AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
- Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon EcoDiesel recognized with esteemed
award from leading off-road enthusiast publication
- New EcoDiesel delivers best 4x4 capability, fuel efficiency
and driving range ever in a Jeep Wrangler
- Wrangler wins FOUR WHEELER SUV of the Year award for second
consecutive year
The 2020 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon EcoDiesel – the most capable,
fuel-efficient and highest torque-rated Wrangler ever – has been
named FOUR WHEELER "2020 SUV of the Year." The award is given
annually by the editors of the opinion-leading off-road enthusiast
publication.
"The Wrangler is a truly exceptional machine both on- and
off-road, and the new-for-2020 EcoDiesel engine option complements
the outstanding JL platform," said FOUR WHEELER Editor Ken Brubaker. "The EcoDiesel's power and
efficiency raise the bar for the already incomparable 4x4, making
it even more extraordinary."
Over the course of a week, FOUR WHEELER's judges conducted a
variety of tests spanning more than 1,000 miles of varied terrain
that included pavement, gravel, dirt, sand, rocks, mud and snow. A
loose-dirt hillclimb and water crossings were included in testing
as well. Night driving was also integrated into the competition to
gauge each vehicle's lighting equipment. Judges included staff from
various 4x4 media brands, including FOUR WHEELER, 4-WHEEL &
OFF-ROAD, and JP MAGAZINE.
"Jeep proves once again that it is listening to its customers,
this time delivering the much anticipated diesel-powered Wrangler,"
said MOTORTREND GROUP Content Director Sean
P. Holman. "With no trade-offs in the capability or the
experience demanded by enthusiasts and adventurers alike, the
impressively efficient Wrangler EcoDiesel makes sense for your
daily commute now, too."
Wrangler EcoDiesel models feature the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6
engine, rated at 260 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft. of torque, with
engine stop-start (ESS) technology standard. Wrangler EcoDiesel
models are rated at 29 miles per gallon (mpg) highway, 22 mpg city
and 25 mpg combined.
To handle greater torque loads, the EcoDiesel V-6 connects to a
newly added TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic transmission,
calibrated for low RPM shifts and the on- and off-road rigors of
Jeep Wrangler duty. There are more than 40 individual shift maps to
optimize shift points for fuel economy, performance and 4x4
capability.
"Our customers have been asking for a Wrangler with unmatched
fuel economy, incredible driving range and the legendary off-road
capability they've rightly come to expect, and our new Jeep
Wrangler Rubicon EcoDiesel delivers on that ask and then some,"
said Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep
Brand – FCA North America. "I've even driven the new Jeep Wrangler
Rubicon EcoDiesel on the Rubicon Trail and can attest that our
customers knew exactly what they were asking for: the perfect
combination of off-road capability, fun-to-drive on-road
performance and 29 mpg."
FOUR WHEELER's SUV of the Year award event – now in its 47th
consecutive year – is an invitation-only competition that is only
open to all-new or significantly revised SUVs for the upcoming
model year.
Jeep Wrangler
The iconic Jeep Wrangler – the most capable and recognized vehicle
in the world – delivers unmatched off-road capability and is
produced with more than seven decades of 4x4 engineering
experience. Powertrain options include a new 3.0-liter EcoDiesel
V-6 with engine stop-start (ESS), 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with ESS,
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with mild-hybrid e-Torque technology,
2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine with ESS and a
2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid
e-Torque technology. Wrangler continues to offer a body-on-frame
design, front and rear five-link suspension system, solid axles,
electronic lockers and is one of the few SUVs to offer a six-speed
manual transmission in addition to its available eight-speed
automatic.
About FOUR WHEELER
Whether you're looking for the scoop on the latest off-road–capable
vehicles straight from the factory floor or want to see what others
have done to their rides, find the latest tech and keep up with
emerging trends from across the off-road world with FOUR WHEELER,
the world's leading 4x4 authority. FOUR WHEELER provides two annual
awards, the SUV of the Year and Pickup Truck of the Year. The Four
Wheeler Network features off-road and 4x4 content from JP MAGAZINE,
4-WHEEL & OFF-ROAD, and FOUR WHEELER.
About Jeep Brand
Built on more than 75 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the
authentic SUV with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and
versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep
brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by
offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners
with a sense of security to handle any journey with
confidence.
The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Cherokee, Compass,
Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Renegade and Wrangler. To meet consumer
demand around the world, all Jeep models sold outside North America are available in both left- and
right-hand drive configurations and with gasoline and diesel
powertrain options. Jeep is part of the portfolio of brands
offered by global automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. For more
information regarding FCA (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA), please
visit www.fcagroup.com.
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