While the Jeep Wrangler is a relatively new breed of Jeep, its CJ predecessor goes back nearly a century. An evolution of the Willys-Overland MB, the first CJs helped off-road enthusiasts and farmers have the same rugged machine they might have climbed over ruts and obstacles in Europe. The CJ kept seeing updates over the years until the Wrangler came to fruition in the 1980s. Keeping with tradition, Jeep’s Wrangler is seeing timely updates, too. Taking the Wrangler into the modern, fuel-conscious marketplace, the folks at Jeep have turned the off-roading wrangler into a plug-in hybrid with the introduction of the Wrangler 4xe. This powertrain blends a pair of electric motors with a turbocharged 2.0-liter I4 mill. This powertrain combines to send 375 hp to the wheels.

On this episode of Quick Spin, Autoweek executive editor Tom Murphy hops behind the wheel of a ’23 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and puts it through its paces. Murphy guides you around the Wrangler Rubicon and highlights its interior and exterior features before taking you along on a live drive review. Murphy also notes his fuel economy during his time behind the wheel of this electrified Wrangler. Adding to the show, Murphy chats with host Wesley Wren about the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, the competition and more. Closing the show, the pair break down what makes the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe special.