2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Eco-Diesel: Is This The Best Jeep Wrangler Ever???

[@jimbov23]

Every time I see Jeep Wrangler videos I always see comments about how unreliable they are, FCA sucks, blah blah. Have these people ever owned a wrangler or do people just make hate and jealousy comments for fun? All vehicles are going to have their flaws. There isn't a perfect vehicle out there and anyone saying so is lying. I've had my 2012 Jeep JK Rubicon since 2011 with the regular Pentastar V6 and have never had any major issues. I'm at 127,000+ miles and it's going strong. I change all the fluids using synthetics on a regular basis and have no issues. Hell, the stock battery even lasted all the way to 108,000 miles and a lot of cranks before I swapped it out. Sure I've had some minor issues like a leaking hard top near the passenger door corner and a radio head unit that acted up, but that's about it. Those were solved and never had the issues again. I don't know maybe i'm lucky but i know quite a few Wrangler owners and none of them have ever had major issues either.

[@jimbov23]

@Quinn Dang Honestly, no never had it nor have any of my friends with Wranglers. Most death wobbles I see come from aftermarket components being installed improperly or larger tires being put on and wearing parts like bushings prematurely. I've never seen someone pull off the lot and get death wobble. Sure, it's not to say it can't happen and the factory didn't receive a bad part. I'm sure every manufacturer gets dud parts from time to time That's just part of the manufacturing process on such a large scale. Death wobble is not completely uncommon for solid axle vehicles. It's a side effect of worn components or incorrect torque. It's not like it's designed that way. If it were that common, I don't think you would see so many Wranglers on the road. However for myself, I've never honestly had it.

[@lavery0365]

@@jimbov23 Me neither, I have the 19 Rubicon & just had the 2.5" Mopar lift & added 35s & it rides just like it did when I purchased it, to be honest it's noticeably smoother after removing the stock shocks & replacing them with FOX shocks in addition to the FOX steering stabilizer. I'd do it all over again if needed.

[@rebeccaadams419]

Well said!! I just ordered my dream Rubicon 2 weeks ago before the virus started and everyone at my work told me I should cancel it... I'm still employed and when I called out their jealousy they had nothing to say! Much love. Wrangler family!!

[@lavery0365]

@@rebeccaadams419 Great, what color? Are you gonna play with it or leave it stock? It's crazy once you receive yours you'll start seeing more & more each & everyday and of course you'll have a zillion ideas about how you want it to look, you'll love it, trust me, and WELCOME TO THE JEEP LIFE!!!

[@rebeccaadams419]

@@lavery0365 I orginally had mojito green but lost the sale to another buyer so when I ordered it they said mojito discontinued so I chose Ocean blue🥰 I may leave it stock but I'm not sure I may put slightly larger tires on it and I'm def putting step boards on it. I was told it's no longer a factory option. I like the appearance of the snorkel lol. I chose the LED package so I cannot wait shes going to be beautiful. This is my third jeep as I come from a jeep family but this will be the families first wrangler ❤ I'll have to get used to the wrangler wave lol

[@justinshuman4503]

Got my diesel rubicon in 5 days ago!!!! Love it!!!

[@sneakerjoe23]

OddBall damn you jealous and you broke and you’re salty lol tragic man

[@originalnewyorker5833]

Omg can't believe someone was that dumb to buy one.total junk

[@TheSchmed]

What ? 62 large ? I Love the JLs, I have 2016 75th Anniversary (Sahara), bought 2018 with 12K miles for 35K. Love it, but want a new Rubi with the 3.0 Diesel when my 16 is paid off.

[@JH-tj9jd]

How long did it take from the time you ordered it?

[@baronsmith7742]

Look forward to hearing about the Jeep ... these bunch of basement dwelling feministic so called males on here hating because there college degree for social economics hasn’t landed them a job.

[@a.k.vollmer5200]

I just bought the 4 cylinder turbo rubicon. I love it. I have no need for diesel. I also had a v6 manual jku and the new turbo with 8speed is a lot better.

[@satt4603]

No sir, one test drive on the diesel you will never want to drive back that 2.0 under powered high rpm 4 cylinder

[@coryr9938]

@@satt4603 It's neither underpowered nor high rpm. Turbo 4s are stout engines.

[@lukek3953]

Remember folks, diesel is good for towing and maybe good on gas mileage but once it needs service..., it's a bitch to repair and it cost more than petrol engine.

[@prorider6997]

My 2019 JLU Rubicon is a gutless piece of crap. Wish I would of waited for the diesel.

[@johnsailor6081]

Diesels have longer service life though. And they aren’t harder to repair than gas engines. Yes they are more expensive.

[@spears1616]

Is it true!!

[@ShinerBockGirlz]

You r right luke..I drive a 2016 ram 2500...and maintenance is a f'n bitatch...I really want one of these for my wife also..I can get 26 to 28 (cruising ) in the city w my ram..crazy!! The maintenance I never considered when I bought and people should at least be aware of it before purchasing.

[@KrossGarage]

The EPA has ruined diesels

[@mj-np9sy]

Ugh this is what I wanted in 2018. Now I'm stuck getting about 12mpg mixed on my 38s (barely 11 city, 14ish highway but I'm not running 5.11s yet so no 8th gear) and the worst part, tiny 17.5 gallon tank. I barely get 180 miles a tank. Fill up constantly on road trips and an additional tank is ridiculously expensive and only adds 3-5 gallons (I think it's around $3k for the tank). Two years after release the diesel is finally out. Get the diesel.

[@jameslavis4660]

love my wrangler but a rubi unlimited and ecoD has to run 70ish k. insane

[@johnarmstead1094]

Ben have you had breakfast yet with a hot cup of coffee? Have a fantastic day my friend Your signal is clear and strong

[@oraivan1]

I will wait at least 2 years to get the eco diesel , I will wait to see if fiat will have any recalls .

[@rizzo9972]

They will

[@philharris4504]

LOL. Fiat will always have recalls. It's part of the package with a Fist product.

[@andymckane7271]

I've purchased two Jeeps from Larry H. Miller (Provo, Jeep). My first was a 2012 Rubicon Unlimited. This was a factory order that I had L.H. Miller's service department add many accessories to before it left the lot. My Rubicon will be eight years old this April. It's been exceptionally reliable. Our second Jeep was a 2014 Grand Cherokee eco-diesel. The Grand Cherokee was my wife's car. We sold Deb's Grand Cherokee in early 2019 as we were preparing to move to the Hawaiian Island of Molokai. (We shipped our Rubicon to Molokai in 2017 right after buying a condo.) We plan to buy a Gladiator Rubicon as Deb's next car. We have been one-hundred percent happy with our Jeeps. There is an excellent chance that we'll purchase our next Jeep, the Gladiator Rubicon that Deb will be driving from Larry H. Miller in Sandy. (We checked you folks out about two years ago when we were thinking of buying a Rubicon for use in Utah after we shipped our 2012 Ruby over to Molokai.) My wife and I will recommend a Jeep Wrangler or Grand Cherokee to anyone who is interested in buying one of these superb vehicles. Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawaii.

[@juliefnu2193]

Bought mine two months ago and I love it 🥰

[@zacharymitchellwtx]

Ecodiesel is the only way to go.

[@thoughtloop1737]

Here's all the suspension "shows fender liner"

[@SimonPhoenix313]

Thought Loop lol

[@maverickmason4946]

Why is it detuned to 442 ft-lbs when it's capable of 480 though?

[@a.s.1548]

Thank you for these details!!!!

[@Jackle61]

Can I get one without all of the electronic crap? I don't need to be trying to troubleshoot electronics when I'm 20 miles off road. How about a manual transmission?

[@AdamSmith-1738]

My thoughts exactly. I don't want a touch screen or push-button start. Give me manual tranny, and analog switches, and I'll buy the mf'er

[@erikracz4162]

This is a very interesting vehicle, I like every thing about it, and not too over priced for a good looking jeep! 👍

[@maverickmason4946]

You never have to pay anywhere near MSRP if you have good bartering skills.

[@jlzimmerman75]

Not too over priced? For a $60k Jeep? $60K! LMAO.

[@zacharymitchellwtx]

@@maverickmason4946 bartering? Do you mean negotiating?

[@kristinanyitray6488]

Does the Rubicon come in a silver interior ? I rather not have the red if I buy one. I love the interior for the Sahara though.

[@HyperXism]

Very cool they put it in there, but time will tell if the issues of the previous generation ecodiesel are/were resolved.

[@dnb888]

Jeep enthusiasts: What is the best roof option? thanks

[@FRWD_FXLRST]

Factory color match hard top and a Bestop soft top.

[@NAJErEa91]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!

[@danielbuchanan756]

I heard the seats were manually operated because of traditional function. I was wondering if the heated seat feature would make it unsafe to spray down. Probably okay I’m sure.

[@shawnlewis6660]

Hopefully Chrysler improved on the reliability of the eco-diesel.. my 2015 ram eco-diesel cam gear slipped and destroyed the engine at 31,000 miles.. I absolutely loved the truck but just didn’t trust it anymore I traded it in with 60,000 miles on the truck.

[@BenHardyCars]

Shawn Lewis that’s horrible

[@chucksterrett950]

not yet. a neighbor has a Jeep diesel and the engine blew up at 50,000 miles. In the shop for several weeks and still no completion date.

[@AAvery-sr3sx]

@@chucksterrett950 I am assuming your neighbor had the grand Cherokee with the diesel? The wranglers were just released with the diesel back in December.

[@deborahperkins1764]

OMG, I am so ready to buy the diesel.

[@originalnewyorker5833]

Save your cash for repairs then. Lol

[@zacharymitchellwtx]

It's such a fun power train!

[@harrifx3605]

Great review!

[@BenHardyCars]

harri fx thank you!

[@tabithaedwards1205]

Sweet! but I prefer the sting gray

[@HaiyangRawVideo]

When you were in the parking lot, I was curious if this is in Utah, it looks so familiar. When you were driving outside, I realized that this is where I live, Sandy.

[@kidluk]

Even before being 5:30 in I’ve been interrupted by commercials twice, just like the last video of yours I watched. I’ve paused it now to write this and won’t watch anymore. You make great videos but I’m done with being bombarded by commercials every two minutes

[@marcaliventialiventi765]

Great, it's a eco diesel, The big question is Does it come with the DEATH WOBBLE

[@copkhan007]

After the $63,000 price tag part, I STOPPED WATCHING THE VIDEO

[@BenHardyCars]

Tariq Khan lol

[@IskateUphill]

Fergie said it best.. if you ain't got no money take your broke ass home

[@InvertedAerials]

Raptor: One of these things just doesn't belong here...MEEEEEEE!!!

[@kiransinhtadvi7092]

Which country lunch this diesel engine model.?

[@crystalsoundkolhapur3995]

What is the price of the vechicle

[@GillBearToe]

Best jeep ever is my standard 2005 Rubihara Unlimited jeep. Beat that

[@jephhirata3744]

I wish Jeep will make a lock for the hood, and not the one you buy outside and install it in there.

[@wjlowe111]

I drove it today. I like the 2.0 turbo better; not worth the 4k upgrade

[@dallinbro844]

We went to go test drive one today at that exact place but someone bought it.

[@BenHardyCars]

Dallin Bro not that many of them

[@rambojohn7118]

Ben , Isn’t the 4:10 gears available with the Diesel engine option ?

[@AAvery-sr3sx]

No, 3.73 : 1 only.

[@stevejones5808]

All rubicons have the 4:10 standard

[@rambojohn7118]

Steve Jones Not with the Diesel engine option. Check it out on Jeep.com and do a build it won’t take the option for 4:10 gears with the Diesel

[@AAvery-sr3sx]

@@stevejones5808 All new 2020 jeeps ,with the diesel option, will receive heavy duty Dana 44 axles 3.73:1 gear ratio , Front and rear. Jeep sport, Jeep sport S, Sahara, and rubicon all receive this type axles, with that gear ratio. Rubicon will still be equipped with electric lockers only.

[@TheFragranceJock]

Off topic Ben, but have you seen the new 2020 Genesis GV80 luxury SUV?

[@BenHardyCars]

Anthony Ware I’m excited to review it when I can

[@ThePuReTive]

63k for manual seats🥴🤢 I’m kidding it’s a dope ass jeep that sounds pretty good❤️

[@BenHardyCars]

ThePuReTive 🤣

[@gta4viceman]

doors and roof are meant to be taken off I dont think you'd want power seats that would get hit would mud and water and constantly short the seats out.

[@ThePuReTive]

Cory_TFIL I was joking, even said it in the comment. I dig the Jeep, I just have a luxury car preference.. just supporting my homie❤️

[@wvjeepguy8178]

A local dealer told me that it will be available in 2 doors eventually. They expect an overwhelming amount of sales in the 4 door and want to wait until supply can catch up enough to offer in 2 door as well.

[@BobertTheBob15]

No one seems to realize that Wranglers hold their value exceptionally well? You could by the Jeep in the video, put 50k miles on it over 3 years, and sell it for 50k. Sure, there are many other options out there that are worth the price initially, but they won't hold their value.

[@kgositheophilusbakwena3632]

0:18 stop the Cap the v8 and hybrid have more torque and are faster

[@taylorstyle_._]

Amazing ❤️❤️🔥🔥

[@joshuakasprowicz5148]

Does the increased torque increase towing capacity?

[@Ryan40272]

No 😔

[@deifor]

With the Pentastar it already had enough power to pull more. looks like the body on frame won't allow for more. The removable top and doors makes it prone to torsion. The Grand Cherokee with the Pentastar pulls like 1000 lbs more, I guess on account of its monochasis which makes it more rigid

[@eduardogarza6717]

Would’ve been nicer if the roof was color matched white

[@thoughtloop1737]

Too bad they didn't do the fuel door like the gladiator

Diesel fuel is more expensive. With the $4000 dollar price above a gas engine and the fuel costing around a dollar more per gallon you can do a lot of upgrades like larger tires maybe a lift as well. Repairs on that engine are going to be much more expensive. I think I'll stick with the gas engine. It might be a good engine but the jeep itself has gotten ridiculously expensive, so unless I get super rich between now and then I think I'll buy the gas model.

[@rtisor]

If I go to Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram....will he let me take somebody's SOLD FACTORY ORDER for a joy ride too??????

[@9929kingfish]

No

[@1946jeeplover]

Did he only push it 10 mph faster (from 35 to 45) and then Proclaim it was faster??

[@todddaniels6294]

that actually sounds like a diesel truck and i want one

[@BenHardyCars]

Todd Daniels it’s so tempting for me lol

[@rambojohn7118]

It’s nice 👍 and I like the Diesel engine option but yes it’s pricey! I hope dealerships start to order these and have them available on their lots soon on the east coast.

[@BenHardyCars]

Lenny7118 special order only right now

[@brandonecarlyle3302]

@ben hardy ?

[@traviskorda3262]

Is it worth me calling up there to talk to them (I'd say you sent me)...I'm gonna check w my local here in Prescott where I bought my JL and see what price they give me on custom specing an ecodiesel, then theres the matter of my trade in (which I could pay off). KBB puts it around 47k trade in value. Anyway I just want a straight forward fair deal indent need them to give it away

[@BenHardyCars]

Travis Korda I would call up and give them a chance! I bought my last two trucks there.

[@oliverleclere1829]

American drivers have yet to learn that diesels do not have to be reved to get max torque and HP.... :)....

[@solarfry]

Chrysler needs to bring it up to the 21st century. When are they going to do something about the wind noise from the door near hood joints?. Both sides! I hear no noise from the roof at all. The dealers all claim it's the roof but I rented one and plugged the door/frame hole with towels and the wind noise went away. They need to fix that. These vehicles do not spend their life overland they spend their life on expressways and highways. For the kind o money they ask, a Ford or Chevy 4x4 truck is a hell of a lot quieter.

[@johnarbuckle140]

Nice jeep not bad congrats

[@الوحشدراقون]

Jeep 👍👍👍

[@jaygauldin5456]

I want to know where I can get an orange Raptor like that in the background. They don't make orange as an option. Is that a wrap?!

[@สงบนาสา]

How much

[@joshuakazfields4374]

When are they coming to California

[@BenHardyCars]

Joshua KAZ Fields special order only

[@nicholasbaldwin1674]

Cause cancer to California peeps so they won't allow it in the state 😂🤣

[@tarakjoshi2250]

When I see the jeep I remember the advocate and dasina bank

[@GoodsDell7]

Where is the engine ?

[@nitinchopra8416]

Finally thanks bruv 🥇🤩👍❤️😍😍❤️👍👍🤩🥇💝🙏🥳🎉✌️😎👋👌🏻💝🥇🤩👍👍

[@bobvincent4841]

Hmm it's kinda tempting me.... Comes back and says, Welp, that'll end it for this video. This units already been sold........

[@BenHardyCars]

Bob Vincent 🤣

[@soulred5854]

that's is a test drive unit? .. if not it's been awful to the one who will buy it because you already used it. Odometer at 21miles.

[@baronsmith7742]

30 min of bs and drive it 1 mile and say just a little how it drives...

[@heretoforeunknown]

Half the towing but twice the distance.

[@BenHardyCars]

Terrence P. Urbanis yeah lol

[@nogoogleplus]

Not sure you said “Eco Diesel” enough times😆

[@BenHardyCars]

no google plus 🤣

[@arislopes1924]

I just wished it towed more

[@FRWD_FXLRST]

Buy a Gladiator. 🤷‍♂️

[@aadanecabdi4486]

I want to Get just new jeep wrangler

[@emilyatkinson413]

This is why I need a sugar daddy.

[@Freddy4fingers2]

Dial it back on the ads, dude. I know you are trying to make coin, but the ads keep me from subscribing

[@BenHardyCars]

John Slocum it’s a normal amount lol, I mirrored my ads after what graham Stephan does

[@paugie40]

63k? Way out there

[@BenHardyCars]

P Augie it is pricey

[@greygoose4x46]

$63,000 and the tow capacity isn’t any higher than the gas motor.?

[@BenHardyCars]

Grey Goose 4x4 most positive tow wranglers and not tow with them lol

[@greygoose4x46]

Ben Hardy there’s actually a large population of jeepers that would live a couple extra thousand pounds of towing capacity so they could get bigger TT and spend weekends comfortable off-roading with the family ...

[@44coma]

Put that engine in a two door with a 6 speed manual transmission and I'll buy one

[@franksmith8210]

The off road 🤣

[@BenHardyCars]

frank smith 🤷‍♂️

[@فراساربيل-ع1ز]

متى امتلك سيارة 😢😢

[@jneptune1540]

It’s not. At $3.69 per gallon it’s no t. Then the dodge 3 liter eco diesel is trash around 70k. But if people want to pay extra to maintenance a Diesel engine as their their daily commute… then I thank them for their business

[@fascinateandilluminate]

Are this vehicles really reliable or another typical Dodge money pit??

[@alexgonzalez6371]

I was under the impression that Diesel engines were going extinct ?anyone,anyone,

[@amelsfr]

why are Americans so surprised by diesel engines? in Europe is used for decades by everyone

[@eunbi2939]

when he said 63k i said 😔

[@BenHardyCars]

iris choe it’s a lot

[@Cogzed]

LHM dealerships are a rip off. RIP Larry.

[@newrecords9958]

Bro Listen u eco diesel tsb ?? Can catch fire Fca diesel 🤣🤣🤣

[@agger838]

Eco diesel...aka money pit

[@alanthesalamander2327]

It’s a Jeep, what do you expect?

[@9929kingfish]

jclark it’s actually not a bad price.

[@agger838]

@@9929kingfish just 84 easy payments of $695.95 🤦

[@Tarot_valentina1]

10:00

[@butteredd]

As an apprentice technician for Chrysler... A Diesel Jeep Wrangler is an awesome idea but those ecodiesel engines are a piece of shit. Hope everybody that buys them is prepared to have DEF and EGR problems... Constantly...

[@TheRvg03gt]

Ben.. my man.. slow down a lil bit.. you are talking so fast ...

[@BenHardyCars]

Dogshitsniffer! I was worried the video would be too long lol

[@budiy8187]

Saya mah cuman mimpi punya mobil jeef.

[@LucasErickson216]

Question: "is this the best jeep ever?" Answer: not by a long shot

[@Kpots21]

No price on it

[@nobuko42]

Way too many commercials in this

[@rdizzo1313]

Meh.... Ill stick to my Gas Rubi Till these have been out a few years...

[@blackburn9460]

Jeep should have put a 5.0 coyote.

[@JustKieffer]

Rusher Jagoi a Ford engine? Right...

[@blackburn9460]

@@JustKieffer yep

[@alexslabosnitskiy7202]

Someone explain this guy that diesel wont be faster than the gas. He does not not understand torque.

[@michael9678727]

I beg to differ I had the 3 litre diesel grand Cherokee and it shit all over the v6 petrol version.

[@2manytoyz123]

Alex Slabosnitskiy jump over to TFL’s channel to see an actual heads up test of the Ecodiesel against the V6 gas, and other vehicles. You are going to be quite surprised what that amount of torque will do. Yea, they tested against a truck with a hemi too. I’ll be ordering my $60K Ecodiesel soon too. I also didn’t flinch when I bought my wife a $55K 4Runner TRD Pro in 2017. Nice things ain’t cheap. I couldn’t afford such things when I was young.

[@congruituniversa5111]

А нам хрен а не дизель !

[@originalnewyorker5833]

These jeeps break down constantly. Huge money pit. Garbage

[@thienphan13]

Edgar torrino Scotty Kilmer burner account

[@jeanpierredespres5196]

You don't know what you are talking about... 170k needed 1 radiator, 1 starter. Do you at least own one??? One of the most popular truck on the road....

[@originalnewyorker5833]

@@jeanpierredespres5196 ok ilmao

[@MTCKIE68]

Talk about something that is extremely overpriced jeep is the most overpriced vehicle Period. There's nothing difficult to manufacture and is simple to build. The technology isn't much at all. I can't ever see paying more than 40,000 for a jeep.