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8 Things to Know About Jeep Wrangler JL's Mild Hybrid Engine

Slideshow: The new eTorque mild-hybrid assist pushes Wrangler farther than ever

By Geoffrey Piehl - March 13, 2019

AZJKU2017

Yeah, lets wheel in the middle of nowhere with a engine you cant fix on the trail and nobody carries spare parts for...... not me

Johnny Mayday

I'd hope the drivetrain would be designed so if the electric motors broke, it wouldn't prevent the standard power from kicking in. But you're right, this is a very real concern.

jedg

FWIW, I don't know that this is targeting those that would be in the middle of nowhere. Also, it's a mild hybrid... so it's still a turbo 4 cylinder if you don't have the e-torque working... same I idea as what's in some of the RAM trucks now. Heck, it's rated at 24 mpg combined, so if you want the jeep for the doors/top off feeling but don't plan on being in the middle of nowhere, this is probably a great choice.

Johnny Mayday

Good point just like a lot of other SUVs, there are plenty of Jeeps that never see anything more than the occasional dirt parking lot...

Bayrat

Keep in mind, there is a 48 volt battery next to the driveshaft with AC and Heat lines running to it.