Wrangler to get New Motor in 2012

The V-6 in the Jeep Wrangler is pretty awful.  In fact, its likely one of the worst motors you can buy in any new car.  At 3.8 liters and 202 horses, it's not only weak, but inefficient as well, considering it has to push the boxy Wrangler around.

Some were hoping for a respite in 2011, when the Jeep received a nice new interior and trim changes.  Unfortunately, folks will have to wait until 2012 to get the new, excellent Pentastar V-6, good for nearly 300 horses.  Improvements in fuel efficiency are also likely.

Considering the Wrangler continues to sell in respectable numbers, I guess Chrysler figured they could hold off on the update a little while longer.