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Jeep has started to transition to battery-powered electric cars. In October 2022 it unveiled its first electric car, the Avenger.

Meanwhile, it is expanding its lineup of plug-in hybrid models, which are badged 4xe. These pair a conventional petrol engine with an electric motor and battery pack, giving strong performance and fuel-sipping efficiency, especially if you make use of the few dozen miles worth of electric-only range 4xe models are capable of.

Jeep’s performance in reliability surveys tends to be somewhere near the middle of the table. As ever, keeping up with scheduled maintenance is the best way to make sure your car lasts a long time.

4xe is the brand name for Jeep’s plug-in hybrid engine options. These pair a turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and battery pack to enhance performance and dramatically increase fuel economy. If you remember to keep your battery topped up, you can also complete shorter journeys on electric power without using the petrol engine at all.

DDCT is what Jeep calls the automatic gearbox option on its smaller Renegade and Compass models – larger models are simply called ‘Auto’. That means a Jeep equipped with DDCT will change gears for you. Nerdy fact fans will want to know the DDCT acronym stands for dual-dry-clutch-auto-transmission.

Uconnect is the Jeep word for the company’s infotainment system. Uconnect has all the typical features you’d expect including media playback, Bluetooth calling and optional sat nav. You also have the option of downloading the accompanying Jeep app to your smartphone to access digital information about your car directly from your device.

This is more of a US thing, but it’s worth knowing if you’re going to drive a Jeep in the UK. Jeep drivers have historically acknowledged each other as they pass by on the road, usually in the form of a hand signal known as the ‘Jeep wave’. There are several interpretations of what the wave should look like, but perhaps the most recognisable is raising the middle and index finger on the hand you’re holding the wheel with.