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Jeep is recalling 200k vehicles due to windshield defrosting issues

After Jeep recalled 44,000 cars last year due to a potential risk of fire while charging the batteries, Jeep is recalling nearly 200k plug-in hybrid vehicles again, due to problems with windshield defrosting. This applies to the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe, vehicles manufactured within the last three years.

Jeep announced that it had to reprogram the ECU software in 139,318 Wrangler 4xe, and 59,825 plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokees. Owners will have to wait until April 5, when they will receive a call from an authorized service center that will fix the error free of charge.

Stellantis accepts responsibility for the error, although they only became aware of the problem midway through last year, while investigating malfunctioning defrost systems that occurred over the winter. The new models received new software, so if you are planning to buy one of the Jeep models, you don’t have to worry.

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2024 Jeep Wrangler

It’s been 37 years since the world’s most famous and capable off-road model, the Jeep Wrangler, hit the market. It has been sold in 5 million units worldwide, and now Jeep has unveiled a redesigned version for European customers that will arrive in mid-2024.

The new Wrangler gets a new front grille and a choice of hard or soft top, as well as a Sky One-Touch roof. It will be offered in 10 body colors, including the new Anvil. Inside, the 12-way adjustable front seats are upholstered in black leather with contrasting blue stitching. Black leather also covers the door panels, dashboard and armrest. On the central part of the dashboard there is a 12.3-inch screen of the fifth generation of the multimedia system Uconnect (standard).

When it comes to powertrains, the Wrangler will be offered with two types of engines. The 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine with 272 hp (200 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. This version will be available as a limited edition and only in certain markets such as Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain.

The second version, Wrangler 4xe, is powered by a 2.0-liter gasoline engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 380 hp (279 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with a 17 kWh battery and will use a 400V architecture. The driver will have three driving modes at his disposal: Hybrid, Electric and eSave, which can be selected via the E Selec buttons.

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Jeep Gladiator FarOut Final Edition

When Jeep introduced the open-air truck, the Jeep Gladiator, in 2020, everything looked promising. However, the pressure of electrification forced the manufacturer to stop production of this car. So Jeep has prepared a special edition of this model, the Gladiator FarOut Final Edition, for European customers.

Gladiator FarOut Final Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 Multijet diesel engine with 264 hp (194 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. It is equipped with the advanced Selec-Trac system with permanent 4×4 drive, which has a transfer case for low gears, third-generation Dana 44 axles and a Trac-Lok limited-slip rear differential. It is mounted on black 18-inch wheels.

Jeep has already started the transition to an all-electric brand, so the decision to withdraw the 5.18-meter-long Gladiator pick-up is somehow expected. The Gladiator FarOut Final Edition can be ordered in seven exterior colors: Bright White, Black, High Velocity, Zynith Silver, Sting Grey, Sarge Green and Hydro Blue.

The car is equipped with Mopar tubular side skirts, leather upholstery, heated seats, heated steering wheel, Alpine premium audio system and LED lights.

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