Flip94ta

Was it the 200HP-340FT/LBS model they sell now?? I think it's a healthly jump from the 170/295 model sold recently.

I'd be in it for the mileage. I'd be happy with the Fiat 2.4L I-5 207HP-300FT/LBS or the new 2.8L. If someone has a second maybe they could find the link for the newer 2.8L, I think its like 20% more efficient.

I don't care for a V-6, Jeeps aren't hot rods and 215-260Hp and 450ftlbs is just overkill, the diesel premium would be higher with the V6, the drivetrain would need upgrades, the curb weight would ballon and the mpgs wouldnt be much better than the pentastar w/6spd.

atc22

I m in! Think its a great idea should have already happened.

Grecy

Thanks for all the signatures!
Be sure to tell your friends about it.

The current rumor mill is suggesting the 3.0 VM/Fiat has been certified for US emissions and will be appearing in the Grand Cherokee in a couple of years.
It makes 406 ft. lbs of torque and 34 mpg highway in the GC.
We need to get the word out and get this into the Wrangler!

-Dan

Grecy

Solid low-end torque extremely low down in the rev range will be a HUGE improvement for crawling. This is often stated as one of the major benefits for diesel 4x4s.
Not to mention extremely good mileage in those conditions too.

-Dan

phljeeper

I signed the petition and would very likely buy one as soon as it is available but since I just ordered my 2012 I can wait the few years it will take to get the Fiat diesel into the Wrangler.

cybersymes

It was the 200 model .... Gutless !!!

GCM 2

That would be a nice upgrade. I have driven quite of few of the Military J8 diesels and that little 2.8CRD seems even more anemic than our current 3.8L gas engines. There was little apparent torque increase and it seemed to have as hard a time holding any kind of speed on hills, just like the 3.8L. I hope you are correct about the FIAT motor

Grecy

Interesting. May I ask how you were able to drive a J8?
Previously, I've heard the 2.8 is a nice torque upgrade from the 3.8 (I've never driven a 2.8)

-Dan

GCM 2

I have trained and/or trained with the soldiers in the countries that use the J8's. I have worked in the middle east for over 27 years and have had the opportunity to drive all the good, bad, and ugly vehicles they have used and in all configurations.

Tuto

Lets keep asking maybe they will listen.