The 2025 Wrangler 4xe Willys ’41 Is An Electric Salute To The Original Jeep
The 2025 Wrangler 4xe Willys ’41 is a modern Jeep with a retro twist.
The new special edition trim takes cues from the original World War II Willys MB “Jeeps” to which the brand traces it roots.
It has the standard 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain, which combines a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with an electric motor to crank out a combined 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, and can go up to 21 miles on just electricity.
Signature features on the Willys ’41 include olive drab-inspired paint with the kind blue drab lettering that was found on the earliest Army Jeeps, tan cloth upholstery and olive drab fabric trim on the dashboard.
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It rides on 17-inch olive drab steel wheels wrapped in 33-inch all-terrain tires and has a rear locker plus front and rear steel bumpers. A Sky One-touch roof will initially be offered, but a tan soft top will be added later in the model run.
Eight decades after cementing a reputation for all-terrain capability, straightforward design and tough versatility, the spirit of the original Willys MB lives on in everything we do at Jeep brand,” Bob Broderdorf, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America, said in a news release.
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“The new 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys ’41 is a testament to that heritage. It’s a celebration of our past that inspires us, while we keep pushing the boundaries of capability and innovation.”
Prices start at $61,825 and the order books are open now ahead of the first deliveries before the end of the year.
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Along with the 4xe powertrain that is also offered with other trims, the 2025 Wrangler will be available with a 3.6-liter V6 that only comes with a six-speed manual, a 270 hp non-hybrid 2.0-liter four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic and a 475 hp 6.4-liter V8 in the Rubicon 392.