What diesel engine was first offered in a U.S. Jeep Wrangler?

The first diesel engine offered in a U.S. Jeep Wrangler was the 3.0L EcoDiesel.

Jeep introduced the diesel for the 2020 Wrangler JL, initially making it available in four-door Sport, Sahara, and Rubicon models. The turbocharged V6 was built by VM Motori and paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It produced about 260 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque, giving the Wrangler considerably more low-speed pulling power than its gasoline engines.

A common mix-up is the 2.2L Multijet II diesel. That engine was offered in Wranglers in Europe and other markets, but it was not the diesel introduced to the U.S. market. The 3.0L EcoDiesel had already appeared in North American Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 applications before reaching the Wrangler.

The Wrangler EcoDiesel was sold from 2020 through 2023. Its combination of high torque, four-wheel drive, and a relatively large fuel tank made it especially attractive for towing, trail driving, and long-distance travel.