No kidding. I just got a '23 Wrangler Rubicon 2-door with the 2.0 turbo/8-speed a few weeks ago, and its power is well beyond my expectations. 270 HP/295 TQ doesn't seem like much, but the thing flat out moves, well beyond its 'handling' capabilities. No doubt the 8-speed and 4.10 gearing helps.
The difference today is the added gears and the fat power curve under the peak.
Absolutely. In the case of this 2.0, it pulls like a diesel right off idle and never really gives up since the trans keeps it in its peak. I ordered this engine because it was rated higher for torque than the 3.6 V6, which I was never all that impressed with in my two JKs.
They can and should do both.
Should but aren't. Other than Baja racing you don't need high hp off road. You need 5o be able 5o crawl with smooth power output.They can and should do both.
It’s very subjective I had a 23 rubicon 4 door with the 2.0 and was thoroughly unimpressed main reason why I got rid of it imo the only wrangler half way worth a damn would be the 392 but I sure as hell wouldn’t pay 80-90k for a wrangler
Some go into buying a small ltr or c.i.d. powered vehicle with the understanding that it will not be the same as a 6.4ltr v8. But they are not the 91 hp slugs they once where if fitted with a 2.0 or 2.5ltr engine.
I'm trying to decide on one of these or a leftover 23 Ranger Tremor once these 24's drop on dealer lots. I like the new Ranger overall, but I really like the outgoing Tremor as far as looks and features for the money. Some incentives on top would probably sway me in that direction, but the Rubicon is very stout and until recently I didn't even know you could option it as 2 door.
I'll reevaluate Bronco in three years once my new Rubi is out of the 3/36 warranty. But unless anything major gives me pause on keeping it, I doubt I'll move on from it. I have to say that the build quality of it is far better than the two JKs I had, as well as my '19 F150. I bought it from Granger, and my salesperson flat out told me that she is more impressed with the quality of the Wranglers than the Broncos since she is familiar with both. The Rubi is a little tank.
