[Dennis]

The 2018 Wrangler will keep the Pentastar 3.6-liter V6, good for 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, as its base engine; it's the single largest piece of hardware that carries over from the outgoing version. But most of the buzz about the powertrain has centered on the new turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that will make its debut in the Wrangler lineup. This 2.0-liter will churn out 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque -- a bump over the Pentastar when it comes to torque but a slight drop in horsepower -- and it will be paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

JL Wrangler Forums now reports that the 2.0-liter turbo is now available for ordering as a $1,000 option over the base Pentastar V6. As this engine can only be paired with the eight-speed automatic, which itself is a $2,000 option, it makes this powertrain combo a $3,000 option.



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