Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 2021 Review @carsales.com.au
Jeep introduces a genuine lifestyle option to the tightly-fought 4x4 dual-cab utility segment.
The Jeep Gladiator brings a slightly left-field and rugged option to the competitive dual-cab ute segment. Tested here in off-road Rubicon trim, the Gladiator also introduces genuine off-road credentials to the class out of the box, plus plusher coil sprung suspension and a petrol V6. Are those factors enough to overcome the Gladiator’s sub-par towing and payload capacities? Sam Charlwood put the new model to the test to find out.
Fast Forward
00:00 - INTRO
01:12 - Pricing and options
02:50 - Interior Features
04:18 - Road Test
05:10 - Offroad Features
05:45 - Offroad Test
06:33 - Engine Performance
08:05 - Reliability
08:36 - Verdict
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I own one of these amazing fun machines and after 22k in 6 months the Jeep Gladiator experience just gets better and better. Getting fuel economy as good as 8.9l//100km as well as the fact this engine is quick off the mark. That's better fuel economy then most other SUV utes on the market. Add the European style comfort with American proven quality, this ute is the true Dark Horse in our Aussie market especially with a price tag cheaper than LandCruiser, Colorado's and all the other brands. Do yourself a favour if your on the market for a ute. Look at this fun machine as a way of signalling your independence away from the rest of the sheep buying boring brands. You won't be able to take the smile off your dial once you get one. Enjoy.
@samg8388
3 жыл бұрын
@Matt buy a Corolla if you’re after fuel economy buddy
@vasilioskarvelas
2 жыл бұрын
How many kilometres on average do you all get out of a tank? I was waiting for the diesel but apparently they are not coming down under! We usually spend 80 - 90% of our time driving on freeways!
Jeep have done themselves no favours in recent years but we owned a JK unlimited and had absolutely no issues. Took it to Vic high country and other challenging places and it never let us down.
@1250GSX
3 жыл бұрын
@@DJTrumpMAGA Maybe. Or you take it to somewhere like Double Black Off Road like we did and they'll make it a weapon.
@espkh1549
3 жыл бұрын
Just bought 2 . One for me one for my Chinese business partner who helped me big time during COVID
If it was sold in Australia with a decent 6 cylinder Diesel engine, it would sell very well. Higher GVM and GCM is also needed. As it is, it has a lot of potential, but very compromised with petrol motor that lacks torque. Only 347 nm !! Needs at least 500 nm, and 600 nm would be ideal. No wonder it sells in very low numbers. Huge missed opportunity by Jeep Australia
@leom5095
3 жыл бұрын
Mate I want to buy a brand new Ute. Would you recommend a Hilux or Ranger?
@davepiotrowski1992
2 жыл бұрын
Jeep could throw in a BMW straight 6 turbo diesel for Australia and it probably would go quite well...
I can't wait to get one we already have a wrangler for the wife and the gladiator will be mine
@Will-nb8qk
Жыл бұрын
thats a load of gas to pay for 😮
and with 2700 towing capacity it doesnt cut the mustard
@kevinwaters-marsh217
3 жыл бұрын
@Matt the reason the towing capacity is 2.7tonne is nothing to do with the engine or suspension. It's due the fact it's rated as a convertible with the light fibreglass removable roof and doors making the JT lighter in weight reducing its towing weight to vehicle ratio. The engine is more than capable. As you rightly pointed out we shouldn't be maxing out our towing capacity anyway no matter what we drive.
@SMITHYRULZ1996
2 жыл бұрын
The low amount of torque it would struggle even towing 2 tonne
It has a killer safety rating.
@davepiotrowski1992
2 жыл бұрын
Well, you don't buy a Wrangler for safety rating...
@Will-nb8qk
Жыл бұрын
lol 😅
The jl wrangler and gladiator, I think after having owned one is the only saving grace for Jeep and (well at least for me) have been reliable, unfortunately now with a hike in price it pushes them out of there own customer base, along with a terrible dealer network (at least in Qld ) they can’t expect the sales they did with the Jk. Hopefully we get a bronco sometime soon
When i think about my old straight 6 petrol land cruiser where at high speeds you could actually see the fuel gauge moving down, this thing runs on an oily rag
You could have a holiday in Vagas or buy a ' Jeep '. Both would be considered gambling.
@BobbyDazzler888
3 жыл бұрын
Just do both and live it up.
@Havibox21
3 жыл бұрын
Gambling? The resale value on jeeps is crazy. I would know. Have had 3 saharas and just bought my gladiator today. And they have never failed me.
one major issue i see is the taillights getting taken out by a tree or rock or something, but i managed to find flush fitting aftermarket ones which is something.
The same penstar V6 thats avalable in the Ram .. And its got a better pay load & higher tow capacity.
@tbates2819
3 жыл бұрын
Isn’t a ram $130k+ ?
@wickedleeloopy2115
2 жыл бұрын
@@tbates2819 they start at 80k
@tbates2819
2 жыл бұрын
@@wickedleeloopy2115 wild!
why are we so insistent on diesels? my Toyota has gone through 2 turbos, the injectors need to be replaced as regular as timing belts and towing they are as thirsty as a petrol v8 from the 80's without the power, then the emission problems you have to overcome for reliability, why aren't we looking at petrol cam chain driven engines with live axles? its got a zf gearbox, i wonder if it would last longer then 220k on my Hilux for its first rebuild.....
needs a v8 deisel engine like the land cruiser . it’s under powered 3.6 v6
thats not options thats should be standard
Fuel consumption per 100km?
What's the towing and load capability on one of these ? No technical data listed on the jeep website in my country.
@rizwansharif6934
3 жыл бұрын
coz its shit at the those two main components
The engine oil isn't going to be very affective after 5000 klm never mind 12000 klm during the run in process, a tub you cant put a bike in and no where to sleep
@vc8160
3 жыл бұрын
Yep what you have described is every hilux, ranger, amarok, triton….this gladiator is bigger than all them. It lies somewhere between the Japanese junk and full F150 size!
@davepiotrowski1992
2 жыл бұрын
You could fit a product called a Tailgate Extender which would solve the issue you speak of
Ill turn this cool thingy into armoured truck
love a paid review so honest lol, no mention of the fact jeep are among the most unreliable vehicles , sales are shit because reliability is shit,price is too high
@jacobwilliams6960
3 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a personal opinion to me! The only issue I’ve ever had is petrol🤷♂️
@jasonkay742
3 жыл бұрын
@@jacobwilliams6960 actually every reliability scale supports what I've said
@jacobwilliams6960
3 жыл бұрын
@@jasonkay742 not it doesn’t🤷♂️ it’s personal opinion...
@carpenter2410ify
3 жыл бұрын
He certainly did mention it's reliability!! When talking about having it for "5k kms and not one fault code"...so ...yeah ..maybe watch it again pal.
@dperk1757
2 жыл бұрын
Interestingly I know two Jeep owners and in the 4-5 years they’ve had them I’ve had more issues with my Hilux which is roughly the same age. I’m not advocating for Jeep, but I do notice that here in Australia Toyota can do what it likes and still get the big thumbs up, which in my experience with Toyota is mainly good marketing.
$75k knocking on the door of a 79 series cruiser... wishful thinking. I’d consider it in my decision making at $40k to $50k even then I wouldn’t buy it, just consider it and take it for a test drive.
@BIGDIMSIM
3 жыл бұрын
expect cruisers are 80k buckets of shat, cant even center the wheels under the tray , cant even give the same wheel track.... cant even give u decent head unit and 1 cup holder , a big heavy v8 sucking down juice with no power is a horrible choice.
@bilal3827
3 жыл бұрын
@@BIGDIMSIM Fair enough valid point of view. But they are a forever car and I’m looking at it from a different angle. A friend of mine has a 700,000km 78 series Troopy. So it depends on what you want, I’m happy to forgo all the items you mentioned above to purchase a car that will last me half a lifetime trouble free. I can always add those things like cup holders and centring the diff later. But you can’t add 700,000km reliability to a Jeep Gladiator later down the line like you can add modifications.
@mickeydee3595
Жыл бұрын
@@bilal3827 there is currently a 4+ year long waitlist on a 70 series Land cruiser
Thanks
This is a 4wd for people that will never take it off road
@Havibox21
3 жыл бұрын
What are you talking about? I took my quad offroad and saw 4 gladiators on the dirt and crossing rivers. I bought mine today. Such an amazing truck.
@Whyusadd
3 жыл бұрын
Not in Australia, people here buy landcruisers
@maeralota3750
3 жыл бұрын
@@Whyusadd Hardly.
@Will-nb8qk
Жыл бұрын
@@Whyusadd Those who can afford landcruisers won’t choose anything else in Oz. True story.
@Whyusadd
Жыл бұрын
@@Will-nb8qk yep agreed
SANGAT MNARIK
"You brought a Jeep!" Why?
No diesel no buy sorry Jeep need to consider the oz market. Very short sighted
@Alienking01
3 жыл бұрын
They are sold with 3,0 V6 Turbo Diesel here.
@alanmacaulay6496
3 жыл бұрын
@@Alienking01 unfortunately not in Australia
@patrickconnell1621
2 жыл бұрын
The bizarre thing is Jeep sell the Cherokee in Australia with a Diesel.... Stupid
@dperk1757
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s definitely an omission for the Aussie market or is it, maybe it’s a premonition?
I love
Would have sold better with a diesel engine
This is a cool Bakkie
Terrible safety rating is a joke in a car costing 75k. I wouldn’t buy it on this fact alone.
@Somchai007
Жыл бұрын
What would you buy instead?
@Superfly1503
Жыл бұрын
@@Somchai007 nearly any other Ute on the market
And its a Jeep spend another thousand when it stops working and that will be more times than you spend off road.
Sounds very meh
Low towing weight, low payload, petrol only, huge turning circle, low ancap rating, poor ramp over, cramped interior OK time to take those Rose coloured glasses off mate it's an overpriced POS
@Will-nb8qk
Жыл бұрын
Well I think it was a read between the lines review. 👍
As soon as he said petrol only I just stopped watching 😂
@Will-nb8qk
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I lost interest straight away out of cringe
holy shit it only has 347nm of torque... what a piece of shit