The option for a MT, several thousand $$, and the ability to fill up at any gas station - although now that I drive a diesel, I've realized it's available more places than I thought it was.Thank you for the great description. Now I understand why the diesel will only be automatic although I still wish there were a manual option.
So what do you give up by going diesel compared to gas? Top speed?
MT is the only thing I'll miss with going diesel, but I was going to say, every station where I live diesel is served there, and normally cheaper by 5 cents~The option for a MT, several thousand $$, and the ability to fill up at any gas station - although now that I drive a diesel, I've realized it's available more places than I thought it was.
Things will vary by location, and Canada may be even more differenter. Down here in cities diesel is probably at 50-60% of gas stations and 100% of truck stops. Pricing is weird though, here in California, it can be 20c cheaper, or 50c more - I'm not sure if diesel prices swing more, or the petrol ones do, but it's kind of annoying.MT is the only thing I'll miss with going diesel, but I was going to say, every station where I live diesel is served there, and normally cheaper by 5 cents~
If you want to get a feel for it. Go test drive the Diesel Grand Cherokee, will give you a good general idea as its similar in weight to the Wrangler.From what I understand a turbo diesel has less power but more torque than a conventional engine. What does that feel like in a Jeep?
My guess is if it runs enough to get pretty hot, then emissions might not be a problem. Otherwise I’d expect it to have soot issues with the current emissions system.What about off-roading?