The CRD offers 295 lb. ft. of torque at 1,800 RPM, vs. the 4.0 I6, which only puts out 235 lb. ft. at 3,200 RPM. Seems like the diesel would make the Wrangler (especially the Rubicon) that much more of a billy goat when it comes to 4wheeling and rock crawling.
2006-07-08 04:05:14 · 9 answers · asked by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
Move to Europe, Jeep offers the 2007 Wrangler with the CRD in 5 speed. Export only. It might be possible to get one in Canada when they come out. As for other posts, first the weight difference is minor considering that the V-6 Lib does 0 to 60 in 10 seconds and the CRD does it in 10.1. Next, the gear ratios do make a lot of the difference in torque and performance, but a diesel engine has more brute force than a comparable sized gas engine. Finally, Dalimer Chrysler fully admitted that the Jeep Liberty CRD was a test market vehicle for the U.S. Though, they have committed to purchase 2.8L diesels from VM Mottii in Italy through 2008 for the Export market, new federal emmission standards for 2007 have caused the vehicle to be discounted in the U.S. Now, new cleaner diesel fuel is coming out this summer, and I bet a brand new, shiny buffalo head nickle that the 2008 and 2009 model years will have ALOT of diesels offered by several manufactures.
2006-07-08 15:48:16 · answer #1 · answered by sfcjcl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hehe, move to europe, i think they offer diesels in all the jeeps over here. Chrysler just launched their first turbodieseled road car here too.
It does seem kind of strange to put a power-oriented, thirsty motor in a vehicle that needs a powerplant which can grind away all day at full throttle up hills (...if a little slower) without going bang... such as a chunky diesel.
Remember that, no matter the torque figure, gearing can make all the difference to it. Do the maths on what BHP those figures represent and what the relative gear heights are for each model, if they're available.
2006-07-08 04:21:20 · answer #2 · answered by markp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The diesel is alot more weight than a gas burner. This would add way to much weight to the front end of the jeep. The liberty is more less for road use where as the wrangler might get off road as you said. This would cause the front of it to sink like a rock in mud and tend to want to flip backwards climbing rocks
2006-07-08 04:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by bwnbama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are just trying out the market right now, maybe later. Since General Motors scared everyone away from the diesel engine, with their irresponsible engine designs of the early eighties ( converted gas engines ) ,few manufacturers would venture into the diesel market very far. Give them a chance, you may see more diesel offerings!
2006-07-08 06:42:02 · answer #4 · answered by butch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 20:59:07 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2007 models of Liberty will not offer Diesel engines anymore,this engine is too dirty for emissions,however the Cherokee will be getting a newer version Diesel that is cleaner by 30% and uses 30% less fuel for 2007.
2006-07-08 19:00:33 · answer #6 · answered by gr8leaf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are still putting the 4.0 in Wranglers? That's funny, since that's basically an AMC engine design from the 60's.
2006-07-10 07:26:09 · answer #7 · answered by sethle99 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
could have to do with fleet emision standards (CAFE) - it would make a nice off roader though
2006-07-08 04:11:44 · answer #8 · answered by Norman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they do in the liberty
2006-07-08 04:08:05 · answer #9 · answered by Joel M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋