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2025 Wrangler 4xe Willys ’41 Special Edition
Jeep® Brand Honors Its Heritage With 2025 Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 Special Edition
> New 2025 Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 celebrates the original, combat-born-and-bred Jeep – the legendary 1941 Willys MB
> Limited-edition model is powered by 4xe capability and features new military olive drab-inspired '41 exterior paint, period-correct Drab Blue hood-side decals and a coming, optional tan soft-top
> Further highlights include exclusive '41-painted 17-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in 33-inch all-terrain tires, Army-inspired exterior decals, a unique tan interior, standard rear locker, and front and rear steel bumpers
> Orders are now open with a U.S. MSRP of $59,930
November 19, 2024 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - In a salute to the original, battle-tested Jeep® SUV – the legendary 1941 Willys MB – the Jeep brand proudly introduces the 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 special edition.
The 2025 Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 also takes cues from the beloved Jeep ’41 concept, which made headlines at the 2022 Easter Jeep Safari. The annual off-road event in Moab, Utah, is a mecca for Jeep enthusiasts and where the brand showcases concept vehicles that push the boundaries of design and capability and inspire future production models.
A SALUTE TO THE PAST, BUILT FOR THE FUTURE
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 pays homage to its military roots with an exclusive olive drab-inspired '41 paint and matching 17-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in 33-inch all-terrain tires. Period-correct Drab Blue WILLYS/4XE decals and Army-inspired graphics nod to the original Willys MB, evoking its rugged, utilitarian spirit.
Inside, tan Heritage cloth seats, an olive drab dashboard insert, and a '41 shifter medallion enhance its vintage-inspired design. Roof options include a body-color hardtop, Sky One-Touch Powertop, and an exclusive tan soft-top. Off-road readiness is bolstered by a rear locker and steel bumpers.
FROM GO DEVIL TO GREEN MACHINE
The class-exclusive, plug-in hybrid Wrangler 4xe is the best-selling PHEV in America three years in a row. Its advanced powertrain perfectly showcases 80-plus years of technical evolution since those original “Go Devil” engines powered the Willys MB.
The class-exclusive 4xe system combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged gas engine, two electric motors and a high-voltage battery pack to deliver 49 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), 21 miles of all-electric range and zero range anxiety. The powertrain is part of a global electrification initiative that is transforming 4xe into the new 4x4.
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 special edition has a U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $59,930 (excluding $1,895 destination charge). Orders are now open alongside the rest of the 2025 Jeep Wrangler lineup and will be in Jeep dealer showrooms before the end of the calendar year.
THE GENESIS OF AN AMERICAN ICON
In July 1940, the U.S. military sought a “light reconnaissance vehicle,” inviting 135 automakers to bid and providing detailed specs, including a 600-lb. load capacity, four-wheel drive, and a weight under 1,300 lbs. Only three companies, including Willys-Overland, responded, producing prototypes by November 1940. Though all exceeded the weight limit, the Army adjusted its requirements for the next round.
In March 1941, Willys-Overland was tasked with building 1,500 units of its Quad prototype. Following further testing, the Army chose the Willys design as its standard, signing a production contract on July 15, 1941.
The Quad evolved into the Willys MA and MB, ultimately becoming known as the Jeep. The name's origin is debated—some say it derived from the military term “GP” for “general purpose,” while others credit Eugene the Jeep, a character from the Popeye comics.
Willys-Overland produced almost 360,000 Jeep vehicles at the Toledo, Ohio, plant between October of 1941 and August 1945. Willys trademarked the Jeep name and, even before WWII was over, began building the brand's first civilian model, the CJ-2A.
SOURCE': JEEP STELLANTIS NORTH AMERICA PRESS RELEASE
