We can already imagine tomorrow the dumbfounded faces of urbanites at the silent passage of a Jeep Wrangler 4xe.
By the end of the first half of 2021, the mother of all backpackers on the planet will convert to the plug-in hybrid powertrain.
An obligation to respect the fixed carbon footprint reduction objectives but also to defend the social acceptance of this type of vehicle.
After the Renegade 4xe and the Compass 4xe, the Wrangler will be the third model in the American manufacturer's range to be electrified.
Developed from the 272 hp 2-liter 4-cylinder turbo version, the Wrangler 4xe displays a cumulative power of 380 hp thanks to the integration of a 145 hp electric motor positioned near the TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission and powered by a 17.3 kWh battery.
Positioned under the rear seat, the accumulators are of the nickel-maganese-cobalt type.
They provide an electric range of 50 km in town (around 40 km in the combined cycle) according to the manufacturer and thus allow the Wrangler to avoid the penalty thanks to an approved consumption of 3.5 liters per 100 km, this which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 79 g / km.
The Wrangler 4xe offers three driving modes: hybrid, electric and E-Save.
The latter will recharge the battery while driving or save energy in anticipation of crossing an urban area.
Always available in electric mode, all-wheel drive will allow you to cross a forest without disturbing the animals.
In addition, the Wrangler 4xe retains the crossing capabilities of other versions.
This is how the transmission has a short speed range.
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The Wrangler 4xe is already available to order, only in the high-end First Edition version, at a price of 71,700 euros.