2011 vs 2012
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Montrose, CO
That there Jeep rep must be a pretty interesting dude.. Really cool that he already knows whats up with the, "2112" model year. High speed guy for sure. 
Ok so the 2012 is getting the new 3.6 pentastar engine and a 5 speed auto tranny. The new engine is going to be good for about 280hp and about a 10% increase in fuel economy.. Not many other changes.. But these are for sure 100%..
Ok so the 2012 is getting the new 3.6 pentastar engine and a 5 speed auto tranny. The new engine is going to be good for about 280hp and about a 10% increase in fuel economy.. Not many other changes.. But these are for sure 100%..
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Ventura, CA
I don't think we need a V8 option in the JK. If you look at the performance of the new engine, it spanks almost all v8 numbers from engines avalible today.
String me up, but i love the evolution of the Wrangler. Yet, i don't think i'll ever use my Hill descent (which solves the complaints that the auto-tranny doesn't create enough back pressure for down hill descents).
While in Moab this year, we were following a JK with the trac-lok on 35"s, that Jk had no issues at all over any obsticle on Hell's Revenge. A great mix with the use of the Brake Assist system.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Ventura, CA
Allpar claims that the Wrangler may get the same direct injection Pentastar 3.6 as the Ram pickups. I haven't seen any performance numbers for this, but there is the potential for a happy surprise there.
It's also been reported that there will be a "Max-Tow" option on the Rubicon Unlimited. Again, no specs on what that means for sure.
-Hans
It's also been reported that there will be a "Max-Tow" option on the Rubicon Unlimited. Again, no specs on what that means for sure.
-Hans
I wish we could do a drop-in swap/ CPU flash... how awesome would that be?