The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4XE Fixes A SERIOUS Problem With The Wrangler
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Would you rather have the Wrangler Rubicon 4XE OR the Rubicon 392 with the V8?
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This is a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon... but more than that this is the 4xe. 14 years ago Jeep shared with the public their vision of an electric wrangler, and while their metrics were a bit ambitious they turned that vision into reality so let's talk about it.
Under the hood we have a 2L inline 4 cylinder turbo which is what you can get in other Wranglers and that might not sound like much but combined with the electric motor this thing makes 375 horsepower and an impressive 470 lb/ft of torque which is the same amount of torque as the 6.4L v8 392 wrangler.
What they have here is a 270-hp turbocharged inline-four between a 44-hp motor connected through the accessory belt at the front and a 134-hp motor taking the place of the transmission's torque converter at the back
All this power goes through an 8 speed automatic transmission with a transfer case that offers 2H rear wheel drive, 4 wheel drive auto and 4H and 4L for the enthusiasts out there.
** EPA fuel economy of 49 MPGe with the battery fully charged and a dismal 21 miles of pure Electric driving.
So great power and incredible full economy for a wrangler, whats not to love? Well unfortunately, there's more to this story we need to tell, so let's get behind the wheel and dive into that thought a bit more.
The issue is when you run out of battery power, this being the heaviest wrangler out of the bunch coming in at 5,322, without juice it only manages to muster around 20mpg combined which is actually the third worst only behind the manual V6 and 392.
HOWEVER...This jeep rewards those who are religious with charging and those with short commutes
So the 4xe has a few modes for you to choose from, you have your full electric mode, which again you’ll have the 21 miles of pure electric driving, your e-save mode, which basically just uses the 2L turbo to do your driving so can save your electric driving for a trial or whatever.
Honestly, not really sure why you’d want to save that unless you’re trying to sneak out of your parents house.
And finally you have the hybrid mode. How this mode works is, if the battery is depleted or the driver asks for more power than the electric motor can deliver, the 4l kicks into action. Hybrid mode is when the Jeep is at its quickest.
So that’s the 4XE stuff sorted. And that’s important, but at the end of the day, behind the wheel you’re still driving a Wrangler Rubicon.
-The damping is a little stiff, but it will articulate off-road and that’s the point
-It’s solid front axle and the steering provides next to no feeling and it’s difficult to tell if that’s the fault of the power steering or the A/T tires
-The cabin is horrifically loud, especially on the highway because this one is fitted with the sky power roof
-There is no lane keep or lane centering with the adaptive cruise
-And this is one of the most expensive specs Wrangler you can buy AND THERE’S NO HEATED SEATS
- I’d like to be about 2-3 inches lower in this car, love this sky one touch top in the summers but its extremely noisy on the highway.
-Wired apple carplay
-Rear view camera is actually of decent quality
However, while there are a few things that make this less than perfect, the charm of the Wrangler overpowers the annoyances. Even in the early wintery months in Wisconsin here where the Wrangler should be at its worst, the unique charm of the iconic SUV is still intoxicating. And now with with the additional of the electric range and the improved economy off the hybrid mode it’s easier than ever to convince yourself to put a Wrangler in your garage.
And let’s not forget, it says “rubicon” on the hood which still means something.
-upgraded axles
-front and rear lockers
-Disconnecting sway bars
-reinforced suspension
-KO2 tires
-unrivaled approach departure and breakover angles
-And i know so many of you will be concerned about this, but YES you can still ford 30 inches of water even with the battery pack.
And then On the exterior, the only main differences between this and a normal rubicon is the surf blue accents you have on the tow hooks in the front bumper, the 4xe logo on the hood, and obviously your waterproof plug for charging the 14 kwh lithium battery which is located under the rear seats
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@_TheWerewolf
2 жыл бұрын
Depends on how often I’d be driving it Daily: 4XE Weekend: 392
@dwnshft
2 жыл бұрын
@@_TheWerewolf absolutely
@dwnshft
2 жыл бұрын
@@_TheWerewolf the 392 is UNBELIEVABLY fun and I’m excited to post the vid and see what you all think
@Daniel-ds8nd
2 жыл бұрын
Get both
@jakey20022
2 жыл бұрын
Wallet says 4xE, Kid in me says 392 😂🤣😁😁👍
Too critical man, it's a good solid vehicle off road or on..I get 37mpg to 38mpg...How much is diesel nowadays?
im sorry , what was the "SERIOUS" problem that was fixed?
@KingdomFTX
2 жыл бұрын
MPG in a Jeep Wrangler.
@JiayinMiranda
2 жыл бұрын
I got the same feel, lured by the “serious” problem, I found it is just a normal review.
@KingdomFTX
2 жыл бұрын
@@dixinc.5507 So what did you do? Did you turn it back into the dealer and walk?
I'm debating on buying one of these. I make multiple small trips a day so I think it will keep me from buying nearly as much gas.
@scottiswatchingtele
Жыл бұрын
it may but when you get home, you have to charge again at 14 hrs on level 1 2.5 hrs level 2. so on the 2nd trip out to pick up beer, you'll use gas--which is 20 mpg.
@tml184
Жыл бұрын
@@scottiswatchingtele Get a level 2. Mine takes 2 hours.
Jeep 4xe has EV mode malfunctioning in slightly colder weather and stops cabin heating. Did jeep make a recall to fix that issue? Anyways I have finally decided to go with good old 4runner
The engine can charge the battery. However, regardless of the vehicle that will always be inefficient due to losses in any energy conversion system.
@user-yq6ov6ow7l
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, really, then how do regular hybrids that you don’t plug in work?
@nz0z134
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-yq6ov6ow7l regenerative breaking and from the engine. I didn't say it can't be done, I said it's inefficient. There is always loss in any energy conversion.
@davidabbo4212
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-yq6ov6ow7l because they suck
@scottiswatchingtele
Жыл бұрын
the 4xe engine does not charge the battery enough and not over 55 mph.. that is incorrect. it is this car's fatal flaw.you will constantly have to charge to achieve the MPG and the engine will not supply enough charge to not run on highway. this is why the MPG is very low when you run out of ev only %
@nz0z134
Жыл бұрын
@@scottiswatchingtele I own one, and the engine can charge the battery. If you're going to just spout nonsense, it would be better for you to just shut your face.
All that snow, and someone didn't opt for the cold weather package? Is this the same Jeep EddieX has in his video?
@dwnshft
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, Eddie and us have the same fleet out of Chicago. I think he currently has the white 392 we had a few weeks ago!
@JaydeepDave12
2 жыл бұрын
Good catch :)
I find independent suspensions having Staring issues looseness out of the blue solid axles ride match better and handle
watching this and i canceled my 4xe deal. in the long run, it was the best decision. You saved me from making a huge mistake & years of frustration. The diesel was just as much so i just walked. plus it was a skytop and you reinforced my recollection of the noise whilst it is closed.
io esaurita la batteria faccio 8,5 9 litri x 100 km e abito in Svizzera montagne e montagne non faccio mai 20 miglia con 1 gallone forse con il rimorchio
Hipster almost got dirty posing by a jeep
What a diva 😂😂😂
It's a Jeep.. not an BMW. Steering, loud, electronics.. c'mon.
On paper it's a "green" car with rainbows and butterflies, but in real life it gets the same MPG as a regular gas guzzler. The ECODIESEL is the truly fuel efficient Wrangler.
@dwnshft
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much. Unless you never go anywhere outside your 21 mile EV range
@jerrypierson3450
2 жыл бұрын
It is perfect for use in city, for most days I drive less then 20 miles, then when I want to go to Mojave Desert or the mountains I can use some gas and not wait to recharge my battery or worry about running out of electricity.
@BackcountryPassport
2 жыл бұрын
Performance is great. More HP and Torque than the diesel. MPG is good in hybrid mode.
@djp1234
2 жыл бұрын
@@BackcountryPassport I watched several review videos of the 4xe and it only gets 20mpg on the highway vs 30 mpg with diesel. Nothing beats diesel.
@odisy64
2 жыл бұрын
Jeeps are already terrible with gas, my 2010 jku gets 14mpg on the highway, a hybrid system is more efficient paired with diesel, a pure battery system has the equivalent efficiency of 120MPGe.
don't buy one of these my boss has had hers for 20k miles and now it needs a new engine out of no where
come guidate voi non so ma queste cose sono molto forvianti