The Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 is a plug-in hybrid tribute to the 1941 Willys MB

Back in 2022, one of Jeep’s concept cars for its Easter Jeep Safari was called the Jeep ’41 Concept. As you may have guessed, this concept took inspiration from the original Willys MB which entered service in… 1941.

And clearly that concept went down rather well, because Jeep has now unveiled the Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 special edition – yours for just $59,930 in the US. Around $10k more than the standard car.

Based on the plug-in hybrid Wrangler 4xe (apparently the best-selling PHEV in America three years in a row) with its 2.0-litre turbo engine and twin electric motors, the Willys '41 edition is painted in a ‘military Olive Drab-inspired’ colour. There are excellent retro-spec 17-inch aluminium wheels painted the same colour, with 33-inch all-terrain tyres.

There are ‘WILLYS / 4XE’ decals on the side of the bonnet too finished in period-correct Drab Blue to nod to the stencilling required by the U.S. Army on Willys MBs during World War II. Lots more Army-inspired decals too, plus tan cloth seats and an Olive Drab fabric dashboard insert. Oh, and you’ll be able to choose between a body-coloured hard-top or a tan soft-top roof.

“Eight decades after cementing a reputation for all-terrain capability, straightforward design and tough versatility, the spirit of the original Willys MB lives on in everything we do at Jeep brand,” said Bob Broderdorf, senior vice president and head of Jeep North America. 

“The new 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 is a testament to that heritage. It's a celebration of our past that inspires us, while we keep pushing the boundaries of capability and innovation.”

Retro hero, or poor pastiche? Thoughts in the comments below please…