Jeep Wrangler 4xe Earns Spot on Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems

Are you searching for a rugged SUV that delivers a near silent driving and enhanced off-road capability? Look no further than the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe – recently named to Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems list.

According to Steallantis North America, this is the first year that the Wrangler 4xe was eligible for the prestigious list. Wards Auto, a U.S. auto industry publication, annually rates its ten best engines – and has added “propulsion systems” to the title in order to include electrified vehicles.

The Wrangler 4xe first arrived at Kelly Jeep Chrysler in Lynnfield, MA earlier this year, and has been quite the hit. The innovative SUV provides 21 miles of zero-emission all-electric range and is EPA rated at 49 miles per gallon-equivalent (MPGe). Within weeks of reaching dealerships, the Wrangler 4xe became the No. 1 selling PHEV in the United States for the second quarter of 2021.

“This is advanced, environmentally friendly technology that seamlessly fits into anyone's daily life,” said Micky Bly, Stellantis Head of Propulsion Systems. “Then you take the Jeep Wrangler 4xe off road and it hits you that electrified propulsion and nearly silent running are unlike anything you've ever experienced. You won't want to come off the trails.”

The Wrangler 4xe's propulsion system combines two electric motors, a 2.0-liter I-4 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission for nearly silent propulsion and enhanced 4x4 off-road capability, without EV range anxiety.

“The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a clear example that you can have the best of both worlds: legendary Jeep capability combined with an electrified, ecofriendly package that allows you to enjoy nature in almost absolute silence,” said Christian Meunier, Jeep Brand Chief Executive Officer. “The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is already a success around the globe and shortly after launch, it became the number one selling PHEV in America, showcasing that 4xe is the new 4x4.”