2020 Jeep Gladiator Review - More Than a Wrangler With a Bed 

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Nobody: Jakub: I have a Raptor

Yuri: I'm Yuri Jakub: I have a raptor *"and we're going for a drive"*

Yuri : “this Jeep also takes unleaded gas” Jakub “JUST LIKE MY RAPTOR” 😂

You forgot the *_ultimate_* lifestyle car; The Pontiac Aztec! It's pretty much a camping site with the right options.

They had a hellcat engine Jeep Wrangler concept called the trailcat ( great name) Also great video 👍🏻

I really love that they’re keeping the manual transmission going. To me that’s the bulk of the appeal.

Can't wait to see canopies put on the bed of the gladiator 😂 Going to look like a giant block

My 2004 Land Rover Discovery II was a "lifestyle" vehicle. If you like spending your life under the hood or the car every weekend, that's a lifestyle.

Give them credit for making the #Manual standard.

I like that it’s branded “lifestyle.” Jeep knows what’s up. Most owners won’t go over an obstacle larger than a lane bump.

You guys should definitely do the rubicon trail! One in the Gladiator, one in the Wrangler! Would love to see that.

just think of all the bugs in the rollback cover after driving on the highway with it down

So, I own a wrangler and when they came out with the Gladiator I wasn’t that impressed. After watching this though, have to say it’s pretty sweet. Glad to see FCA renewing old Jeep models. Really like what’s happening to the Jeep brand since the buyout/merger. Great review!

I can’t believe Yuri didn’t mention the greatest lifestyle car of all time: the Honda Element #elementgang

Another great production. Those videos angles are awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Your camera angles are the very best in the business, hands down! Keep up the fantastic work.

I was never a Jeep or a truck person, but I rented a Rubicon while in Hawaii recently, and there was some a serious off-road & rock crawl road I took it on, I was insanely shocked with how effortless it climbed over everything, so now I would definitely own one of these as a 3rd car. Although the best off-roading experience I've had was with a crazy Defender in Iceland a few months back, nothing beats that thing!

Sooner or later, you’ll own Generals. Some of the aftermarket overland packages available for the Gladiator are off the charts cool, and it really throws back to the old school military jeeps, which I kinda like.

I've just recently started watching your videos, and one thing I've noticed that I really appreciate about your reviews--is that they're positive. Sure, most cars aren't perfect, but despite that, you find the good in the vehicle and focus on that rather than the bad. I've seen a lot of channels that are constantly negative, and it's gets annoying to watch. So, kudos to you guys! Keep up the great videos!

It's super cool, but holy hell that soft top looks terrible piled up on the roof when it's open.

YO, the best gladiator release video!!!! u guys rock hard.

Great review . I'm sold. You guy's are a great team. Very entertaining band great editing.

Reply the first time because you guys mentioned the Top Gear Cool Wall!!! You guys are cool!

Love when you guys come to California and drive different roads and the canyons and off-road tests are awesome!!

There is actually a spot to slide in a 2x6" piece of wood across the bed between the wheel wells and tailgate so the drywall won't break!

Just putting in the 392 Hemi producing 475HP in this or the Wrangler would sell like hotcakes!

Guys, this has been and is, BY FAR, the best gladiator video I have seen -- VERY WELL DONE, and you guys come off very genuine. Thanks, very informative and definitely helpful in my Wrangler v Gladiator pickle! Take care and thanks again.

You guys nail it with the 360 cam shots. So good

Subaru Baja is a lifestyle car

Still waiting on the Italdesign Aztec guys! All I can do is keep dreamin’!

Guys, those 360camera shots you did during the off road obstacles were an awesome idea! It illustrates the video as nothing seen before 🙌👌✌️👏

The offroad part was really cool, especially the way you filmed it. Can’t wait to see the some offroad action in the Raptor!

So, I'm not going to read through all 514 comments, but from what I can tell, nobody has mentioned this yet: At 5:56, Yuri said that his one buddy pointed out that if you put drywall in the bed, it'll crack from sitting on the wheel wells. That might be true, but if you use the features in the bed that you can see at 5:52, your drywall should be fine. Look on top of the wheel well. See that little indent that's about the size of a 2x4 piece of lumber? Lay said piece of lumber flat from side-to-side. Also, see the little vertical indent just behind the wheel well that's about the size of a 2x6? Stick a piece of said 2x6 in there vertically from side to side and BOOM! Instant drywall shelf. Jakub, check your Raptor. I bet your bed has similar features.

Id love to see you two test that J6 concept they are considering. That's what I really want, a 2 door version of this. Glad is just too big for where I live.

I've watched a lot of footage from this vehicle launch. I have to say - your camera skills and choice of 360 camera showed the actual angles of this course better than ANY youtuber. Well done.

Nice overview on this beast! Looks like you guys had fun wheelin

I work at the Jeep plant, I love the way both the Wrangler and Gladiator look when I see them all as I'm leaving every night. I think I like the Gladiator just a little more but the new Wranglers are super good looking as well. I don't like hearing that there's still the loose steering issue with the Gladiators now though :/

I hope they make the j6 concept as i would definitely would buy that

That off-roading segment was awesome! I also learned glad has wider track than wrangler. I didn’t hear that in the other videos I watched from this press launch.

Great vid, cool camera work on the off road stuff.

The amount of times he said just like my raptor"

I'd consider the Raptor a lifestyle truck. A sweet baja racing lifestyle!

The Gladiator has become my new dream Jeep/pickup truck 🤗❣️

Dude props for some of your 360 camera clips. Crazy views. Crazy awesome.

Waterproof switch gear is a win for me....btw loved this vid boys..

Just saying by the time I watched it you had 49 views and 31 likes. You nailed this review guys👍

You guys are awesome with your reviews and video angles!

I'm sold on that jeep , amazing right out of the box , instantly you can go anywhere.

Jakub, "slow, Slow, SLOW!" Great video as usual, fellas.

I honestly could care less about this Jeep, but you guys are entertaining, so I'll watch.

I really like this Jeep Gladiator. I used to have a 2013 Wrangler 4 door and I liked it a lot, but it was slow, especially with the manual. I never went off-roading in it so I guess I used it as a lifestyle vehicle. I got it because of the soft-top and it was a manual. Now I have a ND Miata and I would say it is a lifestyle vehicle too. The off-roading footage and camera angles are awesome, you really showed off the Gladiator's capabilities.

Love the InstaCam 360 shots! So cool.

Drinking game: take a shot every time Jakub mentions his raptor

If they build a regular cab / single cab like the J6 concept but with a V8 plus a manual transmission I’ll buy it tomorrow. Even better if they fitted it with an Raptor like high-speed off road type suspension setup so I can do jumps in my two-seater, regular-cab, short-bed, manual, V8 Jeep truck that’s also a convertible... sounds like my perfect ride! Best most detailed review so far, love it, great work guys! Cheers.

When I achieve the scrumph to pull that all nighter I'm rewarded with a tall jar of coffee and a fresh TheStraightPipes review. You guys really do give my mornings substance!

Great video guys! You always do a great job. Please keep it up haha!

45K for the base model? Hell no, I would rather get a full size crew cab truck, with a V8 and some options for that price. The starting price on the Gladiator should be in the low 30s.

That missed fistbump at 9:20 lol

I just bought a new Gladiator - stick shift with the cloth top. It's my favorite vehicle of all time. Driving with the top flipped back is amazing. It's great offroad too.

Keep on keepin on guys. Appreciate all the new videos. Was it the Comanche years ago??

The white one look the best

Man that Jeep top is going to fly off!!!

Your intro music is always on point 👌

“As a truck guy...” Love it!

13:36 - "Trail Rated" status may be determined by engineers as you said but it is also a marketing "gimmick" used to entice buyers. It is a branded message designed to communicate higher off road capabilities over other market offerings that is literally adhered to the side of the vehicle (fits my definition of gimmick, but perhaps not everyone's). Not trying to ruffle feathers here, but if I were told it is not a marketing gimmick by a "presentation guy" who is paid to market the Gladiator at a Jeep off road (marketing) event, I wouldn't trust that messaging. Love your honest takes and opinions in all of your videos, but that bit made me raise a brow lol. Anyway, It looks strange, but less strange the longer you look at it. I'd take a regular rubicon if I had to choose one or the other.

Hey guys love the show, also from Toronto. One question. How are you guys recording outside of the car while driving? Thank you keep up the review. Really enjoy it

This is the truck we have been waiting for

this is such a cool looking truck, I've never been a fan of Jeeps until the gladiator was released. I would definitely buy one if I was in the market

this video will catapult this channel!! get'em fellas

Jakub looking way better with the full beard and no longer looks like wolverine's dad 😂.

U guys r so likable.... My mind is made.... Me n my family r relocating to canada..

Good to see the Jeep truck back!

Drinking game: take a shot every time Jakub's Raptor is mentioned in a Jeep Gladiator review.

In the Netherlands (europe) the Gladiator is not available, but did you guys knew that a Wrangler Rubicon cost €93.000,- which is the equivalent of around CAD139.000,-😳😢

I'm in love with this thing

Nice review/drive/discussion!

I am sacrificing my patience for the hospital wifi being slow just to watch this video

It got a steering wheel just like my raptor.

Love these guys. Please do a model 3!!!

Great vid, beats so many other channels quality wise

Suzuki Jimny is THE lifestyle car

I wish they made a 2 door version so the wheel base wouldn't be so long

I’m finally getting my diesel rubicon gladiator next month. I can’t freaking wait

Really glad this comes with a manual which is a great plus

Chevrolet SS coz first it's a sleeper and also people underestimate it alot. You guys should do a review of one

I'm sold!!! btw, I have a Comanche. 💪

That's one to own. The style of it is timeless.

There are spots for cross boards to work in conjunction with the mid location tailgate so you can do drywall.

Does Sport S stand for Sport Sport?

I think Jeep could’ve manufactured a better front bumper for the Rubicon with a much better approach angle, though I can see a lot of people just buying this as a grocery getter more than using it for off reading.

can't wait for the diesel version to come out.... and probably have you guys review it too!

86 Nissan stanza wagon was the ultimate lifestyle car. Dual sliding doors with no A-pillars. Winner Winner!

Hellcat gladiator, how about Spartan?

Like the review you guys did. I like the Gladiator. I purchased the jlu Rubicon last year and I believe that Jeep has really hit the bullseye with this new model. As for the Gladiator, as soon as I sell my Raptor I will be ordering a Rubicon model.

Great review, as always!👍👍😁😁

Ford: When we bring the Ranger back, it will be best in class at everything. Jeep: Hold my beer

Of course the ZR2 can go down at that angle.

For things like plywood and dry wall, they designed the bed to accept a 2x6 board cut to length in a slot on the sides of the bed that will allow the plywood/drywall to sit evenly with the half cocked tail gate and wheel well. They thought of everything.

It's always "The Old Top Gear" when they mention Top Gear. Good times.