The upcoming diesel-powered Jeep Wrangler can be identified by a distinct "3.0 Diesel" badge below the rear swing-gate handle.

We spotted a Jeep Wrangler Sahara wearing the unmistakable emblem testing in Auburn Hills, Michigan, near FCA headquarters.

The latest EcoDiesel 3.0-liter V-6 will make an estimated 260 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque.

The torquiest Jeep Wrangler currently supplies 295 lb-ft of twist to the wheels, but expect that number to increase to around 422 lb-ft when the diesel-powered version eventually becomes available. Jeep hasn't officially announced a release date or specific details on the upcoming engine, but we recently spied the upcoming oil-burning off-roader testing nearby the FCA HQ in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

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While the red Sahara model seen in these photos may look like any other four-door Jeep Wrangler, eagle-eyed enthusiasts will notice an unfamiliar badge below the door handle on the ute's rear swing gate. The insignia includes a numerical "3.0" beside a small box with the letter "D" above the word "DIESEL." Sure, we don't need Sherlock Holmes to help figure out what that means, but it appears to be the only obvious way to tell the difference between a gas-powered Wrangler and one that drinks diesel.

Despite still not knowing exact power figures—a.k.a. the most interesting part—we do know the forthcoming diesel will be an updated version of the EcoDiesel 3.0-liter V-6 that was previously available on the Ram 1500 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. That engine produced 240 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque—numbers we expect the new one will exceed. The updated EcoDiesel will also feature engine stop/start technology and pair with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It's rumored that the diesel powertrain will only be available on four-door Wranglers.

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