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Originally Posted by chevypower
Consider this article from last year.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...cept-revealed/
“Two days after Jeep teased a V-8–powered Wrangler, and on the day of the Bronco debut, it reveals the Wrangler Rubicon 392 concept.”
I absolutely think Stellantis is concerned. The standard 2.3EB is more powerful than both the Jeep’s 2.0T and 3.6 V6. Jeep doesn’t have a power train that competes directly with the 2.7EB. The 392 is a niche model, not a volume seller. However, what I think Ford has done is expanded the pie, not just eaten a big piece of the pie that Jeep owned. Jeep will continue to do well, but I do think they can no longer sit back and do nothing. So the consumer wins. I think we will see a 3.0L I-6 turbo, and I’m betting the next generation Wrangler will be slightly bigger with a better balance of on-road comfort. |
Announcing the 392 Hemi at that time is probably more of a strategic marketing move than Jeep ****ting themselves.
This is more the answer Jeep have on reaction to the Bronco.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...uatch-hunting/
I don't think Jeep have been sitting back and doing nothing - prior to the JL Wrangler the only engine option available in the states was the V6 petrol. Compare that to the list of engines available now, plus the Gladiator body style.
But yeah, Wrangler buyers have been asking for a V8 for years. The 392 is an over kill with a price tag to match. If Jeep offered the 5.7 Hemi at a small price premium to the V6 they will fly out the door, and probably prompt Ford to offer the 3.5 eco boost in the Bronco.