15 Things You Should Know About The Jeep Wrangler 4xe

Summary

• Jeep Wrangler 4xe maintains iconic design with modern tech like 12.3-inch touchscreen and 4G LTE Wi-Fi.
• Plug-in hybrid Wrangler 4xe offers 375 HP with 47 lb-ft torque, living up to rugged off-road expectations.
• Wrangler 4xe has EPA-estimated 49 MPGe, regenerative braking, and fast 2-hour Level 2 charging for efficiency.

Jeeps have been an American obsession since WWII, and they continue to drive on with the Wrangler 4xe. This plug-in hybrid Wrangler is the perfect candidate for anyone looking to scratch off owning a Jeep from their bucket list. Jeep has come up with innovations and updates in the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe while not straying too far from the previous year or the overall established concept of what a Wrangler is. And, like every year, Jeep makes it a slam dunk.

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe was first released in 2021 and has since been a mainstay of the brand, performing well for the automaker. Wranglers have always been about options that give their drivers freedom sans doors, four-wheel drive, and rugged off-road capability. Now, adding modern tech and gas-saving features like plug-in hybrid technology takes versatility to a new level. Here are 15 things everyone should know about the Jeep Wrangler 4xe that make it a hit with critics and the public.

UPDATE: 2024/04/08 13:00 EST BY AYUSH ARYA

This article has been comprehensively updated to bring fresh details on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. We have added new details on this plug-in hybrid SUV and revised the content to align with our latest content standards, thus improving your reading experience.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Jeep and other authoritative sources, including the EPA.

1 The Wrangler 4xe Retains The Classic Jeep Design

Jeeps’ overall look and design are iconic and have remained consistent with their army roots, which is perfect. The Wrangler has endured as one of the top rugged American cars because of its classic angular look with sharp edges that look at home by the beach, off-road, or at the stop light in town.

Exterior Design Highlights Of The Jeep Wrangler 4xe

• LED headlights, fog lights, and taillights
• Exclusively available in four-door configuration
• 17-inch machined finish wheels
• All-terrain tires
• Refreshed seven-slat grille
• Circular headlights
• Blue colored 4xe trim pieces

The outer design of the 4xe looks very much like a traditional Wrangler, as most people would expect from an SUV with a ‘Wrangler’ written on the side. In fact, except for some exclusive color options, you would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between the 4xe and standard Wrangler models, which is perfect since most expect and have come to love the traditional look.

2 The Wrangler 4xe Is Loaded With Premium Features

Though the Wrangler 4xe is designed to take on the gnarliest off-road terrains, it also has plenty of premium features. Jeep has ensured that this plug-in hybrid Wrangler cacoons you in comfort on your way to a trailhead. Dual-zone automatic climate control and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go traffic assist are standard across the range.

2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Features

• 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
• 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Front heated seats
• Nappa leather upholstery
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go traffic assist

While the entry-level trims have cloth upholstery, the High Altitude and Rubicon X seats are wrapped in Nappa leather. The driver seat offers an 8-way power adjustment, while the front passenger seat can be adjusted eight-way. You also get heated front seats. With the 2024 model year, Jeep has increased the insulation on the 4xe range to ensure less road noise makes its way into the cabin at highway speeds.

3 It Packs Plenty Of Cool Tech

As one would expect in a modern vehicle, let alone an electric or hybrid, the Wrangler 4xe series packs plenty of cool technology and gear. There’s a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system on the center console and also features built-in Wi-Fi hotspot service, which can be purchased optionally through AT&T for a reliable 4G LTE service that can supply internet connection to up to eight devices up to 50 feet away from the vehicle.

2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Features

• 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Seven-inch digital cluster display
• Built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
• Remote vehicle start
• Trail cam

Another great feature is the UConnect system, which comes with an 8.4-inch touchscreen in the base trims and a bigger 12.3-inch on the higher trims that you can use for navigation and other apps via the UConnect 4C Nav hub. Voice commands can also be used to access the features of the UConnect system, which can be linked to Amazon’s Alexa for synergy with other applications and accounts. The plug-in hybrid Wranglers also sport a seven-inch Digital Cluster Display that you can customize to the stats the driver would most like to see.

4 Jeep Has Equipped The Wrangler 4xe With Tons Of Safety Features

It would be great to know that your off-road vehicle is as capable of keeping you safe on the road as scaling over rocks. Jeep has equipped the Wrangler 4xe with many standard safety features to ensure a safe drive. While these features are not as extensive as a Volvo, they still cover all the basics. The brand has recently introduced side curtain airbags on the entire Wrangler range, taking up the total number of airbags to six.

2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Standard Safety Features

• Six airbags (Dual front, driver and passenger side-impact, and 1st and 2nd-row curtain)
• Brake Assist
• Four-wheel ABS
• Traction Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Forward collision alert and avoidance system
• Rear parking sensors

5 The Wrangler 4xe Pioneers New Ground In The Open Air

A popular feature that Wrangler owners have always enjoyed is its open-air conversions for enjoying a day at the beach or a rugged adventure off-road. While not unique to Jeep, this feature is synonymous with the brand, particularly Wranglers. Anyone who wanted to enjoy this experience with a hybrid SUV was out of luck… that is, until now.

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is now the first electrified open-air SUV, making it groundbreaking. Those wishing to conserve fuel or are more concerned with their carbon footprint can enjoy this classic driving mode in an efficient hybrid vehicle while sampling all the fresh air and getting much extra vitamin D on their next driving adventure.

6 You Can Camp Inside The Wrangler 4xe

The Wrangler 4xe is only available in a four-door configuration. While some of you would rather have a Wrangler with two doors, having the extended version has a few perks. If you want to enjoy the open-air feeling while driving your Wrangler 4xe, you can’t put a rooftop tent on it. Thankfully, the four-door layout means that there is plenty of space inside to set up camp after a day of your off-road shenanigans. You have up to 67.4 cubic-feet of cargo capacity at your disposal.

2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Interior

(Data sourced from Jeep)

7 The Wrangler 4xe Packs Up To 375 Horsepower

When someone hears the word “Jeep,” they think of a rugged, all-terrain vehicle with plenty of power to withstand all kinds of situations. The Wrangler 4xe indeed continues this legacy. Jeep is the first in the auto industry to have a PHEV, or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, with front and rear locking differentials. This PHEV can pump out a net system output of 375 horsepower with a strong 470 pound-feet of instantaneous torque.

2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Specifications

(Specifications Sourced From Jeep)

The Wrangler 4xe comes with a 17 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The electronics are waterproof, so if the 4xe needs to forge a stream or small river (within 31.5 inches in depth) in some off-roading, it is no problem for this plug-in hybrid. The turbocharged PHEV packs all the power and performance that everyone comes to expect from Jeep, whether driving down the street in town or on some dusty path out in the wilderness.

8 The Wrangler 4xe Does Not Skimp On Off-Road Capability

The Wrangler 4xe’s plug-in hybrid powertrain makes it highly fuel-efficient. But it has to have serious off-road chops to stand true to the Wrangler name. Jeep loaded the 4xe series with off-road hardware similar to the standard Wrangler lineup. As always, the Rubicon package offers the maximum capability with many off-road features.

2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Off-Road Hardware

• 33-inch all-terrain tires
• Electronic sway bar disconnect
• Rock rails
• Which-capable steel bumpers
• Rock-track 4×4 system with 100:1 crawl ratio (Manual transmission)
• Electronically locking front and rear differentials

Though your Wrangler 4xe will offer the maximum off-road capability with the Rubicon package, if you aren’t willing to spend north of $60,000, you can get the Wrangler 4xe Willys. Priced at $56,030, the Willys comes with 33-inch off-road tires, a locking rear differential, shocks from the Rubicon, rock rails, and the standard 4×4 package.

9 An Impressive EPA-estimated Fuel Economy Of 49 MPGe

Traditionally, the Wrangler and Jeeps are not very good on gas mileage. But the 4xe is a plug-in hybrid, which makes it a different story. Wranglers are big, powerful, boxy, non-aerodynamic, off-road, four-wheel drive-capable trucks known to make them a bit of a gas guzzler.

2024 Jeep Wrangler Fuel Economy

(Data sourced from the EPA)

A Jeep Wrangler 4xe fuel economy in gasoline-only mode is only 20 mpg, but in hybrid mode, it gets a whopping 49 mpg. This is impressive for a big, heavy Jeep and a lifesaver for American Jeep fans whose wallets are strained by the current exorbitant cost of fuel. The SUV even has an all-electric mode with an estimated range of 22 miles.

10 The Wrangler 4xe Can Charge Fast

Jeep is always big on providing options, and it offers different charging options for the Wrangler 4xe with Level One and Level Two chargers. Jeep can professionally install chargers at your home or workplace at your convenience. The Level One chargers can take almost 12 hours to fully charge a Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon’s 17 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Charging Times

(Data sourced from Jeep)

The newer Level Two charger can charge a Rubicon 4xe’s battery pack to full in as little as two hours. The brand can install these chargers indoors in a garage or outdoors on a driveway, and the provided 25-foot cord gives plenty of leeway. Jeep also adds the feature of accessing the chargers via Wi-Fi to control charging and check levels on a smartphone with Jeep’s proprietary app.

11 Regenerative Braking Gives You More Miles

A fairly common feature with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles is the ability to charge while the car is braking, and Jeep makes solid use of this technology on the Wrangler 4xe. This feature is known as a regenerative braking system. As the driver brakes or eases up on the gas pedal, the inertia that keeps the wheels moving shuts off the motor and allows it to act as a generator storing the charge created by the rotation of the wheels.

This means owners can stretch their time between charges by driving efficiently and using inertia to help keep their cruise going as long as possible. This type of system benefits any electric vehicle but becomes especially important when the subject at hand is a large SUV that would otherwise use up a lot of fuel and energy, mainly when driving in four-wheel drive mode.

12 Jeep’s Off-Road Charging Network Is A Strong Selling Point

While most EV automakers focus on building their charging station networks, starting with the most densely populated areas, Jeep chooses to go off the beaten path, meaning off-road trails. Jeep uses solar-powered stations to ensure drivers can charge up before hitting most of the major trails around.

Volkswagen is leading the charging station initiative, which is becoming particularly popular since using the charging network will be free. The charging network will be Level Two, so charging up before hitting the trail can be done in as little as two hours. Jeep lovers can power up their Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe Rubicon for free, ride in 4×4 glory, and kick up the dust.

13 Lots Of Wrangler 4xe Trims And Options Available

The Wrangler 4xe has a lot going on for it, with tons of models and options to choose from. Again, the Jeep theme gives you a lot of choices. For 2024, there are six trims: Sports S 4xe, Willys 4xe, Sahara 4xe, Rubicon 4xe, High Altitude 4xe, and finally, Rubicon X 4xe. Prices start from $50,695 for the base Sport 4xe and go up to $70,395 for the range-topping Wrangler Rubicon X 4xe.

2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Trims And Prices

(Prices sourced from Jeep)

Most trims offer a wide array of colors, with the Willys having the most, with 11 to choose from. The High Altitude 4xe has a modest five colors. All six models are available only in a four-door configuration. Save for the Sport and Willys, the entire range of the Wrangler 4xe has two interior color schemes. Most of the color hues for the Wrangler 4xe lineup are unique to make the series stand out, with colors like Punk’N Metallic (orange metallic) and Firecracker Red.

14 You Can Equip The Wrangler 4xe With MOPAR Accessories

The entire Wrangle 4xe range comes well-equipped from the factory. However, if you want to customize it, MOPAR offers a plethora of accessories and parts. The items range from cosmetic updates such as different grille designs to performance and off-road upgrades to increase the capability of your plug-in hybrid Wrangler.

Highlights Of MOPAR Parts Available For The Jeep Wrangler 4xe

• All-weather floor mats
• Jeep Performance rock rails
• Tube doors
• Two-inch lift kit
• Rear cargo tray
• Tailgate reinforcement systems
• Spare tire career modification

15 The Wrangler 4xe Is America’s Best Selling PHEV

Interestingly, the best-selling PHEV in the States isn’t the sensible Toyota Prius Prime, which has an EPA-estimated 127 MPGe. The plug-in hybrid that America loves the most is the Jeep Wrangler 4xe. According to Stellantis, one in every four Wranglers sold in the U.S. in 2022 was a 4xe. Last year, Jeep announced it had reached the historic milestone of producing the five-millionth Wrangler. And what configuration was that particular Wrangler? A Rubicon 4xe 20th Anniversary Edition.

Factors that Make The Wrangler 4xe So Popular

• Higher fuel economy than gas-only Wrangler models
• Federal Tax Credit of $3,750
• Impressive performance