The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is at first place in the 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems

The innovative 4xe plug-in hybrid propulsion system in Jeep Wrangler delivers almost silent driving experience, while enhances the off-road capabilities of the vehicle. The system has also been voted a Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems winner in the first year of eligibility.

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe provides 21 miles of zero-emission all-electric range and is EPA rated at 49 miles per gallon-equivalent (MPGe).

Also, within weeks of reaching dealerships, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe became the No. 1 selling PHEV in the United States for the second quarter of 2021. One-quarter of all the Jeep Wranglers built by consumers at jeep.com include the 4xe propulsion system.

This is advanced, environmentally friendly technology that seamlessly fits into anyone's daily life, said Micky Bly, Stellantis Head of Propulsion Systems, then you take the Jeep Wrangler 4xe off road and it hits you that electrified propulsion and nearly silent running are unlike anything you've ever experienced. You won't want to come off the trails.

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Delivering a powertrain that manages torque from three sources and loses nothing from the Jeep Wrangler's legendary capability is a challenge. We are energized by the response from our customers as well as the recognition from the Wards editors. We're not finished, there is more to come, Bly said.

The all-new 400-volt plug-in hybrid system makes the Jeep Wrangler 4xe a whole lot more efficient and it compromises nothing on the trail, in its rugged, off-road element, said Tom Murphy, WardsAuto Managing Editor, And on the highway, you need to really pay attention to notice when the 4-cylinder turbo shuts down and you're sailing along in battery-electric mode. The Jeep Wrangler has always been about crossing difficult terrain to enjoy the great outdoors. With the Wrangler 4xe, Jeep loyalists can feel good about helping preserve the great outdoors as well.

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a clear example that you can have the best of both worlds: legendary Jeep capability combined with an electrified, ecofriendly package that allows you to enjoy nature in almost absolute silence, said Christian Meunier, Jeep Brand Chief Executive Officer, The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is already a success around the globe and shortly after launch, it became the number one selling PHEV in America, showcasing that 4xe is the new 4x4.