The next-generation Jeep Wrangler’s available powerplant options have been made public by the company. The tough off-road vehicles are expected to enter production in 2028 and will be available with either a BEV or a hybrid battery extender. This will turn out to be the biggest modification for the Wrangler since its 1980s debut.
Jeep‘s parent corporation, Stellantis, and the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) have come to an agreement. The documents show what several US-built vehicles, including the Wrangler, will look like in the future. We examine it more closely.
Next-Gen Jeep Wrangler: All-New Powertrains
Depending on the market, a variety of gasoline and diesel powertrain options are currently available for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler. Jeep just unveiled the 4xe, a vehicle with a powerful hybrid drivetrain. The records also showed that new plug-in hybrid power units for the Wrangler and its Gladiator pickup-related brother would be installed in 2025 and that both vehicles would be phased out by 2028.
The third-generation J70 Wrangler will be available with a “Range Electric Paradigm Breaker” or an electric drivetrain. The latter is essentially a strong-hybrid drivetrain in which the electric motor’s range is increased by the combustion engine. In 2025, the Ram 1500 REV will be the vehicle with the new powerplant.
Next-Gen Jeep Wrangler: New Design
The innovative STLA architecture from Stellantis will serve as the foundation for the next Wrangler. This body-on-frame platform, which will be offered with all Stellantis products starting next year, is a member of a new family of electric vehicle architectures that will be primarily used for payload and towing.
To handle the demanding workloads and high mileage of commercial vehicles, the STLA frame can also accommodate larger batteries. For example, there will be two versions of the Ram 1500 REV, with 168 kWh and 229 kWh battery packs. When completely charged, their respective ranges are around 560 km and 800 km.
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