Running on 4 cylinders

Naylia said:

Car & Driver tested 0-60 at 5.5s. Car must be in 4Auto. 2WD throttles the torque so it won’t accelerate as fast.

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Price Fallin said:

Wow, that would be impressive. I used to have a 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo and 5.5s was it's 0-60. Do you have a link to the source?

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Tested: 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Complicates a Simple Machine

Jeep's new plug-in-hybrid Wrangler struggles to smoothly blend its multiple powertrains.

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Tested: 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Complicates a Simple Machine

Jeep's new plug-in-hybrid Wrangler struggles to smoothly blend its multiple powertrains.

www.caranddriver.com

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bgreenstone said:

I currently have a 2014 V8 GC Overland and love it, but it's getting old. I'm very interested in getting the 4xe next year, however, I have one serious concern about it that I hope someone can shed light on. My question is how well does it drive when the battery runs out and all you have is a 4-cylinder engine? The GC is bad enough with the V6, and I can't imagine any 4-cylinder in the world capable of moving such a large vehicle. Does anyone know how this is going to work? 0-60 in... next week?

-Brian

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Price Fallin said:

Ah, that's for the Wrangler 4xe, whereas this thread refers to the Grand Cherokee 4xe. Still, impressive numbers coming from a Wrangler.

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Agamemnon said:

I've taken my 4xe into the Colorado mountains multiple times now - so think in terms of those long climbs and descents (well... sometimes the descents are faster than just "slow") and this is my experience:

1. I blow through the battery super fast headed into the mountain due to the topography.
2. Upon reaching the top of the passes, I am usually letting the Max Regen take over to control speed (this is on I-70 so moving down the road 50-60 MPH).
3. The ICE is working pretty good going up passes and when going down it shuts off and it takes a long time for the battery to begin registering more than just <1% - I take this as a sign that the "15%" reserve was being replenished and only when it is does it begin to register additional battery charge.

Why am I saying this? Because it seems to me that the jeep does in fact assist with electric the whole time I'm traveling from Denver to Avon. I've made about 5 trips like this and its the same every time. On occasion I do notice the engine running a little harder and I attribute that to full depletion of the battery. I've had this happen just a few times, though.

BTW, even with my mountain driving, my avg MPG is still between 32 and 36.

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TomV said:

Good info, they advertise 50 + mpg

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Mllcb42 said:

The jeep is not advertised as 50+ mpg

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TomV said:

I guess it's 56 mpge

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TomV said:

mpge

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Agamemnon said:

I've taken my 4xe into the Colorado mountains multiple times now - so think in terms of those long climbs and descents (well... sometimes the descents are faster than just "slow") and this is my experience: 1. I blow through the battery super fast headed into the mountain due to the topography. 2. Upon reaching the top of the passes, I am usually letting the Max Regen take over to control speed (this is on I-70 so moving down the road 50-60 MPH). 3. The ICE is working pretty good going up passes and when going down it shuts off and it takes a long time for the battery to begin registering more than just QUOTE] whats your MPG on log trips on mostly freeways? we do Lake Havasu to Austin, Havasu to Oregon and over to San Clemente now with our gas camry getting 35-40. Was thinking about trading in our 2018 Grand Cherokee on a 4Xe and the camry but cocerned the mpf would be 20 after battery dies, but it sounds like it still gets the good mpg.

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bgreenstone said:

Wow, bossboy, I come here for advice and that's your response? Very mature. Maybe you can help me with this "big word": uncouth.

Anyway, I've done plenty of Googling for an answer to this over the last few months, and I've watched almost every YouTube video out there. Nobody, and I mean nobody ever talks about what happens when the battery runs out. I've seen posts about what happens when the gas runs out, but not the battery. Seems the press cars always have plenty of juice, and Jeep is sure to keep test drives short so it never happens.

Hybrid3.0, are you sure it's always running as a hybrid? My old Fisker Karma did that, but that was an EV powertrain where the gas engine did not directly supply any power - it only charged the battery. I thought the 4xe was a hybrid powertrain with gas supplying HP and electric supplying HP, no?

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TomV said:

One day I'm getting the v6 and then the next day the 4xe. Cant make up my mind! I m ready to pull the trigger.

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ttturner68 said:

Without the PHEV system the GME 2.0L T is upgrade from the Pentastar in Torque, In the Jeep tune slightly less HP. With the PHEV system is out performs the Eagle 5.7.

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2.0L Turbo GME Hurricane Engine - In-Depth Look at Design and Reliability

What is the 2.0L Turbo GME Hurricane Engine? Is it good or bad? Read about Chrysler 2.0L Turbo GME Hurricane Engine design and features, its the most common problems and relaibility.

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Joemama said:

People don't understand how much power smaller engines can put out now a days. 2.0 "Hurricane" engine turbo charged 250HP I think. the 4xe us quickest Jeep there is besides the old trackhawk and the 392. I have seen 0-60 times from 5.3 - 5.5 Not bad for a car close to 6k pounds. 4xe has plenty of power. I have never stepped on the gas and said this thing is like a brick.

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ttturner68 said:

GME Hurricane 2.0L makes depending of the application and tune anywhere from 260-325 hp and in the Jeep makes nearly 300lbs of torque.... that is without the additional HP from the Electric systems.

I have stepped on the gas and went where the is the power but only in EV mode... then vehicle decides I am a idiot turns on the ICE motor and off we go.

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