Powertrain options include a 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 with engine stop-start (ESS) and a 3.0-litre EcoDiesel engine with ESS. Equipped with a versatile box, a body-on-frame design, front and rear five-link suspension system, solid axles and electronic lockers, Gladiator is one of the few midsize trucks to offer a six-speed manual transmission in addition to its available eight-speed automatic. Gladiator is built to handle the demands of an active lifestyle while delivering an open-air driving experience in a design that is unmistakably Jeep.
A multitude of technology features, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and safety features, such as Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection, adaptive cruise control and Forward Collision Warning-Plus, enhance Gladiator’s appeal. Combining traditional Jeep attributes with strong truck credentials, the Jeep Gladiator is a unique vehicle with unsurpassed capability.
New for 2022:
Uconnect 4 with 7-inch radio standard on Sport (replaces Uconnect 3 with 5-inch radio)
Uconnect 4C with 8.4-inch radio, navigation, and nine Alpine speakers standard on Overland, Rubicon and Mojave
Remote Proximity Keyless Entry standard on Overland, Rubicon and Mojave
New standard cabin filter that removes 95% of air particulates
Updated exterior colour:
Silver Zynith (replaces Billet Silver)
Highlights:
Jeep Gladiator’s 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine with ESS delivers 285 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque and is engineered to provide a broad torque band. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission is optional
Gladiator offers an available 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V-6 engine, rated at 260 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft. of torque, with ESS
To handle greater torque loads, the EcoDiesel V-6 connects to a TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic transmission, calibrated for low-RPM shifts
Gladiator models, equipped with the 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine, feature up to 771 kilograms (1,700 pounds) of payload and up to 3,469 kg (7,650 lbs.) of towing capacity with the available Max Towing Package
Jeep Gladiator Mojave represents the ultimate in high-speed off-road capability and performance in sand environments and is the first to earn the brand’s Desert Rated badge. Mojave is equipped with high-performance FOX 6.3 centimetre (2.5-inch) internal bypass shocks with reservoirs and industry-first FOX front hydraulic jounce bumpers to maximize handling in addition to a rear locking differential and 33-inch tires
Approach angle of 43.6 degrees, breakover angle of 20.3 degrees, departure angle of 26 degrees and ground clearance of 28.1 cm (11.1 in.). Up to 76 cm (30 inches) of water fording capability
Gladiator offers a full-time two-speed transfer case across the lineup that is intuitive and allows the driver to set it and forget it, while constantly sending power to the front and rear wheels. The Selec-Trac transfer case with full-time four-wheel drive and a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio is available on Sport, Overland and Mojave, while the Rock-Trac Full-Time transfer case is available on Rubicon.
Fourth-generation Uconnect system includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and the choice of a 7.0- or 8.4-inch touchscreen with pinch-and-zoom capability
Standard electronic stability control (ESC), electronic roll mitigation, trailer-sway control, Hill-start Assist and brake traction control are among more than 80 available safety and security features
Model Lineup For 2022, the Gladiator lineup consists of four models:
Sport S
Overland
Mojave
Rubicon
Available Exterior Colours:
Bright White
Granite Crystal
Silver Zynith
Black
Firecracker Red
Sting Grey
Hydro Blue
Sarge Green
Snazzberry
Available Interior Colours:
Black
Heritage Tan
Steel Grey
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Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications, at any time, without notice.
