2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe | Family Review

[@scotturich]

I just bought a 4xe for my wife who’s never wanted a truck. She loves it. We have everything with in 10 miles of us and we installed a level 2 charger at home for quicker charging and she has been able to go 1500 miles on 2 tanks of gas.

[@makatron]

That's impressive!

[@LafemmebearMusic]

A bmw x5 45e plug-in costs the same as this… is that interior the same level as the bmw ? Also guess what bmw is number 12 on the reliability list now, take a guess how jeep is doing… I hope you didn’t pay anything close to this price for something that isn’t worth that.

[@scotturich]

@@LafemmebearMusic sorry I would never buy any BMW product. Anything that breaks outside of warranty is an arm and leg to fix. Jeep Wranglers are pretty simplistic. Besides other Jeep Products. The Wrangler is Jeeps focus point and rarely has problems. The JL models have been around for 5+ years and any problems have been sorted.

[@UnderMyPalm]

​@@scotturich plugin quazi-electric and "simplistic fix" don't belong in the same sentence. ...or universe for that matter. I expect this isn't fixing in the good old YJ TJ or even JK days.

[@jlv3x]

​​​@@LafemmebearMusic while they are both plug-in hybrids, what Jeep Wrangler and BMW customers want from their vehicles are completely different. Your's is a luxury vehicle while a Wrangler is an off-road vehicle. Your BMW is more comparable to a Grand Cherokee 4×e in the Summit package, whose interior may be superior to that in your BMW.

[@BradWilson1969]

This is so close to being *everything* that I want in a one car garage "do-it-all" vehicle. I just need the electric only range to be more like 40-50 miles. Then I could do everyday driving in town on EV only, and still go on road trips, cruise down by the beach with the top off, or light off roading just for the heck of it.

[@bonilla1240]

Rav4 Prime is the closest to that goal so far

[@tompmcneil]

Check out the used 4xe prices. It's well worth considering a lightly used 4xe at a much lower price.

[@slighwentwalking2024]

I have a friend with Rubicon...I like the looks but it's too loud. The wind noise is brutal. Most will claim 'its not that bad"....but it is😌

[@mnmz6934]

I really do like the Bronco alot. I think Ford nailed it with their retro-modern exterior and interior design. I almost bought one, but did not because of how the Ford dealerships take advantage of consumers. Way too many cases of shadiness from Ford dealers and eventually lead me to buy a Wrangler instead. I am sure a lot of other potential buyers felt the same. Shame on these Ford dealers, they ruined the Ford brand

[@matthewflakes1481]

We have the High Altitude 4XE and it’s not as noisy as the Rubicon with those massive off road tires. It does have 20 inch rims but we see 26 miles EV range in the Southeast.

[@robsolf]

The 4XE is more expensive. But I took the 7500 tax rebate and paid off all my credit cards and dropped the rest into savings. And I only have to buy gas on long trips. And I can drag race a 2005 muscle car and win. And offroad, I can do anything a 392 can do. But I get it... it's not everybody's cup of tea. Or bourbon. Or Scotch. Or beer.

[@wyatt92563]

I’m curious about the rebate. Suppose my tax is less than $7500. Do I get the balance? Oh, bourbon; Kentucky Bourbon Whisky to be exact😂.

[@ajdeange]

Picked up a 24 two weeks ago with 11k off out the door. Drives different than my 2019 wrangler. Weight distribution is better in the xe.

[@terence4427]

I like cloth seats and actually prefer them to leather, but not for 60k plus. That's freakin insane!

[@RChyshkevych]

I think the wrangler is just becoming too expensive for what it is in its desirable trims

[@ripmandirt6344]

I love it just bought one yesterday, picking up this Tuesday. I let you know how I really feel in about six months.

[@ripmandirt6344]

@@Kreegrrr So far its been great zero issues, Milage went down a little in the winter handles awesome in the snow.

[@alholston-smith7631]

That top center bar, is a roll bar, a,one with the back,one and the front one infer the windshield. It is designed to keep you,safe in a roll over. Cheers

[@kyrosmike]

I was doing electrical work at Beverly Hills High I swear I saw 20 of them driven by students

[@jasonn4798]

I own a jeep sahara 4xe 2023 and it gets 35mpg fully charged my daily commute is 18 miles it’s great on gas. If it’s not fully charged then it’s not fast it will then mainly run only the v4 engine which pulls a lot of extra battery weight. Either way great option to have at home when gas prices are high and just want to charge up instead.

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

I'd love to get one of these but the lack of side curtain airbags in the rear is a total dealbreaker for me as I have 2 little kids.

[@dbldare]

The 2024's now have them.

[@richardc.7531]

I wish they offered the 4Xe in a 2 door, but I trust there is no room for the battery pack.

[@mowcowbell]

The battery pack covers the entire area under the rear seats. Guess they could delete the rear seat for the battery pack in a 2 door, but 2 door Wranglers don't sell well to begin with.

[@jonatamaniuk]

Appreciate the balanced review. Honestly… definitely understand your preference for the bronco after seeing the steering thing and hearing how loud it is inside. I really do appreciate that Jeep at least has the 4xE option, and I do like the styling of the Jeep a little more… but clearly the Bronco is more friendly for daily driving for the majority of people.

[@georgev5766]

I was looking at one of these and then my neighbor bought one. I do not see a purpose for one. Here is what I would do: for that price you’re better off buying a slightly used EV (even a $30k Tesla model 3 for commuting) and a brand new base wrangler for off-roading, which is exactly what I did (except I bought a Tacoma and a model 3). Both my vehicles came to be about $66.5k. My neighbor has to constantly plug that Jeep, like every single night. He was doing it at the beginning and now he gave up. I plug my Tesla 1-2 times per week as my daily commuter. I use my taco for light off-road.

[@mowcowbell]

Plugging in a 4xe takes what? 5 seconds? I can go months of daily driving mine without putting in any gas.

[@aarongerman7857]

few things that are needed to be mentioned. The 4xe does have 100 more HP and 200lBFT of torque than stock v6, however it weighs 10% more, 500lbs+ than stock. To me, what you gain you immediately give up. Also, when the battery dies, you're down to a tiny 4 banger and 260HP, but still have that 500 extra pounds of weight. Also, offroading in 4 lo with the turbo, it's so loud...this is a hard pass for me, if you mention those items.

[@troothhertz6297]

Does this leak in a full on thunderstorm?

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great video!

[@MarcTRussell]

Micah’s enthusiasm for the power top is 😈😄😉….the noise difference between the highway and neighborhood is wow😱

[@gothops154]

It’s just mind blowing that a $40k 2-door wrangler is optioned like a $25k sedan. Like it’s one thing to charge $40k for a wrangler but it should come equipped as a $40k vehicle. The Sport trim should be $25k maybe $30k for the 4dr. I can’t believe people are buying these unless they are getting steep discounts, which I heard Stellantis was still doing thru out c-v-d. But even then still a tough sell

[@acche-rc]

Lovely truck, lovely family

[@aidenstark3823]

What about the rollover rating / tendency to flip during crash tests? The 2022 wrangler (at least - not sure about the 2023) did horrible. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, look up the wrangler and bronco crash test comparison videos on KZbin. It’s horrifying - I would not be comfortable putting my family in a car that can so easily flip over in an accident.

[@gs98999]

Flipped over during the small overlap test only. That's a very specific crash test. The tub held up much better that the new 4Runner for example. That small overlap crash looks much more horrifying in that vehicle than the Wrangler's even with the flip on the side. But yes, you're right, if safety is top priority for family use, this isn't the car for it.

[@weirdshibainu]

Can't go wrong with a Volvo

[@aidenstark3823]

@@weirdshibainu Volvos aren’t nearly as exciting! I’m wondering if the Bronco is really worth it in terms of safety over the Wrangler.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@aidenstark3823 You asked about safety...

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

As someone who owned a 2018 jlUR.. The fallken tires are WAY quieter over the ko2's.. The manual transmission should be avoided at all costs, the steering is terrible, ride quality is brutal as a daily driver, the road noise is mind numbing, the 3.6 is crap, the body came with corrosion from the factory, the start stop battery sucks to replace and is brutal expensive, the infotainment has a class action lawsuit.. but.. it is hugely fun, everyone smiles that sees one, and the community is like family.. It's not a lexus, but mine never rattled or squeaked.. The 4xe is cool, but it's way too expensive, buy the cheapest one and dress it how you want..

[@galaxiesareborn3797]

If you hadn't moved to the mountains, which SUV would Evie have chosen?

[@alextube1101]

These are so expensive now I think the landrover might also be a competator

[@lordsknight4516]

Jeep 4e looks good, but that loudness is a deal breaker!

[@denault3985]

Ouch, kind of expensive...

[@citibear57]

I don't know enough about off-road vehicles, so therefore I will refrain from commenting on the Breep or the Jonco.

[@ReviewedByNick]

So there is a bar overhead in your Bronco? Does that mean it’s TOP SHELF? Lol. I’ll see myself out 😂

[@banderson1979]

Is the beanie a lifestyle choice or is it really cold in California?

[@DJL78]

If this thing were a person who proposed over a lovely dinner, and you were fully aware of their toxic dating behavior and history of breaking off engagement’s weeks before the wedding would you say “yes”? This is the Jeep Quandary.

[@lucasl.5084]

Imagine not liking Micah 🤡

[@grisa12345]

Yo this is a totally bias review! 😂 Seriously though, it’s nice that Jeep offers such a wide range of engine options. Personally, I love My Jeep 392 XR… but I drive a Prius Prime PHEV daily!

[@karmahunden]

I just figured it out: Micah's demeanor is like Paul Rudd after he does a little line of cocaine. Just a tiny line.

[@battycowboy]

He needs a dog to have there review on how it rides , how will it let get some wind , and ease of egress. A motion sick puppy is bad news 🗞️ 😊