JEEP'S march towards full electrification AE pace. Avenger arrives in the UK this year, and it will be followed by the large luxury Wagoneer S and Wrangler-inspired Jeep Recon - both of which are expected to be revealed in 2024 and hit the UK in 2025.
However, Jeep boss Christian Meunier has now confirmed that the next-generation Wrangler - the firm's off-road icon - will not only be all-electric, but also even more capable off the tarmac than the current car.
Jeep has teased the prospect of an all-electric Wrangler in the past, with the Magneto concepts built for its annual Easter Jeep Safari. But this is the first time the company has given more details about the car and more importantly - its off-road ability. Speaking exclusively to Auto
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