recently learned that before starting the Jeep Wrangler 4xe will formally meet with the public on September 26 opening of the Beijing auto show. As the plug Wrangler hybrid version of the model, Wrangler 4xe 2.0T engine is mounted by a plug, consisting of two-motor hybrid system, the electric-mode mileage 25 miles (about 40 km). The new car will be available early next year.
Wrangler 4xe modeling aspects of the fuel version of the model remained the same, such as circular headlamps, seven-hole grille et Wrangler signature elements designed Wrangler 4xe models on have been retained, the original exudes a tough off-road electric atmosphere not because of their weakened.
compared with the fuel edition models, Wrangler 4xe make some adjustments in terms of styling details, including increasing the blue symbol of the new energy vehicles in the details of the engine cover, body and so on Logo color elements, and the charging port 4 × e identification tail fender employed at the front of the vehicle body.
compared to the shape, 4xe interior portion of the fuel difference Wrangler even smaller version of the model, the entire interior of its symmetrical design, decorative panels, round Join shaped outlet and other elements, so that in tough Wrangler 4xe the addition of a little more than refined sense. The biggest difference from the interior portion of the decorative stitching on the seat and have joined the electro-optical blue, further demonstrates the characteristics of the PHEV models.
power section, carried by the Wrangler 4xe 2.0T engine, a plug consisting of two-motor hybrid system. Maximum Power 276kW (375 hp) and peak torque of 637Nm. Transmission parts, matching TorqueFLITE eight-speed automatic transmission. Pure electric mode mileage 25 miles (about 40 kilometers).
It is worth mentioning that the Wrangler 4xe the power mode has three kinds -HYBRID (hybrid), ELECTRIC (electric) and E-SAVE (holding power). Is called E Selec selection mode. Driver can press the button of the steering wheel on the left side of the dashboard, to select the desired mode of the power system. Regardless selected drive mode in which, once close to the lowest state of charge of the battery, Wrangler 4xe will automatically switch to the hybrid mode.
The Wrangler 4xe launch three models, namely 4xe, Sahara 4xe and Rubicon 4xe, wherein the front wheel drive system is equipped with two full-time, Dana generation front axle 44 and the low speed gear ratio is 2.72: 1 Selec-Trac two-speed gearbox. At lower road friction, for example during running sand, gravel, snow or ice, Trac-Lok is equipped with the limited slip differential to provide additional grip and propulsion.
Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Rock-Trac models equipped with four-wheel drive system, comprising a 4: 1 ratio of the low-speed two-speed gear transmission, generation Dana 44 front and rear axles, Tru-Lok front and rear axles electric immobilizer. Wrangler Rubicon than 4xe climbing up to 77.2: 1, can easily cross any obstacle crawling.