FYI: The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Backcountry Edition offers adventure lovers a new twist on the popular plug-in hybrid, enhancing its mid-tier Sahara counterpart with improved off-road capabilities and exclusive styling.
### Introducing the Jeep Wrangler 4xe Backcountry
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Backcountry is a fresh addition to the electric vehicle line-up, building on the mid-tier Sahara model. Positioned above the base Sport trim, it sets itself apart with unique enhancements tailored to both style and function. This limited edition, however, is less hardcore than the purpose-built Rubicon, focusing instead on a balanced driving experience suitable for varying terrains.
### Unique Design and Features
Jeep has reimagined the Backcountry’s aesthetic with distinctive details, maintaining the rugged elegance that the brand is known for. Departing from the Sahara’s standard all-season tires, the Backcountry flaunts robust 275/55R20 all-terrain tires, while 20-inch wheels sport a special finish that complements its adventurous spirit.
The edition receives exclusive vinyl detailing across its exterior, with decals strategically placed on the front and rear steel bumpers, rock rails, grille guards, hood, fenders, and tailgate. As with other 4xe models, this variant is available solely in a four-door configuration, complete with a body-color hardtop for a cohesive look.
### Advanced Technological Features
The Wrangler 4xe Backcountry is not just about looks; it also boasts a suite of cutting-edge technologies. Highlights include an advanced front-view camera for better off-road visibility, a comprehensive towing package, and a premium nine-speaker Alpine audio system. Navigation capabilities and the off-road trail guide app further enhance its functionality, making every trip a seamless journey.
Moreover, a standout feature for the Backcountry is the Jeep Power Box Auxiliary Power Unit. This breakthrough, first available in the 2024 models, taps into the 17 kWh battery pack, offering dual 120-volt, 15-amp outlets to power a variety of small devices and gadgets efficiently.
### Powertrain and Efficiency
Under the hood, the Wrangler 4xe Backcountry retains the robust powertrain that fans adore. It combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine with an electric motor to produce a formidable 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Using an eight-speed automatic transmission, power is distributed to all four wheels, ensuring a formidable drive on and off the road. The model delivers an EPA-rated 21-mile electric-only range and achieves a combined 20 mpg in hybrid mode.
### Pricing and Availability
Priced at $66,185, including destination fees, the Backcountry Edition is approximately $7,000 more than the standard Wrangler 4xe Sahara, offering a blend of luxury and rugged capability. Although not as trail-focused as the Rubicon, it provides an ideal middle ground for those looking to adventure in style and comfort.
### A Word on Other 2025 Wrangler Developments
The 2025 model year also sees the introduction of other special editions, like the Willys ’41 which honors Jeep’s storied past with a WWII-inspired design, also available with the 4xe powertrain. Moreover, updates across the Wrangler line improve efficiency and drivability with lighter materials and options such as manual transmissions and a V-8 engine configuration.
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