Can it Get Through? 2024 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4XE Tackles Frozen Mud & Rocks 

I'm a Jeep guy, and I've been one since the 90s. However, I can't fathom paying THAT much for a Wrangler. I'm holding on to my '15 Willys as long as I can.

It has 3 water pumps. Imagine the cost of replacement

What happened to the devil may care man who buried a 4 runner to the doors on the hiline in ice? That may have been the best 4wheel video I have ever seen.

You get the front steel skid plate with the steel bumper option.

*this is not affordable , affordable is like $30K CAD, also what's not affordable is fixing all those electronics components when they break down after the warranty is over*

You said a willy 4xe is affordable. You have to be joking.

Jeeps are just so cool! One of kind.

$75,000 and they don't include a Fire Exting.!!!! I've owned and still own 2 New Jeep Vehicles, a 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk! No Ev's for me

High voltage ⚡ Done dirt cheap⚡...sorry Steve.. I was listening to AC⚡DC earlier😅😂

Nice job making the video, and I especially appreciate seeing underneath the rigs.

Find the skid plates off of a wrecked Rubicon to upgrade this would be the smart move...

Really nice video, keep on the good work!!!!

Good job guys 👍

Great presentation. looking forward to viewing more. Just subscribed.

Excellent Review!!! 😁

☕☕

Love the look and capability. I remember the 4Runner in the ice. It made it, but not without some bruises

Didn't realize you were in Ontario. Awesome! Great content as always.

Good video,I have one question about when you need more power and your engine starts up,you said it was -9c and if your driving in electric only mode and for what ever reason you need full power is it really good for an engine to cold start and go full rev's ,I was always very careful not to rev an engine to much till it warms up.

The pricing has gotten out of control. That’s a lot of money for what it is.

Love this Willy's trim

Thanks Stephen, great review of the Jeep Willys, I love the colour on that unit, for $75k I would just drop down and get the Rubicon for $64k and it'll come equipped with everything i need ,and V6 with 6 speed manual gets me a lower overall ratio when i need it and save $11k that i do not have to shell out and that pays for allot of gas and insurance or an extended warranty 👍

Come on Stephen, you put a 4Runner through really thick ice a couple years ago and it did fine. Is the Jeep not as capable or are you getting less adventurous?

It’s -25 degrees Celsius here is Saskatchewan today

Send it!!!

Willys may become the new sweet spot - rear locker, same size tires and gear ratio as the Rubi, standard Aux switches for accessories. No electronic disconnecting sway bar or front locker but that's more than most people will ever use, and it takes two minutes to disconnect your sway bar anyway. Great video! Waiting to see what the Gladiator Willys has.

What psi did you run during this test?

Great test and video - as always! I would really like to have you and your Dad take a deep dive into a topic that I suspect many of your "older" or traditional viewers might appreciate. With the ever increasing popularity of Hybrid 4x4's such as this Jeep and the upcoming 4 Runner and Land Cruiser, I would really like to understand how age will affect the hybrid systems. Topics like - Can you drive a Hybrid even if the hybrid system fails (i.e., the battery)? How much is a new battery in these new rigs? Does hot / cold weather affect the hybrid battery systems? I realize this topic might well be worth several videos but it sure would be interesting. I guess Old Guys like me may have no choice but to buy a hybrid at some point in the not too distant future! Thanks.

My 2024 Tundra Limited was $72K this fall. Love this Jeep, but love my Tundra even more when I compare the two prices

The car care nut who is a master mechanic with his own business put this up on the lift to do a deep dive and gave his opinion. He said it was cool but is a nightmare how they did this thing and suggested selling before warranty is up

Should’ve just sent it bro!

I wonder how much that battery will cost to replace after it’s submerged in water 💦 LOL what could go wrong?

Did they increase the fuel tank size? I saw a video on the first 4xe and it was mentioned they put a smaller fuel tank on them which created fuel anxiety when off roading.

Did Still, Lantis engineers figure out a way to defrost the Front windshield yet?

we have -40c in sweden

Wranglers are piling up on dealer lots. Jeep/Stellantis and their make believe pricing

the only thing i do not like about the Jeep is the cost. This test was unlike other Truck King off road tests. what happed to throwing caution to the wind?

7:40 PUT IT IN 4LO!!! really dude? you were two wheel spinning it, 4 lo would have done much better for the traction control to help. Cannot believe what I just watched

In many US states you can only get the 4 door 4xe on the lots. You can order a non-4xe but dealers cant stock them.

I'd rather go for a 2 doors manual with a few options. 75k!!! You can get a lot of vehicules for that price.

First of all, thank you for the great video. Even if you were a bit too careful. A great car. Just a proper skidplate and that's it. You really don't need anything more. But unfortunately very expensive as a 4e.

How was the Jeep and Bronco sales last year? I expect with all the high price's they weren't good.

My question is why do they decrease the tow rating when it has more horsepower and torque then the v6 model I know the 4xe is a combine number but I need to know why?

You should be in 4l through that ice

That front piece you are talking about is a chin spoiler, not a skid plate...lol

Something that has 470 ft-lbs of torque can only tow 3500lbs kinda surprising.

This is the last off road video of the year? We’re only two weeks in :p

All electric off roading is something I'd love to experience. I enjoy going out in the woods looking for wildlife and if I had the option to completely shut off my engine I would do it. My 2.7 ecoboost is quiet, but no noise at all would be better.

Great video. Just a heads up, I know it will probably be hard to believe but it’s pronounced “Willis”.

Ummm 4e 21 miles would not get me to town for groceries and back 🤦🏼‍♀️

Jeep wrangler is that still around? What’s the MSRP these days like $200,000?

410 gears are now standard

$75K and a plastic front skid plate, unacceptable

OK, so I'm not really a Jeep guy… well, maybe I'm warming up to them now..Great video, Steve and great camera work from Liam. Respect to this vehicle for its capability in our Ontario winters. That wasn't easy.

I just got a willys 4xe yea their 67 thousand plus but got a 12500 rebate

How much HP in the electric only mode??

My big complaint with the Wrangler is the roll bar. I don't fit. There is no head room. It's one of the few things they did right with the Bronco, they put it in the back.

Finnally a locker in a non rubicon

Well it was nice watching you test brand new Toyota vehicles that the company would gladly lend to you. Those were the days! Gonna have to buy or rent them in the future I guess. 😄

I rather would've wanted to keep the limited slip in the rear.

I would scared to wet or demage some of electric parts in that engine. I would prefer V6 or V8 392 engine. Greetings

I like the updates to the Willys package, and I love the idea of the electric around town and on the trail. The price is a little out of control though. Although perhaps in the US you can still get the $7,500 tax credit on it, I'm not sure.

On the willys theres nothing to protect under the front air dam (has no sway bar disconnect) so no need for metal one. All the jl willys came with rock rails on the side. Its not new.

That’s affordable?

Are you allowed to park this 4XE in the garage ?

It was cheap until I saw the ‘electric 4 wheel drive’ insignia on the back. Base of $56,000 and no heated seats, remote start, front door passive entry and lock. Extras in a $2,000 package

Love my 24 Willy’s 4xe. Just like you said, I drive around town on electric, gas for highway… but all electric off-roading is a cool experience! The instant power is helpful, especially for rocks! Awesome review! Thanks for not chickening out on the ice 😂

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think my 24' Wrangler 4 Dr. sport 2.0L auto is the better bargain. Aside from that it came with a 3.5" lift and 35" Nitto's on 18" Fuels.

Steve, you had me thinking Santa was real until you told me that this specific Jeep cost $74k. Such a letdown.

Still miss the mojito green color but that aside, it's a kool update, really like the willys package

It’s a sharp vehicle, but I really don’t want the electric stuff… 😬

You should turn off the heater and roll your windows down, in solidarity with the intrepid videographers!

To me deep off road water crossings in an electric ⚡️ vehicle with high voltage ⚡️ connections underneath just doesn’t sound like a good idea to me ! Hard pass for me ! 😮

Just picked up my 2024 Willy's 4XE and I am happy so far. My girlfriend also picked up the Sahara, I can tell a big difference between the way they drive. I just came out of a 2020 Grand Cherokee and there is a bigger difference from that, lol.

I’m scared to ask how much those grab handles cost.

Wouldn't want one as a daily but an awesome off-roader. One another note, I bet you're grateful for Liam so you don't have to be the videographer outside in the cold.

Daily driver yea ok but that is about it . Not for me give a real one 😊

75k is affordable. Yes, the electric future certainly is “exciting”.

Price is a joke😂

Off roading in electric mode could be cool, but not for $53k USD.

This thing is expensive

$75000 CDN affordable I disagree

Well you should always be different I saw first last time video and thankful for good reviews but my friend that's not a good review if you want to back up we never understood if it can do it or not. Don't copy others do let it slide easily because that will bring damage to your channel!! Damage is part of this game so you gotta make a decision do you want to do of road review and stay truck king or just do other type of reviews we are looking for honest review

You started this review mentioning budget off-roader, this is so far away from that…

Don't let corrupt governments destroy the Jeeps platform and Dodge

Wrangler 4XE Willys is NOT affordable. Come on! They start at over $60k Cdn! That's huge money. That's more than a brand new BMW!

Keep your older jeeps ...

😂 it's home is on anywhere highway or everyday driving and off road get it right

Stellanis products are a no no

ummm, hard pass, I will stick with my Bronco. It cost less, is nearly as capable off-road, and has better on road manners.

Plastic front skid plate? Shameful Jeep.

1m15s in - electric ....im out

ICE stands for Internal Combustion Engine Electric sucks

I will never buy electric.

I'd rather spend the money on getting a true classic Willys pre-1990s jeep and do it up with a custom off-road setup.

The 4Xe is the worst Jeep of the line up for reliability. Stick with the regular pentastar V6. It’s bulletproof and no electric crap to deal with.

No way on the 4XE and I'm not excited about it!!

Plastic. That’s the problem

Stop 🛑 acting scary 🫣

Sorry, but there's nothing exciting and cool about electric anything.