It's still not sure if he's coming to Europe, but we couldn't stop talking about the Jeep Gladiator , without a doubt a breath of fresh air in the world of pick-ups. A model that marks the return of the American brand to the pick-up segment since it stopped producing Comanche, in 1992.
Jeep claims that Gladiator combines the Wrangler's all-terrain capability (from which it derives) with the versatility the pick-ups offer. And just like the Wrangler, you can remove the doors and lower the front window — we're not seeing a Ford Ranger or a Volkswagen Amarok doing the same.
Visually, the similarities between the Jeep Gladiator and the Wrangler are obvious. At the front, the only noticeable differences are the two new ventilation outlets in the hood. Inside, Gladiator inherits the Wrangler's dashboard.
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Despite having been created from the Wrangler and sharing with him the chassis scheme of spars and crossmembers, Jeep Gladiator has grown, and a lot, in relation to its “brother” of the range. To give you an idea, the Gladiator is 787 mm longer than the four-door Wrangler.
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In terms of engines, Gladiator will have two V6 engines (US market). The first is a 3.6 l petrol engine that delivers 285 hp and 353 Nm of torque. From 2020, Jeep will offer the Gladiator with a 3.0 l V6 diesel engine that delivers 260 hp and 599 Nm of torque, and can be equipped with a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic.
The Crew Cab version has a 1524 mm load compartment.
The Jeep Gladiator will be available with two different all-wheel drive systems, both of which offer full-time torque management. The wheels used are 17″, and the Jeep promises 28.2 cm of ground clearance.
Does it reach us? Hopefully so…