2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon - Impressions And Review Inside And Out! 

@chrisbiggers4017 now thats pretty cool. Congratulations on your new gladiator this thing is beautiful

@@Jason-Samko Thank you!

It sure is. Quality made, reliable motor, and robustness only matched by an HD truck

IMO, there are only TWO "serious 4x4/off-road capable" mid-size trucks: The Jeep Gladiator & Chevy Colorado ZR2 (the ZR2 was much improved from 2023 onward). The rest are the standard/garden-variety trucks (even if they have 4x4) such as the Ranger, Canyon, Colorado, Frontier, Tacoma (and whatever). Ford COULD have directly-competed with the Gladiator (their assorted trim-level Broncos only compete with counterpart assorted trim-level Jeep Wranglers) but Ford bailed on their "Bronco truck project" so Ford has zero in the Gladiator's class. Consequently, there are only 2 "serious" 4x4 mid-size trucks to choose from presently... As for "serious 4x4/off-road capable" mid-size SUVs -- the Wranglers, Broncos and Toyota Land Cruisers -- that's another topic...but I needed way more towing-capacity then they were rated for so I HAD to go with a mid-size truck, not a SUV. "Jeep Wave" -- BR (2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon)

@@billredding2000 live the gladiator and the zr2. O ly 2 trucks that fit my lifestyle

@@Jason-Samko True...and although I DID try (back in April 2021) to get a new ZR2 (in Sand Dune Metallic color), and even put $1K down on it (@ John Elway Chevrolet in Englewood, CO), I couldn't GET it -- it "wasn't finished yet" -- parked with 20K other Chevy trucks at the GM Assembly plant in Wentzville MO awaiting their computer-chips. So going on 3 months of waiting and with "no ETA available" from GM I bailed on the ZR2 (and got my $1K back). Found my Jeep on the dealers lot as they had PLENTY of Gladiators (and Wranglers) stock. Chevy lots back then were mostly empty. Still, even though the ZR2 is much improved from 2023 on, I think the Gladiator (Rubicon) is the way better choice for me, both off-road and on (I do long Interstate road-trips, too). And a Jeep (Wrangler or Gladiator) is way more "@ home" back in CO (Rocky Mountains) than it is here in TX. Until I move back there (I hope). "Jeep Wave" -- BR

@fchrisb804 such a great truck. I have a nit pick video coming out on it soon. Bit it was a struggle to find bad stuff

@INNIMA 😂 I love trucks! All of them. Trucks and hunting are what I eat and breath every single day for the last 30 years.

@@dos0711 wish I had the steel bumper

@@Jason-Samko I added mine as I was adding a winch. Warn winch plate with a Warn Evo 12s.

@@dos0711 awesome and love the warn winches

@MsAce0424 yep jeep name took a huge hit when it went from the 4.0 to the pentistar. The first 6 years of the pentistar were very tough. Now I believe it's one of the most reliable v6s out there today.

You will be wasted haha

@DefianceMoraine yep thr x package makes getting fully loaded very easy for dealers and it's easier to see a package that options. The x package is gonna be a big hit. And agree the deals will be awesome later on

Sounds like a beautiful gladiaor!

@bruceklassen8261 glad you are enjoying them. Love the gladiator too

@JSturr jeep fixed it with zinc between dis similar metals and offers every owner a 5 year warranty on any bubbling and will replace the doors hinges etc.

@@Jason-Samko Thanks much -- for this info !!

@astro54541 such a great truck. the msrp is high, but for 2 straight years they have been offering great deals thst drop it significantly.

Great question. I know the seat basically sits flush on top of the plastic but you can feel the seat back stop hard like it hold itself.

@@Jason-Samko Thanks for the response. It makes sense for this to have the metal hinge supporting it and not relying on plastic caddy support materials, but it’s a question I’ve been asking about all the new midsize trucks as I figure out which way I want to go. My Good Boy needs a rear air vent and walkable rear floor space so he can enjoy his ride too, which means removing the plastic rear underseat caddy in the midsizers. The Gladiator looks to have a usable multi-functional rear space, now I’m just on the lookout for either 2024 Gladiator deals on Hydro Blue Mojave’s or the return of Mojito metallic green for 2025. I also saw your recent video on Gladiator prices and your recommendation to wait, which makes sense from a model year end perspective as well. I’ll keep my eyes open over the coming months to see how these Mojave’s and the ZR2’s keep faring out in the world.

@bobw75 great plan and lo e the way you are waiting for the best deal!

@@StartBuildingYourDreams I have 35s and zero issues with clearance even without a lift on my 23

@andrewshenton6541 gearing makes up for the power. I have zero complaints about the power and I drove a ram 2500 Cummins before this.

Yep lots of settings and things to learn but the truck does so many amazing things. Its worth reading the manual.

the power seat is very nice. But I dont mind my manual seat in my 23. I love the new dash in the 24. My rubicon Aluminum one is good to. But the 24 looks so nice and upgraded. its beautifully done. the interior of the 24 is outstanding.

@Offspec79 when I was making the video sales guy was writing notes on his phone about stuff I pointed out😂

Sadly, this dealership has terrible reviews on Yelp. Not unusual though as it's so hard to find a decent dealer not only to buy from but also for servicing. Proceed with caution. Other sites rate them way higher, but I'm skeptical because they tend to rate EVERY dealer highly. No way that's reality. -- BR

@billredding2000 hard to find good dealerships today. This one is my home town dealer and all the sales people are great and the free services I had done here when my gladiator was new were excellent. However I could not buy my gladiator hear as they would not match or come close to the prices I got. I tried. I always try with all my home town dealers. But seldom can they compete when it comes to signing a deal. I always have to travel for better deals

@@Jason-Samko Same thing happened to me back in 2021 (April) when I got my Gladiator: Was living in Colorado Springs -- Jeeps are the "National Car of Colorado" (okay, maybe Subarus are as well!) -- but the dealership there (Perkins Motors) couldn't beat the pricing on what the CDRJ dealership "up the road" (I-25 North) in Castle Rock had. Sadly though, their Service Dept was terrible (the worst I can recall) so I never went back. Still, I try to "support my local businesses" but too often they make it really HARD to do. Here in TX I met (in-person) some people (GM & co-owner, Service Mgr and an ASE tech) at my local CDRJ dealership and I think I'm good now. Got my Mopar Extended Warranty at another CDRJ dealership -- just in time as my 3-year/OEM factory warranty was ready to expire! As for doing routine maintenance myself, I could -- did that and more work most of my life on all my vehicles -- but as I'm older it's more of a struggle physically, but CAN do it (and still have my tools) if need be. NOW though I just do "less strenuous/complicated" stuff like engine air-filter, cabin filters & windshield-wipers...which is good because one dealership quoted someone $80 to replace the cabin filter. Outrageous... "Jeep Wave" -- BR

@@Jason-Samko😂😂

Love the gladiator

could be a miss balanced or low tire. Id have the dealer check it. Most likely a very easy fix.

@@Mako2-1 yep deals ate starting to happen!

Honestly for the gladiator id make that sacrifice but not for anything else

@alexlin1717 20k off this gladiator will be doable soon. The thing with ram and jeep right now is timing when to buy. Thry priced them selves too high to get sales so they drop the price and negotiate well especially at the end of the year

Appreciate you looking put for people and trying to get them the best deal and time to buy! In 25 the 4xe comes out bit other wise the 3.6 and current Trans stays. And the deals are starting now to get good as well.

@@Mbiddy actually it is "will is"

@ChuckTownRC51 nit compared to a new toyota tacoma. And the gladiator often has discounts upto 15-20k off

​​@@Jason-Samkoyou aren't getting a new one for less than the low 50s OTD. Which is a lot of money for a midsized truck. At least with Toyota you get better reliability and resale. Although I'm pretty sure you can get a TRD Off Road for much less than a Rubicon. Hell, you could get a Nissan Pro-4X for $20k less! I really like those trucks but Jeep needs to get realistic with their prices. This is why the gladiator is down 24% from last year.