The Jeep Wrangler, the car most
people are probably thinking of when they hear about "a Jeep," will take
a leap forward into the world of alternative powertrains in 2020 when
it gets a plug-in hybrid variant. The PHEV version of the Wrangler was
announced at the LA Auto Show this week (via Roadshow) alongside an EcoDiesel and standard gas versions.
There's not much
additional information out there yet regarding the plug-in Jeep, except
that it could borrow from the hybrid version of the Chrysler Pacifica,
which offers a fully electric range of 33 miles and an overall
efficiency rating of 32 miles per gallon. Maybe you could stick with
electric drive for the commute, and only dip into your gas reserves when
you're hitting the off-road trails for the weekend.
This is definitely a bit of a departure for the tried
and true Wrangler brand identity, but automakers are increasingly
looking for places in the lineup where use of EV and hybrid drivetrains
make sense, from both a consumer and a manufacturer's perspective.
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