Jeep has announced the pricing of its new plug-in hybrid model on the U.S. market, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Customer deliveries of the new PHEV are scheduled for the first quarter of 2021. Production of the first two Launch Editions, the Wrangler Sahara 4xe and Wrangler Rubicon 4xe, have already begun.
The Wrangler Sahara 4xe version will start at $47,995 (MSRP), before the $7,500 federal tax credit. After including the $1,495 destination charge and federal tax credit, the price drops to $41,990.
The more expensive of the two, the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe, will starting at $51,695 (MSRP) or $45,690 effectively. Both the Sahara and Rubicon models will come equipped with premium and standard features:
Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Launch Edition:
-20-inch wheels
-Leather-trimmed bucket seats
-LED Lighting Group
-Uconnect® 4C NAV with 8.4-inch display
-Nine speaker Alpine® audio system with subwoofer and a 552-watt, 12-channel amplifier
-2.72:1 Selec-Trac® Full-Time 4WD System
-Dana 44 HD wide axles
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Launch Edition:
-LED Lighting Group
-Uconnect® 4C NAV with 8.4-inch display
-Nine speaker Alpine® audio system with subwoofer and a 552-watt, 12-channel amplifier
-4:1 Rock-Trac® Heavy-Duty Full-Time 4WD System
Jeep noted the new PHEV will come equipped with the most advanced powertrain ever developed for a Jeep Wrangler. Jeep also confirmed the plug-in hybrid version will be sold globally: “The Jeep Wrangler 4xe provides a unique on- and off-road experience. The most advanced powertrain ever developed for a Jeep Wrangler maximizes efficiency with an estimated 50 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) while eliminating range anxiety, delivering pure-electric operation for most daily commutes and hours on the trail.
Torque from the electric motors in the Wrangler 4xe’s hybrid powertrain arrives instantly on demand from the driver. The powertrain also delivers fuel-saving, seamless start-stop operation of the engine.
Jeep has demonstrated 4×4 capability leadership for nearly 80 years. Jeep vehicles were the first to feature an automatic full-time four-wheel-drive system, first 4:1 transfer case and first electronic front sway-bar disconnect system. Merging electrification into the Jeep lineup is a natural evolution of 4×4 technology.”
Global President of Jeep Brand – FCA , Christian Meunier added: “The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the greenest, most efficient and capable Wrangler we have created yet. We are committed to making Jeep the greenest SUV brand, and the new Wrangler 4xe is part of that goal, delivering an efficient, eco-friendly and fun-to-drive experience both on- and off-road.”