2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe | MotorWeek Road Test

When it comes to old-school vehicles that have changed little over time, the first classic that probably comes to mind is the Jeep Wrangler. So, it’s perhaps the last one you would expect to have an electric charge port. But, we all know things are changing more rapidly these days, and Jeep is fully on board with what battery power can bring to the table, and yes even to the trail!
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[@donaldwilson2620]

I can't believe this show is in its 41st season already. That's an amazing run for any show.

[@SethsPhone]

They save money on buying cameras, if it werent for the led lights, body color fenders, and mention of the year i could easily believe this was footage from 1994

[@Porsche996driver]

41 years?! I’m glad to still have you with us John! You used to be appointment TV but now I can watch anytime! 👌🏼

[@lfsracer79]

It will be 40 years on October 15th.

[@fortcrafterbossbehold9027]

@@lfsracer79 Aye, its the 40TH YEAR TODAY HOMIE!!!!!!!!

[@777jones]

Always a pleasure to see the great John Davis

[@27Zangle]

Wow, 41 seasons. I remember finding MotorWeek as a kid back in the late '80s.

[@rebelusa6585]

Amazing, this big heavy jeep 0 - 60 in 6 second. That is as fast as a '90 corvette, simply amazing.

[@weirdshibainu]

True. People don't appreiate how far cars have come over the past 30 years.

[@robsolf]

It's faster than that, actually. Power is cut in 2H, and I'm pretty sure that's how it's set, here. In 4auto, you can get 5.5 secs. all day, even with the Rubicon.

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

@@robsolfthat’s crazy

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

John Davis Icon in the making; glad to see the pioneer still loving it.

[@hellkitty1014]

I know there's been tons of press on the Bronco, but this 4Xe may be the best thing to come to this class, overall. 31MPG from a brick with real 4WD and no losses usability seems appropriate for the times. If MT got 0-60 in 6.0secs(and 93mph in the 1/4mi!), then it is even faster than I thought.

[@NemeanLion-]

I saw other reviews and as much as they liked it, they complained about its transitions between electric and gas as being far from seamless. Motor Week just complained about the interior noise from the electric motor. On paper, this might seem fantastic but it sounds like Jeep really isn’t there yet when it comes to integration. I’ll stick with a gas motor until Jeep goes fully electric in the 2023 model.

[@jasonguy6572]

its not really 31mpg. That included alot of all electric driving. Expect 20mpg once the all electric battery is dead.

[@NemeanLion-]

@@jasonguy6572 Overall it’s 31 mpg

[@user-yq6ov6ow7l]

@@NemeanLion- it uses two different sources of fuel. Why would anyone care how much it uses of just one of them. It’s irrelevant.

[@NemeanLion-]

@@user-yq6ov6ow7l why not care about mpg? There are probably a dozen reasons.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

From AMC to Chrysler to Daimler to FCA to Stellantis.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Sad isn't it?

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

You forgot Willys :)

[@sutherlandA1]

@@chrisfreemesser5707 and Kaiser

[@hankj.b]

And Mitsubishi for some reason???

[@EricFortuneJr.]

@@hankj.b They partnered up with Mitsubishi but Mitsubishi never owned them. Mitsubishi has actually been a major parts supplier for a lot of car companies over the years.

[@johnbehneman1546]

JEEP DID THEIR HOMEWORK AND IT PAID OFF!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

[@ranazeshan5125]

John Davis is Legend Long live champ ❤

[@moisesmaldonado9875]

John 👏 Davis 👏 f*ing 👏 legend

[@spencemad_4x427]

Can’t wait for the all electric Jeep

[@jakey20022]

I can't wait for the internal combustion hydrogen V8 to be under the hood.

[@kingllw2586]

There should be a Statue of John Dave permanently base at the Headquarters of Motorweek!

[@InternetDude]

I bought a RAV4 Prime instead. I don't need off-road, I need long term dependability. I have double the EV range to boot. Good choice here though.

[@glennm449]

Smart choice

[@InternetDude]

@@rickjames5998 I talked to a smaller city dealer last summer, got it in February. But I’m in Canada.

[@DonkeyKong2222]

That statement can be said about anything. The point is not that they made a plug in EV. The point of this Jeep is that they made an off road capable vehicle that has the plug-in EV technology. Someone had to start it, and Jeep did. Toyota has been making hybrids/plug ins for a while. Did they make a plug in FJ Cruiser? No. Jeep did. So good on them for getting the ball rolling.

[@theone4042]

Good for you !!!! LOL

[@iridium130m]

I strongly considered a RAV4 prime as my wife and I love our 2019 Highlander Hybrid, but went with the 4xe to replace my volt due to at the time strong availability and no dealer price gouging. The prime simply had minimal availability and huge price markups that i wasn't going to give to the dealership. 13000 miles later i'm happy with my decision so far.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Wow I’m impressed! 6sec Jeep Wrangler! Awesome!👌😎👍

[@ThomasSchick]

¡Viva Motorweek!

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

I miss my Jeep. They are expensive and built like trash, but man are they fun..

[@Offshore1977]

Those 0-60 and 1/4 mile numbers were 1987 Fod mustang 5.0 territory.

[@robsolf]

1:15 HA... just noticed the cap for the electric port is dangling down. If I had a nickel for every time I forget to button that up on mine...

[@inomad]

Does it still have 0 to 1 stars crash safety ratings?

[@성태김-c1w]

21st Century Off Road Man

[@Stephen-G]

lol you guys forgot to close the electric charge port! It happens

[@DUNEATV]

Someone please hem up John’s pants 👖

[@TBONE21RZR]

Lol. All electric future? You’re funny

[@charleskinsley2590]

Whats the driving range hybrid????? Does the battery give out before the gas??

[@MrWelfarehater]

Hey John if your hair grew like this channel, by now you would look like Cousin It. Like this channel, we love Cousin It

[@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961]

I love the bronco but I love both plus I would have the v8 but phev not bad

[@iwhbyd2683]

Huh, even with the wrangler, EV/hybrids get extra lip spoiler

[@Wrangler4XEFans]

Nice job.

[@Benjamin06267485]

Hiiii Lucasss.. but where's RainX???? :(

[@wny9521]

How was the 31 mpg determined? No One else is saying this gets 31 mpg

[@videogazer801]

I own one and I get 36 mpgs combined

[@TBONE21RZR]

Electric future? Lol

[@TnTTyler]

You didn't test in 4H auto.......There is no way that 4xe runs 15.0s in the 1/4 mile when it runs 13s. It weighs less than the Grand Cherokee 4xe which ran 13.9 in the 1/4 mile. You should retest this vehicle

[@andersonfirmino8925]

Muito sensacional 😁👍

[@jcdenton8750]

And of course a chick is driving the Wrangler. The wrangler is pretty much a chick's car. In my town it's mostly moms that drive them.

[@777jones]

True. There will be many garaged ones with curb rash and 200,000 miles.

[@MrWelfarehater]

What do you call a hot chick driving a Wrangler? Girlfriend material!

[@allentoyokawa9068]

@@777jones probably won't hit anywhere close to 200k being an fca product

[@joskjj3625]

@@allentoyokawa9068 it would outlast any Nissan junk

[@wheelzwheela]

With an unfortunate haircut. 1:08

[@austinfrazier7325]

So it’s a Chevy Volt in the form of a Jeep Wrangler

[@chicagowsox212]

The I-4 engine in Wranglers is absolutely terrible from a dead stop, near stop, or when u need to accelerate immediately like for changing lanes. If you’re at speed above 30 and want to go fast it has some getup. Do not buy the 4 cylinder. There’s a reason Jeep discontinued the $1500 premium on the 4 banger. Because they’re junk engines. Too heavy of a vehicle for a 4 banger

[@jakey20022]

I would lease the 4 cylinder. And buy the 392 or v6.

[@wardellward]

Ok ok

[@buckeye200175]

Smoothhhhhhhhhhhh!

[@spinningbacksidekick]

I wish Honda or Toyota would make an SUV with removable doors and roof. Jeeps are good, but you can be better.

[@stupidshethead420]

haha its an SCX10, ditch the 27t brushed for a 3S powered 3000ish kV Brushless sensored, remember, volt up and gear down!

[@R777-RLM]

Thankfully it's Not a Full EV, having that gas engine to backup it up when the battery's drained, especially off-road, is going to be missed when we're all forced into EV's. You can't bring five gallons of electricity with you up the mountain. What happened to our Antiquated Electrical Grid, which was common to here about 10 years ago and back, did it somehow improve itself to handle a much bigger load?

[@luket4319]

I don’t think it would be an all EV market. I think that for the time being, hybrids would become the norm with them using a similar system to the Jeep, and the purely electric vehicles would be for the upper middle class and rich since pure electric motors cost a lot more than combustion engines.

[@R777-RLM]

@@luket4319 I hope you're right. I think EV's would be good for city cars, but if you live in a rural area like I do (central Utah), they're totally impractical. I used to drive 100 miles round trip for work alone, which is common if you live in small town. I don't really have a problem with hybrids that have a reliable internal combustion engine, with the exception of the battery, that often needs replacement every 10 yrs; still, a hybrid is better than a full EV, in my opinion.

[@chicagowsox212]

Seems to me that a car has to be absolutely terrible for Motor week to say it’s not a great car. I wonder if they’re paid from manufacture advertising or if they’re like consumer reports and do not accept money from anyone

[@melvinhunt6976]

I’ve watched this show since it’s inception. I like it but it’s Public TV and it’s slanted from the left! Climate change propaganda but the reviews are good.

[@profuse007]

Poor mans G Wagon

[@almondsnackbar4969]

No comment

[@snakehandler87]

Proof Americans w pay anything to own the same box all their basic af friends and fam have while simultaneously saying they're unique

[@theone4042]

Thanks for not covering the ride quality or suspension feel on paved roads. Nobody wants to know the basics.

[@chrisb9478]

So Jeep is always near the bottom in Reliability, like Land Rover. So Fiat/Chrysler/Renault said let’s make a complicated Jeep Hybrid. Ive already heard of 1 of these that was driven off road & had to be towed to dealer. Totally dead, won’t start anymore. Electronic system shot. No thanks. Ive always loved watching Motorweek though since I was a kid!

[@dylanfarris7647]

Would be really nice to see this have an IFS so it doesn't drive like absolute piece of floaty, non responsive crap on road. The electric power is nearly useless offroad since it's range is cut down to maybe 3-4 miles. Plus the Bronco has already proven you can keep 99% of the off road utility with an IFS with todays technology. Just make an IFS version of the Wrangler, and keep the solid axel as a factory option for the hardcore off roaders.

[@bradcomis1066]

Sure the electric power might not be used much off-road, but most of the miles put on any Wrangler are in the city, which is where a hybrid drivetrain really shows its benefits.

[@MindofMatter]

I disagree. Tons of ifs SUVs and crossovers out there already. Ifs will come eventually to this relic but leave it as is as long as possible I say

[@toddbob55]

Jeep has always been junk