The 3.6 is a sold, proven engine
I can order it today
I can get a manual
Modern diesels are sensitive to poor fuel, or water in fuel - don't want that in Central and South America travels
I'm holding out for the 3.0l in a 2 door Rubicon. hopefully available with the manual. I know, I know; I've read where it's only coming with the auto tranny and the JLU. Has there been any official word from FCA where this is a reality?2.0 Turbo.
Why? More torque than Pentastar with a far lower cost and cost to own than EcoDiesel.
Plus, modern turbo engines get HUGE power gains with a simple tune.
Pentastar will continue to be a low-torque engine that feels 1995, while the EcoDiesel will continue to be accessible only to the wealthy.
You're not accounting for the BSG in the Hurricane. It will feel like a bigger engine than it is because of that instant application of torque from the electric motor.I wouldn't get too excited about the 2.0l turbo compared to the Pentastar. My wife's Mercedes '17 GLC300 4matic was just purchased with a 2.0l turbo with similar HP and torque as our outgoing GLK350 4matic V6. The V6 was hands down the better engine. The turbo is too high strung, not smooth. You need gradual power not instantaneous tire spinning mud slippery traction. Yes there will be traction control but when you're crawling over rocks you want smooth, even, easily applied torque. I guess the mall crawlers will be happy with the turbo.
I think you’re confused, not only about the other stuff, but..the EcoDiesel will continue to be accessible only to the wealthy.
That's a really good point - for various reasons I'm getting the 3.6, but I'd love to test out the 2.0t someday.You're not accounting for the BSG in the Hurricane. It will feel like a bigger engine than it is because of that instant application of torque from the electric motor.