The problem with the 4 cylinder is this...what's the #1 thing people do with Jeeps?
Bigger tires. 8 of 10 jeep owners always bump the tire size. Even with no lift they want a 31. Wtth a lift they want a 33 or 35.
The 4 cylinder is "ok" with stock 28.5 " tires. Go to just a 31" and 5th gear is unusable in Pennsylvania as example. Trying to climb a mountain in PA with the little fella is a task at best. 3rd gear is common, back to 4th, back to 3rd...back to 4th...
That is the problem.
Off road must be done nearly exclusively with low range as well.
Although I will say it's a nice little package in low range off road...
On road in this state isn't friendly.
A lot of Jeep people are forever owners of the brand.
Some of these people got to enjoy an AMC v8 in a CJ. Later years (76-81) from the factory rated lower than the 6 it far exceeds the 6 with some cheap easy mods.
Neither Jeepv(4 or 6) will go fast.
In flat Florida the 4 cylinder is less irritating.
In PA on the road can be a real PITA.