I went full Jeep and have zero regrets. When I had the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys 41 4xe for a week, I waved at fellow drivers and set my rubber ducks up on the dash. I named it Sargent and/or Sarge for short. But he isn’t perfect no matter how much fun we had together. 

3 pros and 3 cons with the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys 41 4xe 

First of all, the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys 41 4xe is a special edition model that honors the Wrangler’s past. It pays homage to the Willys MB model that helped win World War II. 

It has Olive Drab green paint, Army-related decals with stenciling, matching 17-inch aluminum wheels, and beefy 33-inch BFGoodrich all-terrain KO2 tires. 

The classic Wrangler look certainly turned heads and received a lot of compliments. But with the locking differential, steal bumpers, solid axle, coil springs, and stabilizer bar, this Jeep means serious business. 

I’ll start with the cons as most people think Jeep pays me to review their vehicles. I WISH that was true, but I’ve been doing this job for five years and just got my first Wrangler to review. (Although, Jeep did let me test the 2024 models in Utah, but again, without pay). 

2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys 41 4xe cons: 

1. The price of my review model was $73,095. So, it seems impossible to afford with my humble journalism salary. Plus, with a lack of tech like a 360-degree camera, and cloth seats, the price feels steep. 
2. There is a lack of storage space for personal items, but that’s not an issue for those who travel light. 
3. The rear door opening space is a bit narrow. That combined with the tall lift over height doesn’t make it the easiest SUV to load dogs in. (My dog sits in the back seat of vehicles with his seatbelt). 

Now here are the positives! 

1. The Jeep Wrangler Willys 41 4xe has a power soft top 

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe eliminates all indecisiveness towards taking the top off. The power soft top provides instant freedom at the touch of a button. You can open the top at a stop light and close it while driving. 

You don’t have to deal with the hassle of pulling over to take the top off or storing roof panels. In the blink of an eye, you get to connect with nature, smell fresh flowers, feel the sun on your skin, and more. 

The 12.3-inch touchscreen looks great in the sun and is visible in all conditions. Plus, the location of the air vents will keep you warm if you drop the top on colder mornings. I loved it. 

2. The Willys 4xe is comfortable 

Jeep engineers worked to provide more sound-dampening materials in the frame, and it shows. The Wrangler 4xe is noticeably quieter at highway speeds. I found the Ford Bronco with a hard top to be much louder than my Willys 4xe tester with a soft top. 

My parents constantly told my jeep-obsessed teenager-butt that I wouldn’t want a Wrangler because they’re so bumpy and uncomfortable. Well, that’s a lie because the 2025 model absorbs large impacts and potholes with ease. 

Even on jagged dirt trails and areas here in Asheville that were torn up by Hurricane Helene, Sargent provided a smooth ride with confidence and control. I don’t believe the rumors about Wrangler SUVs handling like bricks anymore. That complaint is related to Jeeps from the past. 

3. The 4xe engine is fun

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with two electric motors and a 17-kWh battery to generate 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. It has some serious get-up with the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 5.2 seconds. 

I have towed a 5,000 lb trailer with the Rubicon 392, and it felt a bit faster. But the 4xe is no slouch. It’s fast off the line to spice up your commute. 

In hybrid mode you can see how much charge the regenerative brakes provide and your range will fluctuate. I started one trip with 206 miles of range and ended with 215 miles because of the charge I accumulated. 

Without any hybrid juice, I was getting about 16.9 mpg. Also, upon plugging in at free Level 1 charging stations, I gained about 3 miles per half hour. 

Random takeaways: 

• The rock rails are slippery, be careful using them as a step. 
• The seats fold flat for a massive, level cargo floor. 
• The lack of camera views isn’t an issue because you can simply look out the massive windshield and windows. 
• Easter eggs are everywhere and fun to find. 
• The seats are a bit flat, but who cares when you’re having fun. 
• The rear seat is a bit tight for taller folks. 
• The turning radius is extremely impressive, this Wrangler is so easy to park.
• I was asked if this Jeep as an EV a million times. No, it’s a plug-in hybrid.

I loved my time with Sargent and admittedly, never left the honeymoon phase. I don’t know what journalist he’s currently with, but I hope they treat him right. All I have left are the memories and a 1996 Jeep Cherokee named Willie.