2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe
HOLLY, Mich. – The plug-in hybrid 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the most radical Jeep off-roader to date. There exists an option for every possible type of Jeep Wrangler buyer now, including those who might be open to a hybrid. We say “open to,” because frankly, we find it hard to believe that there was a significant chunk of the Wrangler demographic that was clamoring for the option – or at least not one as big as the faction screaming for a V8. Still, here it is, and not only is the plug-in-hybrid Wrangler impressive on paper, it’s available to a much larger subset of Wrangler owners than the also-new eight-cylinder variant. This from the company that said its customers want big engines. But the 4xe is big in its own way. With a total system output of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, it’s the second-most-powerful Wrangler. Plus, it’s tied for first in torque, which puts the diesel in third place (in case you’re keeping score at home) and leaves the turbo-four and plain-Jane V6 trailing the pack in the grunt department. That doesn’t mean much; we just wanted to remind you how many engines Jeep offers to current Wrangler buyers. If you were shopping in 2015, you took your V6 and liked it, thank you very much. Those 375 ponies come care of a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-banger paired to a 100-kilowatt (134-hp) electric motor that is mounted between the aforementioned gasoline engine and the eight-speed transmission, where it can both dole out the power stored in the 17-kWh battery pack and recapture energy during deceleration. That energy can be employed to travel up to 22 miles on electric power alone, or to give the gasoline engine a hand when operating in the default hybrid program. The pack itself resides under the rear bench, preserving the cargo space behind the Wrangler’s second row, but note that the 4xe’s seats don’t fold quite so far out of the way as a normal Wrangler Unlimited’s. And yes, we’re focusing on the Unlimited here, as it's four doors only for the 4xe. You’re also forced into a Sahara, Rubicon or High Altitude model, too. Sorry, no Islander or base (Sport) model. Still, the PHEV is far less restrictive a choice than the V8 in this regard since the 392 model is exclusive to the Rubicon. Apart from its powertrain, this Rubicon 4xe is, well, a Rubicon, and the numbers back that up. The 4xe gives up 1 degree of departure angle to the rest of the Rubicon variants because it settles a bit more on the rear tires/suspension due to that heavy battery. Apart from that, it runs almost spec-for-spec identical to the petroleum-only models. The only substantial difference is curb weight, but the other torque monsters in the lineup are pretty chunky too. The EcoDiesel tops out at just under 4,900 pounds; the 392 leapfrogs it at 5,100 and the 4xe Rubicon tops the heap at 5,222. The Sahara …
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HOLLY, Mich. – The plug-in hybrid 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the most radical Jeep off-roader to date. There exists an option for every possible type of Jeep Wrangler buyer now, including those who might be open to a hybrid. We say “open to,” because frankly, we find it hard to believe that there was a significant chunk of the Wrangler demographic that was clamoring for the option – or at least not one as big as the faction screaming for a V8. Still, here it is, and not only is the plug-in-hybrid Wrangler impressive on paper, it’s available to a much larger subset of Wrangler owners than the also-new eight-cylinder variant. This from the company that said its customers want big engines. But the 4xe is big in its own way. With a total system output of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, it’s the second-most-powerful Wrangler. Plus, it’s tied for first in torque, which puts the diesel in third place (in case you’re keeping score at home) and leaves the turbo-four and plain-Jane V6 trailing the pack in the grunt department. That doesn’t mean much; we just wanted to remind you how many engines Jeep offers to current Wrangler buyers. If you were shopping in 2015, you took your V6 and liked it, thank you very much. Those 375 ponies come care of a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-banger paired to a 100-kilowatt (134-hp) electric motor that is mounted between the aforementioned gasoline engine and the eight-speed transmission, where it can both dole out the power stored in the 17-kWh battery pack and recapture energy during deceleration. That energy can be employed to travel up to 22 miles on electric power alone, or to give the gasoline engine a hand when operating in the default hybrid program. The pack itself resides under the rear bench, preserving the cargo space behind the Wrangler’s second row, but note that the 4xe’s seats don’t fold quite so far out of the way as a normal Wrangler Unlimited’s. And yes, we’re focusing on the Unlimited here, as it's four doors only for the 4xe. You’re also forced into a Sahara, Rubicon or High Altitude model, too. Sorry, no Islander or base (Sport) model. Still, the PHEV is far less restrictive a choice than the V8 in this regard since the 392 model is exclusive to the Rubicon. Apart from its powertrain, this Rubicon 4xe is, well, a Rubicon, and the numbers back that up. The 4xe gives up 1 degree of departure angle to the rest of the Rubicon variants because it settles a bit more on the rear tires/suspension due to that heavy battery. Apart from that, it runs almost spec-for-spec identical to the petroleum-only models. The only substantial difference is curb weight, but the other torque monsters in the lineup are pretty chunky too. The EcoDiesel tops out at just under 4,900 pounds; the 392 leapfrogs it at 5,100 and the 4xe Rubicon tops the heap at 5,222. The Sahara …
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Retail Price
$51,525 - $55,225
MSRP / Window Sticker Price
| Engine | I-4 |
| MPG | 20 Combined |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 8-spd w/OD |
| Power | 270 @ 5250 rpm |
| Drivetrain | four-wheel |
| Curb Weight | 5,100 - 5,222 lbs |
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