Jeep will no longer offer diesel engine in Wrangler after limited edition, know the reason
Highlights
The company will discontinue the diesel engine after the launch of the limited edition of Jeep.
The company took this decision due to the move towards EV completely.
Hybrid Jeep can be seen in the coming time.
New Delhi. Bad news for Jeep Wrangler fans. The world’s most popular SUV Jeep Wrangler is now going to shut down its diesel engine. However, the company has not yet told when the diesel engine coming in the Wrangler will be discontinued. But the diesel engine will be installed for the last time in the new edition of Jeep, which will be launched soon. This will be the farout version of the Jeep.
The Farout is the same concept that replaced the Gladiator diesel concept in 2020. Along with this, some cosmetic changes have also been made in this new edition of Jeep. The badging of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has been given on its bolder, as well as the front grille has been blackened. The 3.0 diesel graphic has also been given on the bonnet. According to the company, this will be a limited edition and also the last of the Rubicon diesel.
what is the reason
The discussion about discontinuing the diesel engine of Jeep was going on for a long time. In fact, this thing arose at the same time when Jeep showed its inclination towards electrification. After this the Wrangler 4XE Hybrid was launched. Along with this, Jeep had announced that in the coming times, their company will be known as a fully electric car brand. After the talk of continuous emission about Jeep, now the company has decided to make its vehicles electric, although no announcement has been made about when it will be fully implemented.
On the other hand, if we talk about the upcoming Jeep Wrangler, then its current generation had debuted in 2018. But then it did not get the 3.0 Eco diesel engine, this engine was given in the Wrangler in 2020. Talking about this turbocharged engine, it generates 260 hp and 599 Nm of maximum torque. The Wrangler has 8-speed automatic gearbox as well as two-door and four-door variants available in the market.
what will happen next
- If Jeep stops the diesel engine, then a big market will come out of the hands of the company.
- After discontinuing the diesel engine, Jeep will use the petrol hybrid engine for some time.
- Gradually the company will move towards fully electric vehicle.
- With time, the company will also discontinue the petrol engine.
- At the same time, according to sources, the company is also working on a solar hybrid model.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 28, 2022, 12:30 IST
