Jeep Gladiator is a standard size (EPA Size Class) pickup truck based on the Wrangler platform. It was introduced in the year 2019, after showcasing in the auto show of 2018. It comes in either gasoline version or a diesel fueled version. Gladiator returns a mileage of 19 mpg on gasoline (16-17 on city and 22-23 on highways) and 24 mpg (21-22 on city and 27-28 on highways) on diesel variant. All models are 4WD capable.
The main competition to Jeep Gladiator seems to be Honda Ridgeline, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado and Ford Ranger. All of these models are midsize pickup trucks. Only the Gladiator and Colorado come with diesel variants. While the Gladiator offers a number of choices in the trims, it is far outweighed by the options provided by Chevy and Toyota. Interestingly, the best-selling model in this segment is the Honda Ridgeline, yet ridgeline only offers one choice. Other make and model of this segment offer versatile engine choice such as Chevy and Toyota with their models in multiple cubic capacity gasoline and diesel engine. EPA mileage of the Jeep gladiator is the best out of all the competition.
| Jeep Gladiator | Chevy Colorado | Toyota Tacoma | Ford Ranger | Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD 6 Cylinder 3.0L Diesel
24 mpg combined 22 city, 28 highway |
2WD 4 Cylinder 2.8L Diesel
23 mpg combined 20 city, 30 highway |
2WD 6 Cylinder 3.5L
21 mpg combined 19 city, 24 highway |
2WD 4 Cylinder 2.3L
23 mpg combined 21 city, 26 highway |
4WD 6 Cylinder 3.5L
21 mpg combined 18 city, 24 highway |
| 4WD 6 Cylinder 3.0L Diesel
24 mpg combined 21 city, 27 highway |
2WD 4 Cylinder 2.5L
22 mpg combined 19 city, 25 highway |
2WD 6 Cylinder 2.7L
21 mpg combined 20 city, 23 highway |
4WD 4 Cylinder 2.3L
22 mpg combined 20 city, 24 highway |
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| 4WD 6 Cylinder 3.6L Automatic
19 mpg combined 17 city, 22 highway |
4WD 4 Cylinder 2.8LDiesel
22 mpg combined 19 city, 28 highway |
4WD 6 Cylinder 3.5L
20 mpg combined 18 city, 22 highway |
4WD 4 Cylinder 2.3L Tremor
19 mpg combined 19 city, 19 highway |
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| 4WD 6 Cylinder 3.6L Manual
19 mpg combined 17 city, 22 highway |
2/4WD 6/4 Cylinder3.6/2.5L
21 mpg combined 18 city, 25 highway |
4WD 6 Cylinder 2.7L
20 mpg combined 19 city, 22 highway |
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| 4WD 6 Cylinder 3.6L
19 mpg combined 17city, 24highway |
4WD 6 Cylinder 3.5L Manual
18 mpg combined 17 city, 21 highway |
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| 4WD 4 Cylinder 2.8 LDiesel
19 mpg combined 18 city, 22 highway |
4WD 6 Cylinder 3.5L Manual TRD
18 mpg combined 17 city, 20 highway |
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| 4WD 6 Cylinder 3.6L
17 mpg combined 16 city, 18 highway |
Jeep Gladiator
Reviewers have called the Gladiator as a wrangler with a truck bed. Essentially, Gladiator was a spinoff from the Wrangler family. But the moniker, Gladiator is an old name. It goes way back to 1962, when Gladiator was first introduced. It remained in production till 1988. But the current lineup of Gladiator was introduced in 2018 LA Auto Show and came into production the next year. It has seen moderate success, with being in the top 10 of its class. Gladiator is the only vehicle of Jeep under truck category.
Specifications of Jeep Gladiator
Jeep Gladiator comes with 2 engine option, a regular gasoline or a diesel engine. Gasoline version is a 3.6-liter6-cylinder engine that makes about 285 hp@ 6400 rpm and 260 lb.-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. Likewise, the diesel engine is a 3-liter 6-cylinder unit churning out 260 hp@ 3600 rpm and 442 lb.-ft of torque @ 1400 rpm. The figure indicates that diesel unit runs more mileage and has better torque than the gasoline counterpart, However, diesel is heavy and brings worse to the environment than gasoline. Gladiator is slightly expensive that its competition. As of 2021 May, the price of Gladiator ranges from $35,535 to $59,490.
Major specifications of Jeep Gladiator are listed below in the table:
| Engine Fuel Type | Petrol/ Diesel |
| Displacement | 3.6/ 3.0 L 6 cylinder |
| Drive System | 4WD |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gal) | 22/18.3 |
| Ground Clearance | 10inches |
| Maximum Power (hp) | 270 @ 5600 rpm
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| Maximum Torque
(lb.-ft) |
278 @ 6000 rpm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Payload Capacity | 1325 lb. |
| Towing Capacity | 7650 lbs/ 6500 lbs |
| Weight (lb.) | 4948/5040 |
| Wheelbase (inch) | 137.3 |
| Dimension (L*W*H) | 210*73.8*75 |
Most enthusiasts care about the truck’s off-road equipment anyways, which includes everything from copious skid plates to rock-crawling axle ratios to the ability to ford up to 30 inches of water. Generous ground clearance and approach/departure angles further help the Gladiator conquer parts never been to. Safety features include airbags and driver safety features, which was not much in comparison to its segment. These include adaptive cruise control, blind sport monitoring and rear parking sensors. Buyers would be buying this truck for the off-road performance of Jeep, rather than the defined application of this vehicle.
This review on Jeep Gladiator mpg, fuel economy or gas mileage along with features, specifications and rivals was submitted by Shishir P. on May 2021.