It was a good watch.......... I'm older and grew up with ICE, so for me, I'm not against EV's.......... but I don't really get spending the premium money on a half n half. Either do one or do the other, and maximize the efficiencies that either one has to offer. The Hybrid doesn't really do either one well separately, so it's really just a short distance vehicle to be able to use both simultaneously.
That was my take on the 4XE - Jack of all trades master of none.
That's the point of it though, it's just a better version of the v6/i4 gas wrangler. More power, better city mpg, about the same highway. Only downside is more "complexity" and about 600 pounds of weight.(I am not including price since there are rebates to bring it back to basically even for comparably equipped jeeps)
The Achilles heal is the payload - 900# in Rubicon trim.
It will be interesting when the Cyber Truck comes out if it has the longer range than what’s out there now. It could be a revolution in the truck market.
Interesting - I could have sworn the payload was 1200-ish on the V6. Well never mind then…
The wrangler is kept artificially low, the gvwr and the stated payload are actually different for them crazily. Basically jeep rated the 4xe only high enough to clear their 850 lb stated limit
Pretty much where I'm at. Pure EVs have a lot going for them and get better every year. If you've ever driven a Tesla, the performance is crazy. And range is constantly getting better. Hybrids like the 4XE are just a temporary kludge.
I’ll agree, but make it a Rubicon with Mojave suspension and those options. I believe we may see the patented modular hard top next year instead of the sky one touch though.
Not to split hairs but I'd rather have a Hurricane powered Mojave with its frame reinforcements, stronger knuckles and suspension with the Rubicon's locking front and steel bumpers (with the bed/quarter rail). It would be the perfect all around JT- able to handle any trail and still be compliant enough to drive around town as a daily. The JTM we rented in March in California was pretty well configured but the weight was noticeable.
The Prius has been around for 25 years now, it's not like this is a new concept. The batteries are easy to repair and replace, and the older used ones seem to have no problem selling.
I have a ten year old Nissan Leaf with a battery pack that is almost six years old. It is still good for about 85% of its original range. I don't use it as much, since most of my driving is work related, but it's great for doctors appointments and basic errands.
And there goes any logical towing! I gotta be honest, I really thought they would combine it with the 3.6L motor. If this were to be true I’m really intrigued to see how they tackle the towing capability.
