Jeep Gladiator
When you really want a capable off-road Jeep, but you also need a functional midsize pickup truck, the Jeep Gladiator provides both.
Explore the evolution of the Jeep Gladiator
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First generation Jeep Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator is a four-door midsize pickup truck with Jeep’s capable four-wheel-drive system, seating for five passengers, removable doors, a hard or soft roof, and a five-foot pickup truck bed.
The Jeep Gladiator is a popular choice for adventurous buyers, blending the appeal of a midsize pickup truck with the go-anywhere capability of a Jeep Wrangler. Available in a wide variety of trim levels, there’s a Gladiator for all purposes. Since its launch, the Gladiator has offered a standard 3.6-liter V6 engine. From 2021 to 2023, an EcoDiesel V6 engine was available. All Gladiators feature one of Jeep’s four dual-range four-wheel-drive systems, offering either part-time or full-time four-wheel drive.
Models prior to 2025 offered a choice between a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission, but the manual was discontinued for the 2025 model year. Jeep also added a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen in 2025, replacing the smaller screens in previous models.
Model highlights
Five-foot truck bed
Removable hard or soft top
Seating for five passengers
Gas or diesel V6 engine
Manual or automatic transmission
Part-time or full-time four-wheel drive
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2020 - 2025
2025 Jeep Gladiator
Highlights
Manual transmission dropped
Power windows and locks made standard
Price dropped
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2024 Jeep Gladiator
Highlights
Diesel engine discontinued
New standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
First- and second-row side curtain airbags made standard
New grille styling
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2023 Jeep Gladiator
Highlights
Freedom Edition package added with increased off-road ability and unique styling
High Altitude trim added more off-road equipment
Some trims added more standard features
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2022 Jeep Gladiator
Highlights
Standard seven-inch touchscreen and smartphone integration added to base Sport trim
Other models got the 8.4-inch touchscreen, navigation, and Alpine audio system as standard
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2021 Jeep Gladiator
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Highlights
All-new Gladiator brought Wrangler styling and off-road ability to the midsize pickup segment
Rubicon model offered with the most aggressive off-road ability
3.6-liter V6 engine
Eight-speed automatic and six-speed manual transmissions
Up to 7,650 pounds of towing capacity
Five-foot bed
Choice of three different four-wheel-drive systems
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Jeff Zurschmeide has been an automotive journalist for more than 20 years, covering the new car business as well as motorsports and industry news. He lives in Tillamook, Oregon, at the confluence of great roads, nice weather, and plenty of space for a collection of strange old automobiles.
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