Banks Diesel powertrain for Jeeps

[Dan Grec]

They are solid axle, you won't see ifs till probably 2016

And when will we see this diesel JK you drove?

-Dan

 

[Haf-E]

Diesel JK's have existed for years (of course) and are driving and tested by Chrysler in the US all the time - but that doesn't mean they are planning on selling them here... unfortunately.

If they are going to sell them here then I would expect them to use the V6 diesel and not the I4 one they have previously being selling outside of NA. That would make emissions and training etc. a lot easier for them... so until I hear that they have a V6 diesel in the JK - then I will not think we are getting closer (IMO).

 

[Chi-Town]

The two trucks I drove are early production models that were doing some final testing. The diesel will be available in 2015 models.

 

[Dan Grec]

The two trucks I drove are early production models that were doing some final testing. The diesel will be available in 2015 models.

Nice. Care to share what engine/trans combo they had?

-Dan

 

[Chi-Town]

Sorry but I can only say so much because of the nda I signed.

 

[Flagster]

diesel is for locomotives and 18 wheelers...hybrid tech is the future

 

[Dan Grec]

diesel is for locomotives and 18 wheelers...hybrid tech is the future

Of course, a diesel hybrid will get much better energy/mile than a gasoline hybrid...

-Dan

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

Of course, a diesel hybrid will get much better energy/mile than a gasoline hybrid...

-Dan

^ this