With a constantly growing amount of available charging stations everywhere in the province of Quebec, plug-in hybrids are increasingly popular. After the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, the Jeep Grand Cherokee now wears the 4xe acronym as well.
Having recently arrived at your Jeep Duclos Laval dealership, who offers flexible financing plans perfectly adapted to your needs, the Jeep hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xe comes in 5 different versions:
- 4xe;
- Trailhawk;
- Overland;
- Summit;
- Summit Reserve.
An intermediate SUV, this plug-in hybrid is spacious enough to welcome 5 passengers in outstanding comfort. Amongst the numerous technologies the Jeep hybrid offers, let’s mention:
- The new Uconnect 5 infotainment system;
- A 10.25- inch interactive screen;
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity;
- A Wi-Fi access point;
- A remote starter;
- A wireless charging pad.
Even if it is a plug-in hybrid, you can still expect power and off-road skills. Here is the engine:
| Engine | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4- cylinder turbocharged hybrid | 375 horsepower | 470 lb-ft. |
The 8- speed automatic VHR TorqueFlite transmission and a 400 volt – 17 kWh lithium-ion battery block complete the powertrain, for a total range of 761 kilometers, and 42 kilometers on full electric mode. Consumption numbers for this Jeep SUV is around 4.2 Le/100 km
Depending on selected model, you will have:
- The Quadra-Trac I or Quadra-Trac II 4-wheel drive system;
- The Jeep Selec-Terrain driving mode system;
- The Quadra-Lift pneumatic suspension system with adaptive shock absorption.
2022 Wrangler 4xe
The 2022 Jeep hybrid Wrangler 4xe is available in two versions:
- Unlimited Sahara;
- Unlimited Rubicon.
Its engine is the most powerful of all, except, obviously, for the Rubicon 392 V8. Here are the specs:
| Engine | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4- cylinder turbocharged + 2 electric motors | 375 horsepower | 470 lb-ft. |
An 8- speed automatic transmission and a 17 kWh lithium-ion battery complete the powertrain. Performance is impressive, with a 0-100 km/hr pulverised in as little as 4.5 seconds, full electric range is 35 kilometers and global range reaches up to 592 kilometers.
This Jeep hybrid has many attributes that make it an off-road driving expert and both models are equipped with, amongst other things:
- The Selec-Trac full time 4-wheel drive system;
- Large and extra robust Dana axles;
- Protection plates for the transfer case and tank.
In the Sahara version, this Jeep hybrid offers, amongst other things:
- 20- inch wheels;
- A sports suspension;
- A Freedom Top, 3- part modular hard top;
- Leather upholstered seats;
- A universal garage door opener;
- The Uconnect 4C NAV system with an 8.4- inch tactile screen;
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
In the Unlimited Rubicon version, you will find:
- 17- inch wheels;
- A performance suspension;
- The Sunrider black soft top;
- Fabric upholstered seats with blue contrasting topstitches.
Let’s now take a look at the prices for the different versions of these plug-in hybrid vehicles, from which you can deduct government incentives:
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 4xe | 2.0 L 4- cylinder turbocharged + 2 electric motors | 375 HP | 470 lb-ft. | $ 75,195 |
| Grand Cherokee Trailhawk | $ 75,595 | |||
| Grand Cherokee Overland | $ 81,595 | |||
| Grand Cherokee Summit | $ 87,095 | |||
| Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve | $ 89,295 | |||
| Wrangler Unlimited Sahara | $ 50,537 | |||
| Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon | $ 53,037 |
Future hybrid vehicles, from the American Giant
Even if we still do not know what future models to expect from the Jeep automobile manufacturer, we do know that the Stellantis group, which the FCA Group is part of, has announced investments of 30 billion euros for future electric model projects. The future has never looked brighter or more electric!
