Test-Driving The 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Hybrid

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(Autofun Philippines) Jeep Wrangler 2023 lives on apple pie, baseball, and flags, instantly recognizable as an American icon. And now it is a semi-electric symbol.

A representative of Stellantis who organized a test said:”The Wrangler you’re driving is a 4xe, it’s a plug-in hybrid, so it runs on both petrol and battery power. The charging station is above the front wheel on the driver’s side. It looks almost like a gas tank. /square. There are also three buttons to the left of the steering wheel that read Esave, hybrid and electric. The driver can choose the mode he wants. This is the advantage of the hybrid system!

Armed with this knowledge, I tested my fluorescent yellow-green Jeep through the mountains of Los Angeles and its suburbs, with sled dogs, and found the vehicle to be enjoyable as well. , stylish and inspiring like the other 22 Wranglers I’ve tested and reported on. It even has better handling than other Wranglers due to its heavy battery. You know how “smart” Jeeps are when you first get your car and you have to get used to it? None of them are here. And the total mileage is 52/45 MPG when using both electric and gas modes which is really sweet.

What this latest hybrid, along with Ford’s distinctive F-150 Lightning, soothes the minds of gasoline enthusiasts who came out in the ’70s and ’80s and may not have realized yet. The times have passed, but you are not forgotten.

This hybrid system

That’s not all good news. For example, zapping electricity alone will get you to the Target and back with a 20-mile range. An all-electric one is in development, but don’t take the scope here for the electrics alone.

The 4xe uses a standard 2.0-liter Wrangler turbocharged I-4 engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Two electric motors and a 17 kWh battery are on board. Your system’s actual output is 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, making it an incredibly powerful Wrangler—only their Rubicon 392 is faster.

You can expect to hit 0-60 in less than 7 seconds, so this isn’t rocket science, but the Wranglers have never beaten everyone at the green light – more about the grunts in the trees, logs and in the water. During this short test, we never got close to terrain or the like, and that’s fine. In a city filled with sunglasses, six-pack abs, and people obsessed with looks, it’s nice to have an eye-catching ride.

When you run out of power, and you will, your mileage will drop to the combined Wrangler 22 city/highway MPG normal. For daily use and to save those precious drops of gas you have to recharge it at night, nightly, which is not a problem for those with access to the house. In cities it’s a bit more difficult and you may want to forget all about it than cherish the 20km of electricity you get from this journey.

interior space

It’s a bit smaller than a standard Wrangler, but not by much, and it’s mostly in the cargo area — 28/67 cubic feet. However, as with any Wrangler, you can tuck/store/fold/press and take your surfboard, skateboard or camping gear with you. Here is a comparison:

Outerior

For environmentalists, driving four cars across rivers and forests will be a less guilt-ridden endeavor. Put your powertrain in E-Save and crawl your way, though you’ll only get 134 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. But you will quietly climb those rocks and not spit any dirt into the sky.

Safety

You’ll have to pay extra to add blind-spot monitoring, and front and rear parking sensors come in one package, but automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control are included in another. other package.

Conclusion:

It was a short but intense test and the good news is that the Wrangler 4xe is very satisfying compared to its petrol-only brethren.

What do you think of the 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Hybrid? Have you found something surprising in our review? Glad to hear from you about this section.