Gladiator - Jeep has the Truck We’ve been Waiting for

The most recent news from Jeep is the fact that a new 2020 Jeep Gladiator will arrive and it happens to be a pickup truck.

This truck will compete in the midsize truck segment and it’s meant to be one of the most capable trucks on the market, especially considering it’s a Jeep. Before you rush to your nearby Jeep dealership, you’re going to want to learn more about what this new truck will offer to give you the drive and the confidence you need when you head out on the trails.

Learn More about the Jeep Gladiator

Trims Offered

The trims that you’ll be able to choose from for the new Gladiator are Sport, Sport S, Overland, and Rubicon. This means you’ll enjoy a wide range of pricing and features that will give you the quality you want when you take this beauty out on the trails.

Power You’ll Admire

The new Gladiator uses the venerable 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine that makes 285 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque for the drive. This engine will be attached to either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission for the drive. You can tow up to 7,650 pounds with this Jeep pickup truck.

Fuel Mileage

Don’t expect the Jeep Gladiator to save you much fuel at all, this truck is rated to be the same as the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited which gives you 17 city/23 hwy mpg for the drive you make. This is a truck that’s built for fun and adventure, not for saving fuel and being overly frugal.

Ride and Handling

Because the Jeep Gladiator shares the platform with the recently redesigned Jeep Wrangler, you can expect this truck to be one that will ride smoothly on the road while giving you the ability to handle the trails with ease. This truck is made to reduce NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) to give you the comfort and drive you desire.

Off-Road Handling

Jeep was able to create the Gladiator with a smooth ride on the highway without sacrificing any of the off-road capability for the drive. The king of the off-road will be the Gladiator Rubicon which is one of the trims that gives you the qualities you want. This version of the Gladiator will have Fox shocks, an electronic front and rear locking differential, and upgraded underbody skid plates.

Exterior Style

This new truck combines all of the attributes of the Wrangler with a pickup truck to give you the drive and the capability that you want to enjoy on the trails. The wheelbase has been lengthened by 19 inches to make room for the truck bed and make it possible for you to have the drive you want no matter where you take this truck.

Interior Style

The cabin of this new truck is similar to the Wrangler Unlimited which means it’s comfortable, rugged, and filled with the features that you’re sure to enjoy when you take it for a drive. Take a look at the Gladiator and see if it can be the right pickup truck for you to drive on and off the road.

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