2023 Jeep Gladiator review
Jeep Gladiator highlights
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Pros
- All-terrain capability, especially Mojave and Rubicon trims
- Spacious second row
- Available as a convertible
Cons
- Suspension is bumpy and jiggly
- Poor fuel economy
- Steering feel suffers in off-road trims
Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 22 highway, 19 combined
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The Jeep Gladiator has the heart of the Wrangler SUV and the cargo bed of a midsize pickup truck
The adventure-seeking 2023 Jeep Gladiator competes among midsize pickup trucks such as the Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Tacoma. Yet, the Gladiator is very much its own distinct beast in many ways. How many pickup trucks have extreme rock-crawling ability and let you remove the doors and lower the top? Only the Ford Bronco SUV and Jeep’s own Wrangler come close to matching the Gladiator’s spirit.
For the 2023 model year, Jeep offers the Freedom package on the Sport S trim. It includes rock rails, a winch-capable steel front bumper, LED headlights, leather seating, and black-painted alloys.
The Gladiator is generally fine for driving, though the solid front and rear axles can get the suspension jiggling over imperfect surfaces. The vague steering feel is good for off-road, but around town the constant steering corrections can be tiresome. The standard 285-horsepower V6 gets the Gladiator down the road without any trouble and offers an EPA-estimated 19 mpg combined, while the available 260-hp turbodiesel V6 delivers an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined score. Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov.
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What is new for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator?
- The Gladiator is available in a variety of new trims, including the Freedom and Willys Sport.
- The Altitude trim has been discontinued for 2023.
- Gladiator trims have been upgraded with Rear Defroster and Leatherette & Cloth as standard equipment this year.
- A/C Seat(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Willy's trim now comes with Remote Start, Power Windows, Power Mirrors, Power Locks, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The Texas Trail trim now comes with Power Mirrors as standard equipment.
- The Rubicon trim now comes with Parking Sensors, Overhead Airbags, Soft Top, and Hard Top as standard equipment.
- The Sport trim now comes with Tow Hitch and Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Sport S trim now comes with Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Overland trim now comes with Parking Sensors, Side Airbags, Hard Top, and Alpine Sound System as standard equipment.
- The Mojave trim now comes with Parking Sensors and Hard Top as standard equipment.
2023 Jeep Gladiator trims
Sport:
- 285-hp, 260-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Traction Control
- Rear View Camera
- Smart Key
- Overhead Airbags
- 6001
- Tow Hitch
- View our Jeep Gladiator Sport inventory
Willys Sport:
- Includes all features available on the Sport
- Side Airbags
- Alloy Wheels
- Soft Top
- Bluetooth Technology
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning
- View our Jeep Gladiator Willys Sport inventory
Willy's:
- Includes all features available on the Willys Sport
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Remote Start
- Power Locks
- View our Jeep Gladiator Willy's inventory
Rubicon:
- Includes all features available on the Willy's
- 260-hp, 442-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Power Mirrors
- Parking Sensors
- Navigation System
- Alpine Sound System
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- Power Windows
- View our Jeep Gladiator Rubicon inventory
High Altitude:
- Includes all features available on the Rubicon
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Leather Seats
- Running Boards
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Hard Top
- View our Jeep Gladiator High Altitude inventory
Mojave:
- Includes all features available on the High Altitude
- No significant upgrades found on the Mojave
- View our Jeep Gladiator Mojave inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Jeep Gladiator
What We Like
Jeep all-terrain capability: Jeep built its reputation with vehicles that can traverse some of the most grueling terrain. The Gladiator carries on this heritage and can be fitted with a vast array of off-road gear, like rock rails, chunky all-terrain tires, underbody skid plates, winches, and locking front and rear differentials.
Cabin space: The boxy exterior bodes well for passenger space in the first and second row. There is tons of headroom and the view outward is clear and commanding.
Fun-loving design: You have to love a pickup truck that lets you take off the top, remove the doors, and even fold down the windshield. Adventure seekers will love these aspects of the Gladiator, which carry over from the Wrangler SUV.
What Needs Improvement
Not for everyone: The Jeep Gladiator’s unique styling and off-road capability mean that it’s not for everyone. The design and engineering that make it an excellent off-road companion also mean that around town it’s big, bulky, and not particularly comfortable much of the time.
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Jeep Gladiator features and specs
Rubicon FarOut 4WD/AWD 4D Crew Cab
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- Alpine Sound System
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- Automated Cruise Control
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- Hard Top
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Defroster
- Running Boards
Drive Wheels
Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
260
Torque (ft-lbs)
442
Engine type
Turbo Diesel
Fuel capacity
19
Wheelbase
137.3"
Overall length
218"
Width
73.8"
Height
76.1"
Leg room
F 41.2"/R 38.3"
Head room
F 42.8"/R 42.8"
Front tires
LT285/70SR17
Rear tires
LT285/70SR17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
600/6000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2023 Jeep Gladiator FAQ
The 2023 Jeep Gladiator is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Rubicon FarOut : 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Mojave : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Overland : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- Overland : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- Rubicon : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Rubicon : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Willys Sport : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Willys Sport : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Texas Trail : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- Freedom : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- Sport : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Sport S : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Sport S : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Willy's : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Willy's : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- High Altitude : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- High Altitude : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
The 2023 Jeep Gladiator has a maximum towing capacity of between 4000 and 6000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator:
- Freedom
- Rubicon FarOut
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Rear Defroster
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