You might not expect a minivan and a rugged SUV to share the same spotlight - but this is New Jersey, where commuting is a contact sport and practicality is king. That's why Nielsen Editorial mentioned these two very different, very Jersey-ready rides in its article on best gas mileage for NJ commuters: the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid and the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe.
Let's start with the Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. This isn't your grandma's van. It's a rolling command center with a PhD in efficiency. With 32 miles of electric range and over 500 miles total on a full charge and tank, it's perfect for weekday errands, school drop-offs, and weekend getaways that somehow involve three coolers, a folding table, and at least one forgotten soccer cleat. It's sleek, smart, and way more fuel-friendly than it has any right to be.
On the flip side, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is your buttoned-up weekday commuter with a wild off-road streak. It brings 375 horsepower, 56 MPGe, and up to 25 electric-only miles to the table - plus standard 4x4 that laughs in the face of black ice and "unexpected dirt detours." It's ready for everything from Route 10 mayhem to Delaware Water Gap adventures, and still polished enough for the school pickup line. Think of it as your SUV that hits the gym on weekdays and the mountains on weekends.
Both rides offer real-deal tax incentives, serious gas savings, and that rare North Jersey essential: versatility. Because whether you're running errands, braving school traffic, or heading to a trailhead with zero cell service, you deserve a vehicle that works as hard as you do.
Check them out now at Dover Dodge Chrysler Jeep, where plug-in power meets Garden State grit, and your next commuter upgrade might just have a hidden wild side.
Read the full Nielsen article: Best Gas Mileage for NJ Commuters