Cars & Motor

The first Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

Quelle: AUTOMOTOTV (Glomex)

The new Grand Cherokee 4xe is the first Grand Cherokee with plug-in hybrid powertrain (PHEV). With him, the Jeep brand continues its continuous growth towards the electrification mission "Zero Emission Freedom". 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology increases the fun, freedom and adventure the Jeep brand is known for while delivering performance, fuel economy and greater environmental responsibility: up to 48 kilometers electric range in the combined WLTP driving cycle and 51 kilometers in the city cycle 279 kW (380 hp) of power and 637 Newton meters of torque Quadra Trac II or Quadra Drive II 4x4 systems with two-speed transfer case and off-road ratio of 2.72 Overall creep reduction ratio of 47.4:1 2,320 kg maximum trailer load All versions of the new Grand Cherokee 4xe feature the new plug-in hybrid powertrain, which combines two electric motors, a 400-volt battery pack, a two-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission for maximum efficiency and capability. The efficient 2.0 T-GDI petrol turbo engine is part of the Stellantis Global Medium Engine family. The high-tech direct-injection engine uses a low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger mounted directly on the cylinder head. Electric power steering and an electrically driven air conditioning compressor, which relieve the engine, increase efficiency