The real video we're all waiting for is the Bronco vs Wrangler series!....hate waiting for it so long now.

@toasteratemytaco

5 жыл бұрын

The Bronco and the Ranger are on the same chassis and gonna have the same setup... just a wagon or a truck

@JustinLaNoue

5 жыл бұрын

@@toasteratemytaco According to the latest insiders, the Bronco will have a completely redesigned frame and chassis that will become the next generation Ranger so it'll likely be quite different.

@toasteratemytaco

5 жыл бұрын

I got a buddy who's neighbor works in the plant... He had the Bronco and Ranger home already... Plus pics are available widely on the internet on test runs... It's a boxy ranger lol

@geepuller1

5 жыл бұрын

The test mule appeared to 100% have the ford everest frame to me.

@ien2023

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. I holding off my money for The Bronco. Ford don't disappoint us.

I bought a ford ranger and love it! I even went over a mountain with it when Toyota's were turning around!

@barrya.6212

4 жыл бұрын

Great...and the new Tacoma's having transmissions with shifting issues that software patch isn't completely curing and they burn oil if they go up really steep hills ! ...brand new truck burning oil out the exhaust !

Is just me or does the sound of tires going over rocks sound so satisfying????

@takayama1638

5 жыл бұрын

It's me too. I just love being on non paved roads! Wish we had more in my southeast. Hard to find.

@Hiluxtaco

5 жыл бұрын

Love that rubbery Snap-Crackle-Pop noise they make offroad...

@larryornelas8036

5 жыл бұрын

Thought I was the only one lol

@Rastaclops

5 жыл бұрын

I've always loved that sound, since I was a kid

@01hondascott

5 жыл бұрын

that and i also love the sound of the " ching" from a skate board grind, that truck or bar sound. and i don't even skate board lol.

Old school for 4x4, is manual hubs and a transfer case shifter. Kids these days 🤣

@curthensley3265

4 жыл бұрын

Ya that transfercase shifted very easy, no grind or let the clutch out to get it to lock in, and I'm betting no backing up to disengage.

@ztwntyn8

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, used to have some strength in many cases to get into low lock and some went in easy. Could also get caught in N on the transfer case if you are wedged up. Then as you turn off the engine in drive go for low that’s the only way sometimes

@adamharris2674

3 жыл бұрын

Why are so many off-roaders stuck in a 1967 to 1987 4x4 mindset? Move with the times a bit.

Jeeps are officially the new suburban soccor mom vehicle , they are everywhere

@kellylarsen7280

5 жыл бұрын

Where????????? I see no Jeep/Dodge shit anywhere cause all they do is build cheap and terrible quality shit. Ugliest, by far, piece of crap I’ve ever seen, style is still the same looks of the 1940’s Jeep military vehicles

@Aestheticnerdlife

5 жыл бұрын

@@kellylarsen7280 claims they are shit yet there are jeeps around with 300,000 miles and are the staple for what an off road vehicle should be lol

@nathanieljavallas694

5 жыл бұрын

@@Aestheticnerdlife i have a 96 grand cherokee and its running well with 450000 kms

@andrewbrink1678

5 жыл бұрын

Dont forget, wranglers have excellent resale value compared to multiple vehicles

@jamesrichardson559

5 жыл бұрын

I am an old man and a loyal Ford truck owner. That being said, I think the Rams and Jeeps are great. I hope the Jeeps do replace the Suburbans.

Dampened tailgate, great for .... jacking up the price of a truck. Trucks never got hurt dropping the tailgate before.

@spaceghost5629

4 жыл бұрын

kyleloew432 I couldn’t agree more. It’s a useless feature.

@iampennochio

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah but the old trucks weren't made of plastic either! 🛠

@stefanfalldorf6573

4 жыл бұрын

And you can get it dampened with the after market

@Greg-op7lg

4 жыл бұрын

iampennochio old trucks were made of steel, not the shitty aluminum fords use now😢.

@TheBeatenPaths

4 жыл бұрын

Ive had a pickup truck my whole life and never once "dropped the tailgate". Useless feature is right. I can't beleive how all KZread truck reviews make such a big deal out their test truck either having a dampened one or not. It's the last thing I'd be concerned with buying a new one, right after whether it has a radio or not.

Buy the Ranger and spend the extra 20 grand on a side x side.

@huntsbychainsaw5986

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. Buy the ranger then get a Mahindra roxor to go with it.

@Marel1224

5 жыл бұрын

I'd rather push a Jeep than drive a Ford.

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

@@Marel1224 You'll get plenty of that when you buy a Jeep.

@Marel1224

5 жыл бұрын

sixtyfiveford nope. Jeep is much more reliable then a POS ford.

@blr7586

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Whitmarsh LOL

every time i see tommy and his dad i miss my dad. what id do to go wheeling with my dad

This is crazy how one can now pay $60k on a MIDSIZE truck.

@WWETheDeadManDTF

5 жыл бұрын

I paid 25.000€ for my Ranger. 🤷‍♂️😅

@airbus214airplane

5 жыл бұрын

In a few years, midsize trucks will cost six figures and with a 12 year loan. 😂

@dbonejonezruffrufr3963

5 жыл бұрын

Or u could get the tried and true TRD off-road package for around 35 it's a way better truck in my opinion looks better inside and out

@teop7887

5 жыл бұрын

Ask those who spend $70k on a Raptor, or $100k on a lux SUV. Because they want to. 😉👍

@WWETheDeadManDTF

5 жыл бұрын

@@dbonejonezruffrufr3963 the Tacoma isn't available in Europe

I think I would be the minority opinion but I'd be driving to work and back 99 percent of the time so I'm would get the ranger. I feel it would be better on road. It seems way more capable off road that I would ever need.

@mikefahy482

5 жыл бұрын

680ecks same for a lot of people

@usmcvet0313

5 жыл бұрын

I would concur.

@Ryno-fp7pm

5 жыл бұрын

That's why my DD is 2WD. 4WD for fun only.

@gotribe8333

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, plus jeeps are ugly

@Hiluxtaco

5 жыл бұрын

The vast majority of people buying new mid-sized pickups will never take their trucks offroad. And for those people, the Ranger is the better pickup...

6:33 I like my steel bumpers. Good on Ford for keeping it up!

One thing not too many people think about with 4 door or extended cab pickups is what the rear area is like with the seats folded up. If you don’t want to ride people in the rear and you want to carry cargo or ride your dog, you need a flat rear area when the rear seats are folded up. Like I said, not too many people think about this and it is rarely seen or shown. This feature is important to me.

Love the Jeep, don't like the price. I think I'd buy a Power Wagon instead.

@MoragTong_

5 жыл бұрын

MSRP for the Rubicon is $43,545...don't let the Ford fanboys fool you.

@noahchiasson7809

5 жыл бұрын

S L if you option it up it will hit 60k. Same price as a power wagon.

@appiana4009

5 жыл бұрын

137'' wheelbase. It's ridiculously long and also the reason why they scrape in some of these yt offroad tests. Not worth the price if it slides on its belly through every obstacle you take it over.

@Ibanez-ct1ih

5 жыл бұрын

Just saw a Rubi at a dealer yesterday.. even with all the bells and whistles 61k is way too much

@ien2023

5 жыл бұрын

Jeep is too confident. They lost a group of budget smart shopper.

Up next, which one can carry two gallons of milk best and which one sits best for the Starbucks drive-thru.

@Izheets

4 жыл бұрын

Truth.

the ranger did everything the jeep did with smaller tires and smaller tread path.

@christopherbond4055

4 жыл бұрын

paul watson they weren’t anywhere close the limits of either of those vehicles. They’d need to do a more rigorous test to actually compare them

"If you're a Jeep guy, chances are you'll want the Jeep." I'm a Jeep guy and I'd go with the Ranger if I wanted a pickup truck. It's built to be a pickup truck, not a bastardization of the Wrangler to accommodate the needs of a hipster.

@Archangel1130

4 жыл бұрын

Truer words.

@jacobcarolan1172

4 жыл бұрын

Well said

Both the housing market and vehicle market are quickly moving away from Middle Class America.

@jackofferman3762

5 жыл бұрын

That's because they don't want the middle class or working poor to have personal 4 wheel vehicles, but want us all riding mopeds and city "smart" cars.

@Josh-179

5 жыл бұрын

It's driven by the desire (and demands) of the customer. People want everything these days so there are very few basic cars left. People want bigger and better houses too. Have you seen any new houses that are small? All new houses being built are big and bigger.

@brandonrides8953

5 жыл бұрын

@@Josh-179 you're right and it's disgusting. Can't find any house in my state that I can afford.

@patmanz28

5 жыл бұрын

Lol no it's cheap credit that has driven prices. Who is this they?

@Josh-179

5 жыл бұрын

@@patmanz28, sure that's a factor too, and I wouldn't say low interest rates are a bad thing. There's a whole host of factors that have driven up costs. Regarding cars, just look at the massive safety advancements alone that are expected or required by the government. That stuff is expensive.To my original point, read comments online of car reviews. Cars are already loaded to the brim but all you see is "well it should have this", "if it had these features maybe I'd buy it", need's more power (even though we have the most powerful range of cars ever), and on and on. People are essentially asking for cars to become even more expensive or they think they can have everything for peanuts.

the nice thing about the 10 speed is that first gear is ridiculously low. Sure not a 4.23 rear diff low but for most people it would be just fine.

@ghost-jesus

5 жыл бұрын

10 speed auto first gear is about average for a decent car or 1/4 ton truck trans at 4.7:1, but still nothing beats a granny box for off-road at 6.5-7.5:1

It pisses me off how hard they try to always make jeeps seem better than they really are.

@wildbill23c

5 жыл бұрын

They're not bad but truthfully a skilled driver in pretty much any SUV could go places these idiots with their lifted Jeeps can go, and in many cases for a hell of a lot cheaper.

@R281

4 жыл бұрын

"It's a jeep thing."

Tailgate damping is a $200 opinion at the dealership and with the $18,000 savings I would get the Ranger and put better tires on it.

@low87dawg86

5 жыл бұрын

@@brandonmyers2428 yup yup. Added a factory one to my 2018 f150. Was $70 after shipping and tax. 5 minute install. Had my 3 year old help me. Lol

@billbill7894

2 жыл бұрын

18000 in savings I'll throw a lift and some king shocks/struts front locker off-road bumper winch and bigger and better tires

That Cj7 at 16:00 is what I'm taking about.

When you have one truck that costs $60K and one that costs $40K, I'd love to see you throw $10k in aftermarket parts at the cheaper one and see how they stack up.

@mopar21

3 жыл бұрын

Lol yeah especially in resale because we all know aftermarket parts mean anything to banks and dealerships

@jpkuechle

3 жыл бұрын

If you’re worried about resale. Off-roading may not be the thing for you.@@mopar21

@mopar21

3 жыл бұрын

@@jpkuechle well shoot what am I gonna do with this 21 Gladiator Willy's Wheeler?

@jpkuechle

3 жыл бұрын

@@mopar21 I suppose you could take it somewhere it won’t get any scratches, dents, or dings. You know, the resale killing stuff. May I suggest a mall or a coffee shop?? I’d stay away from antiquing though. You might scratch it. Like I said scratches kill resale.

@mopar21

3 жыл бұрын

@@jpkuechle 😆 keep hating son

Ahh.. The old Jack of all Trades vs Master of One debate..

@tacomas9602

5 жыл бұрын

Gavin Norris Neither are a master of one, as it turns out.

@jmakc3541

5 жыл бұрын

@@tacomas9602 Agreed. The Ranger might be a complete joke (at this price, it is), but Jeep is the biggest lie in the auto industry. Hard to off-road what's at the dealership getting fixed, and that's only if you can keep its feet under it when it gets slightly off-camber... When you look at graphs from Consumer Reports, the perceived quality vs customer satisfaction of Jeep owners always makes zero sense. Quality does good to fall at the half-way mark, but customer satisfaction is always up high. That's b/c Jeep = Teflon brand.

@AntiATF

5 жыл бұрын

@@jmakc3541 what makes the ranger a joke? A base price of 24k, pulls 7500lb, almost 30mpg highway, decent off road, nice interior, and the base model is only missing the things like leather and tech stuff, they all have 10 speeds and the same engine

@dmoney6633

5 жыл бұрын

@@jmakc3541 "hard to off-road what's at the dealership getting fixed" I'm curious to see how many jeeps you've owned because I've got 171k miles on mine and I haven't done anything but regular fluid changes and a single u-joint. We'll see what lasts longer a turbo 4 and a trans that has plastic inside it unless ford has fixed that or a v6 with a German 8 speed

@jmakc3541

5 жыл бұрын

@@dmoney6633 Oh, just the one was plenty. 2007 Wrangler. Burned about 2 quarts of oil between every oil change it ever had for the 1.5 years I had it since brand-new. Jeep repeatedly considered this "Within Normal Range" of their "Consumption Test." Do an internet search for Jeep burning oil, I'm not alone. And while I'm sorry to have offended you, I strive for something higher in quality than that for my $. So, I drive a Toyota now. American junk failed me once too often.

I'd say the Ranger wins. It does everything, not just off road. For $60k I'll buy an F-150.

@Matt-mh5ud

4 жыл бұрын

@@barrya.6212 English. He said "not JUST off road", different meaning from "just NOT off road".

@KLX300RMIKE

4 жыл бұрын

I paid around $60k for my crew cab long bed fx4 2019 F350 Powerstroke.

Hey could y'all do a turning radius test on the Gladiator versus the ranger or similar trucks?

@derrickdean7224

5 жыл бұрын

2nd this.

@NukePooch1

5 жыл бұрын

Sposed to be 44.5 feet, about a foot more than the Frontier, more than three feet over Colorado and FOUR feet more than Tacoma...but only about 1.5 feet less than the Rebel full-size. Huge!

@ztwntyn8

4 жыл бұрын

Locked diffs and unlocked and one at a time on the Jeep then both

For 60k I will just buy a F-150 Raptor

@cavitycreep

5 жыл бұрын

ill buy another house

@logictrumpsemotion3851

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. This comparison, as with most car comparisons, is completely ridiculous. What they should have done was do a base vs base, or do equally priced (equip both to $40k and see the difference). The Gladiator is in its own category, especially the Rubicon. If they're gonna use that they should have compared it to an F150 FX4, or even an F150 Raptor. But then it would show that the Gladiator is way too overpriced for what it is. If they dropped an SRT 8 motor in it then MAYBE I could justify the $60k price. Not that the V6 is bad, but I mean come on. With that said it's insane that a Ranger with barely any options, not even leather seats or a sunroof, costs $42k. What the hell? Why are mid size trucks costing the same or more than their full size companions? I mean you can get a full supercrew F150 XLT FX4 for $4k more.

@dre04mach

5 жыл бұрын

@@logictrumpsemotion3851 I agree with you that everyone who's cross-shopping is gonna shop price... and when cross shopping price you're gonna hit the reality that in the ranger you CAN get a locker (and even cheaper than this config), whereas in the gladiator it's either rubicon or none. Don't get me wrong, the rubicon goodies you get for the price are great for a factory deal, but as an ex-rubicon (wrangler) owner, I can't help but think that overall you're better off starting with a base model and adding a pair of 1 ton axles (why I sold my rubicon). For the same price you're in a better starting position. And that's where the ranger is gonna kill it, in those lower end price configs. There's also a lot more competition there too though, with the taco and the square wheel wells thing with the menstrual pad on the grille. Time will tell.

@sancsilver07

5 жыл бұрын

The funny thing here is that in Central America specifically in El Salvador you can get the ranger with the 5c full equipment top of the line for 34k with taxes, you're being ripped off.

@sancsilver07

5 жыл бұрын

It's a shame that in the US don't like the medium size, I have a frontier D22 Zd30 and even in 4x2 it's a beast I have yet to use the 4wd, it's so capable that you don't need the 4wd, and the new frontier sold as np300 or Renault Alaska o Mercedes Benz class X it's equal to this ones

Pity you guys didn't take them off road, in Australia that's my front driveway.

I'm very happy I found your channel. It's great and very entertaining you cover everything. Thanks

I think I'll keep my '07 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4. You can get them fully loaded (for the time) in decent shape between $10-15k. Mine's stock and it keeps up pretty well with my friend's tacoma for overlanding. It also has more seat room than the full cab Ranger!

Awesome vid! Thank You.

Really starting to like the Ranger!! Sm back seats though!! Shopping for compact or midsized truck right now

@thrillseekanz7874

4 жыл бұрын

Dude they are not small in the back at all for a truck. I'm 6ft 4 they have heaps of space. If you want more buy a car.

If I want a truck, I'll buy a truck. If I want a Jeep, I'll go buy a Jeep

@Bamwich

4 жыл бұрын

imagine being able to get both in one package? Jeep sure can.

@jordangraff2254

4 жыл бұрын

@@Bamwich it doesn't do the job of either properly

@mikec3454

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I'm really curious to see how many of the Gladiators they sell. I've only seen a couple on the road around me since they came. Wondering if the novelty of a "Jeep truck" will wear out ... who knows. I agree with you 100% though, if I were to buy a Jeep it would be a Wrangler all day.

@dreadfulbadger

4 жыл бұрын

If i were to buy a new truck it would be the jeep for cool factor, but as you can tell by my username i can't buy a truck. :)

@billredding2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@jordangraff2254 You must not own/drive one -- it does BOTH. -- BR (2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon)

I"m amazed at the cost of these-I do well in the game of life and I would never in a million years consider buying one of these.

@Metalbass1979

5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! Trucks just got way too expensive. They bring back the Ranger, make it 3/4 the size of an F150 but give it 9/10 of the price. I could buy one but can't justify spending that much on something that I'm going to drive back and forth to work, get dirt and oil in and use to haul tools, logs, music equipment and pick up random crap that my wife buys at garage sales. I wish just one manufacturer would come out with a rugged truck that is built to last. Leave the bells and whistles off. Just give me a basic, 4 door 4x4 with a rear locker and decent stereo. If someone made something like that and kept it below $25k, they'd sell like crazy.

@4WDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@@Metalbass1979 uh, Ranger is actually really close to what you're asking. A Ranger XL with a 4-door crew cab and the 5 foot bed starts at $26,700. That's straight off Ford's website, so MSRP. You could likely get the vehicle a couple thousand cheaper, so I don't get why you are complaining. Just because the models they show are loaded with optional features doesn't mean that's the only way the truck comes.

@Metalbass1979

5 жыл бұрын

@@4WDriver I'll have to check that out on the site. The dealers near me have even the XL models well above $30,000 for s basic 4x4 with 4 doors. Of course, they are the hot, new thing on the market. Maybe the price will come down after a while. Edit: I checked the site. Putting no options other than 4 doors and 4x4, it comes to $32,700 before taxes. Maybe I'm just getting old and not able to grasp modern prices. Of course, back in my day, cheeseburgers were a quarter and gas was under a dollar....... 😆

@reaj2010

4 жыл бұрын

Ranger supercab XLT fx4 cost 34-36k all around the Midwest. Do not ever pay 40-45k for the ranger unless getting lariat.

@reaj2010

4 жыл бұрын

@@Metalbass1979 do a nationwide auto trader search XLT fx4 supercab can be had for 34-36. The jeep sport starts at 36 and you can see goes up to 60

Falken wildpeak at/3 are the best all terrain tires I’ve ever owned I prefer them over bfgs

I do believe the Canadian needs to be the off road tester

@Jeepingshort

5 жыл бұрын

No he's annoying

@takayama1638

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but old Stephen likes deezels.

@ajl9491

5 жыл бұрын

Chase Short agreed but he offroads harder than these potato chips..

@wildbill23c

5 жыл бұрын

Why? All he does is manage to get everything he drives stuck in places that any driver with a little bit of driving skill could drive out of.

Washington is so beautiful. I would love to go off-roading there.

@emeraldcity_

4 жыл бұрын

If you make here, try the Naches trail near Mount Rainier. Fun little trail.

@JohnConnor636

4 жыл бұрын

Grew up in Washington. Great State.

The gladiator sport s would have been a better comparison since they are roughly the same price not a fully loaded Rubicon

@devinbender8428

5 жыл бұрын

buck jones you would have to get a Overland Trim to compare tor the XLt FXr ranger tho. Almost identical equipment but the ranger is 10-15k cheaper

@Mysterysmoke

5 жыл бұрын

@@devinbender8428 sure but even the basic sport would still be more capable off-road than their highest trim.

@Mysterysmoke

5 жыл бұрын

@@devinbender8428 but at the same time it comes to what you prefer. I believe they are both good depending on your budget but over all in my opinion the gladiator is worth the difference.

@devinbender8428

5 жыл бұрын

buck jones the gladiator is not worth $10-15k more. And the basic sport doesn’t have a rock shield

@blackstratus2664

5 жыл бұрын

A no options Rubicon is priced almost the same as that no options XLT Ranger. Everyone is complaining about how expensive the Gladiator Rubicon is forgets that the Rubicon trim starts at 45k

Both truck are pretty amazing. Honestly I thought the ranger would do worse than it did, being it is more of a regular truck than the wrangler, honestly I think I'd go with the ranger on this one. It seemed easier to maneuver and handle, Colorado vs Wrangler?

@erikastarling

2 жыл бұрын

U mean colorado vs gladiator?

60k?? Congratulations Jeep, you’re now the Apple of vehicles.

@Rahamification

5 жыл бұрын

Toyota still reigns

@Marel1224

5 жыл бұрын

Not.

@Marel1224

5 жыл бұрын

Apple makes the best phone, so yes, Jeep is the Apple of vehicles.

@Poohdaddymagic

5 жыл бұрын

@@Rahamification Today's Tacoma's are junk...

@g496r500t

5 жыл бұрын

Patrick Simmons seriously you never see an old Tacoma or tundra on the road, but I see plenty of new ones lol ... what does that say

Ranger for the win. On another note, I didn't know such a trail system existed in my "Neighborhood."

I don't understand why every time ya'll test off road you automatically go straight to 4Lo. It really makes some videos a chore to watch because you're going so needlessly slow.

@WobblePizza

5 жыл бұрын

4 Lo fully locked. On something my old lifted tj could probably do in 2wd with a little skinny

@rickeycooley9139

4 жыл бұрын

Yell and that trail ,my grand ma could walk it faster🍀

@teop7887

4 жыл бұрын

My guess is, that's the agreement when testing these vehicles, to minimize damage etc.

I am a Jeep guy and really like the Supercab Ranger. That extra foot longer box makes a difference. I would take the Ranger over the Gladiator. For me the Gladiator is far to long. I still think the Wrangler 4 door is better.

@jamescalvert240

4 жыл бұрын

Yea longer bed is nice, but the back seats in the extended cab of the ranger, tacoma, or even colorado/canyon are small and not practical for families if they are tall

Yessir, the Ranger has what it takes to,.at least in this test!

Jeeezus 60k? And 40k for a ranger. The ranger needs to be 25 to 30k for a 4x4 xlt. The jeep should be mid 40s for a Rubicon. You can buy a raptor or lariat superduty for the price of the gladiator.

@scarbunker

3 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a 2021 Ranger XLT 4x4 for 30k. It all depends on what options you get. I wanted cloth seats because I am not a leather fan.

17:38 The Gladiator rolled over and exploded. GG. Review over.

Two totally different classed vehicles. One is specifically designed for off roaders and enthusiasts hence its price tag. And the other is designed for some off road but mostly things like farm and city use. I mean other countries get the Raptor Ranger which is supposedly more beefer and probably would have competed well with the Gladiator. But in the end I see the Ranger outselling the Jeep.

@ghost-jesus

5 жыл бұрын

Best ranger would be the single cab model that South Africa gets with the 4x4 6 speed manual diesel sells for about $21-24,000

@MAGWolf

5 жыл бұрын

@@ghost-jesus Would be great if they gave that option here. I would gladly make payments on a diesel ranger.

@aaronmesser7482

5 жыл бұрын

Mark wolf I agree

@4nciite

5 жыл бұрын

I doubt it! The Gladiator will hold its value a lot better after 5 years than the Ranger. The Ranger wont sway any Jeep owners, unless its a second vehicle.

@blr7586

4 жыл бұрын

Music4TheSoul the Gladiator will hold it’s value because of all the soccer moms that want Jeeps. Rangers will be much more reliable

The arm into the bed test was the best lol

Awesome review guys!!

I would choose the Ranger with a small lift kit larger tires and a front locker

@ripfletching

4 жыл бұрын

ConcreteComa I know from factory. But they have been making them for this truck in Australia for almost 10 years

I think the Gladiator will force Ford to come out with the Ranger Raptor sooner rather than later.

@Shakerhood69

5 жыл бұрын

Hardly anyone is buying the regular Ranger so far, maybe a $60K Raptor version would do better.

@gerrylee4141

4 жыл бұрын

Jayson A not with the bronco due to be released

Y'all seem like some genuine people. Keep the videos coming. You should compare a stock Jeep TJ vs a lifted/modifed Jeep TJ.

The trail you guys are on in this video, I do in 2 WD-my grandmother's minivan none the less!

I had a '15 Rubicon now a '17 ZR2. I liked the Rubicon, I love the ZR2

If the H3T were brought back as a new model but with a part-time 4wd system it would be better than anything for sale currently. IMO.

@beerbeforebreakfast

5 жыл бұрын

Its back, its called a ZR2

Loved the video and the bagpipe song near the end!

good comparison i honestly shopped the ranger and gladiator, and went back to the unlimited wrangler just on wheel base alone. it was the easter jeep safari videos of the gladiator that made me realize i'd be better off with the 4 door wrangler. my 2 door was too small for what i needed after 3 years of owning it.

@tomasmica325

5 жыл бұрын

Justin King I couldn’t agree with you more justin. Agreed to the point where there may be a 4 door wagon in the TFL fleet soon. Real soon

I see more jeeps in the service department.. But I guess technically that's off road!!! 😝😝

@thyeconomy

4 жыл бұрын

Haha

@UtahBigfoothunter

4 жыл бұрын

Such a shame people whom never go outdoors. so much to see besides a keyboard

@steven3379

4 жыл бұрын

@@UtahBigfoothunter I also know 3 FORMER Jeep owners none of which were happy with their Wranglers

@jasonlangley3033

4 жыл бұрын

Like others have said lots of jeeps on the road. I'm on my 4th jeep and nothing to complain about. You can get wrangler for 26 and 4door for 31 with no i Options buy a 4 door add some options its ex to get to 39 to over 41and beyond but for what you get its value holds better than any other too. Also most customizable and unique looks! I also own a Taco TRD and jeep is so much fun to drive.

@brucefortman766

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

60,000 is Raptor money. That Jeep isn't worth 60 k.

@paulj9821

5 жыл бұрын

Rubicon starts at $45,000 without compromising in any of it's off road features. The one they have is fully loaded with options/luxuries that aren't needed. It's ok that your mindset is stuck on all or nothing. Also the Ranger fully loaded is $48,000

@Marel1224

5 жыл бұрын

You're right. It's worth more. Unless you can't handle a Jeep and you have a settle for a Ford.

@paulj9821

5 жыл бұрын

@@Marel1224 I don't get why people have to have this attitude that if you prefer one model than the competitor is suddenly junk in there mind. why can't we just appreciate the variety manufactures offer us.

Seeing these two makes me appreciate my ‘19 dinosaur Frontier P4X all the more

Sales of Jeep have fallen off a cliff in Australia , Jeeps reliability and customer service has been shocking , it actually makes the Ranger look good .

Much rather have a raptor over that 60k Jeep

@Hiluxtaco

5 жыл бұрын

YEP!

@justinmadsen4739

5 жыл бұрын

same a fully loaded tundra trd pro is cheaper lmao never thought midsize trucks would be this expensive.

@cemsengul16

5 жыл бұрын

Everyone should

@phrogusmc

4 жыл бұрын

Get a base Rubicon for $17k less. Or even better, a Sport S for under $40k. Quit focusing on the top trim model with all the goody boxes checked.

That's not much of an Off-road test when I most likely could do it in my two wheel drive Dodge Ram.

@lugato88

4 жыл бұрын

You own a two wheel drive ram?

@davidlamb2658

4 жыл бұрын

@@lugato88 yes, 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport, 5.2 V8, 2 wheel drive

@donaldbiden9492

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidlamb2658 oh man, you got the 5.2?

@davidlamb2658

4 жыл бұрын

@@donaldbiden9492 yes I do

@donaldbiden9492

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidlamb2658 nice

If you’re using a gladiator rubicon then you should use a ranger raptor as well

@josecervantes6499

5 жыл бұрын

Louis Suguitan well said this is bs

You guys are great, better then watching "Pay TV"

Ranger needs to be leveled w bigger tires

I've been hooked on the Gladiator but after seeing it offroad, I think I appreciate my Wrangler JLU even more.

I have a feeling more people will cross shop the Tacoma with the Jeep gladiator than any other midsize including the Colorado zr2

@piebear49

5 жыл бұрын

The taco wins on wheelbase alone.

@iCycle086

4 жыл бұрын

You realize the ZR2 out performs the trd pro in every aspect off road right? Every single comparison test they’ve done the Tacoma lose some to the ZR2 lol. They tried the rubicon against the bison and the bison and they were literally neck and neck and for how much less money lol?

@piebear49

4 жыл бұрын

Except durability, let me know when the Chevy engine regularly makes 300,000 miles.

@iCycle086

4 жыл бұрын

Dude, I had a 1997 ford escort that made it to 310k+ in mileage. If you actually reform maintenance on any vehicle they last a long time unless you have a lemon. One of my close friends has an 07 Silverado that’s at 200k and going strong. If I get 200k miles out of my truck I’ll be plenty happy. I’ll be sure to comment back in god knows how many years when I get to 200 and absolutely sure to comment back if I have the truck for 300k. Side note, the vast majority of people don’t keep their vehicle for 200-300k miles so for that vast majority I doubt what you said really matters much at all. Not being a jerk here just being honest.

@BIGGIEBAG-XL

4 жыл бұрын

Bear Wilmarth I can name about a dozen right now lol my 2003 5.3 is running like a clock so was my 97 (both 5.7 and 4.3), my 2019 3.6, etc... Toyota is a good brand, but lets not act like they’re where they used to be. Theres has been lots and lots and lots of issues with 3rd gens and even when theyre not broken the engine and transmission are awful

LOVE TRIUMPH SHIRT!

Love the Gladiator. But for $60k I’d take a badass Cummins or Duramax!

Tommy careful of wrapping your thumbs around the steering wheel.

Love the Head to Head videos! 🐞IIII🐞. Where is this filmed ? I live in Seattle and would love to take my XJ there.

I wish Jeep had thought about tall people with the seat scooted all the way back and you hit your head on the soundbar. At least with the JK there was a foam piece you could take out.

Great video! Was this filmed in Tahuya park? Love the Jeep trails in that area.

@MrIamafarmboy

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I recognize this as Tahuya, didn't see either trucks on "yellow Jacket"

@marvinstarr4153

4 жыл бұрын

Oh thanks was curious

Cool video, when does the off roading start?

The track you are using to test these vehicles on looks like my area in Kenya. My 2000 rav4 4 eats it everyday even in the rainy season.

I was at the LA auto show and noticed getting out the back seat i would scrape on the sill.

The Jeep is a Fiat Chrysler America product, I would not even consider this vehicle. FCA products have too many issues , reliability and dependability are just a start, warranty issues and parts availability are a real issue for FCA. This is just my opinion. Thank you for the good upload.

@davidharris4405

4 жыл бұрын

And Ford dont have problems? Yea right i owned them, Ford ,Gm ,Toyota fanboys are the worst .

Who cares when no one uses them that way and people overpay for them for prestige?

@wildbill23c

5 жыл бұрын

As is the case for 99% of truck buyers, they buy them as a show off vehicle they never haul or tow anything with them, which is exactly the reason you are now stuck with buying ridiculously over-priced trucks thanks to people thinking they need to be a luxury car with a truck bed to cruise to Walmart in their pajamas in.

@cemsengul16

5 жыл бұрын

@@wildbill23c yes never getting a drop of mud on their off road trucks. Bunch of posers I tell ya!

I think I like the rangers deeper bed cause u can put more of whatever u have in it wether it be mulch or gravel

Looking forward to a "long trip" comfort and economy test, on all the new midsized trucks.

Jeep TJ for the WIN...!!!!... Just sayin..

5:46 Tommy laughed at his own naughty joke.

@onavianva

5 жыл бұрын

Mr M I wonder what he was really thinking? 🧐

"Old & Crafty" - Hey, that's my moto!! ;-)

Actually just bought the exact Ranger they tested except mine is black and I love it. That 2.3 has plenty of power. Put 5k behind it and couldn't even feel it.

Before I watch this I am going to predict that you guys will pick the Jeep as the winner.

@Welcometofacsistube

5 жыл бұрын

ted101975 only because the ranger sucks

@ted101975

5 жыл бұрын

@@Welcometofacsistube it's not because TFL has a love affair with Jeep?

@natemartinez2745

5 жыл бұрын

ted101975 Obviously the Jeep is the best in class off-roader

@usmcvet0313

5 жыл бұрын

You were only half right.

@loganholmberg2295

5 жыл бұрын

@@Welcometofacsistube Yeah but you're comparing a 40k truck to a 60k truck. If you put a suspension lift, larger rims and tires they might be more comparable. If I want to go rock crawling sure the jeep is better. For everything else though?

Since I was a kid I always thought a wrangler based pickup would be awesome but now that there is one I don’t really like it. It’s kind of a compromise vehicle. It’s not as good of an off roader as a wrangler and the bed is too small for a truck. It’s not the best of both worlds like I always thought it would be.

@rivenskyallonce

5 жыл бұрын

Christopher Kaesemeyer put 40s on them with a 3” lift kit then you have an absolute overlander camper

@daltonv5206

5 жыл бұрын

@@rivenskyallonce it's already 60k

@rivenskyallonce

5 жыл бұрын

Dalton v I wouldn’t go with the rubicon. It’s not worth the price

Nice test guys.

Fun fact if u look under the back seat there is a roof bag with foam protectors to put your roof in your bed, and then there is also an accessory Jeep sells, it’s fully covered and has foam on the inside, to hole your doors in your bed

Great Video guys. As for the choice for me, its the Ranger only because of what you said..for everyday and hauling and the 18K saving in price wise. I can take the ranger and apply 18K worth of off road equipment. I like the Gladiator but its way overpriced, @52k i would buy it but @60K for a jeep...not happening. Thanx for great video

@devinbender8428

5 жыл бұрын

Claude you can get a XLt Ranger with the FX4 package towing pack for under 40k! And add better suspension and tires and hub lockers for $5,000 and still have 15,000 in play money

@teop7887

5 жыл бұрын

...you do know that there are 4 trims available that keep it under $40k right?

@devinbender8428

5 жыл бұрын

Teo P You do know That even the Sport with the 3.6 v6 4x4 automatic with max towing is over 40,000 and that’s with NO OPTIONS no off-road stuff. You have to get the Overland trim to match what the XLT FX4 Ranger has. And that’s 52+!!!

@derrickdean7224

5 жыл бұрын

Devin Bender don’t burden a Jeep guy with facts. It’s a Jeep thing you wouldn’t understand.

@stonewp

5 жыл бұрын

Devin Bender locking hubs don’t serve any purpose off-road other than being able to disconnect the front driveline from spinning. Every Jeep made in the last 25+ years has permanently locked hubs. Every all wheel drive car has permanently locked hubs for that matter. The FX4 Ranger is a more direct competitor to the TRD Tacoma. Any Gladiator with a rear locker will have more off-road capability than the Ranger or Tacoma because of the solid front axle and overall more off-road oriented chassis.

for $60k the Power Wagon is a better buy hauls more tows more and has a winch standard

@pilotguy1141

5 жыл бұрын

agree 100%

@youngdubgti

5 жыл бұрын

@@pilotguy1141 It's too big for where they were at (Tahuya State Forest)

@NatureRecycleFlorida

5 жыл бұрын

@Ben Tackett Power Wagon v8 Hemi

@ScottRidesHonda

4 жыл бұрын

@@youngdubgti Is it really though? The wheelbase on the gladiator is 137 vs the power wagon's 149. Compare to a Wrangler at 97 to 118 or on the older 2 door's 93. They are both too big! I'll never understand the obsession with large offroad trucks like that.

@Izheets

4 жыл бұрын

@Ben Tackett Ranger payload is 1650 (4X4 SCab) 1860 (4X2 SCab) Ranger towing is 7500 4 cyl turbo

Nice job Roman.

That true what you said Roman. Truck ranger & off road gladiator.

We need to see ZR2 vs Gladiator. But not the Bison version, please.

@benjamincook9963

5 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree with this.

@mrvwbug4423

5 жыл бұрын

Toss the TRD Pro Taco in for good measure.

Ford 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻❤❤❤

i love the Hankooks on my XJ. 3 inch lift, 31in hankooks. They are a little noisy, but last a long time.

Literally right now looking at buying a new truck & go camping, snowboarding & have an ATV to haul. First car was a 1976 CJ-5 that was my fathers & I rebuilt it. Love Jeeps, but also a ford family & for $33k used for a lariat Ranger FX4 vs $40k+ for the gladiator I just can’t justify the cost of the gladiator at this point The additional off-road ability is substantial but I think the FX4 will get me what I need Me... cross shopping these two right now & a Jeep guy... likely going to buy the Ford

Is that Jeep so wimpy that you have to creep??? Give it some gas.

I'm a completely broke college student with a mercury mountaineer. Not buying anything like this anytime soon, but this is just good entertainment

The ford is an Actual Truck, of course the bed sides are higher. Also there's no way I'm paying that much for a Rubicon "Jeep" The prices are Ridiculous!!!!

@dieselmax2383

5 жыл бұрын

Scott Kinderdine that has everything tho, do you really need all the bells and whistles available? And plus, I thought it was the launch edition that was $60k. Maybe I’m wrong tho

@scottkinderdine3317

5 жыл бұрын

Dieselmax 23 I’ve seen a stripped down version for 33K but I’m spending that much it better not be a stripped down version... right now I’m Working on getting a hellcat in my opinion that is worth 60 4K

It's hard to go wrong with any truck now a days. But I absolutely love my diesel gladiator.