"For 80 years, the Jeep brand has been indelibly linked to freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion," said Christian Meunier, the Jeep brand Chief Executive Officer. "These core brand values are embodied in the DNA of every Jeep brand vehicle. Throughout our storied history, Jeep brand vehicle owners have learned that 'Go Anywhere, Do Anything' is a way of life, not just a slogan."
The words Jeep and off-roading are usually spoken in the same sentence-at least for those who seek paths less traveled. Folks are familiar with Jeep's Wrangler Rubicon line-up, which includes the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine delivering 285 hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque and the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder showcasing 270 hp and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. Those pursuing higher horsepower choose the 392, which debuted in 2021. This powerful beast features a hefty 470 hp with an equal amount of torque. If you're a diesel fan, a 3.0 V-6 EcoDiesel is also available, which offers 260 hp and 442 lb.-ft. of torque. It gets the best fuel economy of the bunch, but sadly, is in its final year of production.
In addition to Wrangler Rubicon gasoline-minded adventurers, Jeep has focused on electrification, now featuring multiple 4xe plug-in hybrid (or PHEV) runners as part of their "Road Ahead" program.
"The 'Road Ahead' celebrates how we are proudly building on our rich 80-year heritage of the iconic Jeep brand and serves as a platform that highlights the vision of the future for the Jeep brand as we commit to making Jeep the greenest SUV brand," Meunier stated. "All Jeep models will carry an electrified option in the next few years and will take green and 4x4 technology to the next level."
This story is from the May/June 2023 edition of Tread.
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