Why is everyone on here crying about the bed size like its an F-150 or something? The Gladiator is set to compete with the Toyota Tacoma(and similar), which has a 5ft bed in the crew cab configuration. You don't hear people crying about the bed size on that rig. This thing isn't for hauling gravel or 30ft ladders...its a sport truck and its going to sell like CRAZY. Lots of Tacoma owners would love to get Rubicon like off-road ability from the factory and now they can. I will wait until CPO rigs are available in the next year or so...but I am getting one asap. My JKU is great but this is exactly what myself and thousands of Jeep owners have been waiting for. The best part is, all of the new model issues are being squared away on the JL, so this truck should be relatively trouble free.
I'd love to see a 2-door diesel option too but with a 5ft bed it will do fine for a camper. Taco's have been doing it for years. Its not a camper you see on a F-350
I keep hearing about it’s all set up to carry a full sheet of plywood. Over, and over, and over. Do THAT many people need to carry plywood??? I had no idea!! LOL!
I understand, but plywood? C’mon, it’s an overused measurement in my opinion, lol. I’d love to have one of these trucks but I’m not going to haul plywood, thanks. But I get what they’re doing, over, and over, and over, ..........
Not just plywood, you got drywall, etc.... a lot of homeowners need to haul things that measure 48” across. It helps it compete with the full size truck market.
Nice to see the truck my plant painted lol. Still not in full production just yet but to all those asking for the 2 door version they told us a few have been sent to be cut and made to start a design for the 2 door version so it is coming. Very nice video.
Yep single cab 6 to 8 foot bed and less stupid accessories standard and I would be in the market as it sits now its a fleep markted to the weekend warrior types and not a serrious work truck
@Gus Goose but its a modified Jeep Wrangler dumbass. The whole point of it is to have a back seat. They should have a Gladiator JL and a Gladiator JLU just like the Wrangler. I know its a hard concept for you to grasp but its ok, youll get there bud.
I always wanted a Hummer but it felt like it was just to much and a little overbearing, but I always believed that if a middle ground could be found with a Jeep pick up truck demonstrating that same rugged military styling it would be a perfect fit for me, and though I was hopeful I didn’t really expect Jeep to meet up with that combined style. Boy was I wrong, they met my hopes with great detail.
I’ve had a hummer h2 and h3. Although the 3 is like driving a couch, it pales in off road compared to a jeep. The h2 , even though I put 3” lift and 35’s, still didn’t do as well as any jeep I’ve had or have now. Plus the h2 has way too many blind spots for anything serious without a spotter. I’m on #17 for jeeps. Have a 2010 4 door jku with 4” an 35’s. Absolutely my favorite. I’m sure I’ll grab the Gladiator in 5 years, once they get traded in. Let those hummer feelings melt away......zen......Jeeeeep.....
1Ephraimite hey I actually came into the truth by stumbling on your channel by chance months ago. Funny I find you randomly commenting on something I wasn’t even going to bother clicking . What are the odds . Maybe it’s the most high. I’m way deeper in understanding now. I feel like I found your channel to get that first step into finding myself as a Hebrew Israelite. Thank you!
I want this truck for work & play. As a carpenter sometimes it’s cool if you can get into the back of the clay ungraded lot. I’m exited. Week truck & emphasis on weekender. One vehicle to do it all. Yay
So if the full size pick up cost is 40,000 to 60,000 why are all the midsize pick ups 35,000 to 50,000 ? Shouldn’t they be 20,000 to 35,000 seeing they are 5/10s to 8/10s the size ?
How dare they!! The tailgate of a truck is one of the most replaced pieces. Better make it more complicated for some of that extra consumer replacement cash. Or maybe they did you a favor.
Big Bossman actually my apologies, I really like that option. I was thinking of the new GMC tailgate- with the upper folding section, clever but overly complicated
Yep Home store weekender is about right. Especially at 17.5 bed depth using this for work and adding a low profile tool box makes that bed stupid small.
I wish there was a regular cab option. I’m not a fan of the 4 doors. I know it’s more space but I’d rather have the regular cab. And and the old online 6 was one of the best engines. Also the option for it to be standard would be cool.
I would love to see a single cab version with the same short bed, and overall shorter wheelbase. Not all of us are sold on the new long wheelbase Jeeps. A single cab long bed version seems to be a popular request as well. As it stands, I'm not convinced we'll be seeing a lot of these on the road/trail.
I wonder that if you inserted the vertical 2x6 (@2:30) if 48" wide plywood will still clear the vertical tapers he measured previously at the base of the vertical taper at 1:19
Man if you could buy it in a 2 door with a real bed, this could be awesome. As is, it's just a longer less capable wrangler with a bed that's too small to be useful.
I agree wit the 2-door option but this is aimed at the Overland market for sure. Its not meant to be a full tilt pickup just like the Tacoma. Max towing on a Taco is 6800; this is 7650. A lot of people said the same thing about the JKU when it was first released. Now look at the market. Put this on 40's and look out...
Quesion!!! The mopar after market part such as the accessories storage for the bed will take the space; and can hold 1600 pounds on top of the cover. So can a motorcycle or a ATV can be place on top? @Quadratec
If you're talking about the hardtop and door hardware, there is a spot behind the rear seat when you fold down the driver side to store them when you take the doors off and the hard top off.
How will the hard top come out given that there is a bed in the back. Will you be able to slide the hardtop to the rear until you can pick it up and put it down.
Are the rear tires that close to the body that the bed couldn't be a true 48" as it is so close with just under 2" per side needed or is it some dumb rule that puts the vehicle in a different class.
I have a question about options? Will a power or manual sliding rear window be available? Also will a 12 volt outlet be available in the bed for camping purposes?
So happy I found this video ... only to find out it was imperial :-( For all my metric brothers and sister... 124cm width and 113cm between wheel wells, 152cm lenght of bed
@@zacharyhart8750 wait till you drive it and realize it doesn't have enough power to get you up that hill to your favorite camp site. It's overweight for that little engine. Plus camping gear. Your sitting in a tiny puddle with all four wheels spinning. It reminds me of how Hummer tried to do it. And failed catastrophically.
@@GuitarSolosInc. you realize this is like the Chevy Colorado. I would say it weights the same as a Chevy Colorado because it has a soft top and alumumin panels and the motor puts out about the same power.
Zach, I don't know how many Chevy Colorados I've pulled through mud. No power in these new v6's. I'm saying none of the new "suv's" have any power. Unless you do a lot of work to it. Would have to put locking diffs on the front and the rear. New transfer case, bigger gearing. Bigger Axel's. It won't make it stock. Whereas a stock 90's Wrangler will, all day everyday. And they just get tougher the further back you go. They dumbed down 4x4's for emissions reasons and consumer reasons. More sorority girls will drive these than outdoors men. Fiat knows that. It's just not a capable off road vehicle. Note that all he talked about was cargo. He didn't mention approach, departure, break over, nothing. It's not an off road vehicle. It's a grocery getter. So is the Colorado. The real 4x4's are gone bud. You have to build it if you want it. A Suzuki Samari would make these look like a Barbie Jeep out in the sticks. A Nissan patrol would leave this thing. My xj would have to pull it out. Just like the stupid jks, every weekend.
Want an underpowered truck with miniature bed that's insanely overpriced then here you go problem solved. Jeep or should I say fiat needs to get back to their roots or they risk losing a huge customer base. Jeep has been living off a name for far too long now
I live and die by my 95 xj. Jeep nowadays is sorority girl, frat boy specific. I don't know how many of these overweight Fiats I've pulled out of puddles, but it's getting ridiculous. The engine barley moves that big body, let alone pushes it through mud. It's kinda funny. My 4,000 dollar xj puts these 50,000 dollar grocery getters to shame!!!!! But you can get some ply wood back there all day. The future of Jeep is looking grim. They ride the fame and power of 20+ yo models that were made by AMC. These Fiats are not even close to the preformance of the AMC Jeep. Maybe on paper, but on the trails they fail on the easiest spots. While all the real jeepers stand by and wait, then have to go get a real Jeep to pull you guys out.
@@rudolfire2254 I'm sure he will quote a price that includes all of the upgrades and Rubicon set, living in yester years car prices without taking inflation into account
@@GuitarSolosInc. I have a 4x4 89 2 Door XJ Pioneer. They rock, it has a completely rebuilt i6 4.0L motor and 3.5 inch suspension, 33 inch procomp tires and Fox 2.0 shocks. Anyone thinking of wasting money on the Gladiator might have to look at an old Jeep Comanche from the Cherokee era. I really think this Pentastar V6 though is weak as hell to be pushing a 4,650 lb car versus the 3200 lb Cherokee being pushed by the venerable 4.0L I6 that churns out 200 hp 280lb ft torque instead of the weak torque numbers we're seeing from the Pentastar compared to it's curb weight. I may end up getting a 4.7L stroker engine with 270HP 320lb ft of torque for my Cherokee someday but I'm just as happy keeping it stock
@@b4ssfunk3d my friend dropped the 4.7 stroker in his 96' Cherokee, hands down the best, most fun jeep to drive in town!! Makes me so fucking jealous!!! Lol.
For 50,000 you can get the Toyota with a V 8 i have a 2018 JL so i am a jeep person but i dont see paying this much for a V 6 and a 5 ft bed the Toyota will still out sell it just like Hummer came out with the truck and most all the people realized they missed the cabin space over a little bed
@@joshuamoore6299 yes the five cylinder was a slug I'm talking about the space and losing the cabin space I will keep my new JL Rubicon that little bitty bad is not worth losing the space in the cabin that truck will not go off roading as good as Jeep itself if you're going to get a truck to haul stuff your truck can go off-roading keep the Jeep mixing two is not what I want and I don't think it's going to sell that good after the first year you'll have everybody running out to buy one and then it'll slow down watch and see keep this post I know I'm talking about this is my first rodeo buddy I've been driving for 48 years
Shallow bed. Can't even accomodate my yeti with a tonneau. From my experience roadtripping coast to coast, people will steal anything they can. So a locking tonneau is a must for that, especially since there is ZERO cargo room inside. Great vehicle but for my needs, I'm sticking with a JLU SUV. You'd need either a off road trailer to tow or short cargo tubs and coolers if you need a tonneau and secure cargo space.
this is still a conventional SUV and occasional truck for those who need a truck box in rare occasions. its comparable to the explorer sport track. i actually like it. and also understand others comments. its pretty simple, if you don't like it. just don't buy it...
make a extended cab 6 foot bed and it will have more appeal to a commercial market and everyone who actually wants a truck instead of a compensation statement when parked in the driveway next to the minivan
been excited abut this truck option for years. However, there is one major disappointment. Why would they not make the rear doors like the front doors to make getting in and out more accessible. With the extended frame and body of the gladiator, there is no reason to keep the curve in the door to allow for the rear tires. Brings me back to my CJ-5 days. wish they would fix this. then it would be perfect.
Our guess... it's simply a cost and manufacturing savings. The front and rear doors are 100% interchangeable with the JL Wrangler. Using the same door streamlines the manufacturing process and saves on having 2 rear door stampings.
I agree. I guess they could have used the front door stamp for the rear doors. like some of the aftermarket conversions have done. that would have been perfect and given just a little more room for legs, entry and exit.
Bed payload is the maximum amount of weight the bed is rated to handle gvw is what you are talking about and is total weight the vehicle can carry following DOT guidelines.
@@ThunderCat19D GVWR is the total weight the truck is capable of including the truck's own weight. Payload is the GVWR minus the curb weight of an empty truck. According to the Gladiator presentation: 1,600 lbs is the vehicles payload, not the bed payload.
@@ThunderCat19D There is no bed payload on this vehicle. The drivers door pillar has a payload sticker that says "Payload capacity is all passengers and cargo loaded in vehicle" GVW is weight total loaded. GVWR IS MAX WEIGHT VEHICLE CAN WEIGH.
Good video, very thorough for just the bed. That editor's note was pretty funny too
What is the length of the bed with the tailgate open. Need to decide what type of in bed camper to build!
Why is everyone on here crying about the bed size like its an F-150 or something? The Gladiator is set to compete with the Toyota Tacoma(and similar), which has a 5ft bed in the crew cab configuration. You don't hear people crying about the bed size on that rig. This thing isn't for hauling gravel or 30ft ladders...its a sport truck and its going to sell like CRAZY. Lots of Tacoma owners would love to get Rubicon like off-road ability from the factory and now they can. I will wait until CPO rigs are available in the next year or so...but I am getting one asap. My JKU is great but this is exactly what myself and thousands of Jeep owners have been waiting for. The best part is, all of the new model issues are being squared away on the JL, so this truck should be relatively trouble free.
I’ll pick one up in two or three years when all the lease return suckers turn them back in.
Mark my words. Australia has been yearning for a Jeep like this for decades. It will do amazingly well here.
A 2-door with a longer bed would definitely be a welcomed option. Can’t imagine me putting a camper on a 5 ft. Bed; I’m 6’4” and my wife is 5’4”.
I'd love to see a 2-door diesel option too but with a 5ft bed it will do fine for a camper. Taco's have been doing it for years. Its not a camper you see on a F-350
Am i trippin or is that Conan O'Brien driving at 00:18?
Lyle Lanley lol i thought the same
Didn’t expect that haha 😂
Not the same HAIR style..
LMFAO....I was thinking the same exact thing, hahaha.
That might just be conan
That middle position is really clever. Probably didn’t even cost them anything to include it. More trucks should have something like that.
I work at Chevy in TX and they've had that for a while. I cant really speak for other makes tho
MOST trucks have had that for at least 10 years.
I'm still holding out for a 2 door diesel before I get really excited over the Gladiator.
That's what I want or a 2liter turbo.
@@zacharyhart8750 I have the turbo in my 2019 Cherokee trailhawk and it's a great engine.
@karuntribs Test drove a new wrangler 2 door with 2liter turbo that thing moved but I wanted more than 3 thousand pounds of towing capacite.
The Wanderer ...and frame design.
Pretty sure they said they weren't doing any two doors.
The black sold it for me. Great details!
I agree, it is very sharp looking. Classy!!
Black is great if you want to detail it every 8 hours.... otherwise it looks like sheet.
Black is nice until you drive it off the lot, it’s always dirty
I keep hearing about it’s all set up to carry a full sheet of plywood. Over, and over, and over. Do THAT many people need to carry plywood??? I had no idea!! LOL!
Captain Mac it’s just to give you a perspective how big it is back there. I’m sure at some point you will be buying at least one piece of plywood lol
I understand, but plywood? C’mon, it’s an overused measurement in my opinion, lol. I’d love to have one of these trucks but I’m not going to haul plywood, thanks. But I get what they’re doing, over, and over, and over, ..........
Not just plywood, you got drywall, etc.... a lot of homeowners need to haul things that measure 48” across. It helps it compete with the full size truck market.
im in construction and ive never had to carry that many sheets of plywood. lol
That what a truck capable of doing 48" sheet plywood.. This is not a truck with a 5' bed. It's a SUV.
Nice to see the truck my plant painted lol. Still not in full production just yet but to all those asking for the 2 door version they told us a few have been sent to be cut and made to start a design for the 2 door version so it is coming. Very nice video.
Single cab , 6ft bed and I'll buy it .
I'd want an single cab/6.5 foot bed Gladiator.
Yep single cab 6 to 8 foot bed and less stupid accessories standard and I would be in the market as it sits now its a fleep markted to the weekend warrior types and not a serrious work truck
@Azog 87 agreed... i dont like the single cab idea.
@Gus Goose but its a modified Jeep Wrangler dumbass. The whole point of it is to have a back seat. They should have a Gladiator JL and a Gladiator JLU just like the Wrangler. I know its a hard concept for you to grasp but its ok, youll get there bud.
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I'm just dying to know the price. A well-equipped Wrangler 4-Door Sahara is already north of $50K.
I always wanted a Hummer but it felt like it was just to much and a little overbearing, but I always believed that if a middle ground could be found with a Jeep pick up truck demonstrating that same rugged military styling it would be a perfect fit for me, and though I was hopeful I didn’t really expect Jeep to meet up with that combined style. Boy was I wrong, they met my hopes with great detail.
It's a great looking truck, in person it's really impressive.
I’ve had a hummer h2 and h3. Although the 3 is like driving a couch, it pales in off road compared to a jeep. The h2 , even though I put 3” lift and 35’s, still didn’t do as well as any jeep I’ve had or have now. Plus the h2 has way too many blind spots for anything serious without a spotter. I’m on #17 for jeeps. Have a 2010 4 door jku with 4” an 35’s. Absolutely my favorite. I’m sure I’ll grab the Gladiator in 5 years, once they get traded in. Let those hummer feelings melt away......zen......Jeeeeep.....
1Ephraimite hey I actually came into the truth by stumbling on your channel by chance months ago. Funny I find you randomly commenting on something I wasn’t even going to bother clicking . What are the odds . Maybe it’s the most high. I’m way deeper in understanding now. I feel like I found your channel to get that first step into finding myself as a Hebrew Israelite. Thank you!
If you fill the cab with adult passengers you have on reserve payload capacity for the bed to tow. This is a SUV by definition.
Yes, fill the cab and there is no payload capacity left to tow (tongue weight) or cargo in bed.
I want this truck for work & play. As a carpenter sometimes it’s cool if you can get into the back of the clay ungraded lot. I’m exited. Week truck & emphasis on weekender. One vehicle to do it all. Yay
I LOVE that they're coming with Falken Wildpeaks. Such an awesome tire and I'm glad they've been recognized over the last few years.
Plastic anchors for the cargo rail system? Must be for keeping soccer balls from rolling around in the bed.
same as on my work truck Toyota and they have held up for years of hauling.
Soccer balls! Lol (Actually i am a PE teacher!)
Can’t wait to see all the camper options for that thing.
Us too!
So if the full size pick up cost is 40,000 to 60,000 why are all the midsize pick ups 35,000 to 50,000 ? Shouldn’t they be 20,000 to 35,000 seeing they are 5/10s to 8/10s the size ?
they should offer the new ram split tailgate on the gladiator pick up
This definitely needs to at least be an aftermarket thing if Jeep won't make it happen.
How dare they!! The tailgate of a truck is one of the most replaced pieces. Better make it more complicated for some of that extra consumer replacement cash. Or maybe they did you a favor.
Just more crap that can break... soft close is enough for now
@@ScratcherHeaven thats always been the case. one good thing about it is if u do have any problems years later the hings are replace ble
Big Bossman actually my apologies, I really like that option. I was thinking of the new GMC tailgate- with the upper folding section, clever but overly complicated
those slots in the bed for the 2x6 boards, so boards can clear wheel wells have been in every bed for many decades.
Yep Home store weekender is about right. Especially at 17.5 bed depth using this for work and adding a low profile tool box makes that bed stupid small.
Finally the video I’ve been looking for, literally for months
I wish there was a regular cab option. I’m not a fan of the 4 doors. I know it’s more space but I’d rather have the regular cab. And and the old online 6 was one of the best engines. Also the option for it to be standard would be cool.
Gotta sell a soft top truck cap like truck topper for it...that's what I wanna buy for it when I get mine!
Quick question are they going to manufacture a Gladiator like the S.c.r.a.m.b.l.e.r.?
Now i like 4 doors but two would be great to chose from.
This will be the best mid size truck ever made.
What about the length from the back of the wheel well to the tailgate?for people who use 2 dog kennels in the bed
I would love to see a single cab version with the same short bed, and overall shorter wheelbase. Not all of us are sold on the new long wheelbase Jeeps. A single cab long bed version seems to be a popular request as well. As it stands, I'm not convinced we'll be seeing a lot of these on the road/trail.
That was the biggest concern for me. Can it fit a 4x8 sheet of ply wow. They did think of that. Great Job Jeep!
Damn I love Jeep so clever and rugged just top notch products
Best truck for me I will lease one when it comes out and probably buy my next one.
Please do a video on the standard Dana 44 Axels vs the wide Dana 44 Axels you get with the max towing package
That bed is smaller than my bath tub
I wonder that if you inserted the vertical 2x6 (@2:30) if 48" wide plywood will still clear the vertical tapers he measured previously at the base of the vertical taper at 1:19
As soon as we have one, we are headed straight to the lumber yard for plywood, Rob needs his plywood.
Man if you could buy it in a 2 door with a real bed, this could be awesome. As is, it's just a longer less capable wrangler with a bed that's too small to be useful.
I agree wit the 2-door option but this is aimed at the Overland market for sure. Its not meant to be a full tilt pickup just like the Tacoma. Max towing on a Taco is 6800; this is 7650. A lot of people said the same thing about the JKU when it was first released. Now look at the market. Put this on 40's and look out...
I love the look of the canvas soft cap.
Quesion!!! The mopar after market part such as the accessories storage for the bed will take the space; and can hold 1600 pounds on top of the cover. So can a motorcycle or a ATV can be place on top? @Quadratec
Frankie Reyes I would believe it could support it from my video research
@@maldenfoster thank you.
Lots of negative comments below :/ But very nice to see practical and clever/simple things the engineers at Jeep are coming up with!
It's not for everyone, but all the little touches make it a well thought out vehicle.
How about a measurement from the top of the bed to the top of the cab? Thanks.
I have a big question do you guys ever come out to Toledo, Ohio for Jeepfest?
How about a Camper Unit on top of the rear part of the Gladiator?
What about a hook clutch for horse trailor, may be from Cimarron?
What about a cross section measurement from corner to corner?
my question and maybe its been answered, where do the bolts go for the JT, like in the JL you would just but them in the back under the floor
If you're talking about the hardtop and door hardware, there is a spot behind the rear seat when you fold down the driver side to store them when you take the doors off and the hard top off.
How will the hard top come out given that there is a bed in the back. Will you be able to slide the hardtop to the rear until you can pick it up and put it down.
how many lbs can the tail gate hold when it is half way up, for loading items like plywood?
I've done the math, and it is possible to fit roughly 335 babies in this truck bed. Do with that information what you will.
How long is the tailgate though? Trying see if my sportsman 1000 will fit with the tailgate down. It will fit width wise he tight though...
Are the rear tires that close to the body that the bed couldn't be a true 48" as it is so close with just under 2" per side needed or is it some dumb rule that puts the vehicle in a different class.
If they make a performance version to fight the raptor I’m down, 500 awd horse power and fox suspension pl
how does this bed compare to other small trucks
I'll keep my JKU and just get a 4X8 trailer. Will do everything this will do and I can leave it off when not needed...
Whatever floats your boat.
Minus 4klbs of towing, and built in bed
Just take my money already!!!
When will this thing be available to order ?
How easy is it to remove the whole bed?...for a possible Rv build?
That black color is so sick.
How much weight can the tail gate hold in the middle position?
It's way too long. I want a 2dr cab short bed, 100 inch wheelbase version.
Ponytail half shaved head guy at :13 is super excited
I have that same tape measure. Hopefully I will have the same truck.
I was there last Saturday, the only problem I had was the tailgate handle was very flimsy. Very thin piece of plastic
D44 or D60
I have a question about options? Will a power or manual sliding rear window be available? Also will a 12 volt outlet be available in the bed for camping purposes?
There is a sliding rear window option and a 12 V option for the rear.
Is the tailgate dampened while opening it or do you have to hold it while you open it?
What would max width camper top be?
will it except a 5th wheel setup in the bed
Does anyone know the actual weight of the bed??? please??
Whats the dimension from the box topside to the top of the cab?
So happy I found this video ... only to find out it was imperial :-(
For all my metric brothers and sister... 124cm width and 113cm between wheel wells, 152cm lenght of bed
Commie
I assume the front of the bed is removable? So you could have a longer bed under a canopy?
No. The bed is a true pick up bed , unlike the scrambler, that I think that you're talking about.
I sure hope jeep, ram, Chrysler fixes thier air suspension issues in cold weather...
@John barfneck send me a picture of what that looks like... point is... I paid alot for the air suspension...
Nobody is buying this to haul plywood.
I would buy this to go camping and haul plywood great all around truck.
@@zacharyhart8750 wait till you drive it and realize it doesn't have enough power to get you up that hill to your favorite camp site. It's overweight for that little engine. Plus camping gear. Your sitting in a tiny puddle with all four wheels spinning. It reminds me of how Hummer tried to do it. And failed catastrophically.
@@GuitarSolosInc. you realize this is like the Chevy Colorado. I would say it weights the same as a Chevy Colorado because it has a soft top and alumumin panels and the motor puts out about the same power.
Zach, I don't know how many Chevy Colorados I've pulled through mud. No power in these new v6's. I'm saying none of the new "suv's" have any power. Unless you do a lot of work to it. Would have to put locking diffs on the front and the rear. New transfer case, bigger gearing. Bigger Axel's. It won't make it stock. Whereas a stock 90's Wrangler will, all day everyday. And they just get tougher the further back you go. They dumbed down 4x4's for emissions reasons and consumer reasons. More sorority girls will drive these than outdoors men. Fiat knows that. It's just not a capable off road vehicle. Note that all he talked about was cargo. He didn't mention approach, departure, break over, nothing. It's not an off road vehicle. It's a grocery getter. So is the Colorado. The real 4x4's are gone bud. You have to build it if you want it. A Suzuki Samari would make these look like a Barbie Jeep out in the sticks. A Nissan patrol would leave this thing. My xj would have to pull it out. Just like the stupid jks, every weekend.
Want an underpowered truck with miniature bed that's insanely overpriced then here you go problem solved. Jeep or should I say fiat needs to get back to their roots or they risk losing a huge customer base. Jeep has been living off a name for far too long now
I live and die by my 95 xj. Jeep nowadays is sorority girl, frat boy specific. I don't know how many of these overweight Fiats I've pulled out of puddles, but it's getting ridiculous. The engine barley moves that big body, let alone pushes it through mud. It's kinda funny. My 4,000 dollar xj puts these 50,000 dollar grocery getters to shame!!!!! But you can get some ply wood back there all day. The future of Jeep is looking grim. They ride the fame and power of 20+ yo models that were made by AMC. These Fiats are not even close to the preformance of the AMC Jeep. Maybe on paper, but on the trails they fail on the easiest spots. While all the real jeepers stand by and wait, then have to go get a real Jeep to pull you guys out.
insanely over priced? What is the insane price Ryan?
@@rudolfire2254 I'm sure he will quote a price that includes all of the upgrades and Rubicon set, living in yester years car prices without taking inflation into account
@@GuitarSolosInc. I have a 4x4 89 2 Door XJ Pioneer. They rock, it has a completely rebuilt i6 4.0L motor and 3.5 inch suspension, 33 inch procomp tires and Fox 2.0 shocks. Anyone thinking of wasting money on the Gladiator might have to look at an old Jeep Comanche from the Cherokee era. I really think this Pentastar V6 though is weak as hell to be pushing a 4,650 lb car versus the 3200 lb Cherokee being pushed by the venerable 4.0L I6 that churns out 200 hp 280lb ft torque instead of the weak torque numbers we're seeing from the Pentastar compared to it's curb weight. I may end up getting a 4.7L stroker engine with 270HP 320lb ft of torque for my Cherokee someday but I'm just as happy keeping it stock
@@b4ssfunk3d my friend dropped the 4.7 stroker in his 96' Cherokee, hands down the best, most fun jeep to drive in town!! Makes me so fucking jealous!!! Lol.
Yeah, that black is nice looking
Those tailgate cables will fail
Incoming recall from FCA LUL
Without a doubt ! How many sheets of plywood would that hold before it snaps?
All new pickups use cables and have for years lmao.
I bet the engine will go first.
picks been using them for years
Thanks for the video. Will an ATV fit in the bed ?
Where's the Crew Chief? Now that's worth waiting on.
what about the 2x6 indent over the wheel wells?
How many sheets of plywood can put on there ?
what are the indents on the wheel wells for?
Dude, where you taking all the plywood?
Rob has an extensive plywood collection.
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Make a 2 door
For 50,000 you can get the Toyota with a V 8 i have a 2018 JL so i am a jeep person but i dont see paying this much for a V 6 and a 5 ft bed the Toyota will still out sell it just like Hummer came out with the truck and most all the people realized they missed the cabin space over a little bed
For what i heard the 2020 Taco TRD pro will cost more than this thing. But thats just the speculation.
BaTTaLioN CLaSH GaMiNG most likely will. For the trd at least
The h3 pickup was also built on an older shitty Colorado frame with shitty QC and a terrible motor
@@joshuamoore6299 yes the five cylinder was a slug I'm talking about the space and losing the cabin space I will keep my new JL Rubicon that little bitty bad is not worth losing the space in the cabin that truck will not go off roading as good as Jeep itself if you're going to get a truck to haul stuff your truck can go off-roading keep the Jeep mixing two is not what I want and I don't think it's going to sell that good after the first year you'll have everybody running out to buy one and then it'll slow down watch and see keep this post I know I'm talking about this is my first rodeo buddy I've been driving for 48 years
Not about the bed but what is the ground clearance?
Can't wait to see some modified Gladiators 🤤
How long is the bed with the tailgate down?
I just had one more question? Will there be an option for a winch on the front of that truck?
Yes.
Shallow bed. Can't even accomodate my yeti with a tonneau. From my experience roadtripping coast to coast, people will steal anything they can. So a locking tonneau is a must for that, especially since there is ZERO cargo room inside. Great vehicle but for my needs, I'm sticking with a JLU SUV. You'd need either a off road trailer to tow or short cargo tubs and coolers if you need a tonneau and secure cargo space.
I wonder if ya can order a gladiator without the bed?....probably not?...would like to build a Diy camper starting with a Diy flat bed.
this is still a conventional SUV and occasional truck for those who need a truck box in rare occasions. its comparable to the explorer sport track. i actually like it. and also understand others comments. its pretty simple, if you don't like it. just don't buy it...
Can you get a retractable step under the rear bumper ?
Not an available factory option that we've seen, but I'm sure there will be aftermarket options!
make a extended cab 6 foot bed and it will have more appeal to a commercial market and everyone who actually wants a truck instead of a compensation statement when parked in the driveway next to the minivan
been excited abut this truck option for years. However, there is one major disappointment. Why would they not make the rear doors like the front doors to make getting in and out more accessible. With the extended frame and body of the gladiator, there is no reason to keep the curve in the door to allow for the rear tires. Brings me back to my CJ-5 days. wish they would fix this. then it would be perfect.
Our guess... it's simply a cost and manufacturing savings. The front and rear doors are 100% interchangeable with the JL Wrangler. Using the same door streamlines the manufacturing process and saves on having 2 rear door stampings.
I agree. I guess they could have used the front door stamp for the rear doors. like some of the aftermarket conversions have done. that would have been perfect and given just a little more room for legs, entry and exit.
Is there an option of a bed cab
1,600lbs. is not the bed payload. Payload capacity is all passengers and cargo weight. Get you facts correct.
Bed payload is the maximum amount of weight the bed is rated to handle gvw is what you are talking about and is total weight the vehicle can carry following DOT guidelines.
@@ThunderCat19D GVWR is the total weight the truck is capable of including the truck's own weight. Payload is the GVWR minus the curb weight of an empty truck. According to the Gladiator presentation: 1,600 lbs is the vehicles payload, not the bed payload.
@@ThunderCat19D There is no bed payload on this vehicle. The drivers door pillar has a payload sticker that says "Payload capacity is all passengers and cargo loaded in vehicle" GVW is weight total loaded. GVWR IS MAX WEIGHT VEHICLE CAN WEIGH.
so you saying no fatties allowed? jk.
I can't wait to see this thing!
0:22 why is Conan O Brian driving the jeep
Need a 2 door variant. This thing is too big to be called a Jeep
MikhailBarracuda91 so the wagoner don’t count as a Jeep or a j10 or the original gladiator hum ?
I cant wait to see this in the UK
Editor was savage...
Does a standard atv fit in the bed?