For years, there was pressure on the Jeep brand to produce a truck. In particular, Wrangler fans insisted that they wanted the option of a midsize truck as capable as the classic off-roader.
Since Jeep is associated with the Ram brand, there was no need for a full size Jeep truck. Instead engineers looked at the midsize class and concluded that they could make a pickup with the characteristics of a Wrangler and much of its off-road capability.
Gladiator and the Wrangler Off-Road Influence
The Wrangler became a guide for how the engineers designed the Gladiator. Unlike the typical midsize truck, every Gladiator has four-wheel drive just like the Wrangler. It also has many off-roading features built into the base model.
If it resembles the Wrangler, that’s because it had to be built tall and the overhangs had to be kept tight. The design includes a removable roof in a variety of styles as well as removable doors. This makes it a unique open air truck, the only one in any pickup truck class.
Engineers had a bigger challenge with the Gladiator when it came to the important off-roading angles. The combination of an SUV-worthy cabin and a truck bed came out 3 feet longer than the 4-door Wrangler. However, designers still managed to bring the Gladiator’s approach angles and other maneuvering numbers as close as possible to the Wrangler’s. You can get more details in this Wrangler-Gladiator comparison.
Jeep Pickup Performance Features
Determining performance parameters for the Gladiator was fairly straightforward. The Wrangler has an award-winning standard engine that generates 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. With terrain management and Jeep four-wheel drive, this combination has proven unbeatable for the Wrangler and it is doing the same for the Gladiator.
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The Final Package
For that cool factor, the Wrangler’s color palette and interior design influenced what has become the Gladiator’s distinctive look. Gladiator cabins boast 103 cubic feet of space in a two-row cabin that is on par with the Wrangler 4-door cabin.
Sporty styling includes the latest comforts and amenities. Jeep clearly positioned their midsize truck to stand up to its rivals.
While Wranglers have a large cargo hold, the Gladiator handles interior cargo in its own way. There are folding rear seats and an under-seat compartment. With the available roll-up tonneau cover, you can turn the bed into 35.3 cubic feet of secure, dry cargo space.
Furthermore, there are many similarities in the trim levels of these siblings, and that helps shoppers who know the Wrangler understand the Gladiator lineup quickly. To learn more, check out this Jeep Gladiator Review.
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