Jeep turns to its heritage for the latest and cheapest plug-in hybrid Wrangler
Jeep on Wednesday unveiled the latest plug-in hybrid to join its lineup, a vintage-inspired Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe that is the brand's most affordable version to date.
The Willys 4xe, which debuted Wednesday at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, has a base price of $53,995, excluding tax credits or destination charges of $1,595. This makes the Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe the least expensive version of the brand's growing plug-in hybrid portfolio. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe sits at the top of the range, followed by the High Altitude 4xe, Sahara 4xe and now the Willys 4xe.
Jeep's decision to add a new version to its Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid lineup is indicative of its success. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the best-selling plug-in hybrid in North America and Europe.
And it comes as the Stellantis brand prepares to reshape the rest of its portfolio with the launch of two electric vehicles in North America by 2025 and one in Europe next year. Earlier this month, the automaker announced that the Jeep Recon and Wagoneer S would be the first all-electric Jeeps for the US market when they enter production in 2024. Two more will be announced later as the automaker progress in the electrification of its range. /p>
2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe. Image credits: Jeep
For that price, buyers will get a four-wheel-drive Wrangler that combines two electric motors and a 17-kilowatt-hour 400-volt battery with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. The powertrain produces 375 horsepower and 470 pounds of torque.
Like all other 4x Jeep Wranglers, the Willys can be driven in hybrid or all-electric mode. In all-electric mode, the battery allows drivers to travel 21 miles. In hybrid mode, the vehicle gets approximately 49 miles per gallon equivalent.
The vehicle also comes standard with Dana 44 axles and 17-inch black painted alloy wheels wearing off-road tires, a factory suspension lift that provides 10.1 inches of ground clearance , LED headlights and fog lights, a nine-speaker Alpine audio system, all-weather floor mats, limited-slip rear differential and rock guards.
Jeep on Wednesday unveiled the latest plug-in hybrid to join its lineup, a vintage-inspired Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe that is the brand's most affordable version to date.
The Willys 4xe, which debuted Wednesday at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, has a base price of $53,995, excluding tax credits or destination charges of $1,595. This makes the Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe the least expensive version of the brand's growing plug-in hybrid portfolio. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe sits at the top of the range, followed by the High Altitude 4xe, Sahara 4xe and now the Willys 4xe.
Jeep's decision to add a new version to its Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid lineup is indicative of its success. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the best-selling plug-in hybrid in North America and Europe.
And it comes as the Stellantis brand prepares to reshape the rest of its portfolio with the launch of two electric vehicles in North America by 2025 and one in Europe next year. Earlier this month, the automaker announced that the Jeep Recon and Wagoneer S would be the first all-electric Jeeps for the US market when they enter production in 2024. Two more will be announced later as the automaker progress in the electrification of its range. /p>
2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe. Image credits: Jeep
For that price, buyers will get a four-wheel-drive Wrangler that combines two electric motors and a 17-kilowatt-hour 400-volt battery with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. The powertrain produces 375 horsepower and 470 pounds of torque.
Like all other 4x Jeep Wranglers, the Willys can be driven in hybrid or all-electric mode. In all-electric mode, the battery allows drivers to travel 21 miles. In hybrid mode, the vehicle gets approximately 49 miles per gallon equivalent.
The vehicle also comes standard with Dana 44 axles and 17-inch black painted alloy wheels wearing off-road tires, a factory suspension lift that provides 10.1 inches of ground clearance , LED headlights and fog lights, a nine-speaker Alpine audio system, all-weather floor mats, limited-slip rear differential and rock guards.
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