- Jeep’s CEO has revealed the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 is sticking round.
- Extra V8 fashions are within the works, hinting at a attainable SRT variant.
- The Wrangler and Gladiator will probably be getting new customization choices.
In 2024, Jeep launched the Wrangler 392 Last Version as a final Hemi hurrah. Sadly for consumers, it wasn’t so last because the mannequin returned for 2025 as a consequence of “fashionable demand.”
Quick ahead to as we speak and Jeep is altering their tune fully. Talking at a media occasion in Detroit, CEO Bob Broderdorf confirmed the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 isn’t going anyplace.
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That’s nice information for Wrangler followers because the almighty V8 pumps out 470 hp (350 kW / 476 PS) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque. This permits the SUV to speed up from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.5 seconds and run the quarter mile in 13 seconds flat.
Whereas it’s good to see the engine sticking round, Broderdorf confirmed further V8 fashions are on the horizon. With the return of SRT, this has us longing for a brand new Grand Cherokee SRT8 or Trackhawk. It’s additionally not exhausting to think about the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 returning to the Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L.
Solely time will inform what occurs, however Broderdorf stated different powertrains are within the works. We received a glimpse of 1 earlier as we speak because the teaser picture for the 2026 Grand Wagoneer urged it’s going to have a range-extended powertrain. The corporate has additionally beforehand confirmed plans for a hybrid Cherokee and a plug-in hybrid Gladiator 4xe.
Broderdorf stated powertrains are the “coronary heart and soul” of automobiles, so the brand new choices ought to get clients excited. He additionally believes they’ll open up new alternatives for the model in addition to usher in new consumers. We’ve already seen this play out because the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe shortly established themselves as among the hottest plug-in hybrids in America.
Wrangler And Gladiator Will Get Extra Choices
Moreover speaking about powertrains, Broderdorf instructed us the Wrangler and Gladiator will provide extra personalization and customization sooner or later. We will additionally anticipate further choices together with bigger tire sizes.
The precise specifics stay to be seen, however the government urged consumers will have the ability to order uniquely coloured parts corresponding to fender flares. It will allow Jeep to faucet even deeper into the extremely worthwhile marketplace for customization.
