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Old 12-10-2009, 09:31 PM
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According to Fiat-Chrysler's five-year plan, the Wrangler will get a long-overdue diesel engine option at the end of 2010, and make some concessions to fuel economy (a start-stop system) and creature comforts (a restyled interior). But otherwise, the Italian bosses are going to leave the old donkey alone.

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http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...3844554.column
Old 12-11-2009, 10:44 AM
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Just talking about putting diesel engines in Wranglers is a good thing Actually doing it is a completely different story.

I don't want to sound negative but i will believe it when i see it. And hopefully it will be offered on both 2 and 4 door Wranglers
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I would love to see a diesel in a Jeep. Now the problem is putting that diesel in the Jeep and keeping it affordable compared to the fuel alternative. I wouldn't mind paying extra for a diesel motor but if I am looking at an X (or Sport) with a diesel and a Rubicon with gas engine and the same price, that diesel will just sit there.
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Originally Posted by Locklain
I would love to see a diesel in a Jeep. Now the problem is putting that diesel in the Jeep and keeping it affordable compared to the fuel alternative. I wouldn't mind paying extra for a diesel motor but if I am looking at an X (or Sport) with a diesel and a Rubicon with gas engine and the same price, that diesel will just sit there.

A diesel Rubi....stop it Im getting excited
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Originally Posted by jeepmedic
A diesel Rubi....stop it Im getting excited
I'm not excited with my diesel
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Ive had petrol cars all my life.... this is my 1rst diesel and i love it

Torque is phenomenal..

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Old 12-11-2009, 07:11 PM
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There has always been an available diesel engine.... my question is... is it going to be available in the US or is it just a change in the type of diesel engine they have offered in foreign countries for years?
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They are just adding new technology to the current overseas diesel JKs.
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Ran into this article "Diesel back in the picture at Chrysler, start-stop in Q4 2010"

http://green.autoblog.com/2009/11/04...op-in-q4-2010/

I wonder if these will be sold in California?



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