2023 Jeep Gladiator Consumer Reviews
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2022 Sport S Altitude Blacked-Out
Owned 2 Months. This is truly the most fun vehicle out there. So much utility. It should be called the “Transformer”. It quickly transforms from a beach buggy, ATV, pick-up truck, highway or around-town VW Thing-like vehicle, open air transporter, convertible, or to a fine dining transport. Especially if you’re an outdoor person. It handles backroads, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, dunes cruising, towing many different things, and on and on, and on. Limitless. During the last 2 months, I’ve had no problems and loads of fun. I chose a boatload of options, but after delivery added side steps, sill protectors, LED headlights; bed mat (over molar sprayed bed liner), and a few trailer hitch accessories.
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Love it!
Love the merger of a truck and a Jeep.
Gladiator Diesel = Beast
This is a really cool vehicle with any platform engine offered. The turbo diesel however has a ton of power and will get you rolling in a quick manner. Love this thing! Update after 5000 miles this truck continues to be a versatile, powerful and economic truck. Living in the Appalachian Mountains doesn’t typically allow for good fuel economy, yet refilled an empty tank that averaged 17 mikes per gallon on Sunday.
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Improve a Rubicon Hard Rock? YES you can!
Originally owned a Rubicon Hard Rock.... LOVED IT! When Jeep teased the Gladiator I knew it was perfect for my needs... but is it really that good? Waited 4 years and after test driving and purchasing, I can say that it was truly worth the wait! 2023 Gladiator Rubicon took everything from the Hard Rock and dumped it on the Gladiator! 4 to 1 transfer case, 4.10 to 1 electronic locking difs / front sway bar disconnect... All of it! Even added a little touch with the off road + switch. The difference in driving a Wrangler and a Gladiator is a pleasant surprise, the same off road characteristics, shimmy shakes etc., but muted. The Gladiator rides like a pick up that is fighting you to get off the road and onto the trail. Get off the road and it smooths out like a car goes from gravel to a paved road. Smooth as silk. Improvements over the years could have been made... it's past time to flip the steering system to keep it out of the way. Trailing arms, springs, and track bar should have been upsized on the higher trim levels instead of having to swap after market. Jeep knows a winch is going on the front so it's time to put beefier stuff up front so you can add the winch and bumper without having to add to the suspension for the added weight. Winch ready bumpers are not winch ready... you have to buy the additional winch plate. After market light mounts should be standard at least on the bumper. Especially for the price paid. This is the best of both worlds... and removeable top and doors? need I say more.
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2022 Gladiator Willys for the Win!
Purchased my Labor Day weekend 2022. It came outfitted with 20in rims, 35 inch tires and fox shocks. I was driving by and the Gobi color made me circle the block. I was in 2020 Volvo XC60 R design that I traded in and have not missed. The Gladiator now has 30k miles in almost two years. Oil changes is all I have been to the dealer for. It isn’t for everyone, but I love the simplicity of the drive train, the lack of nanny computer driving assist. It reminds me of classic pick ups with modern conveniences. It has become my favorite vehicle-ever. Any day is a better day with the freedom panels off. Gladiator
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