History/Overview
The Wrangler 4xe is Jeep’s first-ever plug-in vehicle, a hybrid that promises some electric driving. Following its 2021 introduction, it has become one of Jeep’s most popular offerings in North America and is among the best-selling PHEVs in the marketplace.
What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year
New for 2023, buyers of the Wrangler 4xe can now benefit from the Jeep Wave loyalty program.
Available Trims
Jeep offers the Wrangler 4xe in Sahara and Rubicon trim levels. In both, power is from a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine working with an electric motor and goes to all four wheels through an eight-speed transmission.
Non-PHEV Wrangler models are covered in a separate buyer’s guide entry.
Standard Features
Sahara trim comes with auto on/off LED headlights/fog lights, heated side mirrors, 20-inch wheels, a three-piece hard top, dual-zone A/C, passive keyless entry, and cruise control. Inside, there’s LED interior lighting, a garage door remote, navigation, an auto-dimming mirror, nine-speaker audio, a 115-volt power outlet, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen.
Rubicon gets 17-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, electronic locking differentials, an electronically disconnecting front sway bar, and a folding soft top with sunroof feature.
Key Options
In both trims, a basic safety package adds blind spot monitoring, rear park assist, and LED taillights; an advanced pack brings forward collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control.
The cold weather pack is where you’ll find heated seats and steering wheel, and remote engine start.
Fuel Economy
Jeep’s fuel consumption estimates are 11.6/11.9 L/100 km (city/highway) in the Wrangler 4xe’s gas-electric hybrid mode, and 4.8 Le/100 km in electric driving. Jeep promises 35 km of battery range on a full charge.
Competition
The Wrangler 4xe’s closest competitor is the Toyota RAV4 Prime; truly, though, the 4xe stands apart as a plug-in hybrid designed for extreme off-road driving.
