Car and Driver - USA (2020-01)

THE RUNDOWN

Combo No. 6

Highs: Torque where you need it, efficient, surprisingly quick.
Lows: Pricey, slightly compromised ride, no manual gearbox.

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2020 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA ECODIESEL ~ BY DAVID BEARD the numbers
Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear/4-wheel-
drive, 5-passenger, 4-door convertible
Base/As Tested ............... $46, 140 /$ 5 7,94 0
Engine: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC
24-valve diesel V-6, iron block and aluminum
heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement ......................... 182 cu in, 2987 cc
Power ..................................... 260 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque ................................ 442 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Dimensions

• Wheelbase ................................................. 118.4 in


• L/W/H .................................... 188.4/73.8/73.6 in


• Curb Weight ............................................. 4863 lb

test RESULTS

Rollout, 1 ft ................................................. 0.3 sec

60 mph ........................................................... 6.7 sec

100 mph ........................................................ 21.1 sec

Rolling Start, 5 –6 0 mph ........................ 7.6 sec

1 /4-Mile ................................... 15.2 sec @ 89 mph

Top Speed (gov ltd) ................................ 113 mph

Braking, 7 0 – 0 mph ...................................... 198 ft

Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad ............... 0.64 g

EPA Fuel Economy (C/D est)

• Comb/City/Hwy ........................ 26/23/30 mpg
  C/D Fuel Economy


• Observed .................................................. 25 mpg

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