With the thermometer flirting with
readings below zero, rain and snow often make the presence
and the roads hide traps, winter has begun to make its way through the
felt his presence. The new Plug–in Hybrid technology of Jeep, which is already available in Renagade 4xe and Compass 4xe, is designed to help the driver to
face the pitfalls of winter conditions, whether they are
on off-road routes, or in the city.
The hybrid all-wheel drive system 4xe offers
significant advantages over conventional options 4x4, combining the Turbo petrol engine
on the front axle with an efficient electric motor on the rear, for high flow rate
torque and even higher levels of traction especially in snowy or icy conditions
surfaces. At the same time, the torque delivery is particularly precise and smooth,
enabling the driver to drive comfortably in very difficult off-road conditions.
road routes where the car is required to travel at very low speeds
gears.
While in normal conditions, for example in daily commuting
in the city, the hybrid system of the Jeep gives priority to all-electric mobility
with zero fuel consumption and zero emissions, once you need to engage
the 4-wheel drive, the engine starts immediately turning the vehicle into a
a eAWD, a four-wheel drive hybrid car.
At the same time, the advanced Selec-Terrain™ electronic traction control system
ensures that all wheels will handle the torque in the best way
of engines, while the "Snow" is especially
designed for snowy roads, ideally adjusted for these conditions
the engine response and the operation of the traction control systems
and stability. The top level of safety is combined with a corresponding level of
comfort, since thanks to the free app My Uconnect, the driver can set via the mobile phone
of the cabin temperature from a distance and find a warm interior
getting to his car.
Designed for the
difficult conditions
The Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe have the hybrid system
4x4 Jeep Active Drive Low, which
maximises torque and traction at low revs allowing the driver to
driver to cope with extreme conditions. At the same time, the system has another
advantage over conventional four-wheel drive systems, since it does not have
central axle or mechanical clutches to manage the torque, an element which
reduces weight and further improves the reliability of the whole. In addition
on descents the car recovers energy by charging the battery, while the
system also ensures smoother deceleration, but also the smallest
a load on the braking system.
Regardless of the conditions, the connection of the thermal engine to the two
electric motors ensures that the system 4xe and all-wheel drive is available whenever needed
and regardless of the battery charge level. At the same time all
electronic and electrical systems are protected from the outside
agents and waterproofs. The battery capacity of 11.4 kWh has its own heating and cooling system and so its performance is not affected by the
is affected even when the temperature drops to -30οC.
The system 4xe is the most advanced
four-wheel drive system ever built by Jeep. In any case, the
attention of the driver, but also the choice of the right tyres are
critical factors for safe travel on snow-covered surfaces.
For this reason the Jeep chose tyres M+S (Mud + Snow) in the basic equipment of the Renegade Trailhawk 4xe (235/55 R17 M+S) and Compass Trailhawk 4xe (235/60 R17 M+S).
