The Chrysler Group is polishing up its recently facelifted Jeep Wrangler with the introduction of its more fuel efficient and powerful 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission for the 2012 model year.
“Our new 3.6-liter V-6 engine gives the ever-capable Wrangler a completely new, more refined on-road driving experience – complete with more fuel efficiency, power and torque," commented Mike Manley, President and CEO of the Jeep brand.
In the 2012 Wrangler, the Pentastar V6 is rated at 285-horsepower (209 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm). That's an improvement of 83-horses and 23 lb-ft over the previous 3.8-liter V6 that delivered 202HP and 237 lb-ft of peak torque.
Together with the new five-speed automatic transmission that replaces the 2011MY's four-speed auto, the latest Wrangler is faster than its predecessor completing the standard 0-60mph (100km/h) sprint in 8.4 seconds as well as more frugal returning up to 21mpg (2011MY: 15mpg city / 19mpg highway).
Jeep also noted that a lower first-gear ratio in the new automatic transmission gives the Wrangler more off-road capability via a lower overall crawl ratio. A six-speed manual gearbox is also available for the 2012 Wrangler.
For the 2012MY, the two-door Wrangler and four-door Wrangler Unlimited will continue to be available in four models: Sport, Sport S, Sahara and Rubicon. The only other change for the new model year is that the Wrangler Rubicon now shares the same body-color hardtop with Sahara models.
Pricing and availability are to be announced.
6 Comments:
STILL no diesel for the US... Stupefying.
Some of the numbers are on the conservative side. Other reviewers were able to get 23-24 MPG and 0-60 MPH in 6.7 seconds.
Not bad at all for a vehicle that can out climb just about any other production vehicle out there. Which is what the Wrangler is designed to do.
Just my stupid opinion here but I think they should have dialed back the HP and torque a little for even better fuel economy. It's a Wrangler, not a sports car. I wouldn't be surprised if they could have gotten 25mpg.
That said, I know it will be awesome to drive. It is still a huge improvement.
Oh yes! oohhh fucck yes... 21 mpg, same rugged wrangler, more power? Minus a diesel monster, this is a dream come true!
all is i can say about the new 3.6 l v6 pentastar is that IT'S ABOUT TIME PEOPLE. LOOKS LIKE CHRYSLER AND JEEP FINALLY GOT THEIR ACT TOGETHER NOW I'LL BUY ONE AND WONT HAVE TO FEEL LIKE IM CREEPING ALONG . WELL DONE !!!!!!
This new 2012 Jeep Wrangler armed with 285bhp V6 could do 150-160+mph(250-260s km/h) potentially, with limiter reprogrammed. Since the Jeep Liberty-derived Dodge Nitro 3.7(210bhp) is said to reach 137mph(220km/h) on German Autobahn those performance figures for the newest Wrangler 3.6 seems realistic in my notion.
Her SS 1/4miles would be in late 14s to 15s, calculated from sub-2tonnes curb weight and 285bhp.
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