Hey gang,
Apologies if I am posting in the wrong area or if was already posted, I didn't see anything similar out there yet.

I'm not an engine guy so would appreciate your input. The '24 Wranglers are no longer able to be ordered so will be a '25 model now. I was told they are changing from a 3.6L 6cyl to a 2.0L 4cyl turbo. The sales folks say there would be no noticeable difference but would be interested to hear from more objective folks?
Thank you!

You might check out this thread: https://www.wranglerforum.com/threads/2025-order-waiting-room.2471791/unread

• Wide array of powertrain options include:
  • 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 engine: 270 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with eight-speed automatic transmission
  • 3.6-liter V-6 engine: 285 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, paired exclusively with six-speed manual transmission
  • 6.4-liter V-8 engine: 470-horsepower and 470-lb.-ft. of torque, paired with eight-speed automatic transmission
  • 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain: 2.0-liter turbocharged gas engine, two electric motors, eight-speed automatic transmission and a high-voltage battery pack, delivering 49 MPGe, 21 miles of all-electric range and zero range anxiety

 

Maybe the V6 with Auto will be available later in the year, but right now it looks like Stellantis is trying to kill the Pentastar.

 

I have a 2016 JKUS with the 3.6

It's our second 3.6 and it's been great just like the one in our WK2 Grand Cherokee before it.

But I purposely bought a 23 w/ the 2.0T because I think it's a solid motor.

Oh and I'm a lifelong tech and motor vehicle repair manual writer.

So if you're not an engine guy I wouldn't sweat it. Though I think I'd avoid the hybrid but that might be partially philosophical on my part.

 

Hopefully in 2026 they bring back the diesel, maybe a more proven engine than the 3.0.