dygituljunky
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I've been waiting for a PHEV Wrangler (or Power Wagon-based new-FSJ) since the ENVI days. I'm trying to figure out how I can wind the lotto or something to make it happen.
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Sorry, have to do it....During today's 2018 Wrangler JL debut at the LA Auto Show, not only did we get to see JL Wrangler models that will be available within the next few months but we were also put on notice of a future model - a plug-in hybrid Wrangler!
Jeep CEO Michael Manley dropped this not-so-little tidbit while discussing the 3 power plants that the JL Wrangler will be offered with by 2019. The plug-in hybrid Wrangler is expected to join the lineup one year later - in 2020, fulfilling FCA's plan (revealed nearly 2 years ago) for four different Wrangler power plants.
While a PHEV Wrangler may have certain drawbacks (i.e. precludes longer off-road trips away from the electric grid), there's no denying the instant torque that electric motors can generate can be appealing for off-roading (or any roading for that matter).You can catch Manley's announcement here:
I wonder how well the powertrain from the (plug-in) Pacifica Hybrid would fit.Plug in hybrid would be cool for sure. Would need at least 30 miles of EV range to really be useful.