Jeep’s Grand Slam: Two Vehicles, Two Awards
The 2021 model year has fewer than two weeks to go, and we’re just about done, people. Before midnight, we expect some last-minute announcements, maybe even an award or two. This accolade surprised us, but we managed to sneak it into our annual awards list for the Stellantis brands at Aventura Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. This win is for two Jeep vehicles, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the Jeep Grand Cherokee, thanks to a publication known as GearJunkie, the authority on outdoor and adventure news, gear, and culture.
What are the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe’s Capabilities?
Surprisingly, “automotive” isn’t a part of that industry. That said, GearJunkie has a section dedicated to vehicles and how they benefit campers, hikers, and enthusiasts who enjoy outdoor activities. Vehicles are a consumer product that many people like to use for more than just driving on the street, and with the off-road capability of vehicles like Jeep SUVs, consumers can’t go wrong.
With all the 4×4 systems offered on Jeep models, anyone can rock crawl or cross shallow rivers – with some mods for water fording if driving in deeper waters. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe was named the “Best 4×4” and the Jeep Grand Cherokee earned the “Best SUV” title for the annual Adventure Vehicle of the Year awards.
“This plug-in hybrid is very much a Trail Rated Jeep, and a near-silent and torquey electric drive is a ton of fun off road…We got behind the wheel of every trim level, drove both the V-6 and V-8, and experienced both the two- and three-row versions of the all-new Grand Cherokee.”
– Bryon Dorr, GearJunkie motors editor
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s Off-Road Prowess
The new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is as great as ever and includes:
- Quadra-Trac I
- Quadra-Trac II
- Quadra-Drive II
- Quadra-Lift air suspension
- Selec-Terrain traction system
Equipped with a two-speed transfer case, 10.9 inches of ground clearance, and a 47.4:1 crawl ratio, the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk fords water up to 24 inches. The new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has three rows of seats or plenty of cargo space for equipment. Both can be powered by a 290-horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine or the award-winning 5.7-liter V-8, generating 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque.
Remove all doubt about the capabilities of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the Wrangler 4xe delivers 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Able to produce 49 MPGe and 21 miles of all-electric range, the Wrangler 4xe Rubicon trim offers more, including:
- Rock-Trac full-time four-wheel drive system
- A two-speed transfer case with a 4:1 low-range gear ratio
- Front and rear next-generation Dana 44 axles
- Tru-Lok electric front and rear-axle lockers
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