Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Is Now Only Offered as a PHEV

When the redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee launched final fall it got here in a variety of trim ranges and accessible powertrain combos, together with a brand-new plug-in hybrid setup dubbed 4xe that is provided in 5 completely different trims. Jeep first debuted the 4xe PHEV system on the Wrangler, which has confirmed to be a large success, and now the model is furthering its electrification technique by making the Grand Cherokee’s off-road Trailhawk variant solely accessible with the 4xe setup for 2023.

The 2022 mannequin yr Trailhawk was provided with Stellantis’ tried-and-true Pentastar V6 and Hemi V8 engines, together with the 4xe, however now the hybrid is the one choice. That is not precisely a foul factor although, because the Trailhawk 4xe presents a unbelievable mixture of on-road refinement and off-road functionality. It pairs a turbocharged, 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine with a pair of electrical motors and a 17.3-kilowatt-hour battery pack, leading to a complete of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. The Hemi V8 solely put out 357 hp and 390 lb-ft, and the 4xe has the added bonus of 25 miles of pure electrical vary.

Pricing for the 2023 Grand Cherokee has but to be introduced, however the 2022 Trailhawk 4xe began at $64,280 together with vacation spot, $4,455 dearer than a Trailhawk with the V8. We would not be stunned if Jeep begins solely providing the hybrid on different Grand Cherokee trim ranges, and the longer Grand Cherokee L ought to achieve the identical plug-in powertrain later this yr as properly. Jeep can also be engaged on 4xe variations of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, although we do not know what kind of engine these fashions will use.