Finally we can tell you more about the plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Although it will become the most environmentally responsible Wrangler ever, its off-road performance has not been affected by the advent of electric motors and battery pack.
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe, which will be put on sale in our country next year, will have 375 hp of system power. Torque-on-demand guarantees rapid acceleration, so you get out of the mud without wheel spin. The readily available torque also provides thrust at low speeds, which is great for off-road driving. The two-liter turbocharged I-4 engine is complemented by two electric motors at the front.
One replaces the conventional alternator. The virtually seamless start / stop function saves fuel and generates power for the battery. The second e-motor is a generator that manages the two links. If one of these clutches is open, the Wrangler is electrically powered, which is possible up to approximately 40 km. When closing, the current is combined with the torque of the fuel engine.
Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Four-wheel drive systems
The Wrangler 4xe and Sahara 4xe trim levels get full-time four-wheel drive. A Trac-Lok ‘limited slip’ rear differential is available as an option for better grip on snow or sand. The top-of-the-line Wrangler Rubicon 4xe is equipped with the Rock-Trac 4×4 system, which has electric ‘lockers’ at the front and rear. The 4x hydride Wrangler is particularly suitable for off-roading. The SUV has a crawl ratio of 77.2: 1, precise control when climbing and crawling and waterproof wading capability up to 76 cm deep.
The 17 kWh battery pack is mounted under the second row of seats. The nickel manganese cobalt battery uses graphite chemistry. A battery charger and a DC / AC converter are part of the hybrid system. As a driver, you choose the correct Hybrid, Electric or eSave driving mode. When four-wheel drive is engaged, energy is recovered on all four wheels, even more so if you turn on the Max Regen function. Accessories use a separate 12V battery, so that they do not limit the range.
