The new Jeep Gladiator is a unique type of pickup truck. We have all heard about the iconic Wrangler - the new Jeep Gladiator is based on the Wrangler. If there is something you love about the Wrangler, the new Jeep Gladiator has it double. With the new Jeep Gladiator, you get bold styling, excellent off-road capability, and an open-air cabin. And how about a 5-foot bed for practicality? Its payload and towing capabilities are among the best in the class. The cabin features comfortable seating and an excellent infotainment system. Under the hood, you get maximum power and capability from both gasoline and diesel options. You have every reason to love the new Jeep Gladiator. It is now available at Santa Monica Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, so make a point of visiting us for a test drive.
What's New for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator?
The Jeep Gladiator is only two years old but has already introduced a new option under the hood. This year, you can have the new turbodiesel engine option making 260 hp and 442 pound-feet of torque. The range will get a tad wider with two new additions. The 80th Anniversary and Willy's Edition have joined the lineup this year. And for Santa Monica, CA drivers looking to venture off-road in their new Jeep Gladiator, the Overland trim now has a forward-facing trail cam to help you record all your adventures. Additionally, full-time 4WD is now available on all new jeep Gladiator models. Finally, the Sport trim, which has qualified for LED headlights and fog lights.
Performance and Efficiency
The new Jeep Gladiator will be available with two engine options. It is pretty simple to choose this year since it boils down to whether you want a gasoline or diesel engine. The gas option will be a V6 capable of 285 hp, while the turbodiesel will be making 260 hp and an astounding 442 pound-feet of torque. Similarly, there will be two gearboxes provided. You can either have the 8-speed automatic or the 6-speed manual unit. However, only the gas engine will have the 6-speed manual gearbox available. Both engines provided are potent and offer a thrilling experience, and you should not have a problem getting to highway speeds. With a fuel economy rating of 22/28 mpg, the new Jeep Gladiator can also be a daily driver. And with a tow rating of 7,650 lbs. and a payload rating of 1,600 lbs., the new Jeep Gladiator is among the most capable trucks in its segment.
Interior Design
The Jeep Gladiator comes with an upscale interior that perfectly blends several materials. There features bits of hard and soft plastics mixed with other soft-touch materials. There are two types of roof designs in the Gladiator, the standard soft-top and the optional hard-top. Both of which are detachable together with the windshield and doors. If you want a quiet ride, you are better off with the hard-top since the soft-top allows some noise through. You will have manually adjustable seats and cloth upholstery as standard on the new Gladiator. Upgrades include a leather interior, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. This truck will have four doors and a five-passenger capacity. The seats are comfortable and supportive, and there is plenty of headroom and legroom in the Gladiator's open-air cabin. A 5-inch display is standard, but you can upgrade to the 7- or 8.4-inch screens that come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Safety
The Jeep Gladiator is also a safe pickup truck. In addition to its strong construction and passive safety features, it includes many active safety features. The following are features offered in the new Jeep Gladiator:
- A rearview camera
- Forward-facing camera
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Parking sensors
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic emergency braking
- Pre-collision alerts
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