Jeep News: Jeep Wrangler Diesel Is Likely After 2015

[William Maley]

By William Maley

Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com

March 3, 2013

For those who wish the Jeep Wrangler could come with a diesel option, your wish might be coming true. Wards Auto had the chance to talk with Jeep President and CEO Mike Manley and asked about the possibility of a diesel for the Wrangler.

“Wrangler is on the radar to get (a) diesel. Remember we’re also going through the product change of Wrangler for 2015-16. That will probably be the right time to introduce the diesel into that vehicle," Manley revealed. “I’m confident that the Grand Cherokee will show just how large a demand there is for diesel, and I think what that will do is reinforce the need for us to target Wrangler as a vehicle that can take a diesel.”

If given the green light, the Wrangler would be forth diesel offered in the Chrysler family. The other three are the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500, and Ram ProMaster.

Source: Wards Auto

William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at [email protected] or you can follow him on twitter at @realmudmonster.

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[regfootball]

It would actually be a very savvy move. Will it be a unibody Jeep though?

[ocnblu]

I love diesels. I fear Chrysler's asking price for the diesel option.

[Camino LS6]

And, will the 2-door survive?

[regfootball]

30k plus, and i think yes but in very limited form......

[Intrepidation]

Its about time.

[G. David Felt]

Sweet, but can we fix this sentence?

If given the green light, the Wrangler would be forth diesel offered in the Chrysler family.

Never knew "be forth diesel" was proper.

I am excited about all the great Alternative fuel options.

[William Maley]

Sweet, but can we fix this sentence?

If given the green light, the Wrangler would be forth diesel offered in the Chrysler family.

Never knew "be forth diesel" was proper.

Ha

Its been fixed.

[FAPTurbo]

I already like the Wrangler and a diesel engine would make it a very tempting purchase.

[G. David Felt]

I thank many will flock to buying new Wranglers if it comes with a diesel option.