AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
- Wrangler 4xe boasts 375 horsepower and delivers up to
25 miles of pure electric operation for daily commutes with no
range anxiety
- 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the natural evolution of nearly 80
years of Jeep® capability leadership
- Wrangler 4xe retains the Jeep Wrangler's Trail Rated running
gear: solid front and rear axles, full-time 4x4 two-speed transfer
case, fully articulating suspension and 30 inches of water fording
capability
- Jeep 4xe vehicles provide new levels of efficiency,
environmental responsibility, performance and capability, on and
off the road
The innovative 2021 Jeep® Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid has been
named Green SUV of the Year™ by leading industry publication
Green Car Journal. The announcement was made this week at
the Virtual Greenbuild Conference and Expo.
The Wrangler 4xe delivers up to 25 miles of nearly silent,
zero-emission, electric-only propulsion, making it commuter
friendly as an all-electric daily driver without range anxiety. It
is also the most capable and eco-friendly Jeep vehicle off-road –
combined with the open-air freedom that only Jeep Wrangler offers.
4xe is Jeep's global name for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
technology.
"The Wrangler 4xe delivers an exciting and environmentally
positive way for Jeep fans to enjoy their on- and off-road
experiences," said Ron Cogan, editor
and publisher of Green Car Journal and
GreenCarJournal.com. "Its powerful plug-in hybrid powerplant brings
welcome performance, while enabling up to 25 miles of trail or
street driving exclusively on quiet, zero-emission battery
power."
The Wrangler 4xe's hybrid powertrain combines a high-tech,
2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with two electric
motors, a high-voltage battery pack and TorqueFlite eight-speed
automatic transmission. Torque from the electric motors in the
Wrangler 4xe arrives instantly on demand from the driver. The
powertrain also delivers fuel-saving, seamless, start-stop
operation of the engine.
The most advanced powertrain ever developed for a Jeep Wrangler
maximizes efficiency with an estimated 50 miles per gallon
equivalent (MPGe). With 375 horsepower and a 0-60 MPH time of just
6.0 seconds, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe delivers performance,
benchmark off-road capability and an electric vehicle
lifestyle.
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe driver can tailor the hybrid powertrain to
best suit each trip with the E Selec mode buttons on the instrument
panel. Hybrid, the default mode, blends power from the engine and
electric motors. Electric prioritizes EV operation until the
battery reaches its minimum charge, while eSave prioritizes
propulsion from the engine, saving the battery charge for later
use.
Like all Jeep Wranglers, the Wrangler 4xe is Trail Rated with
solid front and rear axles, full-time 4x4 two-speed transfer case,
fully articulating suspension and 30 inches of water fording
capability. All Wrangler 4xe power modes are available when the
drivetrain is shifted to 4Lo. The seamless integration of electric
power into the 4x4 drivetrain elevates the Wrangler 4xe to new
levels of off-road performance.
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe will be sold globally and assembled at
FCA's Toledo Assembly Complex in Toledo,
Ohio.
Jeep Brand
Built on nearly 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the
authentic SUV with capability, craftsmanship and versatility for
people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an
open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line
of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of
security to handle any journey with confidence.
The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Cherokee, Compass,
Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Renegade and Wrangler. To meet consumer
demand around the world, all Jeep models sold outside North America are available in both left- and
right-hand drive configurations and with gasoline and diesel
powertrain options. Jeep is part of the portfolio of brands offered
by global automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. For more information
regarding FCA (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA), please visit
www.fcagroup.com.
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