The new 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys ’41 pays homage to the original Jeep, the legendary 1941 Willys MB.

This limited edition features the 4xe powertrain and new ’41 military style olive green exterior paint, Drab Blue hood badges and an optional Future Tan top.

Additionally, it includes 17-inch aluminum wheels painted specifically for this ’41 model and 33-inch all-terrain tires, military-style exterior badging, an exclusive interior also painted brown, standard electronics, and also front and rear steel bumpers.

In honor of the original, battle-tested Jeep SUV, the legendary 1941 Willys MB, the Jeep brand is proud to introduce the 2025 Willys ’41 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Special Edition.

“After eight decades of building a reputation for off-road performance, clean design and rugged versatility, the spirit of the original Willys MB lives on in everything we do at the Jeep brand,” said Bob Broderdorf, senior vice president and head of the Jeep business unit. brand in North America. “The new 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys ’41 is a testament to that heritage. “This is a celebration of our inspiring past as we continue to push the boundaries of possibility and innovation.”

The 2025 Wrangler 4xe Willys ’41 takes inspiration from the beloved ’41 Jeep concept that made headlines at the 2022 Easter Jeep Safari. The annual off-road event in Moab, Utah is a mecca for Jeep enthusiasts and a destination of choice. brand to showcase concept vehicles that push the boundaries of design and off-road capability, inspiring future production models.

A tribute to the past, designed for the future

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys ’41 features a new military-inspired ’41 Olive Green exterior color instantly reminiscent of the spirit of the original Willys MB. Unique 17-inch aluminum wheels are painted to match and wrapped in aggressive 33-inch all-terrain tires.

The Jeep design team created the WILLYS/4XE badge on the side of the hood to pay homage to the brand’s military heritage. Finished in a slate gray color, they reference the original factory stencils that the US Army placed on the Willys MB during World War II. Jeep designers ensured that the color and styling faithfully reflected the utilitarian aesthetics of the era, reflecting the rugged, functional spirit that defined the original Jeep vehicles and remains a hallmark today. Other military-style emblems adorn the exterior, further highlighting the value of this special model.

Inside, the ’41 Wrangler 4xe Willys has a unique interior with Heritage brown cloth seats, an olive green cloth dash insert and a ’41 shifter medallion. In an effort to provide the ultimate in open-air driving freedom, several top options are available, including a body-color hardtop, Sky One-touch power roof and a brown soft top. Standard features include a rear lockout that helps improve traction performance, and front and rear steel bumpers for added off-road protection.

From Go Devil to Green Machine

The exclusive Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid has been America’s best-selling PHEV for three years running. Its advanced powertrain is a great testament to more than 80 years of Jeep engineering evolution since the original Go Devil engines powered the Willys MB.

The class-exclusive 4xe system combines a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol 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 not complete anxiety about autonomy. . The powertrain is part of a global electrification initiative that turns 4xe models into the new 4×4.

The Genesis of an American Icon

In July 1940, the US military told automobile manufacturers that they needed a “light reconnaissance vehicle.” The Army invited 135 manufacturers to submit proposals and developed an extensive list of vehicle specifications, including a 600-pound payload capacity, a wheelbase of less than 75 inches, a height of less than 36 inches, a smooth engine at speeds between 3 and 50 mph, a boxy body, four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case. box, folding windshield, three individual seats, dimming headlights and backup lights. circulation.

Three companies responded to the request, including Jeep’s predecessor Willys-Overland. Each of them produced prototypes for testing in record time. The Army took possession of these vehicles in November 1940 at Camp Holabird, Maryland.

The Army signed the next round of contracts in March 1941, including an order from Willys-Overland for 1,500 Quads. Further rounds of testing and evaluation led the Army to select Willys as its primary manufacturer. On July 15, 1941, a contract was signed to begin production.

After modifications and improvements, the Willys Quad became first the MA and then the MB. But the army and the world knew it as “Jeep”. Some argue that the name comes from a mixture of the letters “GP” – the military abbreviation for “General Purpose”. Others say the car was named after the popular character named “Jeep Eugene” from the Popeye cartoons. Regardless of origin, the name has entered the American lexicon.

Between October 1941 and August 1945, Willys-Overland produced more than 360,000 vehicles at its Toledo, Ohio plant. The rugged olive-colored car went down in history as being capable of winning a world war. After the war, Willys trademarked the name “Jeep” with the intention of converting the vehicle into an all-terrain vehicle for farm use: a utility jeep for civilian use. One of Willys’ slogans at the time was, “The sun never sets on the mighty Jeep,” and the company sought to ensure that the world recognized Willys as the creator of the automobile. Famous World War II reporter Ernie Pyle said of him: “He did it all. He walked everywhere. He was as loyal as a dog, strong as a mule, and agile as a goat. “It constantly carried twice the weight it was designed to carry and kept moving.”

Willys registered the Jeep name and, before the end of World War II, began production of the brand’s first civilian model, the CJ-2A.