Jeep unveiled the updated 2024 Gladiator, the only pickup truck the automaker offers, at the 2023 Detroit Auto Show. With subtly revised external styling, new trim levels and more protective features than before, the rugged Gladiator has been suitably refreshed for the new year of styling.
Starting with powertrains, the EcoDiesel engine has been discontinued by 2024. That leaves the 3. 6-liter Pentastar V6 as the only engine lineup. It generates 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, with plenty of power available at the bottom. Finishing the rev range. This makes it ideal for all kinds of activities, such as towing a trailer or crossing rocky slopes. A 4xe plug-in hybrid edition is still in the works, but it may not be listed by 2024. .
A six-speed manual transmission is standard, though buyers can also specify an optional eight-speed automatic transmission. With the manual transmission, the Gladiator boasts a class-high 84:1 ratio. For the automatic version, the high-speed ratio is 77:1.
Jeep hasn’t tweaked the Gladiator’s iconic styling too much. The seven-slot grille has been redesigned with textured black grooves, metallic grey frames and a body-coloured frame. Willys models get slits and frames in gloss black. This review is rarely performed. Very aesthetically pleasing, like the redesigned engine cooling system. Similar modifications were implemented to this previous year’s Wrangler.
The Gladiator gets rid of its obsolete metal antenna mast. In position is an antenna integrated into the windshield that gives the truck a more modern appearance and prevents the vehicle from rubbing branches when exploring trails.
Also new for 2024 are seven new wheel models, which can be paired with tires ranging from 32 to 33 inches. A new, more comfortable version is standard, though consumers can opt for a harder finish in black or frame color. Smart, door and windshield combinations, meaning consumers can create dozens of unique configurations.
There are nine external colors available, with Anvil (gray) being the new color added for 2024.
Inside, the Gladiator has a new 12. 3-inch touchscreen, the largest and most complicated ever installed on the truck. With Uconnect Five software, operating speeds are now five times faster. An Android-based and wireless operating formula (OTA updates) make the interface more useful than before.
Features like Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Wireless are retained from last year, but consumers can expect several new features. Bluetooth connectivity for two phones, five exclusive user profiles, over-the-air map updates and Jeep adventure guides are now available system-wide component, providing 62 off-road trails across the country.
The voice popularity formula has also been improved and uses a seven-microphone array generation to pick up commands in the cockpit. The dashboard now features a soft-touch finish, giving the cabin a more premium feel. Standard specifications have also been improved across the range, from the entry-level Sport to the new Rubicon X.
The Rubicon X is one of two new models added to the Gladiator MY2024 line, the other being the Mojave X. Possibly the models with maximum capacity of the range, are supplied with a large number of accessories that provide dexterity and off-road luxury. It has front- and rear-duty third-generation Dana 44 axles and Tru-Lok front and rear locking differentials.
There’s also an electronic front stabilizer bar disconnect and permanent torque control thanks to the Rock-Trac all-wheel drive system. 17-inch wheels wrapped in 33-inch all-terrain tires are standard.
If you prefer dunes over trails, the Mojave’s 2. 5-inch Fox bypass dampers and Fox hydraulic front bumpers (which act as a pair of shock absorbers for the time being) deserve to be disappointed. The suspension has been specially tuned for high speeds. Desert exploration, allowing homeowners to jump on the sand with confidence.
The derivatives of the Rubicon X and Mojave X have a permanent gearbox, metal bumpers (front and rear) and an integrated off-road camera. The bass is composed of three underbody protective plates and additional metal stone protectors at the corners of the case.
Jeep also offers three aircraft packages (Upcountry, Upcountry and Level II) from American Expedition Vehicles, aimed at making those cars even more capable off-road. We talk about this in a separate article.
On the protection front, the Gladiator has taken a big step forward. By 2024, all models feature side curtain airbags in the first and second rows, as well as external seat belts in the second row with pretensioners and load limiters. In addition, Jeep has made structural innovations in the Gladiator for incredible side-impact protection.
Dynamic security has also been strengthened. All models (except the basic Sport) get forward collision warning and advanced cruise control. The luxurious derivatives of the Mojave X and Rubicon X are popular with blind spot assist, crossing detection, and rear parking assist. These features are available as features on Sport S, Willys, Mojave and Rubicon trims.
If you’re interested, order books for the Gladiator 2024 are now open. The first cars are expected to arrive at U. S. Jeep dealerships. It will be announced in the U. S. before the end of the year, and prices will be announced later.