By SEMA Editors
Caught while testing in Auburn Hills, the Jeep Wrangler PHEV is finally becoming a reality. Jeep has not yet revealed which engine the PHEV system will be paired to, but rumors point to the 3.6L V6 from the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid as the likely candidate.
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Although camo is seen on both sides of the vehicle, the plug-in port will most likely be located on the driver’s side. After following for 3 or 4 mi., the photographer witnessed the Wrangler traveling at about 25 mph (in EV mode) before the engine kicked on.
Going forward, the Wrangler could be offered as a pure EV as well. According to FCA's five-year business plan that was revealed in June 2018, there will be four Jeep nameplates that will offer a pure EV powertrain, at least globally. Wrangler could be among these four.
Expect an official debut by the end of 2019, most likely at the L.A. Auto Show.
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Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde