2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$51,225 to $56,800

Original MSRP

6.8
of 10

expert review

4.9

avg user rating

(14 reviews)
6.8
out of 10
expert review
Look & feel
7/10
Technology
7/10
Performance
9/10
Safety
3/10
Form & function
8/10
Cost-effectiveness
7/10
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The rugged Jeep Wrangler 4xe combines legendary off-road performace with an electrified powertrain for 2021 – for a price.

It’s 2021, which means automakers are electrifying everything under the sun, from family crossovers to pickup trucks and minivans. This list now includes one of the most legendary off-roaders of all time, the Jeep Wrangler, which sees the 4xe plug-in hybrid join the line-up for the 2021 model year. Long-time Wrangler owners may be encountering electrification for the first time, which could lead them to wondering if a plug-in hybrid Jeep is as capable as any other. In a word: yes.
7/10

Fully battery electric vehicles can sometimes end up with styling that plays at being futuristic and downright weird, but plug-in hybrids are typically more derivative of their related gas-powered models. That’s the case here, where an observer could completely miss that this Rubicon test unit is a 4xe apart from the blue decals, the badging – and, of course, the charger port, which is located on the driver’s side front quarter panel. Otherwise, signature Wrangler elements remain, from the exterior-mounted spare tire to the removable doors, rounded headlights, and seven-slot grille.

Interior quality can remain relatively consistent across the line-up. Three grades are available: the 4xe Unlimited Sahara, with pricing starting at an MSRP of $54,995 Canadian before delivery fees, and the Unlimited Sahara High Altitude ($59,990) come with leather-faced seats with an 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat and, on the latter, heated front seats. The top-tier Unlimited Rubicon ($59,995) has unheated cloth seats as standard, but leather seats with the Rubicon logo can be added by your dealership for $1,095 and the Cold Weather Group equips heated front seats and a heated steering wheel for $995 more. This is more than a little shocking in Canada where heated seats are commonly standard in even the most budget-conscious of vehicles. On top of that, ventilated seats are not available.

The interior of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon plug-in hybrid we tested included a combination of Dark Saddle brown leather seats, black leather inserts with contrast stitching, a dramatic front passenger grab handle with Wrangler emblazoned across the front, and otherwise a lot of black plastic. But this won’t surprise many people. After all, it’s still a Wrangler.

Stephanie Wallcraft
Published Jul 28, 2021 by Stephanie Wallcraft
Stephanie Wallcraft is a multiple award-winning professional automotive journalist based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In addition to CarGurus Canada, her byline has appeared in major Canadian publications including Toronto Star Wheels, Driving.ca, and AutoTrader.ca, among others. She is a Past President of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada and was named 2024 Canadian Automotive Journalist of the Year.

User reviews for 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe

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by Anonymous
Aug 08, 2024
Good Price accedent free no paint used car good shapeAug 08, 2024
by Jhazmine R
Jun 18, 2024
BMW is my favorite car, and I’d like a reliable family car . And something nice to keep and pay offJun 18, 2024
by Danielle F
Mar 22, 2024
It helps save on gas. Very comfortable. Many details. Only issue is that mine did not come with the cold weather package. The heated seats, steering wheel and mirrors are in the cold weather package. Mar 22, 2024

2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Pricing

Original MSRP
$51,225 to $56,800
Price range
$39,688 to $42,897
Average price on CG
$39,688
YoY price change
$42,845 to $39,688

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Alpine · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 552 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brake width: 0.86 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: urethane · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time w/ on demand setting · Axle ratio: 3.73 · Transfer Case: manual hi-lo gear selection

Engine

Battery: 600 CCA · EV battery capacity: 17.3 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 7.2 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 134 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 100 · Electric Motor Torque: 181 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (240V): 2.4 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 21 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 270 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5250 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 295 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 3000 · Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged · Running boards: black · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: black

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: foldable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 8.4 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Removable roof: soft top

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: outside

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.73 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1

Suspension

Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear suspension type: trailing arms · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: SiriusXM Guardian · Smart device app function: vehicle location · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: painted aluminum

Towing and Hauling

Tow hooks: rear

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Premium Brand: Alpine · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 552 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brake width: 0.86 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: urethane · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: locking · Cupholders: illuminated · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time w/ on demand setting · Axle ratio: 4.10 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: manual hi-lo gear selection

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 17.3 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 7.2 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 134 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 100 · Electric Motor Torque: 181 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (240V): 2.4 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 21 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 270 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5250 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 295 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 3000 · Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged · Skid plate(s): front and rear · Window trim: black

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: foldable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 8.4 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Removable roof: soft top

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: outside

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.73 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1

Suspension

Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Front shock type: monotube · Front stabilizer bar: electronic disconnecting · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear shock type: monotube · Rear suspension type: trailing arms · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: SiriusXM Guardian · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all terrain

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: aluminum with painted accents

Towing and Hauling

Tow hooks: front

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Premium Brand: Alpine · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 552 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brake width: 0.86 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: locking · Cupholders: illuminated · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time w/ on demand setting · Axle ratio: 3.73 · Transfer Case: manual hi-lo gear selection

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 17.3 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 7.2 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 134 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 100 · Electric Motor Torque: 181 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (240V): 2.4 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 21 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 270 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5250 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 295 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 3000 · Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged · Running boards: black · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: black

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: foldable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Travel Link · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 8.4 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Removable roof: hard top

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: outside

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.73 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1

Suspension

Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear shock type: monotube · Rear suspension type: trailing arms · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: SiriusXM Guardian · Smart device app function: horn/light operation · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: painted aluminum

Towing and Hauling

Tow hooks: rear

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent