Jeep Gladiator Impressions
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The Jeep Gladiator was finally launched recently in SA and we attended the launch. I have a full test booked soon but when a colleague had the Gladiator on test ahead of me, I couldn't resist the opportunity to "borrow" the keys for a day.
Powered by the very familiar 3.6l V6 petrol engine that also does duty in the recently launched Grand Cherokee L model it's fascinating how differently the powertrain can be applied in 2 such different vehicles. The term "Fit to purpose" really does apply.
In many ways the Gladiator is an absolutely impractical vehicle, yet that's exactly where it's charm is hidden. It is almost single minded in it's suitability for the true adventurer, for the person that chases the unknown but still wants to be able to take all his kit along.
The load bay floor that includes built-in slots for the front wheels of trail bikes, the ability to remove the roof, the doors and drop the windscreen onto the bonnet. These are all unique features, yet they also built in many luxury features in the cab too.
This short impressions test does not delve into the off-road features and abilities. Wait for our full test, we're planning a visit to our own MotorMatters test facilities on the Gush Valley farm plus maybe a day at our favourite 4x4 facility at ADA for that.
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Stumbled across this video by chance a year after it was uploaded - I really like the different take on a vehicle review...
Let’s see how many brave people will fall into this, however, it might make sense as a used car😂sham Jeep😢😢
@billredding2000
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Please, your ignorance is embarrassing! LOTS of people already have this "sham jeep '' and it's as they say in this video: There's nothing else like it in the mid-size truck/off-road-focused segment. Only if Ford had come out with a Bronco TRUCK (as they were GOING to do, but then cancelled) would there be any competition. However, the 2023 Chevy Colorado ZR2 -- having been MUCH improved/upgraded -- certainly IS a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon alternative, and IMO, they would probably be EQUAL performance-wise out on the trail (although the ZR2 doesn't have a detachable front sway/stabilizer bar as the Rubicon does). Jeep can't make Gladiators fast enough, so they're certainly NOT a "sham" -- the Gladiator is a Jeep AND a truck -- it's BOTH. Nothing fake about it -- your uninformed (or anti-Jeep bias) opinion notwithstanding. -- BR (2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, Colorado, USA)
@MotorMatters
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@@billredding2000 , thanks for your compliments and comments. The Gladiator is a one of a kind vehicle at this stage and you either "Get it" or you don't, simple as that.