Can it Get Through? 2024 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4XE Tackles Frozen Mud & Rocks

[@ChicagoOutfit1900]

I'm a Jeep guy, and I've been one since the 90s. However, I can't fathom paying THAT much for a Wrangler. I'm holding on to my '15 Willys as long as I can.

[@cameronyoung6402]

Yea that’s not affordable at all

[@christopher9626]

Starts at 56k on the jeep website,,,jesus, thats affordable?

[@robsolf]

@@christopher9626 In the US, we get $7500 back at tax time. But I do agree that Wranglers of all builds are expensive, these days. At least with this one, you get 375 ponies and 480Tq on demand, even at "0%" battery. All while averaging 24MPG in a heavy-ass brick, again, after the battery is at "0%". Had mine for a couple years now and love it more than the day I got it.

[@Mister...H]

It has 3 water pumps. Imagine the cost of replacement

[@AStanton1966]

And think of all the hoses running to those pumps as well.

[@lucwilson1]

You get the front steel skid plate with the steel bumper option.

[@leewoiteshek4192]

What happened to the devil may care man who buried a 4 runner to the doors on the hiline in ice? That may have been the best 4wheel video I have ever seen.

[@TruckKing]

yes, he was young, foolish and very lucky that day.

[@drn13355]

Everman driver review was insane with a 4runner. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn2ohHyhjM59jck

[@Slickpete83]

*this is not affordable , affordable is like $30K CAD, also what's not affordable is fixing all those electronics components when they break down after the warranty is over*

[@paulsharp8802]

You said a willy 4xe is affordable. You have to be joking.

[@John-yf4ie]

$75,000 and they don't include a Fire Exting.!!!! I've owned and still own 2 New Jeep Vehicles, a 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk! No Ev's for me

[@Davin4xe]

Depending ⚡ is less than $2, same km will cost you $7+ So if you do a lot of local trips, where the mpg really suffers, then you can benefit with cheap ⚡

[@ginacirelli1581]

Thanks so much for this video! I just ordered one of these this week for my Mall Crawling self. I'm in Vermont on the border of Quebec and now I know I have nothing to fear from winter driving with this vehicle. Honestly, I may look into off roading for the first time in my life.

[@RonnN-gf8tm]

High voltage ⚡ Done dirt cheap⚡...sorry Steve.. I was listening to AC⚡DC earlier😅😂

[@TruckKing]

No need to apologize for rocking out Ron!

[@RonnN-gf8tm]

@@TruckKing Great video Steve. Thanks

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

Find the skid plates off of a wrecked Rubicon to upgrade this would be the smart move...

[@SaltyDog69]

Come on Stephen, you put a 4Runner through really thick ice a couple years ago and it did fine. Is the Jeep not as capable or are you getting less adventurous?

[@ajmedeiros77]

One of the best videos!!!

[@SaltyDog69]

@@ajmedeiros77 That was the reason I purchased a 4Runner Off-road Adventure edition.

[@TruckKing]

I'd like to think with age I've gotten a little wiser. Not sure if that's true though... :)

[@northerntoyota7584]

The pricing has gotten out of control. That’s a lot of money for what it is.

[@dougpendleton1266]

Nice job making the video, and I especially appreciate seeing underneath the rigs.

[@nickcheema907]

Wranglers are piling up on dealer lots. Jeep/Stellantis and their make believe pricing

[@johnmeeboer8971]

the only thing i do not like about the Jeep is the cost. This test was unlike other Truck King off road tests. what happed to throwing caution to the wind?

[@TruckKing]

The truth is we're always walking the line of tough testing that doesn't damage vehicles. And to be clear, it's not really because of the manufacturers (they'll stop lending us stuff if we break everything, but for the most part they are pretty understanding of the risks of what we do). The bigger issue is that when we break something it has to come out of the fleet to be fixed, meaning other journalists lose their time with it and therefore lose money. So with that fresh in my mind from the Sequoia a week earlier, I tried to be careful with the Willys.

[@christianbolt5761]

Love the look and capability. I remember the 4Runner in the ice. It made it, but not without some bruises

[@chipparmley]

☕☕

[@pryme2013]

The car care nut who is a master mechanic with his own business put this up on the lift to do a deep dive and gave his opinion. He said it was cool but is a nightmare how they did this thing and suggested selling before warranty is up

[@ALMX5DP]

What specifics did he mention that concerned him?

[@IAmTheGuy1477]

Honestly, that’s any Jeep. But I have to sell mine even before my warranty ends due to safety issues. I’m getting a Toyota now 🤪

[@pryme2013]

@@ALMX5DP Go find his video on it

[@ALMX5DP]

@@pryme2013 both ones I saw were like 40+ minutes so I was hoping for cliff notes. Even a sentence or two would do about what he found.

[@marcoliver5390]

@@ALMX5DP It’s been months since I viewed it, but from what I recall, he noted just how insanely complex the various systems were. The thing has like 3 seperate cooling systems and associated pumps; basically a LOT of potential points of failure

[@shughes911]

Jeeps are just so cool! One of kind.

[@backwoodstherapy]

Willys may become the new sweet spot - rear locker, same size tires and gear ratio as the Rubi, standard Aux switches for accessories. No electronic disconnecting sway bar or front locker but that's more than most people will ever use, and it takes two minutes to disconnect your sway bar anyway. Great video! Waiting to see what the Gladiator Willys has.

[@PatientXero607]

Stepping up to the Dana 44's in the Rubicon is well worth it, if you are doing serious off-roading. The Dana 35's are not known for their strength.

[@backwoodstherapy]

@@PatientXero607 Willys, starting with 2024 model year, has standard front and rear dana 44s. Forgot to list that one.

[@ArgyleAdams]

Not all the 2024 Willys have come with the aux switches. I've heard reports of some coming with the switches, some coming with the wiring installed but not the switches, and some (like mine) coming without either.

[@philippelarocque4207]

My 2024 Tundra Limited was $72K this fall. Love this Jeep, but love my Tundra even more when I compare the two prices

[@jefffernandes7575]

just curious, how are you feeling about the tundra recall?

[@88rushrocks]

I have the 2024 4xe Willy’s with over 20,000 miles now and although I don’t baby it as you have lol the thing goes anywhere and 100% reliable you know got to get the jeep’s badges lol and since I’m in the cascade mountains we get plenty of different obstacles from rock mud snow and ice etc and once in a while sunshine lol it is Oregon. But I’ve got to agree with a comment the plastic front skid plate? Get real lol

[@99unclebob]

Thanks Stephen, great review of the Jeep Willys, I love the colour on that unit, for $75k I would just drop down and get the Rubicon for $64k and it'll come equipped with everything i need ,and V6 with 6 speed manual gets me a lower overall ratio when i need it and save $11k that i do not have to shell out and that pays for allot of gas and insurance or an extended warranty 👍

[@rodgood]

Have you checked out all the problems with the Manual JL"s ? plus the fact the torque less 3.6 is very poor off road .

[@slim56]

I wonder how much that battery will cost to replace after it’s submerged in water 💦 LOL what could go wrong?

[@davidhillbrand2302]

Great test and video - as always! I would really like to have you and your Dad take a deep dive into a topic that I suspect many of your "older" or traditional viewers might appreciate. With the ever increasing popularity of Hybrid 4x4's such as this Jeep and the upcoming 4 Runner and Land Cruiser, I would really like to understand how age will affect the hybrid systems. Topics like - Can you drive a Hybrid even if the hybrid system fails (i.e., the battery)? How much is a new battery in these new rigs? Does hot / cold weather affect the hybrid battery systems? I realize this topic might well be worth several videos but it sure would be interesting. I guess Old Guys like me may have no choice but to buy a hybrid at some point in the not too distant future! Thanks.

[@TruckKing]

Good idea. Added to the list - thanks

[@fastfed]

7:40 PUT IT IN 4LO!!! really dude? you were two wheel spinning it, 4 lo would have done much better for the traction control to help. Cannot believe what I just watched

[@volvo09]

All electric off roading is something I'd love to experience. I enjoy going out in the woods looking for wildlife and if I had the option to completely shut off my engine I would do it. My 2.7 ecoboost is quiet, but no noise at all would be better.

[@TruckKing]

It's a great experience! I'm sure many will say that V8 roar is better (and I love a good exhaust note, don't get me wrong), but something about hearing nuanced things like your tires cracking ice and crunching over branches makes it more immersive.

[@paulcondie2520]

It's funny you said that. My brother is big into hunting here in northern Pa and he goes back in the mountain in his Mojave then he gets on his electric bike and rides further in with on the bike! Lol

[@TimeMariner]

That toasty fire when it burns may frighten the wildlife.

[@CptAngelKGaming]

@@TimeMariner Yeah because ICE tha literally runs by exploding fuel never catches fire. You dumb people.. So many of you..

[@distortedinfo]

just bought one, the discount on it was the price of the 4xe package.

[@lawdog516]

$75K and a plastic front skid plate, unacceptable

[@AStanton1966]

Very similar to these new $50K plus pick ups that come with no bed liner spray and on still others, no inner rear fender liners!

[@lawdog516]

@@AStanton1966 I agree, these car companies are charging more and giving us less!

[@AStanton1966]

@@lawdog516 There's a Ford dealer just over the state line from my house. They're advertising a 2023 Black Widow F-150 with no sprayed-in bedliner and they want over $100K--outrageous! They are selling saltine crackers for the price of a ritz!

[@dyoutubechannel8218]

I'd rather go for a 2 doors manual with a few options. 75k!!! You can get a lot of vehicules for that price.

[@stevenalexander5603]

It’s -25 degrees Celsius here is Saskatchewan today

[@TruckKing]

yeah, but its a dry cold eh?

[@futurefunk88eddins96]

Something that has 470 ft-lbs of torque can only tow 3500lbs kinda surprising.

[@ImOldGregg]

That’s a suspension problem, not power

[@mamatobz2890]

Ummm 4e 21 miles would not get me to town for groceries and back 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@piskypositivo]

Didn't realize you were in Ontario. Awesome! Great content as always.

[@TheGarageroller]

Really nice video, keep on the good work!!!!

[@M.G.jun.]

First of all, thank you for the great video. Even if you were a bit too careful. A great car. Just a proper skidplate and that's it. You really don't need anything more. But unfortunately very expensive as a 4e.

[@Jay-bw3fl]

Great video. Just a heads up, I know it will probably be hard to believe but it’s pronounced “Willis”.

[@TruckKing]

Haha! We are well aware. In fact I meant to mention it in the video but forgot. When I was with the Jeep Wrangler engineers and marketing people on the launch of 24' Wrangler I asked them what they prefer. They all said "Will-ees" rather than "Willis." So, with apologies to Mr. Willys, I have also now started calling it just "Will-ees."

[@Jay-bw3fl]

@@TruckKing nice lol

[@aroundthegroundlandscaping7107]

My question is why do they decrease the tow rating when it has more horsepower and torque then the v6 model I know the 4xe is a combine number but I need to know why?

[@IdaIsBorning]

The full float rear axle is part of the reason. Only the rubicons have the higher tow rating. The 4xE and the 392 weigh more and does not get the higher rating for towing. Not sure why the 392 does not get increased tow rating.

[@chico1014]

Good video,I have one question about when you need more power and your engine starts up,you said it was -9c and if your driving in electric only mode and for what ever reason you need full power is it really good for an engine to cold start and go full rev's ,I was always very careful not to rev an engine to much till it warms up.

[@PresidentMcAwesomesauce]

In many US states you can only get the 4 door 4xe on the lots. You can order a non-4xe but dealers cant stock them.

[@Davin4xe]

The anti fossil fuel states (CARB), just giving the people what they vote for.

[@roadglide1142]

To me deep off road water crossings in an electric ⚡️ vehicle with high voltage ⚡️ connections underneath just doesn’t sound like a good idea to me ! Hard pass for me ! 😮

[@rippinross3238]

Full send!

[@xtina818]

On the willys theres nothing to protect under the front air dam (has no sway bar disconnect) so no need for metal one. All the jl willys came with rock rails on the side. Its not new.

[@BronxBomber1105]

Great presentation. looking forward to viewing more. Just subscribed.

[@WhiteSubie]

Good job guys 👍

[@RidersInBlack]

OK, so I'm not really a Jeep guy… well, maybe I'm warming up to them now..Great video, Steve and great camera work from Liam. Respect to this vehicle for its capability in our Ontario winters. That wasn't easy.

[@stevegonzalez4811]

I just got a willys 4xe yea their 67 thousand plus but got a 12500 rebate

[@garretlewis4103]

Did they increase the fuel tank size? I saw a video on the first 4xe and it was mentioned they put a smaller fuel tank on them which created fuel anxiety when off roading.

[@phelandeluna5439]

That front piece you are talking about is a chin spoiler, not a skid plate...lol

[@davidkallstrom4349]

we have -40c in sweden

[@daveallen7767]

Are you allowed to park this 4XE in the garage ?

[@johndeere8594]

Not me.

[@Rubicon14]

You should be in 4l through that ice

[@FunkMasterJunk]

My big complaint with the Wrangler is the roll bar. I don't fit. There is no head room. It's one of the few things they did right with the Bronco, they put it in the back.

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

How tall are you? I am 6'3" and fit headroom fine, but my driving position is cramped behind the wheel..

[@ckear001]

Love my 24 Willy’s 4xe. Just like you said, I drive around town on electric, gas for highway… but all electric off-roading is a cool experience! The instant power is helpful, especially for rocks! Awesome review! Thanks for not chickening out on the ice 😂

[@nlken7175]

How was the Jeep and Bronco sales last year? I expect with all the high price's they weren't good.

[@Cloud30000]

This is the last off road video of the year? We’re only two weeks in :p

[@traingear9578]

410 gears are now standard

[@wellthatdidntwork]

Love this Willy's trim

[@justin________7477]

I rather would've wanted to keep the limited slip in the rear.

[@dannykrauskopf7404]

Excellent Review!!! 😁

[@Overtheroadjoe]

Finnally a locker in a non rubicon

[@petereldredge6204]

Should’ve just sent it bro!

[@lukiw7044]

I would scared to wet or demage some of electric parts in that engine. I would prefer V6 or V8 392 engine. Greetings

[@enjoylife7030]

Well it was nice watching you test brand new Toyota vehicles that the company would gladly lend to you. Those were the days! Gonna have to buy or rent them in the future I guess. 😄

[@mikefoehr235]

Did he get banned from New test Toyotas?

[@TruckKing]

No, we do have mishaps - that risk simply goes with the testing; but we are not reckless. We have never been banned by any brand.

[@mikefoehr235]

@@TruckKing I am glad....you don't baby the stuff you test. I am sure by your severe testing, some buyers pulled the pin. Has to be good for the auto makers...a sale is a sale.

[@Rubicon14]

Send it!!!

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

It was cheap until I saw the ‘electric 4 wheel drive’ insignia on the back. Base of $56,000 and no heated seats, remote start, front door passive entry and lock. Extras in a $2,000 package

[@trailrunnah8886]

I like the updates to the Willys package, and I love the idea of the electric around town and on the trail. The price is a little out of control though. Although perhaps in the US you can still get the $7,500 tax credit on it, I'm not sure.

[@itsjoebaker]

What psi did you run during this test?

[@Alexander-fr1kk]

It’s a sharp vehicle, but I really don’t want the electric stuff… 😬

[@mmahtnart8986]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think my 24' Wrangler 4 Dr. sport 2.0L auto is the better bargain. Aside from that it came with a 3.5" lift and 35" Nitto's on 18" Fuels.

[@fritty9927]

How much HP in the electric only mode??

[@mikecon7634]

Good question.

[@fredbrandl880]

I think he said around 135 HP. Which isn’t a hell of a lot.

[@garysarratt1]

You should turn off the heater and roll your windows down, in solidarity with the intrepid videographers!

[@TruckKing]

Ha! I'm not sure what's worse: shooting in -9°C in December or 30°C in August when there's a risk the mosquitoes could carry you away. Either way, you're right, cameraman Liam deserves big props! - Stephen

[@Wecouldusemorethinking]

Steve, you had me thinking Santa was real until you told me that this specific Jeep cost $74k. Such a letdown.

[@jason7231]

That’s affordable?

[@JIMIIXTLAN]

$75000 CDN affordable I disagree

[@TruckKing]

Never said it was. Actually said it was quite expensive at 22:55. In the intro I was just trying to point out that this is the affordable off-road model in the lineup compared to the Rubicon. Could have picked my words better and said less expensive.

[@JIMIIXTLAN]

@@TruckKingI misinterpreted your intro excellent video by the way keep up the good work

[@PKDesigns2011]

Still miss the mojito green color but that aside, it's a kool update, really like the willys package

[@PKDesigns2011]

p.s. 360 cam would go wonders with off-road unknown anxiety

[@explaindis1]

Daily driver yea ok but that is about it . Not for me give a real one 😊

[@walterbryan1798]

Off roading in electric mode could be cool, but not for $53k USD.

[@grandmontproductions7454]

Just picked up my 2024 Willy's 4XE and I am happy so far. My girlfriend also picked up the Sahara, I can tell a big difference between the way they drive. I just came out of a 2020 Grand Cherokee and there is a bigger difference from that, lol.

[@fredbrandl880]

Can you tell me the difference on how the Willy’s drives compared to the Sahara… I have a 2021 Sahara.

[@grandmontproductions7454]

@@fredbrandl880 steering is a little more stiffer as well as the suspension. I drive both and can feel it, hers is a 22 Sahara.

[@fredbrandl880]

@@grandmontproductions7454 Thanks for the response. Are you saying that the steering and suspension is stiffer on the Willy’s than the Sahara. I know the suspension would definitely be stiffer.

[@grandmontproductions7454]

yes, for sure....@@fredbrandl880

[@nicholassmith7048]

Wouldn't want one as a daily but an awesome off-roader. One another note, I bet you're grateful for Liam so you don't have to be the videographer outside in the cold.

[@NemeanLion-]

Plastic front skid plate? Shameful Jeep.

[@ALMX5DP]

Jeeps are kinda meant to be modified so I’m not too upset by that omission.

[@Offshore1977]

It’s not a skid plate. It’s a wind dam to help reduce hood buffeting.

[@NemeanLion-]

@@Offshore1977 it wasn’t plastic before though. That thing is going to get ripped off. I could see them doing it for a sport or a Sahara model, but not for a Willys or a Rubicon

[@NemeanLion-]

@@ALMX5DP oh that’s true, but the Willys is supposed to be trail ready out of the box. I don’t think they should cut corners on things like that

[@Offshore1977]

@@NemeanLion- it was plastic on my JK Rubicon.

[@Logan-ld5et]

You started this review mentioning budget off-roader, this is so far away from that…

[@mikefoehr235]

This thing is expensive

[@jpi8726]

75k is affordable. Yes, the electric future certainly is “exciting”.

[@LofiHopix]

Well you should always be different I saw first last time video and thankful for good reviews but my friend that's not a good review if you want to back up we never understood if it can do it or not. Don't copy others do let it slide easily because that will bring damage to your channel!! Damage is part of this game so you gotta make a decision do you want to do of road review and stay truck king or just do other type of reviews we are looking for honest review

[@Paddleinc]

The 4Xe is the worst Jeep of the line up for reliability. Stick with the regular pentastar V6. It’s bulletproof and no electric crap to deal with.

[@jamieeisenhower1560]

Don't let corrupt governments destroy the Jeeps platform and Dodge

[@bradcomis1066]

Wrangler 4XE Willys is NOT affordable. Come on! They start at over $60k Cdn! That's huge money. That's more than a brand new BMW!

[@TruckKing]

I'm not calling it affordable, especially here in Canada. I said that it's the "affordable off-road model in the lineup," which is true when you compare it to a Rubicon with the same powertrain. But the pricing is quite expensive, especially the 4XE in Canada, which is what I said in the pricing section.

[@ChristineDuran-oz8oq]

Keep your older jeeps ...

[@michaeltapper9004]

I’m scared to ask how much those grab handles cost.

[@davidthomas9267]

I looked them up and I think they were at least $100

[@paulcondie2520]

Hand stitched leather, time consuming

[@TruckKing]

50 to 75 bucks.

[@jamieeisenhower1560]

😂 it's home is on anywhere highway or everyday driving and off road get it right

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

Price is a joke😂

[@dangerfield85]

Stellanis products are a no no

[@hat3weaver]

1m15s in - electric ....im out

[@mpeugeot]

ummm, hard pass, I will stick with my Bronco. It cost less, is nearly as capable off-road, and has better on road manners.

[@atombomb6719]

ICE stands for Internal Combustion Engine Electric sucks

[@Zanderthelab]

I will never buy electric.

[@mblake0420]

This is the dumbest thing ive seen in a jeep

[@ALMX5DP]

Nah angry eyes or whatever those are, are the dumbest.

[@mblake0420]

@@ALMX5DP that's on a jeep

[@ALMX5DP]

@@mblake0420 yes.

[@redacted629]

I'd rather spend the money on getting a true classic Willys pre-1990s jeep and do it up with a custom off-road setup.

[@robertchapman4488]

Sorry, but there's nothing exciting and cool about electric anything.

[@bob5817]

Plastic. That’s the problem