Can the New Ford Ranger Keep Up with the New Jeep Gladiator Off-Road? The Results Are Surprising!

[@JustinLaNoue]

The real video we're all waiting for is the Bronco vs Wrangler series!....hate waiting for it so long now.

[@toasteratemytaco]

The Bronco and the Ranger are on the same chassis and gonna have the same setup... just a wagon or a truck

[@JustinLaNoue]

@@toasteratemytaco According to the latest insiders, the Bronco will have a completely redesigned frame and chassis that will become the next generation Ranger so it'll likely be quite different.

[@toasteratemytaco]

I got a buddy who's neighbor works in the plant... He had the Bronco and Ranger home already... Plus pics are available widely on the internet on test runs... It's a boxy ranger lol

[@geepuller1]

The test mule appeared to 100% have the ford everest frame to me.

[@ien2023]

I agree. I holding off my money for The Bronco. Ford don't disappoint us.

[@davidwielt8549]

I bought a ford ranger and love it! I even went over a mountain with it when Toyota's were turning around!

[@barrya.6212]

Great...and the new Tacoma's having transmissions with shifting issues that software patch isn't completely curing and they burn oil if they go up really steep hills ! ...brand new truck burning oil out the exhaust !

[@ElationProductions]

"If you're a Jeep guy, chances are you'll want the Jeep."
I'm a Jeep guy and I'd go with the Ranger if I wanted a pickup truck. It's built to be a pickup truck, not a bastardization of the Wrangler to accommodate the needs of a hipster.

[@Archangel1130]

Truer words.

[@jacobcarolan1172]

Well said

[@MiguelPerez-nk2wu]

This is crazy how one can now pay $60k on a MIDSIZE truck.

[@WWETheDeadManDTF]

I paid 25.000€ for my Ranger. 🤷‍♂️😅

[@airbus214airplane]

In a few years, midsize trucks will cost six figures and with a 12 year loan. 😂

[@dbonejonezruffrufr3963]

Or u could get the tried and true TRD off-road package for around 35 it's a way better truck in my opinion looks better inside and out

[@teop7887]

Ask those who spend $70k on a Raptor, or $100k on a lux SUV.
Because they want to. 😉👍

[@WWETheDeadManDTF]

@@dbonejonezruffrufr3963 the Tacoma isn't available in Europe

[@AndersonsFamily-fy7go]

Up next, which one can carry two gallons of milk best and which one sits best for the Starbucks drive-thru.

[@Izheets]

Truth.

[@kyleloew432]

Old school for 4x4, is manual hubs and a transfer case shifter. Kids these days 🤣

[@curthensley3265]

Ya that transfercase shifted very easy, no grind or let the clutch out to get it to lock in, and I'm betting no backing up to disengage.

[@ztwntyn8]

Yeah, used to have some strength in many cases to get into low lock and some went in easy. Could also get caught in N on the transfer case if you are wedged up. Then as you turn off the engine in drive go for low that’s the only way sometimes

[@adamharris2674]

Why are so many off-roaders stuck in a 1967 to 1987 4x4 mindset? Move with the times a bit.

[@garretlewis4103]

One thing not too many people think about with 4 door or extended cab pickups is what the rear area is like with the seats folded up. If you don’t want to ride people in the rear and you want to carry cargo or ride your dog, you need a flat rear area when the rear seats are folded up. Like I said, not too many people think about this and it is rarely seen or shown. This feature is important to me.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Buy the Ranger and spend the extra 20 grand on a side x side.

[@huntsbychainsaw5986]

Oh yeah. Buy the ranger then get a Mahindra roxor to go with it.

[@Marel1224]

I'd rather push a Jeep than drive a Ford.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@@Marel1224 You'll get plenty of that when you buy a Jeep.

[@Marel1224]

sixtyfiveford nope. Jeep is much more reliable then a POS ford.

[@blr7586]

Mark Whitmarsh LOL

[@Kevin257]

Is just me or does the sound of tires going over rocks sound so satisfying????

[@takayama1638]

It's me too. I just love being on non paved roads! Wish we had more in my southeast. Hard to find.

[@Hiluxtaco]

Love that rubbery Snap-Crackle-Pop noise they make offroad...

[@larryornelas8036]

Thought I was the only one lol

[@Rastaclops]

I've always loved that sound, since I was a kid

[@01hondascott]

that and i also love the sound of the " ching" from a skate board grind, that truck or bar sound. and i don't even skate board lol.

[@kyleloew432]

Dampened tailgate, great for .... jacking up the price of a truck. Trucks never got hurt dropping the tailgate before.

[@spaceghost5629]

kyleloew432 I couldn’t agree more. It’s a useless feature.

[@iampennochio]

Yeah but the old trucks weren't made of plastic either! 🛠

[@stefanfalldorf6573]

And you can get it dampened with the after market

[@Greg-op7lg]

iampennochio old trucks were made of steel, not the shitty aluminum fords use now😢.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

Ive had a pickup truck my whole life and never once "dropped the tailgate". Useless feature is right. I can't beleive how all RUclips truck reviews make such a big deal out their test truck either having a dampened one or not. It's the last thing I'd be concerned with buying a new one, right after whether it has a radio or not.

[@hunterwilliams7338]

Jeeps are officially the new suburban soccor mom vehicle , they are everywhere

[@kellylarsen7280]

Where????????? I see no Jeep/Dodge shit anywhere cause all they do is build cheap and terrible quality shit. Ugliest, by far, piece of crap I’ve ever seen, style is still the same looks of the 1940’s Jeep military vehicles

[@Aestheticnerdlife]

@@kellylarsen7280 claims they are shit yet there are jeeps around with 300,000 miles and are the staple for what an off road vehicle should be lol

[@nathanieljavallas694]

@@Aestheticnerdlife i have a 96 grand cherokee and its running well with 450000 kms

[@andrewbrink1678]

Dont forget, wranglers have excellent resale value compared to multiple vehicles

[@jamesrichardson559]

I am an old man and a loyal Ford truck owner. That being said, I think the Rams and Jeeps are great. I hope the Jeeps do replace the Suburbans.

[@680ecks]

I think I would be the minority opinion but I'd be driving to work and back 99 percent of the time so I'm would get the ranger. I feel it would be better on road. It seems way more capable off road that I would ever need.

[@mikefahy482]

680ecks same for a lot of people

[@usmcvet0313]

I would concur.

[@Ryno-fp7pm]

That's why my DD is 2WD. 4WD for fun only.

[@gotribe8333]

Agreed, plus jeeps are ugly

[@Hiluxtaco]

The vast majority of people buying new mid-sized pickups will never take their trucks offroad. And for those people, the Ranger is the better pickup...

[@dangleason9023]

the nice thing about the 10 speed is that first gear is ridiculously low. Sure not a 4.23 rear diff low but for most people it would be just fine.

[@ghost-jesus]

10 speed auto first gear is about average for a decent car or 1/4 ton truck trans at 4.7:1, but still nothing beats a granny box for off-road at 6.5-7.5:1

[@teenageautomotiveanarchy9361]

It pisses me off how hard they try to always make jeeps seem better than they really are.

[@wildbill23c]

They're not bad but truthfully a skilled driver in pretty much any SUV could go places these idiots with their lifted Jeeps can go, and in many cases for a hell of a lot cheaper.

[@R281]

"It's a jeep thing."

[@brandonrides8953]

Both the housing market and vehicle market are quickly moving away from Middle Class America.

[@jackofferman3762]

That's because they don't want the middle class or working poor to have personal 4 wheel vehicles, but want us all riding mopeds and city "smart" cars.

[@Josh-179]

It's driven by the desire (and demands) of the customer. People want everything these days so there are very few basic cars left. People want bigger and better houses too. Have you seen any new houses that are small? All new houses being built are big and bigger.

[@brandonrides8953]

@@Josh-179 you're right and it's disgusting. Can't find any house in my state that I can afford.

[@patmanz28]

Lol no it's cheap credit that has driven prices. Who is this they?

[@Josh-179]

@@patmanz28, sure that's a factor too, and I wouldn't say low interest rates are a bad thing. There's a whole host of factors that have driven up costs. Regarding cars, just look at the massive safety advancements alone that are expected or required by the government. That stuff is expensive.To my original point, read comments online of car reviews. Cars are already loaded to the brim but all you see is "well it should have this", "if it had these features maybe I'd buy it", need's more power (even though we have the most powerful range of cars ever), and on and on. People are essentially asking for cars to become even more expensive or they think they can have everything for peanuts.

[@ralphgaudio7530]

every time i see tommy and his dad i miss my dad. what id do to go wheeling with my dad

[@simontallboy209]

Love the Jeep, don't like the price. I think I'd buy a Power Wagon instead.

[@MoragTong_]

MSRP for the Rubicon is $43,545...don't let the Ford fanboys fool you.

[@noahchiasson7809]

S L if you option it up it will hit 60k. Same price as a power wagon.

[@appiana4009]

137'' wheelbase. It's ridiculously long and also the reason why they scrape in some of these yt offroad tests. Not worth the price if it slides on its belly through every obstacle you take it over.

[@Ibanez-ct1ih]

Just saw a Rubi at a dealer yesterday.. even with all the bells and whistles 61k is way too much

[@ien2023]

Jeep is too confident. They lost a group of budget smart shopper.

[@paulwatson4189]

the ranger did everything the jeep did with smaller tires and smaller tread path.

[@christopherbond4055]

paul watson they weren’t anywhere close the limits of either of those vehicles. They’d need to do a more rigorous test to actually compare them

[@matthewsalcedo593]

I think I'll keep my '07 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4. You can get them fully loaded (for the time) in decent shape between $10-15k. Mine's stock and it keeps up pretty well with my friend's tacoma for overlanding. It also has more seat room than the full cab Ranger!

[@jpkuechle]

When you have one truck that costs $60K and one that costs $40K, I'd love to see you throw $10k in aftermarket parts at the cheaper one and see how they stack up.

[@mopar21]

Lol yeah especially in resale because we all know aftermarket parts mean anything to banks and dealerships

[@jpkuechle]

If you’re worried about resale. Off-roading may not be the thing for you.@@mopar21

[@mopar21]

@@jpkuechle well shoot what am I gonna do with this 21 Gladiator Willy's Wheeler?

[@jpkuechle]

@@mopar21 I suppose you could take it somewhere it won’t get any scratches, dents, or dings. You know, the resale killing stuff. May I suggest a mall or a coffee shop?? I’d stay away from antiquing though. You might scratch it. Like I said scratches kill resale.

[@mopar21]

@@jpkuechle 😆 keep hating son

[@jordangraff2254]

If I want a truck, I'll buy a truck. If I want a Jeep, I'll go buy a Jeep

[@Bamwich]

imagine being able to get both in one package? Jeep sure can.

[@jordangraff2254]

@@Bamwich it doesn't do the job of either properly

[@mikec3454]

Exactly, I'm really curious to see how many of the Gladiators they sell. I've only seen a couple on the road around me since they came. Wondering if the novelty of a "Jeep truck" will wear out ... who knows. I agree with you 100% though, if I were to buy a Jeep it would be a Wrangler all day.

[@dreadfulbadger]

If i were to buy a new truck it would be the jeep for cool factor, but as you can tell by my username i can't buy a truck. :)

[@billredding2000]

@@jordangraff2254 You must not own/drive one -- it does BOTH.
-- BR (2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon)

[@jrmsvt03]

Hey could y'all do a turning radius test on the Gladiator versus the ranger or similar trucks?

[@derrickdean7224]

2nd this.

[@NukePooch1]

Sposed to be 44.5 feet, about a foot more than the Frontier, more than three feet over Colorado and FOUR feet more than Tacoma...but only about 1.5 feet less than the Rebel full-size. Huge!

[@ztwntyn8]

Locked diffs and unlocked and one at a time on the Jeep then both

[@carlwillows]

6:33
I like my steel bumpers. Good on Ford for keeping it up!

[@gavinnorris6348]

Ahh.. The old Jack of all Trades vs Master of One debate..

[@tacomas9602]

Gavin Norris
Neither are a master of one, as it turns out.

[@jmakc3541]

@@tacomas9602 Agreed. The Ranger might be a complete joke (at this price, it is), but Jeep is the biggest lie in the auto industry. Hard to off-road what's at the dealership getting fixed, and that's only if you can keep its feet under it when it gets slightly off-camber... When you look at graphs from Consumer Reports, the perceived quality vs customer satisfaction of Jeep owners always makes zero sense. Quality does good to fall at the half-way mark, but customer satisfaction is always up high. That's b/c Jeep = Teflon brand.

[@AntiATF]

@@jmakc3541 what makes the ranger a joke? A base price of 24k, pulls 7500lb, almost 30mpg highway, decent off road, nice interior, and the base model is only missing the things like leather and tech stuff, they all have 10 speeds and the same engine

[@dmoney6633]

@@jmakc3541 "hard to off-road what's at the dealership getting fixed" I'm curious to see how many jeeps you've owned because I've got 171k miles on mine and I haven't done anything but regular fluid changes and a single u-joint. We'll see what lasts longer a turbo 4 and a trans that has plastic inside it unless ford has fixed that or a v6 with a German 8 speed

[@jmakc3541]

@@dmoney6633 Oh, just the one was plenty. 2007 Wrangler. Burned about 2 quarts of oil between every oil change it ever had for the 1.5 years I had it since brand-new. Jeep repeatedly considered this "Within Normal Range" of their "Consumption Test." Do an internet search for Jeep burning oil, I'm not alone. And while I'm sorry to have offended you, I strive for something higher in quality than that for my $. So, I drive a Toyota now. American junk failed me once too often.

[@brentvance3958]

Tailgate damping is a $200 opinion at the dealership and with the $18,000 savings I would get the Ranger and put better tires on it.

[@low87dawg86]

@@brandonmyers2428 yup yup. Added a factory one to my 2018 f150. Was $70 after shipping and tax. 5 minute install. Had my 3 year old help me. Lol

[@billbill7894]

18000 in savings I'll throw a lift and some king shocks/struts front locker off-road bumper winch and bigger and better tires

[@TehDFC]

I"m amazed at the cost of these-I do well in the game of life and I would never in a million years consider buying one of these.

[@Metalbass1979]

I totally agree! Trucks just got way too expensive. They bring back the Ranger, make it 3/4 the size of an F150 but give it 9/10 of the price. I could buy one but can't justify spending that much on something that I'm going to drive back and forth to work, get dirt and oil in and use to haul tools, logs, music equipment and pick up random crap that my wife buys at garage sales.
I wish just one manufacturer would come out with a rugged truck that is built to last. Leave the bells and whistles off. Just give me a basic, 4 door 4x4 with a rear locker and decent stereo. If someone made something like that and kept it below $25k, they'd sell like crazy.

[@4WDriver]

@@Metalbass1979 uh, Ranger is actually really close to what you're asking. A Ranger XL with a 4-door crew cab and the 5 foot bed starts at $26,700. That's straight off Ford's website, so MSRP. You could likely get the vehicle a couple thousand cheaper, so I don't get why you are complaining. Just because the models they show are loaded with optional features doesn't mean that's the only way the truck comes.

[@Metalbass1979]

@@4WDriver I'll have to check that out on the site. The dealers near me have even the XL models well above $30,000 for s basic 4x4 with 4 doors. Of course, they are the hot, new thing on the market. Maybe the price will come down after a while.
Edit: I checked the site. Putting no options other than 4 doors and 4x4, it comes to $32,700 before taxes. Maybe I'm just getting old and not able to grasp modern prices. Of course, back in my day, cheeseburgers were a quarter and gas was under a dollar....... 😆

[@reaj2010]

Ranger supercab XLT fx4 cost 34-36k all around the Midwest. Do not ever pay 40-45k for the ranger unless getting lariat.

[@reaj2010]

@@Metalbass1979 do a nationwide auto trader search XLT fx4 supercab can be had for 34-36. The jeep sport starts at 36 and you can see goes up to 60

[@wyattfamily8997]

Pity you guys didn't take them off road, in Australia that's my front driveway.

[@nicholaswegman7419]

I'd say the Ranger wins. It does everything, not just off road. For $60k I'll buy an F-150.

[@Matt-mh5ud]

@@barrya.6212 English. He said "not JUST off road", different meaning from "just NOT off road".

[@KLX300RMIKE]

I paid around $60k for my crew cab long bed fx4 2019 F350 Powerstroke.

[@kingdaniel3519]

I don't understand why every time ya'll test off road you automatically go straight to 4Lo. It really makes some videos a chore to watch because you're going so needlessly slow.

[@WobblePizza]

4 Lo fully locked. On something my old lifted tj could probably do in 2wd with a little skinny

[@rickeycooley9139]

Yell and that trail ,my grand ma could walk it faster🍀

[@teop7887]

My guess is, that's the agreement when testing these vehicles, to minimize damage etc.

[@jailman1]

For 60k I will just buy a F-150 Raptor

[@cavitycreep]

ill buy another house

[@logictrumpsemotion3851]

Exactly. This comparison, as with most car comparisons, is completely ridiculous. What they should have done was do a base vs base, or do equally priced (equip both to $40k and see the difference). The Gladiator is in its own category, especially the Rubicon. If they're gonna use that they should have compared it to an F150 FX4, or even an F150 Raptor. But then it would show that the Gladiator is way too overpriced for what it is. If they dropped an SRT 8 motor in it then MAYBE I could justify the $60k price. Not that the V6 is bad, but I mean come on.
With that said it's insane that a Ranger with barely any options, not even leather seats or a sunroof, costs $42k. What the hell? Why are mid size trucks costing the same or more than their full size companions? I mean you can get a full supercrew F150 XLT FX4 for $4k more.

[@dre04mach]

@@logictrumpsemotion3851 I agree with you that everyone who's cross-shopping is gonna shop price... and when cross shopping price you're gonna hit the reality that in the ranger you CAN get a locker (and even cheaper than this config), whereas in the gladiator it's either rubicon or none. Don't get me wrong, the rubicon goodies you get for the price are great for a factory deal, but as an ex-rubicon (wrangler) owner, I can't help but think that overall you're better off starting with a base model and adding a pair of 1 ton axles (why I sold my rubicon). For the same price you're in a better starting position. And that's where the ranger is gonna kill it, in those lower end price configs.
There's also a lot more competition there too though, with the taco and the square wheel wells thing with the menstrual pad on the grille. Time will tell.

[@sancsilver07]

The funny thing here is that in Central America specifically in El Salvador you can get the ranger with the 5c full equipment top of the line for 34k with taxes, you're being ripped off.

[@sancsilver07]

It's a shame that in the US don't like the medium size, I have a frontier D22 Zd30 and even in 4x2 it's a beast I have yet to use the 4wd, it's so capable that you don't need the 4wd, and the new frontier sold as np300 or Renault Alaska o Mercedes Benz class X it's equal to this ones

[@gregoryburris6374]

Really starting to like the Ranger!! Sm back seats though!! Shopping for compact or midsized truck right now

[@thrillseekanz7874]

Dude they are not small in the back at all for a truck. I'm 6ft 4 they have heaps of space. If you want more buy a car.

[@cesarpalmos8235]

Both truck are pretty amazing. Honestly I thought the ranger would do worse than it did, being it is more of a regular truck than the wrangler, honestly I think I'd go with the ranger on this one. It seemed easier to maneuver and handle, Colorado vs Wrangler?

[@erikastarling]

U mean colorado vs gladiator?

[@Mysterysmoke]

The gladiator sport s would have been a better comparison since they are roughly the same price not a fully loaded Rubicon

[@devinbender8428]

buck jones you would have to get a Overland Trim to compare tor the XLt FXr ranger tho.
Almost identical equipment but the ranger is 10-15k cheaper

[@Mysterysmoke]

@@devinbender8428 sure but even the basic sport would still be more capable off-road than their highest trim.

[@Mysterysmoke]

@@devinbender8428 but at the same time it comes to what you prefer. I believe they are both good depending on your budget but over all in my opinion the gladiator is worth the difference.

[@devinbender8428]

buck jones the gladiator is not worth $10-15k more. And the basic sport doesn’t have a rock shield

[@blackstratus2664]

A no options Rubicon is priced almost the same as that no options XLT Ranger. Everyone is complaining about how expensive the Gladiator Rubicon is forgets that the Rubicon trim starts at 45k

[@grizzly9960]

I am a Jeep guy and really like the Supercab Ranger. That extra foot longer box makes a difference. I would take the Ranger over the Gladiator. For me the Gladiator is far to long. I still think the Wrangler 4 door is better.

[@jamescalvert240]

Yea longer bed is nice, but the back seats in the extended cab of the ranger, tacoma, or even colorado/canyon are small and not practical for families if they are tall

[@user-ip1ld3sl2v]

Falken wildpeak at/3 are the best all terrain tires I’ve ever owned I prefer them over bfgs

[@cj7andotherjeeps940]

That Cj7 at 16:00 is what I'm taking about.

[@Onix.556]

60k?? Congratulations Jeep, you’re now the Apple of vehicles.

[@Rahamification]

Toyota still reigns

[@Marel1224]

Not.

[@Marel1224]

Apple makes the best phone, so yes, Jeep is the Apple of vehicles.

[@Poohdaddymagic]

@@Rahamification Today's Tacoma's are junk...

[@g496r500t]

Patrick Simmons seriously you never see an old Tacoma or tundra on the road, but I see plenty of new ones lol ... what does that say

[@jbird1173]

Jeeezus 60k? And 40k for a ranger. The ranger needs to be 25 to 30k for a 4x4 xlt. The jeep should be mid 40s for a Rubicon. You can buy a raptor or lariat superduty for the price of the gladiator.

[@scarbunker]

I just picked up a 2021 Ranger XLT 4x4 for 30k. It all depends on what options you get. I wanted cloth seats because I am not a leather fan.

[@kohsman313]

I do believe the Canadian needs to be the off road tester

[@Jeepingshort]

No he's annoying

[@takayama1638]

Yeah, but old Stephen likes deezels.

[@ajl9491]

Chase Short agreed but he offroads harder than these potato chips..

[@wildbill23c]

Why? All he does is manage to get everything he drives stuck in places that any driver with a little bit of driving skill could drive out of.

[@steven3379]

I see more jeeps in the service department.. But I guess technically that's off road!!! 😝😝

[@thyeconomy]

Haha

[@UtahBigfoothunter]

Such a shame people whom never go outdoors. so much to see besides a keyboard

[@steven3379]

@@UtahBigfoothunter I also know 3 FORMER Jeep owners none of which were happy with their Wranglers

[@jasonlangley3033]

Like others have said lots of jeeps on the road. I'm on my 4th jeep and nothing to complain about. You can get wrangler for 26 and 4door for 31 with no i
Options buy a 4 door add some options its ex to get to 39 to over 41and beyond but for what you get its value holds better than any other too. Also most customizable and unique looks! I also own a Taco TRD and jeep is so much fun to drive.

[@brucefortman766]

Lol

[@davidlamb2658]

That's not much of an Off-road test when I most likely could do it in my two wheel drive Dodge Ram.

[@lugato88]

You own a two wheel drive ram?

[@davidlamb2658]

@@lugato88 yes, 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport, 5.2 V8, 2 wheel drive

[@donaldbiden9492]

@@davidlamb2658 oh man, you got the 5.2?

[@davidlamb2658]

@@donaldbiden9492 yes I do

[@donaldbiden9492]

@@davidlamb2658 nice

[@Keymaster2022]

Washington is so beautiful. I would love to go off-roading there.

[@emeraldcity_]

If you make here, try the Naches trail near Mount Rainier. Fun little trail.

[@JohnConnor636]

Grew up in Washington. Great State.

[@MAGWolf]

Two totally different classed vehicles. One is specifically designed for off roaders and enthusiasts hence its price tag. And the other is designed for some off road but mostly things like farm and city use. I mean other countries get the Raptor Ranger which is supposedly more beefer and probably would have competed well with the Gladiator. But in the end I see the Ranger outselling the Jeep.

[@ghost-jesus]

Best ranger would be the single cab model that South Africa gets with the 4x4 6 speed manual diesel sells for about $21-24,000

[@MAGWolf]

@@ghost-jesus Would be great if they gave that option here. I would gladly make payments on a diesel ranger.

[@aaronmesser7482]

Mark wolf I agree

[@4nciite]

I doubt it! The Gladiator will hold its value a lot better after 5 years than the Ranger. The Ranger wont sway any Jeep owners, unless its a second vehicle.

[@blr7586]

Music4TheSoul the Gladiator will hold it’s value because of all the soccer moms that want Jeeps. Rangers will be much more reliable

[@derekcomingo2197]

ford knows something we dont. gas is gonna be 5 bucks a gallon here soon

[@saintrichardl8]

60,000 is Raptor money. That Jeep isn't worth 60 k.

[@paulj9821]

Rubicon starts at $45,000 without compromising in any of it's off road features. The one they have is fully loaded with options/luxuries that aren't needed. It's ok that your mindset is stuck on all or nothing. Also the Ranger fully loaded is $48,000

[@Marel1224]

You're right. It's worth more. Unless you can't handle a Jeep and you have a settle for a Ford.

[@paulj9821]

@@Marel1224 I don't get why people have to have this attitude that if you prefer one model than the competitor is suddenly junk in there mind. why can't we just appreciate the variety manufactures offer us.

[@arthurmendoza2958]

The ranger is going to take back its crown King of midsize trucks

[@garrettburkett6474]

Lol

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Lol ya no

[@TheMcDonaldsMaster2420]

Only if it proves reliable

[@jeffringer530]

Only way that's going to happen is if Yota stops making the Tacoma...not likely.

[@Shakerhood69]

So far the Ranger cant even keep up with the ancient Frontier in sales.

[@louissuguitan4858]

If you’re using a gladiator rubicon then you should use a ranger raptor as well

[@Raptorsquad-e4d]

Louis Suguitan well said this is bs

[@alexfrankl7861]

Sales of Jeep have fallen off a cliff in Australia , Jeeps reliability and customer service has been shocking , it actually makes the Ranger look good .

[@USA____]

Much rather have a raptor over that 60k Jeep

[@Hiluxtaco]

YEP!

[@justinmadsen4739]

same a fully loaded tundra trd pro is cheaper lmao never thought midsize trucks would be this expensive.

[@cemsengul16]

Everyone should

[@phrogusmc]

Get a base Rubicon for $17k less. Or even better, a Sport S for under $40k. Quit focusing on the top trim model with all the goody boxes checked.

[@MJPeddler]

Ranger for the win. On another note, I didn't know such a trail system existed in my "Neighborhood."

[@scottkinderdine3317]

The ford is an Actual Truck, of course the bed sides are higher. Also there's no way I'm paying that much for a Rubicon "Jeep" The prices are Ridiculous!!!!

[@dieselmax2383]

Scott Kinderdine that has everything tho, do you really need all the bells and whistles available? And plus, I thought it was the launch edition that was $60k. Maybe I’m wrong tho

[@scottkinderdine3317]

Dieselmax 23 I’ve seen a stripped down version for 33K but I’m spending that much it better not be a stripped down version... right now I’m Working on getting a hellcat in my opinion that is worth 60 4K

[@jasonarsenault1550]

I think the Gladiator will force Ford to come out with the Ranger Raptor sooner rather than later.

[@Shakerhood69]

Hardly anyone is buying the regular Ranger so far, maybe a $60K Raptor version would do better.

[@gerrylee4141]

Jayson A not with the bronco due to be released

[@ryanmartinage]

I've been hooked on the Gladiator but after seeing it offroad, I think I appreciate my Wrangler JLU even more.

[@ripfletching]

I would choose the Ranger with a small lift kit larger tires and a front locker

[@ripfletching]

ConcreteComa I know from factory. But they have been making them for this truck in Australia for almost 10 years

[@theirthereandtheyre2947]

If the H3T were brought back as a new model but with a part-time 4wd system it would be better than anything for sale currently. IMO.

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

Its back, its called a ZR2

[@regsparkes6507]

Yessir, the Ranger has what it takes to,.at least in this test!

[@altrock86]

Since I was a kid I always thought a wrangler based pickup would be awesome but now that there is one I don’t really like it. It’s kind of a compromise vehicle. It’s not as good of an off roader as a wrangler and the bed is too small for a truck. It’s not the best of both worlds like I always thought it would be.

[@rivenskyallonce]

Christopher Kaesemeyer put 40s on them with a 3” lift kit then you have an absolute overlander camper

[@daltonv5206]

@@rivenskyallonce it's already 60k

[@rivenskyallonce]

Dalton v I wouldn’t go with the rubicon. It’s not worth the price

[@rickyhogan2749]

The Jeep is a Fiat Chrysler America product, I would not even consider this vehicle. FCA products have too many issues , reliability and dependability are just a start, warranty issues and parts availability are a real issue for FCA. This is just my opinion. Thank you for the good upload.

[@davidharris4405]

And Ford dont have problems? Yea right i owned them, Ford ,Gm ,Toyota fanboys are the worst .

[@weirdnout]

Ranger needs to be leveled w bigger tires

[@Yellow_Hammer]

No mid size truck should be priced at an entry of $40k... insanity. How do people afford these $40-70k trucks?? Makes no sense to me.

[@dylanfarris7647]

Some people make good money, and spend it on nice vehicles while budgeting the rest of their life. Like I know people who eat out at least once every day. And if they would just make all their meals at home, or 90% of them at home they would save enough money to be able to afford one of these 40-70k trucks. It's all about where you prioritize your money.

[@Yellow_Hammer]

Dylan Farris My money is better spent elsewhere. I guess I’m saying that it’s not worth it to me to drop a small mortgage on a vehicle. I’d rather spend that insane amount of money elsewhere.

[@kyjoe9]

I have a feeling more people will cross shop the Tacoma with the Jeep gladiator than any other midsize including the Colorado zr2

[@piebear49]

The taco wins on wheelbase alone.

[@iCycle086]

You realize the ZR2 out performs the trd pro in every aspect off road right? Every single comparison test they’ve done the Tacoma lose some to the ZR2 lol. They tried the rubicon against the bison and the bison and they were literally neck and neck and for how much less money lol?

[@piebear49]

Except durability, let me know when the Chevy engine regularly makes 300,000 miles.

[@iCycle086]

Dude, I had a 1997 ford escort that made it to 310k+ in mileage. If you actually reform maintenance on any vehicle they last a long time unless you have a lemon. One of my close friends has an 07 Silverado that’s at 200k and going strong. If I get 200k miles out of my truck I’ll be plenty happy. I’ll be sure to comment back in god knows how many years when I get to 200 and absolutely sure to comment back if I have the truck for 300k. Side note, the vast majority of people don’t keep their vehicle for 200-300k miles so for that vast majority I doubt what you said really matters much at all. Not being a jerk here just being honest.

[@BIGGIEBAG-XL]

Bear Wilmarth I can name about a dozen right now lol my 2003 5.3 is running like a clock so was my 97 (both 5.7 and 4.3), my 2019 3.6, etc... Toyota is a good brand, but lets not act like they’re where they used to be. Theres has been lots and lots and lots of issues with 3rd gens and even when theyre not broken the engine and transmission are awful

[@Maniac742]

17:38 The Gladiator rolled over and exploded. GG. Review over.

[@AmericanFry]

Fun fact if u look under the back seat there is a roof bag with foam protectors to put your roof in your bed, and then there is also an accessory Jeep sells, it’s fully covered and has foam on the inside, to hole your doors in your bed

[@RK-kj8di]

I had a '15 Rubicon now a '17 ZR2. I liked the Rubicon, I love the ZR2

[@Roof_Pizza]

Who cares when no one uses them that way and people overpay for them for prestige?

[@wildbill23c]

As is the case for 99% of truck buyers, they buy them as a show off vehicle they never haul or tow anything with them, which is exactly the reason you are now stuck with buying ridiculously over-priced trucks thanks to people thinking they need to be a luxury car with a truck bed to cruise to Walmart in their pajamas in.

[@cemsengul16]

@@wildbill23c yes never getting a drop of mud on their off road trucks. Bunch of posers I tell ya!

[@mzimm460]

Why is someone who graduated from UCLA majoring in African dance studies telling me about trucks?

[@backcountryadventure1813]

Who?lol

[@mzimm460]

I’m making fun and that pencil neck geek kid. He looks like sweetchuck from police academy if you know who he is.

[@panzer263]

mzimm460 That’s the host’s son. Why not just keep your comments to yourself if you’ve got nothing better to offer than shit-talking someone?

[@createchannel4603]

Because you’re not, my guy.

[@robertrichardson9953]

Cause you can't

[@abouttime5000]

Many truck companies are making vehicles with a low entry point for the occupant due to a severely slanted windshield. Most drivers have to contort their heads and necks to get into the driver's and front passenger seats. I bought the Gladiator for this very reason. That and the seating position in the Jeep is more upright which makes driving more comfortable.

[@davethomas543]

The arm into the bed test was the best lol

[@michaelmacdonald7886]

Cool video, when does the off roading start?

[@J.Young808]

Tommy careful of wrapping your thumbs around the steering wheel.

[@kalebm9302]

How does Jeep manage to get such little power from a 3.6L V6. There's 4 cylinders that make more than that.

[@mikefahy482]

Kaleb M like that ranger motor

[@DanielBlaney]

I like the ranger motor more but keep in mind the 3.6l is naturally aspirated not turbocharged.

[@Ryno-fp7pm]

Sure, you can make more power with a 3.6L but if it's NA, the power band will be pushed up into the higher rpm range. Not ideal for a truck.

[@Hiluxtaco]

It's naturally aspirated. Turbo-charged motors generally make more HP with less displacement...

[@quadrifoglio6058]

@Kaleb M
What are talking about? I mean why are so many people here completely ignorant of automobile engines. The Jeep's naturally aspirated engine has the widest most linear Torque curve of any V6 engine. You understand The Torque especially on the low end is what gives power to move the heavy vehicle. Sure the I4 once the Turbo kicks in will hit faster initially but since it's torque band is very small that kick goes away fast where in the V6 Pentastar you have full Torque all the time from 1000-5,000 RPM.

[@claude3990]

Great Video guys. As for the choice for me, its the Ranger only because of what you said..for everyday and hauling and the 18K saving in price wise. I can take the ranger and apply 18K worth of off road equipment. I like the Gladiator but its way overpriced, @52k i would buy it but @60K for a jeep...not happening. Thanx for great video

[@devinbender8428]

Claude you can get a XLt Ranger with the FX4 package towing pack for under 40k! And add better suspension and tires and hub lockers for $5,000 and still have 15,000 in play money

[@teop7887]

...you do know that there are 4 trims available that keep it under $40k right?

[@devinbender8428]

Teo P You do know
That even the Sport with the 3.6 v6 4x4 automatic with max towing is over 40,000 and that’s with NO OPTIONS no off-road stuff.
You have to get the Overland trim to match what the XLT FX4 Ranger has. And that’s 52+!!!

[@derrickdean7224]

Devin Bender don’t burden a Jeep guy with facts. It’s a Jeep thing you wouldn’t understand.

[@stonewp]

Devin Bender locking hubs don’t serve any purpose off-road other than being able to disconnect the front driveline from spinning. Every Jeep made in the last 25+ years has permanently locked hubs. Every all wheel drive car has permanently locked hubs for that matter.
The FX4 Ranger is a more direct competitor to the TRD Tacoma. Any Gladiator with a rear locker will have more off-road capability than the Ranger or Tacoma because of the solid front axle and overall more off-road oriented chassis.

[@Apexarmoryffl]

Love the Gladiator. But for $60k I’d take a badass Cummins or Duramax!

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

for $60k the Power Wagon is a better buy hauls more tows more and has a winch standard

[@pilotguy1141]

agree 100%

[@youngdubgti]

@@pilotguy1141 It's too big for where they were at (Tahuya State Forest)

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

@Ben Tackett Power Wagon v8 Hemi

[@ScottRidesHonda]

@@youngdubgti Is it really though? The wheelbase on the gladiator is 137 vs the power wagon's 149. Compare to a Wrangler at 97 to 118 or on the older 2 door's 93. They are both too big! I'll never understand the obsession with large offroad trucks like that.

[@Izheets]

@Ben Tackett
Ranger payload is 1650 (4X4 SCab) 1860 (4X2 SCab)
Ranger towing is 7500
4 cyl turbo

[@NHseacoast]

I’m a 6’ tall 200lb guy. As for comfort, the Ford and the Jeep the back seats seem small. Both the Ford and Jeep need a bigger tire size for off road - IMO.

[@patmason7276]

Hope you want be riding in the back seat.

[@NHseacoast]

Pat Mason Mason yep so it’s a full size F150 or a Wrangler JL 4 door.. both of these trucks to me are 2 doors with minimal back seat area.

[@patmason7276]

@@NHseacoast I have a full size lariat with 3.5 eco love it. Have a bunch of room in back. Jeep quality sucks like dodge work on them all the time.

[@martinjudd1284]

Just wait until you get the Ranger Raptor. You are going to loose your mind on how good it is. 2 inches taller, 2,5 inches wider and running 33 inch tyres on a 17 inch rim. Add to that the Fox Racing suspension.

[@ted101975]

Before I watch this I am going to predict that you guys will pick the Jeep as the winner.

[@Welcometofacsistube]

ted101975 only because the ranger sucks

[@ted101975]

@@Welcometofacsistube it's not because TFL has a love affair with Jeep?

[@natemartinez2745]

ted101975 Obviously the Jeep is the best in class off-roader

[@usmcvet0313]

You were only half right.

[@loganholmberg2295]

@@Welcometofacsistube Yeah but you're comparing a 40k truck to a 60k truck. If you put a suspension lift, larger rims and tires they might be more comparable. If I want to go rock crawling sure the jeep is better. For everything else though?

[@daubie3]

Jeep TJ for the WIN...!!!!... Just sayin..

[@markmcintosh7095]

I'm very happy I found your channel. It's great and very entertaining you cover everything. Thanks

[@lightning95sc]

As a long time Ranger owner ( 4 from 1988-2011), this is the Ranger that all U.S. Ranger owners have been waiting for, except.....
The 4 cyl motor. Yes, it has more horsepower and torque than any Ranger of the past. But, having the option of, at least the 2.7, without having to spend 50K for a Raptor version, would almost guarantee older Ranger owners would run to the Ford dealer.
But, Ford is doing what they always do. Get the truck mostly right and the marketing all wrong. The ecoboost engine was a marketing choice, I assure you. No V6, so as not to challenge F150 sales. Ford still does not understand that Ranger buyers do not cross shop F150s.

[@randythompson4006]

I just checker the price at a dealer in Wisconsin for the rubicon. The msrp is gulp $61,275. Which is $6000 more than the 2019 f150 crew cab xlt with a v8 i just bought. I only paid $39,250 for it so a midsize truck is gonna sell for $22k more than a f150. Thats some nutzo move on jeeps part.

[@pgmurray76]

Craziness!! I want a F150 too. So many options. I guess people will buy what they want (JEEP) even if it is a terrible, horrible value because it is shiny, new, and different. (Not me)

[@jmj267]

I don't know about you to be honest with you I am so tired of hearing about the Gladiator. All this time waiting for it to get here and it gets hung up because it's so long a wheelbase and it hangs off in the back 20 some inches or whatever. And to put it in simple terms about the Ford been waiting for that too but they just don't have it together so many things need to be brought up to today's standards then four years ago or so when it was introduced across the pond.

[@najthesavior4286]

U got any problems with the Chevy?

[@amerika420099]

Fun Fact: I am a car salesman for Ford, and the ranger was MADE to compete with the Wrangler/GLadiator. I am interested to see this video.

[@amerika420099]

Also, to compete with the Rubicon, It should have been the Raptor version of the Ranger, but I understand why you didnt compare the two. Just an FYI there.

[@adidas4275]

Literally right now looking at buying a new truck & go camping, snowboarding & have an ATV to haul.
First car was a 1976 CJ-5 that was my fathers & I rebuilt it.
Love Jeeps, but also a ford family & for $33k used for a lariat Ranger FX4 vs $40k+ for the gladiator I just can’t justify the cost of the gladiator at this point
The additional off-road ability is substantial but I think the FX4 will get me what I need
Me... cross shopping these two right now & a Jeep guy... likely going to buy the Ford

[@terrencejones9817]

We need to see ZR2 vs Gladiator. But not the Bison version, please.

[@benjamincook9963]

I definitely agree with this.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Toss the TRD Pro Taco in for good measure.

[@WASTED__POTENTIAL]

I really think the front locker on the Jeep and ZR2 are over-hyped. The Ranger and Tacoma both have a brake simulated front locker that effectively acts like a limited slip diff. Sure, a solid locker is better for extreme off-roading, but for 99% of the owners of these trucks, you would never see the benefit of a full locker.

[@devinbender8428]

BOT_ROCKET you can get full lockers aftermarket for like $500

[@WASTED__POTENTIAL]

@@devinbender8428 right. You can also get a tune in the ranger for $400 that would cost thousands in the other trucks for similar power gains. I'm talking bone stock, though, since some people think changing wiper blade brands will void your whole warranty. A lot of these video reviewers give the impression the Ranger and Tacoma are at a severe disadvantage with no front traction aid.

[@wildbill23c]

Very true. Asked one of the local Jeep guys with a Rubicon how often he uses the lockers in his. He said in the past 6 years he's maybe used them twice....he said if you know how to drive, and pay attention to your line you don't need lockers and he's been down every Jeep trail in the western US. Definitely way over-hyped and over-priced just something else for people to buy to make them feel cool. Even my 96 ZJ had open differentials and it did have full time 4WD (quadra-trac) and that thing went everywhere I pointed it, and never had mud tires on it, but seemed to always find the mud up to the doors and never had any issues getting stuck. Its all in knowing how to drive....lockers are fine for driving in a nice flat straight light, but throw some turns in and off-camber conditions and you start breaking expensive stuff.

[@wildbill23c]

@@devinbender8428 Definitely, and for several vehicles that's about the same price range....definitely a lot cheaper than paying $60k for them in a Rubicon, which is yet another huge marketing ploy by Jeep. Buy the base model Sport add lockers and a sway bar disconnect and you got a Rubicon for about 1/2 the price.

[@WASTED__POTENTIAL]

@@wildbill23c is that seriously$60k? I doubt the Ranger Raptor will be that much fully loaded!

[@erikchristopherson9700]

I feel like the ranger (ESP Tremor) is the best compromise of off roading, yet still being able to do truck things. Plus easier to live with.

[@thewaterwarrior9817]

I'm a completely broke college student with a mercury mountaineer. Not buying anything like this anytime soon, but this is just good entertainment

[@MXvsATV144]

Definitely not, the Jeep can actually go thru water above it's axles. Ford says not to that on their Ranger without causing damage so that doesn't leave much room for Creek crossing.

[@kohsman313]

The Australian ranger can Ford through 3ft

[@devinbender8428]

erik pollnow Put a snorkel on it and you can!
Ford designed the ranger to run in STANDING WATER up to 4’ deep!

[@MXvsATV144]

@@devinbender8428 according to Ford they say not to run water above axles. Just repeating what the actual company said when release day came. Jeep never says anything about being careful about water height.

[@MXvsATV144]

@Mario Lopez I replied to this video before that comment existed, nor do I know the difference between Canadian, USA or other versions of truck.

[@bradgt5130]

If the gladiator is anything like the jk, you can go in water to right above the axle because the rear diff breather was right at the frame. That’s the first thing you must take care of to make go alittle deeper.

[@Casca4795]

GUYS I HAVE HAD A BUNCH OF 4X2 TRUCKS THAT WERE ROUTINELY DRIVEN THROUGH WORSE THAN YOUR TEST DID..YOU NEED TO REALLY TEST THEM TO THE MAX..IN A SHORT BED, 2 DOOR DODGE WITH A 318 ENGINE, 4X2.. I WENT PLACES IN WHERE FANCY 4X4'S GOT STUCK..

[@oocombz]

Actually just bought the exact Ranger they tested except mine is black and I love it. That 2.3 has plenty of power. Put 5k behind it and couldn't even feel it.

[@dapoppa2256]

Is that Jeep so wimpy that you have to creep??? Give it some gas.

[@therealjohnsmith4811]

Rubicon and FX4 directly compete? Uh, no.

[@icbaicba7765]

bingo.

[@tomasmica325]

ICBA ICBA currently they do actually. what’s more off-road worthy from ford in the midsize segment?

[@therealjohnsmith4811]

Tomas Mica Flawed logic. Just because something exists doesn’t mean it directly compares to “whatever else” is out there. A Jeep Wrangler is an SUV but you wouldn’t directly compare it directly to a Chevy Trailblazer in offroad worthiness.

[@icbaicba7765]

Rubicon trim has a lot more off road capabilities even with a Wrangler option. If you compared Sport vs Ranger might be more fair. My Wrangler trim is no match for a Rubicon trim off road.

[@tomasmica325]

Well, when Jeep and Ford provide with you trucks, both in off-road trims, you take what you can get. we have no say in the spec of these two trucks.

[@brianhurley8617]

Love my Gladiator. Not much off road, except beach areas around Nantucket. She’s perfect.

[@philipattwell3301]

The track you are using to test these vehicles on looks like my area in Kenya. My 2000 rav4 4 eats it everyday even in the rainy season.

[@hwsimmons9560]

I like how Jeep spends money on putting a sprayer for their front camera, instead of making anything reliable. You either just laughed or are pouting.

[@TheOtherBill]

Laughed 👍

[@rileygallagher4956]

HW Simmons I’m only laughing at you and your ability to somehow predict the future.

[@hwsimmons9560]

@@rileygallagher4956 I'm just judging it from other jeep products. You can thank fiat.

[@rileygallagher4956]

HW Simmons you’re right, I can thank Fiat. For the 5 years of absolutely trouble free Jeep ownership. Can’t say the same about the GM products I’ve owned.

[@paulj9821]

@@hwsimmons9560 The two Jeeps I owned have been rather reliable for me. Your just another cherry picking hater that singles out bad models or years and then runs with it as if it's the norm. Like all car manufactures they have good year/models and bad. FORD or GM is no different.

[@caseyjensen1733]

I could drive a Camry through those trails

[@ALEX-sh3tx]

Ugly ass Toyota

[@EatMyPropwash]

Post a video of it. Put your money where your fingertips are....

[@kevinwilliamson7294]

Lets see

[@davidn5861]

Nope.

[@jeffreeves3892]

I wish Jeep had thought about tall people with the seat scooted all the way back and you hit your head on the soundbar. At least with the JK there was a foam piece you could take out.

[@punkbutler88]

i love the Hankooks on my XJ. 3 inch lift, 31in hankooks. They are a little noisy, but last a long time.

[@pryme2013]

5:46 Tommy laughed at his own naughty joke.

[@onavianva]

Mr M I wonder what he was really thinking? 🧐