2020 Jeep Gladiator Review | The Technical Breakdown

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We take a look at the 2020 Jeep Gladiator truck, a brand new take on the Wrangler turned hauler. There are many claims that this is just a simple cash grab and not a real truck, so we take a deeper technical look at the changes and differences with help from Chief Engineer Pete Milosavlevski. The new Jeep is part, SUV, Truck and off-roader and the Gladiator makes no attempt to copy competitors. Will people still cross shop the Tacoma, Colorado and Ranger? We look at the good and bad in this video.
Gladiator Off Road Testing:
• 2020 Jeep Gladiator Qu...
Outro Music - Alan Fowler
Index:
00:00 - 1:15 Intro
1:15 - 6:35 Driving and Vehicle Impressions
6:35 - 9:28 In the Shoppe - Changes to Suspension and Body
9:28 - 12:00 Changes to the Rear Suspension and Frame
12:00 - 13:11 Under the Hood and Towing
13:11 Final Thoughts

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6 июл 2024

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@maninredhelm 5 лет назад

Finally a vehicle for the person who buys a convertible but never puts the top down, buys a 4x4 but never takes it offroad, and buys a pickup but never uses the truck bed.

@StrideRunner68 5 лет назад

To be fair most new trucks are just used for towing... the carpenters like used trucks to damage ..

@rmarques1 5 лет назад

Jack of all trades.. master of none.

@bradysmith3024 5 лет назад

@@rmarques1 true, it's not a Wrangler, it's not a pick up truck... It's both but a little less

@nomadben 5 лет назад

Holy shit, that's such a beautiful way to put it.

@patx35 5 лет назад

@@StrideRunner68 To be fair, people buy tow packages, but never tow anything that a crossover can't handle.

@anotherrandomtexan25 5 лет назад

Some people might be bored by it but the technical stuff is what I subbed for!

@privateprivate5302 5 лет назад

Me too. I like when they hoist up the car and explain the under carriage. I'm a 41 year old lady and I've learned most of what I know about cars from you tubers I'm in the market for a new car so the education is invaluable. And I LOVE his dry sense of humor

@skipbreakfast 5 лет назад

Same

@FishFind3000 5 лет назад

That’s is what makes me see the real value in the car. Once I started working on my own car so see where the money has gone and can appreciated the work and enjoy the car more.

@raymonds7492 5 лет назад

i came for the sexy stepdad, i stayed for the undercarriage

@gadielsantiago8813 2 года назад

Same here

@bellinghambaseball2 5 лет назад

Dear Savagegeese, I really appreciate you using fun and funky stock music on your B-roll footage instead of regurgitating the same ten shitty tracks (that sound like a dying animal) every other RU-vidr uses. Thank you.

@user-os8sq3uh4n 5 лет назад

From what little I know of music theory I noticed the intro never resolves to a stable note, leaving a dissonant feel. Hallway through the video I'm still waiting for it to resolve.

@MeynMotorGroup 5 лет назад

Didnt cover washer fluid capacity

@savagegeese 5 лет назад

I blew it!

@MeynMotorGroup 5 лет назад

@@savagegeese I mean it's fine man but I will be anticipating a follow up video to this and I expect to have the information included, in fact I'm entitled to that information.

@savagegeese 5 лет назад

@@MeynMotorGroup 45 minute video draining the tank and refilling

@MeynMotorGroup 5 лет назад

@@savagegeese now that's a video i'll get napkins and lotion ready

@kevinregan5566 5 лет назад

If it is like the other JL's out there, it hold's 7/8ths of a gallon. Here is a link to the forum where they are discussing just that, and the overall frustration that there is a miniscule amount left in the gallon jug when you are done filling it. If Mercedes did not destroy Jeep, will this be the thing that does? Only time can tell. www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/windshield-washer-fluid.17468/page-2

@SteyrM1912 5 лет назад

This is probably one of my favorite car channels now. You should have way more subscribers than you do.

@TC-rc1zf 5 лет назад

You are great at what you do. I watch lots of car reviews and you do it without being quirky and random but is still entertaining and informative

@IMLYINGISWEAR 5 лет назад

If Toyota sold the 79 Series Landcruiser in the US, the Gladiator would cease to exist.

@devlad 5 лет назад

Totally agree, especially with the 4.5L V8 turbo diesel.

@MarkPharaoh 5 лет назад

You clearly don’t understand Jeep fanatics 😉

@DiscoFang 5 лет назад

@@devlad 4.5L V8 Turbo diesel with manual trans and Euro 5 emissions rating.

@joetarrant99 5 лет назад

The music in the beginning was so on point. Solid nuances, very technical. Wow. Good review Dr. Goose M.D.

@mikezerker6925 4 года назад

The detail and quality of your videos is simply amazing!!

@Natethegreat200c 5 лет назад

I’m hoping to see your point of FCA to change with the help of your FCA rep Kelly to give you the latest cars and even the old Ones u just had a instant judgement on and never drove. Can’t wait for more FCA videos. Thanks for this one.

@thegamingguy1 5 лет назад

Dude i refuse to except that you make your own music that first song was a straight BANGER

@1bojanbojan 5 лет назад

I have tested one on my channel 0-60, did better than expected. Loved the refreshed jeep wrangler, Drives way better than before. 8 speed is a huge step up from old 5 speed and new wrangler is a lot quieter.

@wilsontennis31992 5 лет назад

Love the intro music. Your work is just so good.

@Koato 5 лет назад

wilsontennis31992 it’s like Zelda the Aladdin version

@tomingrassiaimages8776 5 лет назад

Love the portrait lighting at the intro.

@ataraxia4526 5 лет назад

I can't believe they actually made this car. I saw some photos of this concept years ago but never tought they would do it. This thing is just so insane and cool it's unreal.

@mikuelable 5 лет назад

Love your videos since day one

@panterino 5 лет назад

I never go off-road but I love this car and I'm glad they made it. Someone out there is going to have a crazy amount of fun with it!

@TeensierPython 5 месяцев назад

I do! I hardly ever use it for its full off-road capabilities. But I love having it when I need to get to those places other cars/trucks can’t get while carrying all my hiking/camping/hunting gear.

@hfwilkesjr 5 лет назад

🍺 Great job as usual, I especially like the choice of music at the beginning. 🍺

@vinuezaer 5 лет назад

Very nice. You brought a few new things to light. Thanks.

@timothycc711 5 лет назад

Another excellent video Mark! Love it!

@CammedFox 4 года назад

The only car review channel I will watch. Plus I'm near the area you tend to film so it's cool to see places I might actually recognize lol

@BA-gn3qb 5 лет назад

JEEP and Breakdown are two words in the title that say it all.

@kaikaiser1497 5 лет назад

Thank you, way ahead in detail & quality in comparison to (most of) the other JT Gladiator Reviews.

@briancoleman971 4 года назад

Great review. You nailed the differences that Jeep owners are willing to live with and why

@basithph8958 5 лет назад

Really like the breakdown in this video Very detailed and expounded

@cspnboy14 5 лет назад

I recently drove a JL Wrangler with the I4 turbo and loved the low-end torque, etc. I did some HW and was not happy to find that the battery to create your e-torque will cost about $1500 to replace. No thanks. Great review, great info!

@leenmeenmememachine 5 лет назад

Great review, thanks for taking a look at an interesting and refreshing modern car, even if it's not perfect it's still enjoyable to watch you do a deep dive on it. About the infotainment issues, I've heard you used to be an ex-tech guy. I think it would be a very interesting video if you explored the design, compromises and philosophies of car computer/infotainment design, it's a field I don't kniw very much about. It might be a bit too technical for mass appeal for clicks, but it's definitely something I haven't seen yet and would be really interested in exploring.

@Mephistopheles019 5 лет назад

Your reviews are kick ass. Are you planning on reviewing the Tesla Model 3? In a world of fanboys on that product, I'd be really interested to hear your opinion.

@bob15479 5 лет назад

YESSS. Please PM3 would love to hear what he has to say.

@mannyrosado9887 Год назад

Thank you for the phenomenal review. I'm in the market for one and this video greatly assisted.

@jjlad5037 5 лет назад

Another excellent review! You tick all the boxes.

@VS666 5 лет назад

i took your last video to heart and will continue to never consider buying a new vehicle. if someone can genuinely afford this gladiator i'm happy for them though, looks like a really cool vehicle that can do anything

@greentube461 5 лет назад

Great video, as always ! Many thanks ! - if you ever make another, could you expand on the on-road ride differences between Overland and Rubicon trim levels ?

@rjwintl 5 лет назад

have admired the truth about any of the vehicles that you review !!! ... great review , as always !!!

@CourtneyCoyle 4 года назад

Really enjoy your brutal honesty on reviews. I am looking at a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk (2019 or 2020) and would love to see you review it!

@TheBlackDeath3 4 года назад

I love how the music in the beginning reminds me of Final Fantasy!

@MaxSpeedMike 5 лет назад

A friend of mine saw a gladiator for the first time yesterday. It's amazing how many people think it's just a Wrangler with an added bed in the back

@chrismunsey3185 5 лет назад

I don't think they look good from the factory but I've seen a few modified ones with a lift and bigger wheels and tires and they are badass!!👌🏽

@jebbush8491 5 лет назад

2:52 Amazing timing, must've taken a lot of planning to pull that off

@unknownpleasures_nic 2 года назад

Thats true, I now have a front wheel drive sedan. But my old rear wheel drive truck was kind of fun to toss around with all the body roll it felt like a roller coaster. love the tech stuff part btw

@LPM84. 5 лет назад

Great detailed technical review. I like the gladiator, but I've been burned once by FCA with a 2014 Jeep Cherokee T.h. We sold it this march, and it still had 10 open recalls! Not to mention nearly a dozen T.C.M (transmission control module) software update/flashes, new transmission wiring harness, new T.P.S (throttle position sensor) and one transmission replaced at 32k miles due to loss of 2nd gear. Waiting a couple years to see how this vehicle pans out, and to see what the diesel engine version is like. Hopefully by then the FCA gets thier vehicles, and act together.

@LPM84. 5 лет назад

@guy proulx wishful thinking lol🤣🤣🤣

@joelspaulding5964 5 лет назад

Opening scene is with the top-optioned Gladiator, complete with Savagegeese speaking dash ornament. (Hula-girl standard in lower trim levels.) Hula-Goose ornament is a one-off.

@BUCKNERBUCK2 5 лет назад

Folks commenting on rust... unless that spare tire is made of iron and is rusting also, that appears to be mud and dirt splatter. Probably a press vehicle that’s been to some events out west.

@gsheverything_2716 5 лет назад

I learn way more things here than anywhere else, keep doing your shit buddy 👍

@pigman4084 5 лет назад

My Ford with sync 3 does the screen disappearing act sometimes too as well as cutting power to the USB ports on occasion.

@calebhall7052 5 лет назад

Awesome review! I have one question: What's the towing capacity on the Sport and Sport S if you don't elect to get the Max Tow Package?

@Mctsep 5 лет назад

Love your vids

@Ala7madFilms 5 лет назад

In Kuwait City, Wrangler covers 65% on the streets, and I hate it. As always, you change my perspective from what I hate to reconsider again, the good and bad of the car.

@hirundine44 5 лет назад

I am always amazed by other drivers who cross double yellow lines, especially coming towards us. Didn't Jeep make something similar in 1970's- 80's. ?

@cinthe3 5 лет назад

Can't wait till you tear up the supra

@762x69 5 лет назад

I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was looking forward to that myself

@davidfabian3899 4 года назад

Had a jeep compass as a rental for two days and got a gladiator for the third. I found the gladiator much more fun to drive. Resale, reliability, price doesn't matter for a few day rental but it's fun as hell. Especially after that sick cow feeling compass.

@tylerbennett6485 5 лет назад

Great review! One thing I've been searching for is an opinion on the Gladiator coming from a fullsize truck owner. I just wonder how they stack up in terms of interior space and bed/cargo space. Obviously there won't be as much room but is it somewhat livable if you have been living "fullsize" for a number of years.

@Mr2pint 5 лет назад

Great review as usual I wonder how this compares with something like a Hilux - this jeep probably has more street cred however I don't trust Chrysler with build and reliability issues

@OuzoLouGarage 5 лет назад

How long has the 4x4 system been in place? You guys know how to build a AWESOME 4x4 for off road ?

@JulianVR4 5 лет назад

Never have I EVER considered a Jeep, I've always been into my '04 SIlverado (I need to town my 3000GT to and from....but this thing is beginning to tickle my pickle as far as towing capacity and FUN vs a 4runner. BTW- These outtro videos have been brief and fucking HILARIOUS for the last several videos!! You got me trying to shut people down at work !!! LMAOOO

@rog1046 4 года назад

question did the 2019 ford ranger sync screen ever freeze up on u? Did the HVAC system freak out on you? Does the Ranger need a max trailer tow package to tow it's max?

@RK1FX 5 лет назад

Hate the car, but i cant hate on your review Mark. Thumbs up.

@Natethegreat200c 5 лет назад

These will sale so much haters like you free up cars for others to buy. 🤷🏽‍♀️ thanks for the space in line outside the Jeep dealer. 🙃

@RK1FX 5 лет назад

@@Natethegreat200c I like jeeps in general and had 4 of them. Dude who the fuck are you to tell me I'm wrong. Get a life... grow a beard be someone...

@MrApplesaucestuff 5 лет назад

@@Natethegreat200c is this English?

@postersm7141 5 лет назад

4:37 did you pedal it between first and second or did you keep it to the floor the whole time?

@KimJasonE 5 лет назад

Did you ask about death wobble in the JK/JL? Wondering if they improved the ball joints/track bar/bushings.

@nathanlewis3462 2 года назад

Dana 44 axles front and rear standard on JT. Wide track on may tow equipped.

@eganjos1 5 лет назад

God damn you make great videos. Super Premium

@dannoyes4493 5 лет назад

Well Done!

@Giediprime117 5 лет назад

Cool jacket! Would you mind sharing? BTW your the best! Beginning of your video.

@071949 5 лет назад

The "Overland" part of the name is interesting. Many years ago my dad worked on the assembly line at the Jeep plant in Toledo, Ohio. The name of the company at that time was "Willys Overland".

@fixman88 5 лет назад

Nice! The Electrolux factory where I work building freezers was founded in 1964...by Studebaker, and one of the professional freezer lines we make are still called Kelvinator.

@Alyosha00 4 года назад

Agreed on all your points, except the pricing. The Gladiator is actually quite expensive. Yes, you theoretically can buy the starting-price versions, but spec'd for the average guy, it's super pricey. The TFL folks bought a Rubicon for 60k (which only included the most popular options !!). I feel that FCA may have miscalculated its pricing strategy. Yes, the Gladiator is cool, but you can buy a Colorado ZR2 or a Tacoma TRD Pro for the low 40k's. The price premium is excessive.

@thestiggie7765 5 лет назад

Sweet environment and aerial shots! Where was it?

@justinrussell9009 4 года назад

Damn that's a nice jacket in the ontro

@ashishpatel350 5 лет назад

It will definitely be breaking down...

@Robert8455 5 лет назад

What's up with the snake exhaust at 8:22 and is that a 1 quart or 2 quart oil sump? I applaud them for giving the market something new but why a 30' long 4 door? Why not a regular or 'club cab' that would be so much shorter? I configured a top of the line rubicon glad your later and price was 60 F'n thousand dollars?

@eperot 5 лет назад

Because all anyone wants anymore are full crew cab pickups with short beds. When was the last time you saw a single cab pickup with an 8' bed? Trucks....the family car of the 21st century.

@DUD3_BR0 5 лет назад

The hard tops are actually louder than the soft tops by several decibels. The hard tops create more wind noise. You will hear more of whats around you with the soft top though. At least that's how it is on the JL.

@savagegeese 5 лет назад

Its much quieter in the Gladiator.

@Clobercow1 5 лет назад

There is no airflow over the condenser outside to cool the charge regarding the AC. Make the main engine fan kick on and I bet it will blow cool.

@tallll70 5 лет назад

Ram trucks have independent electric fan to keep AC compressor comfortable when vehicle is not moving, Jeep maybe too, but really ac will blow fairly cold without compressor fan, just not for long until compressor stalls, the fan is not there to make air could, but to keep compressor operational. I would guess the issue is in some control there not responding as expected and that they can easily tweak

@JoshuaTootell 3 года назад

AC should be hooked up to the electric fan. Soon as the compressor kicks on, so does the fan. If not, something is probably wrong.

@EvanMoon 5 лет назад

“This is Sparta.” Oh sorry wrong movie

@SirBigzalot 5 лет назад

I have an 09 SR turbo diesel hilux is this a worthy replacement?

@ihateshysters 5 лет назад

Final Fantasy town music in the intro.

@AB-hi6ru 5 лет назад

@series9193 5 лет назад

Finally an objective review no fiat ass kissing !!

@WarHammer1911A1 5 лет назад

Looks awesome in silver.

@MajorSpam 5 лет назад

Which Wrangler is best Wrangler? Mine is best because pick up.

@leeloo21231234 5 лет назад

does it still leak inside. ? I can't get people who would pay this kind of money on a car that leaks from new..

@RalHellcat 5 лет назад

Do you think they should have made a Jeep Pickup based on the Grand Cherokee vs the Wrangler?

@davidtaylor5811 5 лет назад

Yes! Imagine if it had the same engine options!

@fabianherrmann6398 5 лет назад

Dont know anything about offroad driving, nor care about Jeeps or trucks and towing, but I had a very entertaining and informative time watching your video! Love your showing all the parts, what does what and where and how.

@jgg204 5 лет назад

Gladiator is coming at a much needed time for FCA. They just reported their sales numbers, the Wrangler JL sales are down -25%

@appiana4009 5 лет назад

Except that the reason JL sales are down is because they're too dang expensive...

@jgg204 5 лет назад

@@appiana4009 so true. The prices are out or control

@rogerquijada3932 3 года назад

Would be very interested in seeing a video on the new Nissan Titan

@wearetesla2820 4 года назад

What’s the best trim level to get ??? Does it matter

@ien2023 5 лет назад

You know one thing you'll notice ? ...the price tag. You will def feel it in your pocket. It's awkward looking long boxy truck for all the wrong reasons. I was so looking for The Gladiator but I'm holding off my money for The Bronco. Thank you Jeep for making me seriously looking at SUV again. You guys make truck look bad.

@Tempsho 4 года назад

What’s the towing capacity with the manual transmission.

@rainboxreviews 5 лет назад

I'd enjoy a vid on whether Jeep/FCA is fundamentally engineered and assembled to lower tolerances than Toyota. FCA consistently nails exciting design and misses reliability, and Toyota is the exact opposite.

@gwot 5 лет назад

in your opinion. Toyota's been stepping up it's designs on the new models, I like 'em.

@beaudaniel1370 5 лет назад

@guy proulx that's the cool thing about the gladiator you can tighten all the bolts they missed from factory yourself good luck doing that on a Toyota

@gabrieliacoboni6951 5 лет назад

I swore when I got my first car never to buy anything owned by Chrysler. This jeep Wrangler, ahem, I mean truck (pleazzzze) reinforces that pledge. Great video as always!

@TheLegendandjaguar 5 лет назад

Its either the 2020 Bronco or for some odd reason liking that Chevy Zr2

@mayamanign 5 лет назад

This vehicle should come with the theme to Rambo blaring from external speakers.

@dpcoffey 5 лет назад

Yep, and with no way to turn it off. Not even cutting the battery will disable it.

@robertmontgomery7158 5 лет назад

Is the rusty undercarriage an option? Or is that dirt?

@christopherjsmith27 5 лет назад

Great video. You did not touch on safety. I realize it hasn't been crash tested and I know it's a Jeep but I am surprised with a newly designed vehicle in 2020 they didn't address safety issues such as side impact and crumple zones . Your thoughts?

@savagegeese 5 лет назад

They have side airbags in the front seats. The frame was modified in the front to improve frontal impact. But rear airbags were not possible with open air/roof design. I don't think its a huge negative unless you use this as a family/passenger vehicle. Keep in mind this thing is still safer than cars from 10 years ago so while it may not be as safe as every modern car its far from a death trap. It also has size and weight on its side. If you hit a Civic you will destroy that car. If you hit a Suburban different story. Same can be said driving smaller cars which most crash tests Don't factor in. Not every crash is equal or measurable.