Jeep Gladiator 2024

Launched to the international market back on November 28, 2018, the Jeep Gladiator made its way into the Philippine market two years later in July 2020. The pickup truck was initially available in two variants, namely the Rubicon and the Sport model with a starting price of P3,890,000. As it shares the same platform as its Jeep Wrangler counterpart, it was built from the ground up to provide real truck utility, functionality, and legendary Jeep capability to its nameplate. It was also made available with only one engine option: a 3.6-liter V6 that is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Currently, the Gladiator is available in one lone variant, the Gladiator Overland.

The Jeep Gladiator has a body-on-frame design and shares the same chassis and platform as the Wrangler JL making it a capable off-road vehicle on top of being a pickup truck. The Gladiator is naturally aspirated, powered by a 3.6-liter V6 motor that produces 285hp and 352 Nm of torque and is mated to an 8-speed transmission. The transmission is mated to a transfer case that has Jeep’s Selec-Trac full-time four-wheel drive system. The vehicle is also equipped with an anti-spin differential rear axle that works the same way as traditional e-lockers which prevent wheel spin and maintains traction in different terrain. The Gladiator Overland is supported by a leading-link suspension setup at the front and a trailing arm suspension at the rear. Like the Wrangler it shares its platform with, the Gladiator sits on a ladder frame chassis which is the favored type of frame for pickup trucks and offroaders. . The Gladiator Overland also comes with robust Dana brand M210 and M220 wide front and rear axles. Stopping power comes from Anti-Lock 4-Wheel FNC Disc HD Brakes.

On the inside Jeep Gladiator Overland in the Philippines can be had with an 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system at the center of its dashboard. It also comes with a plethora of charging options ranging from multiple USB ports and connectivity options. It also comes with features such as a 7-inch TFT gauge cluster, audio controls on the wheel, and even a temperature gauge for the ambient temperature outside the vehicle.

On the outside, Jeep Gladiator comes with much of the same equipment as its Wrangler counterpart. The pickup truck comes with premium LED reflector lamps along with LED daytime running lights. The Overland variant of the Gladiator is equipped with 17-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in beefy BSW A/T Dueler tires. The silhouette of the Gladiator is that of a Jeep Wrangler with a trunk extension, but Jeep did a good job of keeping the trademark hunky stance and chisel-jawed looks of Jeep vehicles without making the entire vehicle awkward to look at because of the added length. Jeep also took the liberty of adding protection underneath by fitting skid plates for the transmission and the transfer case of the Gladiator.

On the inside, the Jeep Gladiator’s interior panels are upholstered in fabric that can handle the rigors of off-roading along with an air conditioning system that comes with automatic temperature control. For the Overland model, the bucket seats, along with the parking brake, steering wheel, and shifter are wrapped in plush, thick leather. It also comes with illuminated cup holders, storage nets, driver and passenger assist handles, a push-button start system, and solar control glass to help keep things cool inside the cabin.