American here. I just picked one up. Got rid of a f250 I used to build a rock crawler, and for actual work doing landscaping. I got it because I no longer need a truck capable of moving a small house, but I still want the "dirty" storage of a truck for stuff like hauling small loads of wood, trash to the landfill, game after a hunt. I also love offroading but want to get more mild stuff done instead of the cool youtube offroading. All in all, for me I think it's the perfect truck for what's on the market. Only way to be better would be a single cab, long bed with comparable towing.
My kids are 18 and rate the back seat as much better than any other dual cab we’ve made them sit in. It is super comfortable and great long distance tourer. Love mine
Got mine three years ago and have never looked back. I have never been a Jeep guy but this Jeep stole my heart. It's just so much fun to play with and drive. It's not perfect by far but what a awesome ute. You can do so so much to them in anyway you want. And for reliability It's how you treat your equipment and I have friends have this Gladiator around the same time now and we see any dont see any issues or problems. I feel very safe all the 100k driving I have dobe on road and of road and I am still going. Take one for a test drive first. It's not everyone type of ute but it does stand more than the rest.
Had one of these for about 15 months and it was nothing but trouble. Electric problems, engine knocks and on 3 occasions just went completely dead. Finally traded it in was a very good day
I originally bought an Overland model with all the bells and whistles and it was perfectly fine….2 years after that I traded for a Mojave/Sand runner trim and am still as happy as day 1…it’s not for everyone, is expensive, but ultimately it is my preference….if you like it get it…you won’t regret it if you accept it for what it is and the limitations you will have to live with…then again the same is true for any other make out there… I live in a country where 9/10 vehicles on the road are Toyota Land Cruisers….
I have a 2020 Gladiator Rubicon, red with the black flares and roof like the one shown with one difference, I noticed the fender flares are smaller on the Australian model and it does not come standard with 33' or 35" tires, That a shame, must be a law over there, too bad you don't get the option of the larger tires - they really improve the offroad abilities.
Pick up my new one tomorrow , fyi my 3rd jeep , xj limited , KK Cherokee and the night eagle gladiator Our friends just purchased a second hand V8 79 series dual cab it's got lots of mods etc but still has an interior like a been gun carrier , has none of the std equipment of the Jeep and is down nearly 100 HP on the V6 normally aspirated jeep ! No Dana axles and diffs ,no zf transmission or 4 cam 24 valve adj cam timing no bed liner or lockable storage no std roll cage , the list just go on and on . I nearly wet myself when they asked if the jeep was a real 4wd 😂
Who should buy one of these? Well, we'll start with people without eyes. That'll help with the gopping looks. Then we can move on to people with enormous piles of money, to cope with Jeep's "legendary" reliability. I mean, look, the only reasons you'd get one of these over, say, a 70-series or a Ranger Raptor, is because you either do the hardest off-roading on earth, or you really, really, really want one.
The reliability point is over exaggerated by those who cant cope with the fact that jeep is the best offroader you can buy. Stick with the simple 3.6 engine youll be fine
@@Ihateironyanddumbusernames in all honesty, I doubt most people who buy one go within 1/10th of its offroading capabilities. It's got a reputation for being unreliable because, statistically, it's earned it - regardless of engine.
In my experience, Jeep ownership doesn’t make you happy. It makes you miserable. Worst company I’ve ever dealt with. I’m sure this ute is a lot of fun but it just isn’t worth the risk.
