With the arrival of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe hybrid SUV, North Plainfield, NJ, drivers can experience high efficiency on the trail. People want to compare the two to understand which will provide the best performance and value. Here is what we tell drivers at Team Welsh Jeep Chrysler about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe.
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Performance
If your idea of hybrid vehicles is back in 2005 when every comedian made a joke about passing them on the left, the Wrangler 4xe's performance will shock you. The Wrangler 4xe also has the advantage that its electric powertrain almost instantly delivers torque to the wheels with 375 horsepower. Especially if you desire finer power control in tight situations, the Wrangler 4xe beats its cousin hands-down.
Ground clearance gives a qualified win to the gas version of the Wrangler. The Wrangler model offers about 0.7 inches more clearance trim-for-trim, and an available lift package adds another inch. However, the Wrangler 4xe's ground clearance is nothing to sneeze at. With 10.1 inches of clearance, the Wrangler 4xe has no peers among hybrid SUVs, let alone plug-in hybrids.
Efficiency
When operating in gas-only mode, the Wrangler 4xe is still slightly more efficient than the Wrangler. In its hybrid and all-electric modes, it easily doubles the double economy of its gas sibling. Also, the ability to plug in the Wrangler 4xe makes it a great daily driver. If you only drive about 20 miles a day normally, then the Wrangler 4xe could keep you away from the gas station for months. Efficiency is an easy win for the 4xe.
Trim Levels
The Wrangler is available in nine trims, and the Wrangler 4xe is available in seven. Both models have popular features like removable exterior panels, big touchscreen displays, and numerous off-road control modes.
Durability
Both models of the Wrangler employ a body-on-frame design that maximizes the vehicle's durability when under translational forces. In other words, they both can take a beating crawling over rocks. Likewise, both models can readily handle trailering forces without twisting the frame.
Notably, one of the reasons the Wrangler 4xe has slightly less ground clearance is to protect the battery. In terms of durability, though, this is a good thing. The battery also makes the 4xe significantly heavier. It likewise has a lower center of gravity.
Service
Thanks to emphasis on updating technician training at dealerships like Team Welsh Jeep Chrysler, service for the Wrangler 4xe is just as available as it is for the Wrangler. Many non-Jeep shops may not have the updated training. While the obvious solution is always to service your Wrangler at a Jeep dealer, there will be a slight advantage for the gas-only version just because there are more options.
Comfort and Convenience
The comfort and convenience packages for both variants of the Wrangler are almost identical. For example, you can get the High Altitude trim with Nappa leather upholstery for either model. The same goes for features like phone connectivity, voice assistance, and even floor plugs for draining the Wrangler after wet adventures around Morristown, NJ.
Choose the Right Jeep Wrangler Model Today Near Far Hills, NJ
You will get an amazing off-road SUV if you purchase a Wrangler or a Wrangler 4xe at Team Welsh Jeep Chrysler. Motorists can get more power with the 4xe or a lower base cost with the Wrangler. Compare the two yourself by visiting us near Somerville, NJ, today.
Team Welsh Jeep Chrysler looks forward to seeing you.