There are a few changes in store for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Unveiled in 2020 as the first-ever electrified Jeep, the Wrangler 4xe is a dip-of-the-toe opportunity to fast-tracking America?s favorite off-roader into the enchanting world of electrification. Then again, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe has always been a ?right person, right car? type of vehicle. It has a 17.3 kWh battery pack under the rear seat that delivers 20 miles of all-electric range. It also has two electric motors to add grunt and all-wheel traction.

Setting The Stage

Equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gas-burning engine, the 2023 Wrangler 4xe produces 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft. of torque thanks to its hybrid system. And with about 20 miles of zero-emissions driving, it delivers an EPA-rated 49 MPGe. However, the gas engine sips 20 mpg if the batteries run out of juice, and that?s no better than the gas-only V6 Wrangler. Moreover, the hybrid system adds weight ? the 4xe could tip the scales above 5,200 lbs. (2,392 kgs).
But then again, the Wrangler 4xe has loads of potential for the right buyer. For shorter commutes, you can enjoy the Jeep?s iconic style and rugged charm without using a drop of fuel, and you can engage the all-electric mode to traverse the boondocks silently. When the going gets tough, the low-range gearing, all-wheel traction, and locking differentials could work in tandem with the electric motors to get you home.

2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Photo: Jeep Brand.

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