Shoppers love the hybrid Wrangler thanks to the impressive power and torque it has
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Given the volume of sales, not to mention resale values, Jeep has pretty well nailed it in the US.
As to limited range, I can tell you that my wife loves her Q5 hybrid because she commutes 1.2 miles each way to work - meaning, she's all electric throughout the work week and is not limited on the weekend for longer trips thanks to the ICE.
Another benefit it being able to warm up the car in the garage in winter without risk of asphyxiation. Not bad when it's -24 degrees out. I'm sure the inverse rings true for Phoenix-type climates.