Jeep Gladiator Press Shots

A couple things they could have done better on this one. Lose the 2 extra doors, add round turn signals to the grille. Then it could look like a modern version of this:
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And don't they know that this was the Gladiator?
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There is a reason I bought my Colorado, and didn't wait for one of these...Fugly is a good description...It just doesn't look cohesive. I've seen specialty shops do a MUCH better job at making Pickups out of Wranglers than the Factory did.
 
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Come onnnn you guys all know you saw the picture of it towing that SJ and fantasized that was you with a TJ on the back :D.

I actually like it. Wouldn't pay the 40k+ even the hardtop Sport S trim will probably run, but I will enjoy cringing at the JKU jabronis who upgrade to one of these and destroy it.
 
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For what it is, you're right. I just think it should probably have a new name like GM did with the Colorado because it sure doesn't look like a new Gladiator or even a Scrambler.
Because the 2019 Wrangler should look just like the 87 Wrangler, right?
 
Not just because I am a Jeep Wrangler fan, I dig it! Obviously wheel base and the huge amount of rear overhang won’t make it an ideal rock crawlin rig (till the aftermarket world gets ahold of it) I think it’s a pretty cool truck for what it is.


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no way, JL JT or whatever. I absolutely don't like ESS!! if that was removed I would think about it but I cannot stand ESS....
 
The looks may be controversial, particularly in how it mixes with the history of how Jeep Wranglers look, but if you put that baggage aside and just acknowledge it as a pickup truck with removable doors and top, you gotta admit that it's a pretty cool idea.

As long as it doesn't have any major issues in performance (and as long as the price of gas stays low), I wouldn't be surprised if it sold really well. The versatility of the Jeep features allow it to stand apart from other more established pickup models and the massive size with all four doors seems to match up with what consumers are buying
 
I'm most interested in the towing capability. I'm sure this truck can tow 7,000 pounds. But at the same time, I'm not sure I'd want to tow that much weight with the 3.6L. Ideally I'd use this to tow the TJ around. I'm just not convinced that it has enough power to move a 6,000 pound trailer up a moderate hill at a reasonable speed.

I also absolutely love the way it looks. This photo just looks right to me for some reason.

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Because the 2019 Wrangler should look just like the 87 Wrangler, right?

Wrong. That's not what I said, not even close.

... because it sure doesn't look like a new Gladiator or even a Scrambler.

And while I should have put the word "new" in front of Scrambler (and will edit my post to do that), I sure as heck didn't mention any Wrangler.

The latest Mustangs, Camaros, Minis and even the Thunderbirds of a couple years all looked like a modern version of the earlier oness and used the same names. The HHR, the SSR, the PT Cruiser and even the Plymouth Cruiser didn't look like any specific past vehicle so they ended up with these new names.

Then, of course, there's the New Beetle, it really doesn't look like a modern version of the old Beetle and used a totally different layout so I'd say that would place it in the group with the HHRs. The original VW started out as the Volkswagen Type 1, then the 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302, and 1303. VW might have gotten away with just Beetle since they didn't use it before but everybody called the old ones that so VW added the "New" so we could tell it was something different without seeing it.
 
From my dealerconnect website new release website stats:


Summary of highlights:

  • Unmatched capability with Command-Trac and Rock-Trac 4x4 systems, third-generation Dana 44 axles, Tru-Lock electric front- and rear-axle lockers, Trac-Lok limited-slip differential, segment-exclusive electronic sway-bar disconnect and 33-inch off-road tires
    • Unmatched crawl ratios
    • Up to 30 inches of water fording
  • Best-in-class towing and 4x4 payload
    • Up to 7,650 pounds of towing capacity
    • Up to 1,600 pounds of payload capacity
  • Crew cab configuration features a durable five-foot steel bed with covered external power source and strong integrated tie-downs, providing versatility for flexible cargo options
  • Modern, authentic design instantly recognizable as a Jeep
    • Iconic keystone-shaped grille, round headlamps and square tail lamps
    • Rugged-yet-distinguished design bolsters aerodynamics
    • Convenient fold-down windshield for off-road purists
    • The only true open-air 4x4 pickup truck with easy-to-use premium soft top and two hard tops
    • Dozens of different door, top and windshield combinations
  • Lightweight, high-strength aluminum doors, hinges, hood, fenders, windshield frame, and tailgate help curtail weight and boost fuel economy
  • Suspension tuned to optimize on-road handling and ride comfort without sacrificing off-road capability, payload or towing capability
  • Advanced fuel-efficient powertrains
    • 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with Engine Stop-Start (ESS)
      • Eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission
    • 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 with ESS and an eight-speed automatic transmission available in 2020
  • Fourth-generation Uconnect system includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and the choice of 7.0- or 8.4-inch touchscreens with pinch-and-zoom capability
    • Forward-facing off-road camera available on Rubicon allows obstructions on the trail to be easily seen
  • Packed with more than 80 available advanced safety and security features
 
Make a 2 door version and I might consider swapping an LJ for one. A real bed would be nice and the ability to remove the top and doors would make me feel like I was still in a jeep.

Actually. What am I saying? My LJ isn’t going anywhere. I don’t hate it, but i’d Have to really really really drunk before I bought anything new.