At that Line...

[Snzzbry_Ovrlnd]

Okay, I'm at that line where I need to figure out what I'm going to do. I've done some upgrades and I like the look of my JTO right now, but I need to figure out if I'm going to continue to make upgrades on this one or leave it like this and turn it in/sell it when the 4xe comes out?

I know I can't afford the 392 if it comes out in 2022 model but I think I would be able to buy the 4xe and get the same hp and torque.

Also, I kept my original tires and wheels so I can swap them and save on new ones.

Ideas?

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[Benbean66]

Wow... I've been asking myself that very same question since they started teasing the 4XE JT. I'd love a hybrid Gladiator. Curious to see the responses.

 

[wchevron]

I'd keep and wait a year or two. It's pretty new technology, I like to wait a year or two for them to get the bugs worked out first.

 

[JDChris]

Personally, I'm underwhelmed by the range of the 4xe Wrangler. I love the idea of a PHEV but if it doesn't fit my needs I'm going to stick with an ICE. I'm hoping they do come out with one in the near future and that the 2nd generation 4xe Jeeps will align better with what I'm looking for.

 

[brianinca]

Are you using your truck to tow? The Jeep hybrids aren't the right tool for the job. It's out of the question for me, it's not like the F150 with the V6 turbo.

Now my wife is looking at the EV Mini Cooper after I started blabbing on about the 4xe Wranglers........

Okay, I'm at that line where I need to figure out what I'm going to do. I've done some upgrades and I like the look of my JTO right now, but I need to figure out if I'm going to continue to make upgrades on this one or leave it like this and turn it in/sell it when the 4xe comes out?

I know I can't afford the 392 if it comes out in 2022 model but I think I would be able to buy the 4xe and get the same hp and torque.

Also, I kept my original tires and wheels so I can swap them and save on new ones.

Ideas?

 

[FloridaJT6MT]

Great looking JT! Where’d you get those hood latches?

 

[AZCooWhip]

Have both ???

 

[Dryfly24]

Okay, I'm at that line where I need to figure out what I'm going to do. I've done some upgrades and I like the look of my JTO right now, but I need to figure out if I'm going to continue to make upgrades on this one or leave it like this and turn it in/sell it when the 4xe comes out?

I know I can't afford the 392 if it comes out in 2022 model but I think I would be able to buy the 4xe and get the same hp and torque.

Also, I kept my original tires and wheels so I can swap them and save on new ones.

Ideas?

Take it from me as someone who just literally went through the exact same situation. Stop spending money on mods if you know beyond the certainty of a doubt you’re going to trade it in for something else. I spent (and lost) thousands on mods to my previous Tacoma which I just traded in for my Gladiator Rubicon. The dealer will be the only one making out on the deal…

 

[texanjeeper]

You couldn't pay me to get into a 4XE Gladiator. Maybe when they make the battery system better and you can get more than 15 miles on a charge. More like 100 or higher. Until then, I'll stick with my gas burner, thank you very much.

 

[foo.c]

Keep it, V8 swap when the time comes.

 

[NachoRuby]

You couldn't pay me to get into a 4XE Gladiator. Maybe when they make the battery system better and you can get more than 15 miles on a charge. More like 100 or higher. Until then, I'll stick with my gas burner, thank you very much.

Does it not run as a convenientonal hybrid as well, where the electric motor can supplement the combustion engine? Is it just one or the other at a time?

 

[bleda2002]

I'm waiting on the actual 4xe gladiator announcement. I'm not convinced it's coming in 2022 as they have limited batteries and the gladiator is just so low sales.

 

[Dqban]

Does it not run as a convenientonal hybrid as well, where the electric motor can supplement the combustion engine? Is it just one or the other at a time?

yes it does....I could almost care less about the battery only range. the 4xe= v8 power with v4 MPG. And its cheaper too. I can see the argument of waiting a year to work out bugs and make sure its not catching fire in peoples garages!
Even if it only does pull 15miles electric only, that gets me to work with miles to spare and they have several charges there, including plain old wall outlets.

 

[Gvsukids]

Okay, I'm at that line where I need to figure out what I'm going to do. I've done some upgrades and I like the look of my JTO right now, but I need to figure out if I'm going to continue to make upgrades on this one or leave it like this and turn it in/sell it when the 4xe comes out?

I know I can't afford the 392 if it comes out in 2022 model but I think I would be able to buy the 4xe and get the same hp and torque.

Also, I kept my original tires and wheels so I can swap them and save on new ones.

Ideas?

What more do you want to add? What do you use your truck for and would the 4xe be as beneficial as your current setup?

 

[Hasted]

My wife owns a 4xE. So, this comes from that experience:

When I first heard about the 4xE I took it as a joke. We randomly test drove one for my wife after turning down a Compass she wanted to test. Guy helping jokingly asked if we wanted to take it for a spin. My wife fell in love. More surprisingly, I fell in love.

My thoughts. If you commute is less than 30 miles total, it is amazing. My wife drives 4 miles to work (almost 9 round trip). She hit 1,000 miles before a gas station. Heck, she had her windshield replaced before going to a gas station...

If your commute is like 40+ miles... eh. You're really dropping off the end of usefulness, imo. Diesel is probably more ideal.

It is a weird, silent, spaceship of a vehicle. It goes when you want, too. First experience with an electric and not disappointed.

However! I just ordered a Mojave. I have a +1 coming by the end of the year and wanted to upgrade my TJ before he comes. Thats my excuse for not waiting out for the 4xE Gladiator. I am not certain if I will swap to the G4xE when it comes. We shall see.

(The $7,500 tax credit is a nice benefit)

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