JEEP WRANGLER 4XE PLUG-IN HYBRID ARRIVING THIS YEAR, SAYS CEO

The 4Xe Wrangler Is Coming Sooner Than Expected

by Manoli Katakis June 26, 2020, 8:55 pm

Not long ago, several higher-ups within FCA’s Jeep began to exclaim that they’re targeting to be the “greenest” SUV brand in the world, and even hinted that there was an inevitable all-electric Jeep Wrangler EV on the way. Although we’re not there just yet, FCA CEO Mike Manley has recently confirmed that a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid is set to launch before the end of this year.

“Jeep’s icon the Wrangler will arrive on the market with a 4xe version that will be on the front line of our electrification strategy in North America,” Manley said during the automaker’s annual general meeting, which was held online because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All electrified Jeeps are expected to carry the 4xe badge.

Just earlier today came reports of a revised powertrain content strategy for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler SUV. It will still feature 3.6 liter Pentastar V6, the 2.0 liter turbo four cylinder and the 3.0 liter EcoDiesel V6. However, the eTorque mild hybrid system gets a little more narrowed down. Unlike 2020 and earlier, the turbo four cylinder will no longer be available in mild hybrid configuration. Your sole option with the four banger is non-hybrid and automatic. Initially, this news paid no mention of a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. The Compass and Renegade SUV models are expected to follow suit with 4xe hybridization.

Not far from now, the all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is going to debut, and is expected to standardize FCA’s eTorque mild hybrid system for its base 3.6L Pentastar V6 as well as its optional 5.7L Hemi V8 engine. It’s unclear if future SRT performance Jeeps will also offer such a system. Finally, the 2021 Jeep Wagoneer SUV is also expected to offer a 4xe plug-in hybrid in its arsenal, with a full-electric range of around 30 miles.

Continue to watch this space for more Jeep news as it comes along.

Written by Manoli Katakis

Muscle Cars & Trucks was founded by Manoli Katakis - an automotive media veteran that has been covering the latest car news since 2009. His journalism has uncovered dozens of major product changes, updates, plans, and cancellations long before automakers were ready to make things official.

Some highlights over the years of his reporting include the uncovering of the Zora trademark before anybody else reported on the coming of a mid-engine Corvette, as well as the dead-accurate reporting of the coming of the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, two years before it hit the market, and even before the debut of the concept vehicle. This type of reporting has immediately continued here, with reports of the original seventh-generation Camaro plans being shelved, as well as what's in store for the Chevrolet Silverado.

Some of his work can be found on massive automotive media outlets, such as Motor1. He also has been a guest on the 910AM Radio Station with Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne, as well as the enthusiast-oriented Camaro Show podcast.

Over the years, Manoli has interviewed various automotive industry titans, leaders, and people that make things happen otherwise. These include figureheads such as GM CEO Mary Barra, GM President Mark Reuss, automotive aftermarket icon Ken Lingenfelter, Dodge firebrand Tim Kuniskis, along with various chief engineers of vehicles such as the Ford F-150 & Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro & Corvette, and many more.

At MC&T, Manoli is taking his journalism expertise, deeply planted sources, driving abilities, and automotive industry knowledge to new levels, covering more vehicles and brands than ever before. This is the place where you will continue to read groundbreaking stories about American performance vehicles, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Here is where you’ll also read insights and quotes from various automotive subject matter experts on the latest relevant products, as well as some of the latest official news from their manufacturers.

Fun facts: he also once beat Corvette Racing driver Tommy Milner in an autocross with a Chevrolet Bolt EV. The biggest vehicle he’s ever driven is a John Deere mining truck. Besides a go-kart, the smallest vehicle he’s driven has been a Hyundai i10. He’s also spent time in the cockpit of various American performance vehicle icons, including the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, Dodge Challenger Demon, and Ford Mustang GT350R. He has reviewed dozens of trucks, SUVs, and performance vehicles over the years.

One of his favorite new vehicles on the market today happens to be the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison. He is also a card carrying member of the Sports Car Club of America, and regularly participates in Detroit Region autocross events.

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