I knew this would happen when Jeep lost control to the Fiat and Peugeot groups. What a completely ridiculous move. I bought my 2021 GC Trailhawk knowing full well it would probably be the last of the good GC's. These guys ae positioning the GC to be a range rover competitor. Very upscale, limited capacity for towing and offroad. You can see it happening....
The 2 row is now regulated to nothing more than a grocery getter. No offroad options, no quadra-drive, limited towing. The 3 row is limited to as you get no offroad skid plates and basic towing and its the only model with a hemi. Having driven the new WL models, i see a softened suspension and Range Rover written all over it....
As for the 4XE, to me its worthless. once the battery is depleted, the 2.0L is enemic for such a big vehicle. Peak TQ at almost 3000 rpm is not great for such a heavy vehicle. You can forget about towing anything substantial either. Its fine for getting groceries and competing with range rovers at the soccer fields. for almost $15K more than my 2021...no thanks...
Been in a jeep since 2003. If this continues, my 2021 will be my last.
Nonsense
Welcome, you join just complain that there is new model to replace the ancient Daimler architecture?
If you need to be caught up, Daimler almost killed the company, and had it not been for Fiat (Who has done more to grow the group than any owner) saved it from being sold by the Jack wagons in New York to the Chinese.
The Old heavy, lower ground clearance, and less articulation WK2 is not better, The 4Xe has proven itself on the ultimate off-road vehicle. Lots of options are limited at the time due to chip shortage, taller springs are all that is needed given the increased articulation, WK2 is on it tippy toes when at the top of its suspension settings.
In case you're not paying attention. the Hemi is being regulated out of existence but is being replaced by more efficient and more potent powertrains. The Hurrican4 by itself is better the Pentastar, the 4xE is more than adequate replacement for the Eagle, the Hurricane6 SD is much better and a huge upgrade, if the HD makes to the model it puts to shame my much loved Apache.
We have already seen that the Hurrican in 6000lb brick is good for a second 0-60 and in the quarter. Great things to come but if you're going to go, go enjoy your future Explorer... have fun at the Ford Forum.