There was a time when the automotive industry did not think off-road SUVs like Jeep Wrangler would ever become electrified.
Nearly a quarter century has passed since the first hybrid car was released for the North American market. Now we have advanced technology in the form of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, a plug-in hybrid that has thoroughly impressed the off-road driving community in Kennebunk, ME, and beyond.
The 4xe is the most capable Jeep Wrangler ever designed; its hybrid powertrain has 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, which represents superior acceleration and direct torque compared to gas-powered Wranglers, especially at the lower speeds associated with challenging terrain.
With the above in mind, let's take a closer look at how the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe is redefining off-road performance:
How the Hybrid Technology of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe Pushes Off-Road Limits
The Wrangler has always been known as an off-road driving machine for York, ME, drivers. Jeep engineers have pushed the limits of what this SUV can do once it leaves the highway, and they have taken off-road performance to a higher level with the new 4xe.
In essence, the Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid that shattered all horsepower and torque expectations. The innovation under the hood consists of a robust 2.0L four-cylinder engine with turbocharging and two electric motors, one that directs direct torque to the wheels and another that boosts the acceleration of the gasoline engine when driving the Scarborough, ME, highways.
In essence, the torque delivered by the electric motors is instantaneous. The front-mounted motor augments the 270 horsepower generated by the 4xe's gasoline engine directly to the crankshaft. Then, you have another electric motor mounted on the eight-speed automatic transmission, providing 134 horsepower and converting the output into pure torque on the fly.
It is important to note that the 4xe hybrid system can deliver greater off-road performance than a gasoline V6 engine while delivering a combined fuel economy of 49 mpg, which works out to a range of up to 370 miles when the tank is full. The battery pack is charged to 100%.
Even More Off-Road Technology
The eight-speed transmission of the new Wrangler 4xe works in sync with its mounted electric motor to seamlessly provide a smooth and efficient distribution of horsepower.
Advanced traction management is provided by the Jeep Selec-Trac or Rock-Trac 4x4 systems, which can automatically adjust to various terrain conditions. These systems also interact with electronic locking differentials to control the front and rear axles independently.
As expected from an off-road racer, the Wrangler 4xe is equipped with a sway bar; unlike other models, however, this one can be disconnected right from the Selec-Trac system at the flip of a switch. There's also a manual disconnect lever in case you are driving a trim level not equipped with the 4x4 electronic control module.
If you are serious about pushing the off-road driving limits of the Wrangler 4xe, be sure to ask the Marc Motors Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram sales specialists about the Rubicon trim level, which is a rock-crawling SUV equipped with a specially tuned suspension that complements the traction control system.
Come see the future of off-road performance at Marc Motors Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today, or contact our sales office to book a test drive appointment. Then discover Jeep incentives to land offers to save you money.