The new 2020 Jeep Gladiator is an exciting addition to the Jeep lineup. It takes everything we love about the Wrangler and adds a five-foot pickup bed on the back. The unique look of the Gladiator makes it stand out in a crowd, while its capabilities, both on and off the road, make it top on the list for trucks. Here are some of the things you need to know about the 2020 Jeep Gladiator.
1. The Exterior Look
The Gladiator is a four-door Wrangler up front with removable doors, a fold-down windshield, and a removable roof. In the back, a five-foot bed features a unique three-position tailgate with a midway position that allows you to haul loads that are longer than the five feet. The four trim levels start with the Sport which has 17-inch steel wheels and a Class II bumper hitch. The Sport S adds alloy wheels and heated power mirrors, while the Overland comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, side steps, tinted windows, and body-colored wheel arches.
The top-level Rubicon adds extra off-road features such as 33-inch all-terrain tires and higher fenders to accommodate them. It also has locking front and rear differentials, Fox shock absorbers, and both rock rails and skid plates.
2. The Power and Performance
All the Gladiator models get a 3.6-liter V-6 engine with 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Jeep makes a six-speed manual transmission standard and offers the option for an eight-speed automatic. All trims also come with four-wheel drive. When equipped, the Gladiator can tow a class-leading 7,650 pounds and handle up to 1,600 pounds in the bed.
3. The Cabin and Technology
The cabin is very similar to the latest Wrangler JK, with circle gauges and circle air vents. The materials Jeep uses are easy to clean and water resistant even in the lower trims so you can take it off-road and then just hose it out. The standard folding soft top has a sunroof feature and the base model comes with a 5-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, and two USB ports. Jeep makes a 7-inch touch screen available, along with an 8.4-inch touch screen that comes with navigation and satellite radio. You can also get an updated version of the Uconnect infotainment system.
Unique features that the Gladiator offers include a portable and waterproof Bluetooth speaker and a forward facing camera to get you a better view of the terrain ahead when you go off-road.
4. The Safety Features
All the models come standard with a rearview camera and there are two safety packages available as well. The Safety Group and Advanced Safety group will add advanced driver-assist features such as blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator is a highly customizable truck. Along with the four different trim levels to choose from, you can also add packages to change the look of the doors, the top, and the windshield to make your Gladiator truly unique.
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