In this report, the long awaited review of the long awaited new pick-up truck from #Jeep: the Jeep #Gladiator! We’ll show you all the secrets and features of the exterior and interior of the Jeep plus we’ll talk about the technical side of the new Gladiator!
Gladiator is the name Jeep gave to their newly launched Wrangler #pickup truck. It has the same cool styling and aggressive looking front as the #Wrangler, but with one practical addition: a full size #truck bed! And with the launch of this Gladiator, Jeep immediately took the number one spot in off-road-capable pickup trucks. As far as there wasn’t enough utility yet in the Wrangler, the Gladiator gives you the same unmatched off-road capability, power, room and luxury as a Wrangler Unlimited plus a bed to haul your dirt bike in.
Yes, I said “luxury”. The Jeep you see in front of you is the Rubicon, which is one of the two top-level trims for the Gladiator. Jeep has made big improvements in the interior design compared to the previous generation Wrangler Rubicon. The utilitarian Gladiator has been dressed up with premium features like a leather-wrapped dashboard, leather seats, satin chrome door handles, LED interior lighting and an overall use of nice materials. Look for example at this really sharp looking red aluminum inlay in the dashboard.
Other nice features that set this Rubicon apart are these 17” Granite Crystal aluminum wheels, Rubicon badging, a premium Alpine sound system with an 8.4 inch touch screen, full LED tail lamps plus full LED headlamps, front and rear facing cameras, body-colored top panels and keyless entry.
But what if the camera gets dirty during off roading, I hear you ask! Well, Jeep built a tiny washer into the camera to clean it from the inside!
And there is more nifty technology on the Rubicon! The Gladiator’s characteristic LED tail lamps stick out a little more than on previous models. That is because they now contain an embedded radar system that warns you of oncoming traffic while shifted into reverse.
Another modern feature that we loved to find on the Rubicon is the keyless entry system. You don’t have to take the key out of your pocket anymore to lock and unlock the SUV. A sensor in every door handle detects if the key is close by, so that a simple touch will unlock the door. The keyless entry system also includes remote start.
If you don’t need all that, and just want a Gladiator for its off-road capability, Jeep still offers the basic Sport trim. No leather, no power locks, not even power windows!
Another difference you may be noticing between these two Jeeps is the different tops. This Sport model features the new available soft top. Getting the hard top off the Gladiator can be done relatively quickly, but has always been a bit of a hassle. Taking off two panels, storing them in a bag, and then getting caught in a surprise rain storm isn’t the most efficient way of going topless. Now look at how easy and fast the soft top can be opened! As with soft top convertible cars, the soft top does come with the expense of more wind noise on the highway.
But the top is not the only thing that can be removed. Just like with the legendary Wrangler, every panel that contains glass can be detached. And yes, that includes the windshield! Removing the windshield is even easier on the newest generation, requiring fewer steps. You just have to remove four bolts underneath the windshield frame, and remove the windshield wipers, and the windshield can be folded flat to the hood. Removing the doors is just as easy. Remove the bolts from the two hinges, disconnect the wiring harness and unhook the wires, and you can lift the door out of the Jeep. It’s one of the best features of the Wrangler and it’s great to see them returning on the Gladiator.
Another removable panel is the optional vinyl truck bed cover. It’s super easy to open up and provides good protection for whatever gear you may be carrying in the bed.
The truck bed of the Gladiator Rubicon that we tested, came with everything you need factory installed. The bed has hooks to safely secure your cargo. Jeep put a little easter egg in the back of the bed, two tire tracks to show that the Gladiator can fit two dirt bikes. Above that, there’s a manual sliding rear window that you can use to throw out your empty bottles. For night time utility, the bed is equipped with LED lights. Talking about lights, the Gladiator’s third brake light is uniquely embedded in the liftgate handle. The softly opening liftgate also houses two drink holders on the inside, which is great for field BBQ’s.
By the way, the Gladiator has more cup holders in the back than we’ve ever seen before. There are four of them, and then there’s two more in the front. And there is more handy storage: all doors have nets to hold small items, and there’s a little compartment in the middle arm rest that has a USB outlet and a secret extra compartment. The back of the front seats feature a molle grid.
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