicles along with a fine. Hell look at VW, they are selling diesels again

 

[peterjford]

I sold back my Jetta TDI to Volkswagen. It was the best daily driver I have ever owned. I love my XJ and YJ, but they are not good daily drivers. I really was hoping to get a JT with a diesel, and resist the urges to lift/armor/gear it for off-road so I could once again have a diesel daily driver, but that is looking doubtful now.

 

[JJ75]

Its weird .... as this article was posted earlier:

http://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fca...on-diesel-wrangler-prospects-hang-in-balance/

It seems the engine is being recertified by the EPA, but the justice dept is escalating it. I don't think this will kill the diesel, as if the recertification process goes through then there shouldn't be any issues for new vehicles. It will be an issue for previously sold vehicles along with a fine. Hell look at VW, they are selling diesels again

Right! This lawsuit is to fine FCA for all past violations. Even if it's successful, it wouldn't prevent the eco diesel from being certified properly and sold in the future, as long as FCA's fix satisfies the EPA for recertification. So I don't think this kills the diesel Wrangler.

 

[Billy]

Aaaaand I'm back in again...

 

[AVENTUS]

I was literally about to give up hope in a Diesel and start hoping for a full electric eco-wrangler with >250lbs/ft torque an "aluminum air" battery....

But just when I thought I was out.....

 

[four low]

Now GM is under fire for their Diesels, I "think" that Niche is fading for Passenger Vehicles. Electric would give the Torque, Batteries are key, as off road will take a LOT of Juice.
Competition is really heating up on all- electric, I'm hoping for this to arrive in next 5 years, or Sooner

 

[DanW]

This won't stop the JL Diesel. Development is still under way. They'll just be darned careful about certification. As for me, I'd love the diesel, except I don't think it will be offered with the manual transmission, which I'm planning on having.

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