2019 Jeep Wrangler with eTorque: the Best Engine to Buy? The Short List

[@Bob_Jones123]

I bought the turbo 4 JL. I'm coming from a V6 JK. The 4 pot is a more powerful engine and more fun to drive. Better launch and torque.

[@warriorzmindset]

Bob Jones Debating on getting it have you had any problems

[@ZenWorld]

Kenneth Arafat have 20k on mines and it’s fun to drive. I’ve only had issues with the ess battery and it was covered. I ask how long they last and how much to replace and I was quoted 350 and the battery last average 3 years. I also got the sky one touch and it doesn’t leak and actually work amazing

[@acmecompany]

That 4 cyl. Is troublesome

[@kenbrier7509]

I’ve got a 2018 Wrangler Sport S ,2door with this engine.I have put 5700 miles on since new in May.Im getting 25 mpg combined city and highway.i have needed no repairs or adjustments.Regarding the Premium gas requirement the math works out this way.If one drives 15,000 miles per year and uses premium gas at $3.50 the extra dollars equal $354.00 per year approximately.Considering the torque available and the mileage that’s pretty good.The engine is made at the Alfa Romeo Temolino plant near Milan.It is an in line 4cyl.The turbo is made by Honeywell.Change the oil at 5000 with synthetic and the engine should be very durable.Highway mileage note.I got 35 MPG on the flat ATLANTIC City Expressway At 70 mph.Generally I get 30 mpg highway.

[@Bacnow]

Ken Brier - ...35 MPG? ...Driving a brick? ...At 70 MPH? Hmmmm...🤔

[@La-yt1wr]

The 2.0T is soo much better than that 2.4l multiair I had driven the Stelvio Ti Awd and it was a blast this has to be the best 4 cylinder Chrysler or FCA has ever made

[@youngcinfamous]

I got the jeep with this engine. The torque upfront is awesome. And I always purchase extended warranty. The next 7 years should be fun in the sun 😊

[@MarioSantana1335]

Thats what I do everytime i bought a new car. Get the extended warranty for 10 years or 100k miles whichever comes firts.!! 👍

[@rambojohn7118]

MAR SAN Hi, Can you please share the price of the extended warranty and if you bought the warranty from the Jeep dealership or a third party company? Thank you

[@brandonpayne7240]

I was surprisingly shocked at the power and torque ratings for this setup. I bet that would give it great torque for rough terrain and make the regular driving more exciting.

[@hippiebits2071]

Additional complexity in an FCA product is not a quality I am presently very comfortable with...give it at least a few years. I don't doubt it's fun to drive tho.

[@paulmaartin]

for a chrysler a dohc v6 is a very complex thing

[@vitocorleone3724]

paulmaartin You made me laugh, and you’re right. In particular the 2.7L V6 is HORRIBLE! What a boat anchor. OMG it’s just so bad. Im uncomfortable just typing about it.

[@MrWang.]

Does anyone else think he looks like toy from tfl with the ways hes dressed?

[@OffroadTreks]

This engine is hella fantastic. The only people complaining are people who don't own them or maybe really enjoy their Dodge Caravan 3.8L mini-van motor. :p But I can tell from some of the replies, some people don't understand how engines, turbos and technology work together as well as they are pretending in the comment section.

[@dash1645]

Coming from a V8 guy all my life........I promised tht I'd NEVER buy a 4 banger.... HOWEVER.....after the test drive......I was completely blown away!!!! Bought it 30 mins later #2020JL

[@ericwang604]

Same here man. 👍

[@russelmavs41]

Same here

[@JLBREMER]

Just got a deal on a 2019 2.0 litter and traded my 2011 JKU. Man, I love how freaking fast this thing is. I swear I love flooring it just for no reason. Def an aggressive exhaust is needed to make it sound not so much like an RC car.

[@maurinethelizard6085]

my family has a 2020 2.0 Sahara, it's such an awesome car to have.

[@knifetoucher]

It's just another FCA complication that can break down. I'll stick with the 3.6 or Ecodiesel.

[@frooz442]

Yep, being an FCA person, I would rather have the actual Mopar designs than Fiat designs

[@AutoGuide]

@@frooz442 It's nothing an old LA-series V8 wouldn't fix, right? How 'bout a simple 318?

[@louisbabycos106]

Imagine if instead of the 1.4 turbo or the 2.4 multiair that they put in the Dodge Dart that they put this 2.0 turbo with AWD in the Dodge Dart . The Dodge Dart would probably be still around .

[@spydernasser7999]

I was able to get 30 mpg on the highway in my Sport S. No exaggeration!

[@johnathonhandley6477]

Down hill with tail wind headed towards magnet factory ?

[@jesuswasahermetic5871]

Cruise Control set at 35????

[@Bacnow]

Were you being towed at that time?

[@13lodger]

I rented a 2020 Sport S with the 4 when I was in the Keys and averaged 29 to 30 up and down the highway

[@xmo552]

Or the mpg display is rigged to read double

[@tracyc2695]

It almost doesn’t matter which engine you choose-you’ll be replacing it. So, you can pick a different one if your original choice didn’t suit you.

[@Wrangzilla]

Really? The 3.6 is a tried and true engine with high reliability. Sounds like you’re just parroting whatever your friends who dont know what they’re talking about are saying.

[@DUNEATV]

@@Wrangzilla Exactly

[@youtubetv1588]

Stopping the engine is the last thing you want to do with a hot turbo

[@jlang8213]

I don't think the fact that the engine is built in Italy is really a good thing....

[@dcarts5616]

J Lang my thoughts as well.

[@pinkisforpimps]

It's made of pepperoni

[@jlang8213]

@@dcarts5616 that's because your intelligent.

[@jlang8213]

@@pinkisforpimps fuhgit about it.

[@frooz442]

@@pinkisforpimps It's made of pasta

[@Auburn-wl7eu]

I will take the straight 6, 4.0 . Nice work horse and easy to work on.

[@weirdshibainu]

Had one. Bulletproof, decent mpg.

[@Summerfan69]

I have noticed that when I use regular gas in my turbo JL usually made 23.2 average but when I use premium gas for some reason goes up to 24.8 average both between city & hwy!

[@phantomplanet07ify]

Dino Galdamez it’s because it burns cleaner and you get more mpg. I average 18-20 highway and 16-17 city in my 2020 JLU.

[@Summerfan69]

Christian Hyde ... So you might have the V6 then

[@phantomplanet07ify]

Dino Galdamez I have the 2.0L eTorque engine If I’m not mistaken it’s a 4 cylinder?

[@Summerfan69]

Christian Hyde... It’s 4 cylinders... don’t understand why you don’t get better miles... maybe you have larger tires or added a lot of accessories to your Jeep!

[@phantomplanet07ify]

@@Summerfan69 Its stock, Ive only had it a week and its been in the -0 temps. Im sure ill see better in the summer when i switch to premium gas. Its also a JLU (4 door) so it wont get as good of miles as the JL on average.

[@melvin5818]

Mmm went with the 3.6 since i am planing on driving it to the ground. Unsure about the reliability that a turbo engine will have with such a short history. The 3.6 has 11 years of redesign and fixes and tweaks.

[@Bu9agar]

The E-torque system seems amazing but is it reliable?

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Rented a Sahara 2.0L T and it ran fantastic both on and off road. 25 mpg on hwy and 22 in town. Plenty of power. I saw 0-60 times about 6.5 secs. Good review Craig.

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

funny my old fj60 4.2l will get that milage under 45 no over drive its all in the tune

[@shiftintohigh5564]

@@overbuiltautomotive1299 Thats pretty neat!👍My brother has an old FJ, all analog as they say. He loves it.😎

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

@@shiftintohigh5564 new rod bearings and a hone delta regrind cam shaft i made diy efi fuel pump from a 280zx external aluminum fuel rail blanks and chevy ls injectors and a microsquirt efi box made in usa 340.00 i mean 500 bucks or so and one can do it and use any android tablet or car radio as a dash a 1200 option from holly efi what scam to see gauges and or tune it easy rally 2 wire to injectors its called batch fire injection .. ford EDIS ignition coils and box junk yard. microsquirt controls it or just use ls chevy truck coils signal frum distributer .sloppy mechanics on YT used to do megasquirt efi and has videos on it.. community supported crap can be cheap if one stays away from big brands bs and unnecessary shinny parts .i went on a ramble .but fun times we live in hope you build modifi something

[@christopherdouglas8471]

The last time I saw Craig in a Wrangler was on the side of the 402 with the hood up! Good review.

[@Gungaganoonga]

I just traded my 18 JL sahara for a 20 Rubi with this engine and 10k miles The biggest difference has been the performance traveling. 75mph. Low rpms due to 8 spd is a breeze. I have been impressed thus far. I will not be impressed if it doesnt hold up. Im a german car man and i am aware that italian cars dont have the best history of reliability. Its just the world we live in. All cars have parts made over seas. All brands have issues

[@adrians.7489]

Mine just completely died at 16 months less than 30,000 km. I bought mine new in Mexico and it’s dead. Dealership quoting me $6000+ dollars to repair it. What a junk heap. Never again!

[@awad7391]

i would rather have a big engine that doesnt need to be pushed past its limit, will have less wear and tear

[@bosse641]

Not interested in anything electric. A naturally aspirated smooth V8 is the dream. And even a V6 is acceptable.

[@AutoGuide]

Imagine how much fun even a 5.7-liter Hemi would be, especially if bolted to a six-speed manual. You don't need to go crazy and drop a Hellcat engine in there to have a good time.

[@bosse641]

@@AutoGuide Exactly.

[@MarioSantana1335]

Naturally aspirated engines will be gone pretty soon. Check the car market every single car brand is making turbo engines now days,and dont forget electric cars.

[@damnjustassignmeone]

Two issues with this engine: (1) it won’t last as long as the non-turbo charged V6, and (2) it means you can’t get a manual transmission.

[@Mach141]

A hybrid and a turbo...yeah, not the best engine if are a long term owner looking at long term maintenance costs

[@Moksii_]

@@Vanguard-DaGreat4719 well i have a GOLF gte which is a hybrid with a 1.4 turbo engine. sofar so good, but my estimate is that it will last about 70 to 80% off that of the normal 1.4 turbo as it starts and stops the engine 100 of time during regular driving. this will cause extra wair and tear as the engine will do many start ups with less oil on the critical parts.

[@rambojohn7118]

bart k Good point about the start / stop feature wearing down engine parts.

[@weirdshibainu]

The jeeps with this system have depreciated a lot in the used market

[@samuelbermudez2971]

Why

[@weirdshibainu]

@@samuelbermudez2971 complicated

[@superfastjeffoftheworld5817]

The second hand market can't trust the complexity and new tech.

[@deepblue153]

What would be a good engine to put into a Jeep YJ? Looking for 1) good for daily use as well as off-road 2) gets at least 20mpg 3) not unnecessarily complicated/expensive to repair 4) not a V8.

[@semipenguin]

Nice video. All the gas savings would be eaten up by having to use premium gas.

[@MarioSantana1335]

Who does use premium gas. If you can afford gasoline do not buy a car at all.buddy.

[@barnesjg21]

A common misconception, this motor does not have to run on premium fuel. The owners manual specifically calls out 87 octane.

[@HDA_III]

Boohoo go buy a bike

[@semipenguin]

@@HDA_III You have anything better to do than make a stupid comment on a year old post?

[@Kyle-ky2po]

Why is Rachel Maddows's tryin to sell me a jeep?

[@jamesbronson3347]

Jeep did away with the etorque for 2021 on the 2.0 turbo. I just bought one and found out afterwards no etorque.

[@dentonarmstrong7470]

I’m hoping to keep my JKU as long as I can; but that diesel just might convince me to get into a JLU.

[@aberdeenbelfry316]

Denton Armstrong with the diesel a do it yourself oil change will cost $250 minimum. Plus all the diesel emissions system no thanks.

[@weirdshibainu]

Now that fiat is merging with Peugeot, you can be that Peugeot tech and parts will make it's way to jeeps....a french/Italian hybrid company owning american brands...yeah, no trouble brewing here

[@GHW]

Does it use the electric motors to restart the engine when it shuts down when you stop? Also, how is it good to stop a turbo like that when it's hot?

[@AutoGuide]

Yes, the belt-driven motor-generator should be what restarts the engine. As for the turbo, that's a good question, but modern cars usually circulate coolant and oil through their turbochargers when the engine is shut off to keep them from cooking. I wouldn't be too worried about durability.

[@djmgd]

I am confused. I am trying to find more info on the 2L engine on Jeep's website and it looks like 2.0 L turbo engine doesn't show e-torque available. Also I am not sure how are you able to get hybrid in 2019? Isn't the hybrid models are 2021 and up? From what I can see eTorque is only available on V6 options. Which country are you in? :D

[@NHseacoast]

Is there a turbo in this 2.0? I’m not a turbo fan. I’d give the 2.0 a couple of years to iron out the kinks.

[@MarioSantana1335]

Evey single car that is made comes with turbo engine now days FYI!! Do your research please. Toyota Supra,Nissan gtr,Audi R8,Ford Ranger,every new Mercedes Benz and BMW,Audi,Ford escape,Lexus,and most of car brands ...😂😎

[@dirtbeard108]

will it still run in 20 years like my 4.0L?

[@godzillafan1018]

Dirt Beard I’m running a 2020 rental 2.0 and I’m just hoping it makes it thru the week sounds sad

[@Eddy-09]

Optimus boy have you had issues with it?

[@alondraaherrera9043]

Optimus boy also curious what issues you had

[@Wrangzilla]

The 3.6 will...

[@lhc9763]

Is this a good engine if I wanted 33 tires?

[@weirdshibainu]

Friend of mine has a 2018 Rubicon..paid about 55k. Nothing but trouble, latest being the security system arbitrarily shutting down the engine as it falsely detects theft.

[@quetzal1]

So really you just get 2mpg better but need to use premium fuel for ideal performance, plus added maintenance plus $1000 more? Think I'll stick with the 3.6.

[@olddudeonaducati3153]

Thanks, great stuff....

[@IVAO04ify]

If you buy a jeep for MPG you need to sell it and get a Prius because Jeeps are for off-roading not city driving.

[@TeensierPython]

I want the diesel. But $6k extra is tough to swallow. (4500 engine + 1500 transmission)

[@superfastjeffoftheworld5817]

Yes and, they keep the four banger that's worth $2k

[@entombedentity7059]

I’d like to get his take when it hit 100k, it seems like a good powertrain for a daily/weekend warrior. The 4cyl is great but I think the 6 has much better parts availability and if you’re itching for economy the diesel is by far the best bet.

[@kris_roro]

Reliability?

[@Bu9agar]

This is the question that nobody answered unfortunately

[@offroadontarget]

You are entertaining and engaging, but this case, your review lacked real substance for those (self included) who want a deeper understanding of the e-torque system, it’s long term projected reliability, robustness (if any) and cons. Thank you though. Still appreciate watching your coverage.

[@89Ayten]

Requires 91 and has more, high-pressue components made by FCA.

[@bonjouralliecat]

More than "one reason" to think twice - premium fuel for the 2.0 is going to be a considerable cost for the lifetime of the vehicle. Not necessarily a deal breaker, but something to consider if you think you are saving money with maybe 2 extra MPG. Premium gas in my region is 60 cents more a gallon, $12 bucks more every fill.

[@euroamericabusiness]

Not to mention the high cost on that briefcase battery for the E-Torque

[@swolaver1]

You do realize that the battery is included right

[@CokaRolla]

swolaver1 you do realize it will need replaced eventually right

[@alc4117]

I know this kind of an extreme question and i'm a new wrangler owner, so bear with me. If i wanted to swap out my 3.6l for a 2.0l engine, is that possible?. it's a 2020 and a 2 door.

[@Justinrussophoto]

Stick with the 3.6 it will last longer. And I'm certain that process would be way too complicated and expensive. It would be cheaper to trade it in.

[@verygood7155]

Thanks Poindexter!

[@josemanuelruiz2036]

Include an extended warranty for what is going to happen after 36K miles.

[@martinvalencia6141]

You mean 60k? All jeeps come with a 60k power train warranty and a 36k bumper to bumper

[@josemanuelruiz2036]

Martin Valencia I don’t know if I can live after making that mistake.

[@rogerballard3587]

Preimium or regular gas? Being a turbo , I’m guessing 91 or 92 octane.

[@barnesjg21]

A common misconception, this motor does not have to run on premium fuel. The owners manual specifically calls out 87 octane.

[@donq8739]

You think I would be able to put tht in my Jeep Wrangler tj 2000

[@brandonpayne7240]

I want this, that gas mileage isn’t much worse than my 2012 Civic.

[@quartzofcourse]

Brandon Payne in what world is 24 highway not much worse than 41? That’s almost half

[@Mach141]

the maintenance costs will be MUCH worse

[@fun2drive107]

57large YGTBSM. Ridiculous price

[@4g63justin]

It's fun till you got to work on it doing a head gasket on one nightmare you have to remove so much stuff just to remove the head.

[@darcyjousset6615]

this engine is new and there are not any data for reliability or longevity. That etorque is just a gimmick and is a glorified alternator. those mileage numbers are way off. that engine does not get better mpg. also you do not save significant numbers with the auto start stop. It has been proven that it is barley noticeable. You are reading out of the Fiat hand book and know nothing about these engines lmfao.

[@davidkaplan2745]

The best engine for a Wrangler is and has always been the 4.0 liter straight six.

[@paulpellico3797]

very strange how the turbo is never mentioned in the video...or did i miss it?

[@kesando84]

paul pellico a twin scroll turbo was mentioned

[@ghernandez6457]

Nahh the v6 sounds way better and it moves 37s like nothing. Nothing wrong with the V4 but the new V6 is bulletpr

[@chrispomplun1511]

The bev will be here soon.

[@sadmanh0]

FCA already has a reputation for bad powertrain and you want ppl to buy a hybrid engine they made? lol Just wait for the electric version

[@Licensedbeast]

The best videos from this channel were the weekly news roundups and those have been gone for years. I'm a little late to unsubscribe.

[@LaserFocused]

4 banger and automatic.. give it to your girlfriend..

[@phantomplanet07ify]

Looks like you are the girlfriend..

[@SanctumOfDreams]

It makes more power than the Pentastar and more than the 4.0 in the FJ as well. I guess torque is for women lol.

[@pinedac2001]

Don't be mad because you can't afford it bud :).

[@Kyle-ky2po]

I thought this was Rachel Maddow's the whole video

[@sgbradley]

Nice and warm plus 12 C in Canada, WTF are you at #Brampton?

[@AutoGuide]

We shot this in suburban Detroit. It was COLD that day, probably -10 or -12 C.

[@johnathonhandley6477]

Second reason dose not come with a manual transmission

[@pdn0018]

57k for a fuckin Jeep!??? Nah, keep it

[@HDA_III]

32K used

[@BTC909]

Craig killed the last Jeep.

[@elptx]

Premium fuel, coolant lines to the battery, new plugs every 30 to 40k ? Brand new yeah it’s cool but after a few years I wouldn’t trust it.

[@barnesjg21]

A common misconception, this motor does not have to run on premium fuel. The owners manual specifically calls out 87 octane.

[@herethere2518]

Did Fiat end up selling Jeep to a Chinese company like they were planning, making Jeep a Chinese company, or does Jeep remain a French company? I miss the days when Jeep was actually an American company!

[@michaelcowin6442]

Deisel will get 29 to 32 mpg. Think again.

[@mhsvz6735]

It coulda had a V8.

[@magicuno]

instead of a trey-8 slug to your cranium…

[@carl3233]

jeep just empty every pocket. turbo is no good 800.00 just for the turbo thats what the fiat pays for it.

[@ducatil-twin3379]

$57,000? Hahaha

[@rabeeaalmahmoudi8704]

Nothing is better than the sound of a naturally aspirated v6/v8 while off-roading

[@AutoGuide]

The sound of a naturally aspirated V6? Meh. The sound of a naturally aspirated V8? YEAH! :-)

[@kevinlesperance1091]

Rabea almahmoudi the 3.6 sounds like absolute garbage.

[@kookmar7431]

Already failed to the tfl team... scrap it!

[@CaptainXJ]

Jeep culture died with the TJ sadly.

[@RumblestripDotNet]

by died do you mean popular and mainstream?

[@CaptainXJ]

No I mean the shift in focus that came with the JK brought in a whole new set of people that just don't really give a shit about Jeep history or culture. People who think the wave is stupid or put a fucking sticker on their mirror so they don't have to do it. Used to go offroading all the time with friends and local Jeep clubs and we would have a blast, help out each other if shit went wrong, do other outdoor activities like kayak and hike. Now it's all the type of people who give no shit about the outdoors or offroading (seems a big trend now to completely remove the spare tire from the back). Or the type of people who throw their beer cans into the river while they are fishing. I grew up around Jeeps and a Jeep was the first vehicle I bought after leaving the military. I just kinda watched the culture crumble over the past twenty years due to a multiple of reasons.

[@hippiebits2071]

CaptainXJ Yeah, that's true to a large extent but it's not specifically just a Jeep thing in my mind, it's yet another reflection of the overall decline in our culture in the US. Sad but true.

[@Kyle-ky2po]

Now we have Rachel Maddow here trying to sell me a JL over my TJ. Huh smh

[@kitjeep]

The motor is junk I have nothing but problem in the shop for 3 weeks stick with the 3.6 penastar

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

auto start stop annoying and spinning e3ngine during shifts ok like the engine stops spinning wile drive shaft is hooked and its running oh more bs parroting 2.0 and a automatic exactly what i would not need now that B.A.S starter generator be col on a kart..57k for a jeep people are dumb asf

[@Blastfence1]

Are you Woke or something! I will take the V-6 all day long! And did you say Italy 🇮🇹!

[@p19ko]

Drove the 2.0L turbo Wrangler Sahara for 5 hrs of Highway driving during heavy cold treacherous winter conditions. I do not advise anyone to buy this vehicle if you do alot or any Highway driving. I have been wanting to purchase a Wrangler Rubicon but I fear the ride will be much the same. I believe the 3.0L is a much better choice and the Eco- diesel even better as I've been driving eco-diesel in the Grand Cherokee since 2014. I understand Jeep re designed the diesel is a great engine but you smell diesel fumes right through the cab dangerous for your health. It's that bad. Jeep had lots of work to do if they are going to continue with diesel. I have a Blu tec Mercedes diesel it's odorless and seamless doesn't sound like a tractor... Stay away from the 2.0 L Wrangler Sahara..10 years of Jeep experience.. FYI

[@redrumrabbit]

Thanks Peter, V6 Sahara all good though ? Was about ot pull the trigger today .

[@adrians.7489]

This car is an absolute junk heap. I purchased a 2021 Sahara with eTorgue and had a complete electrical failure after just 16 months and less than 30k mikes. The car is dead. $6000 to replace batteries and my dealership voided the warranty because (get this) I got an oil change at a non-Jeep mechanic. Never again!!

[@Bu9agar]

I just bought 2021 JL E-torque and im worried about the reliability of the car as i want it for the long term 💔

[@cimunsays1361]

Though they keep their value, Jeeps are way overpriced. No thanks.

[@jeffreysegal2065]

The dumbest car EVER now offers the smartest hybrid setup. Suburban divorced dads REJOICE.

[@yoyo9968]

J Segal L

[@themichael019]

1st

[@jencampbell1577]

Music

[@Alexander84]

Automatic transmission? No thank you.

[@semipenguin]

Nice video. All the gas savings would be eaten up by having to use premium gas.

[@aBiGdiLL]

Jeep manual says use regular fuel