2020 Jeep Gladiator Review Part Jeep, Part Truck
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Date: 2019-05-30
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Comments and reviews: 10
Samuel Robinson
Much as was the case with the hard-cover bed of the Chevy Avalanche, I have always had a hard time understanding why these automotive companies dont design these type of hard-top convertible trucks with standard storage for these awkward removable pieces. I was always removing them and placing them in my garage with the hopes that it wouldnt rain on me when I was too far away to replace them or to simply keep them out of the way when hauling. Since spare tires on trucks are universally stored underneath the vehicle, why dont they simply design a false bottom in the bed with a steel reinforced covering that can support cargo weight? That way you could remove the roof/bed covering, lift the false bottom of the bed, place the pieces inside, close the false floor and then everything would be stored neatly out of the way. Am I oversimplifying the matter or are automotive makers simply not willing to spend the money for the R&D?
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Much as was the case with the hard-cover bed of the Chevy Avalanche, I have always had a hard time understanding why these automotive companies dont design these type of hard-top convertible trucks with standard storage for these awkward removable pieces. I was always removing them and placing them in my garage with the hopes that it wouldnt rain on me when I was too far away to replace them or to simply keep them out of the way when hauling. Since spare tires on trucks are universally stored underneath the vehicle, why dont they simply design a false bottom in the bed with a steel reinforced covering that can support cargo weight? That way you could remove the roof/bed covering, lift the false bottom of the bed, place the pieces inside, close the false floor and then everything would be stored neatly out of the way. Am I oversimplifying the matter or are automotive makers simply not willing to spend the money for the R&D?
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Matt Clark
Its a very interesting, even oddly compelling, vehicle. But I struggle for practical applications outside of maybe getting around your huge ranch (ya know, that huge ranch everyone has) Hardcore hobbyists with money may take a Gladiator Rubicon as an OHV basis from new, but not very many in a world thats heavily focused on modifying used vehicles (and also values the inherent attributes of the Wrangler for OHV use. I guess that leaves regular midsized pickup truck buyers who have a need of midsize pickup truck capacities who are looking for something more characterful and fun, as the last reasonable market. But mostly it seems like this is going to be a fashion accessory, sadly.
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Its a very interesting, even oddly compelling, vehicle. But I struggle for practical applications outside of maybe getting around your huge ranch (ya know, that huge ranch everyone has) Hardcore hobbyists with money may take a Gladiator Rubicon as an OHV basis from new, but not very many in a world thats heavily focused on modifying used vehicles (and also values the inherent attributes of the Wrangler for OHV use. I guess that leaves regular midsized pickup truck buyers who have a need of midsize pickup truck capacities who are looking for something more characterful and fun, as the last reasonable market. But mostly it seems like this is going to be a fashion accessory, sadly.
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#buzzofftoxic Blog
Thank you good presentation BRILLIANT JEEP LOVE YOU CAN FOLD THE SCREEN DOWN THATS WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY SWB 2A. Also like the look of this Jeep fact Jeep have kept to their roots is really good made a rugged off road truck with beam axles and diff locks cool Hope? New Defender? is not a fashion item like the crap they are making in there pretty city fashion 4x4s range mmm. I am moving away from old toxic fossil fuel our 1970 Land Rover 2a runs veg oil I love the Bollinger all electric electric is the future for off road it is simple strong and easily made to durabile. Not keen on NO EV JEEP AND THAT the plastic dash and can not remove door tops. #buzzofftoxic
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Thank you good presentation BRILLIANT JEEP LOVE YOU CAN FOLD THE SCREEN DOWN THATS WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY SWB 2A. Also like the look of this Jeep fact Jeep have kept to their roots is really good made a rugged off road truck with beam axles and diff locks cool Hope? New Defender? is not a fashion item like the crap they are making in there pretty city fashion 4x4s range mmm. I am moving away from old toxic fossil fuel our 1970 Land Rover 2a runs veg oil I love the Bollinger all electric electric is the future for off road it is simple strong and easily made to durabile. Not keen on NO EV JEEP AND THAT the plastic dash and can not remove door tops. #buzzofftoxic
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Tony P
Great review as always Alex. I had a very long comment typed out. Ill just say, anyone that considers this vehicle, you must be very brand-blind or ill-informed. Weigh all options and specs with other options, please, people. This thing is silly. Not to mention, if you plan on taking this on the trail; it has two feet longer wheelbase than a JKU, TWO feet. I look forward to seeing these in parking lots with too many light bars, unnecessarily large tires with a cheap suspension lift, and absolutely zero dirt on the body. All that said, theyll sell all of them.
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Great review as always Alex. I had a very long comment typed out. Ill just say, anyone that considers this vehicle, you must be very brand-blind or ill-informed. Weigh all options and specs with other options, please, people. This thing is silly. Not to mention, if you plan on taking this on the trail; it has two feet longer wheelbase than a JKU, TWO feet. I look forward to seeing these in parking lots with too many light bars, unnecessarily large tires with a cheap suspension lift, and absolutely zero dirt on the body. All that said, theyll sell all of them.
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Kip Amore
I am seriously considering the Gladiator as my next purchase. Other pickups tow, but this one is also a convertible. Other pickups go off-road, but those dont tow. This thing just ticks so many boxes if you are only going to have 1 car. For the same money, you could have a pretty nice Camry. Would you actually want a Camry over this? A car that goes seriously off road, that also tows and hauls, that also gets respectable mileage, thats also a convertible and the doors come off? Its hard to argue with that. My next mid-life-chrysler.
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I am seriously considering the Gladiator as my next purchase. Other pickups tow, but this one is also a convertible. Other pickups go off-road, but those dont tow. This thing just ticks so many boxes if you are only going to have 1 car. For the same money, you could have a pretty nice Camry. Would you actually want a Camry over this? A car that goes seriously off road, that also tows and hauls, that also gets respectable mileage, thats also a convertible and the doors come off? Its hard to argue with that. My next mid-life-chrysler.
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Gladiator Gang
Hey Alex, thanks for taking the time to make this video, just watched someone elses review and it was terrible, absolutely clueless what he was talking about. We are building a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition for SEMA 2019, but more importantly we are going to be dropping the most exciting Gladiator Content on the internet, stay tuned for that. We are about to hit 15, 000 followers on Instagram because we have the LARGEST DIGITAL COLLECTION of Gladiators in every color and combination thinkable.
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Hey Alex, thanks for taking the time to make this video, just watched someone elses review and it was terrible, absolutely clueless what he was talking about. We are building a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition for SEMA 2019, but more importantly we are going to be dropping the most exciting Gladiator Content on the internet, stay tuned for that. We are about to hit 15, 000 followers on Instagram because we have the LARGEST DIGITAL COLLECTION of Gladiators in every color and combination thinkable.
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Ficon
Does your pickup truck ride and handle too well? You messed with tires and suspension and still couldnt ruin it enough? The Gladiator is perfect for you Wrangler is by far the worst truck Ive ever driven and with reports of unresolved bump steer and death wobble in JL within 1500 miles of delivery and legendary Fiat-Chrysler quality (oh you forgot to weld the frame on your most important product and started your launch with a recall) the Gladiator will surely take the crap cake.
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Does your pickup truck ride and handle too well? You messed with tires and suspension and still couldnt ruin it enough? The Gladiator is perfect for you Wrangler is by far the worst truck Ive ever driven and with reports of unresolved bump steer and death wobble in JL within 1500 miles of delivery and legendary Fiat-Chrysler quality (oh you forgot to weld the frame on your most important product and started your launch with a recall) the Gladiator will surely take the crap cake.
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Klaus Roethel
My Compliments on an excellent presentation Lot of facts, little emotion and no bullshit I have had and driven many jeeps (also an H 1 hummer ) but my most favourite memories were from driving around my little Jeep SCRAMBLER convertible pick up truck, many moons ago As such Ive been waiting with bated breath for this vehicle, and will put my money down as soon as the diesel version comes out. The base model will more than suffice CONGRATULATIONS JEEP, WELL DONE
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My Compliments on an excellent presentation Lot of facts, little emotion and no bullshit I have had and driven many jeeps (also an H 1 hummer ) but my most favourite memories were from driving around my little Jeep SCRAMBLER convertible pick up truck, many moons ago As such Ive been waiting with bated breath for this vehicle, and will put my money down as soon as the diesel version comes out. The base model will more than suffice CONGRATULATIONS JEEP, WELL DONE
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Phil
5: 29 - 5: 35 yeah but the base model gladiator is the same price as a Tacoma TRD Offroad edition. With the gladiator you get less towing capacity at 4, 000 ibs and the taco coming in at 6, 400. I guess the cool factor of owning a jeep and having a convertible/removable doors makes it worth it? I love the look of it, definitely stands out more than the taco, but bang for buck feels like I would be throwing away money vs. the taco.
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5: 29 - 5: 35 yeah but the base model gladiator is the same price as a Tacoma TRD Offroad edition. With the gladiator you get less towing capacity at 4, 000 ibs and the taco coming in at 6, 400. I guess the cool factor of owning a jeep and having a convertible/removable doors makes it worth it? I love the look of it, definitely stands out more than the taco, but bang for buck feels like I would be throwing away money vs. the taco.
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John Borges
Great and thorough review, as always, Alex. Utilitarian seems like the perfect descriptor for this model; seems like a vehicle you could happily own for a very long time. Ive been quite impressed with the quality and build of my 2016 Jeep; I think some aspects of FCA are performing surprisingly well. Really impressed that theyve made the base model something someone might actually want to own.
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Great and thorough review, as always, Alex. Utilitarian seems like the perfect descriptor for this model; seems like a vehicle you could happily own for a very long time. Ive been quite impressed with the quality and build of my 2016 Jeep; I think some aspects of FCA are performing surprisingly well. Really impressed that theyve made the base model something someone might actually want to own.
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