Jeep revealed Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show its 2024 Wrangler portfolio — a smorgasbord of off-roaders with new capabilities and features — and tucked into the mix is another plug-in hybrid.
The Stellantis brand said it will add the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 4xe to its lineup, an entry level plug-in hybrid that could help maintain its top PHEV sales spot. The Jeep 4xe — the branding given to its PHEVs — has been a hit in North America as enthusiasts and newcomers discover the benefits of being able to off road, or tool around town, in all-electric mode.
The PHEVs are also part, but not all, of the parent company’s strategic plan to boost sales of electrified vehicles and cut its global footprint 50% by the end of the decade. Stellantis has said by the end of 2025, the entire North American Jeep brand lin...