Photo: Jeep via Jeep Gladiator Forum
Described as “the most capable mid-size truck ever,” Jeep is referring to the off-road capabilities of the Gladiator. Available with two four-wheel-drive systems (Command-Trac 4x4 and Rock-Trac 4x4), the pickup-ified Wrangler can even be had with an “easy-to-use premium soft top.”
Uploaded onto the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles media website then taken down within minutes, the information regarding the 2020 Jeep Gladiator also reveals two engine and two transmission options. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 comes as standard with start/stop, mated to either the eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual we know and love from the Wrangler.
In 2020, Jeep will introduce the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 to the lineup. The six-cylinder turbo diesel benefits from start/stop as well, and as expected, the eight-speed automatic is the only transmission available. Coming exclusively in Crew Cab flavor, the Gladiator is packed “with more than 80 available advanced safety and security features.”
Infotainment systems include the 7.0- and 8.4-inch touchscreen Uconnect, featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Smartphone-like features such as pinch-and-zoom are also included.
If you go for the Rubicon, Jeep is much obliged to fit 33-inch all-terrain tires, sway-bar disconnect, and an “unmatched crawl ratio,” presumably the 84.1:1 offered in the Wrangler Rubicon. Up to 30 inches of water fording is another highlight of the Gladiator Rubicon, as are the Tru-Lok electronic locking diffs and 4:1 low-range transfer case. A forward-facing off-road camera is also available for customers who are serious about the go-anywhere capabilities of this truck.
In regard to that bed at the rear, Jeep says the Gladiator is much obliged to take in 1,600 pounds of payload. Towing capacity is rated at 7,650 pounds, which is 150 better than the Ford Ranger. The Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado, for the sake of comparison, are good for up to 6,800 and 7,700 pounds, respectively.
The date of the press release is November 28th, 2018, meaning that less than two weeks separate us from the world premiere of the Gladiator at the Los Angles Auto Show.
In 2020, Jeep will introduce the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 to the lineup. The six-cylinder turbo diesel benefits from start/stop as well, and as expected, the eight-speed automatic is the only transmission available. Coming exclusively in Crew Cab flavor, the Gladiator is packed “with more than 80 available advanced safety and security features.”
Infotainment systems include the 7.0- and 8.4-inch touchscreen Uconnect, featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Smartphone-like features such as pinch-and-zoom are also included.
If you go for the Rubicon, Jeep is much obliged to fit 33-inch all-terrain tires, sway-bar disconnect, and an “unmatched crawl ratio,” presumably the 84.1:1 offered in the Wrangler Rubicon. Up to 30 inches of water fording is another highlight of the Gladiator Rubicon, as are the Tru-Lok electronic locking diffs and 4:1 low-range transfer case. A forward-facing off-road camera is also available for customers who are serious about the go-anywhere capabilities of this truck.
In regard to that bed at the rear, Jeep says the Gladiator is much obliged to take in 1,600 pounds of payload. Towing capacity is rated at 7,650 pounds, which is 150 better than the Ford Ranger. The Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado, for the sake of comparison, are good for up to 6,800 and 7,700 pounds, respectively.
The date of the press release is November 28th, 2018, meaning that less than two weeks separate us from the world premiere of the Gladiator at the Los Angles Auto Show.
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