Jeep®
Gladiator
Super Utility Truck Loads Up on Jeep Heritage, Innovation and
Rugged Function
Jeep® brand vehicles are known
for being able to conquer terrain that competitors fear and for a heritage
steeped in utility. The Jeep
Gladiator concept vehicle rides over boundaries and limits in addition to
the terrain and obstacles.
The
Gladiator is a lifestyle pickup with all of the rugged functionality of
the famed Jeep Wrangler. It
is a super utility truck that features an open-air canvas roof, removable
doors and fold-down windshield so driver and passengers can get in touch
with the outdoors, and an expandable pickup-truck bed and clever storage
compartments to offer truly useful cargo capacity.
“Jeep Gladiator is an authentic
statement of Jeep brand heritage that explores what shape and features a
modern Jeep pickup might have,” said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President –
Chrysler Group Design.
Jeep enthusiasts will likely
recognize the Gladiator name from the 1962 fullsize pickup truck model.
Other Jeep elements on today’s Gladiator that blend style and function
include the seven-slot grille, an open-air passenger compartment, a
Command Trac® part-time 4x4 system, front- and rear-locking differentials,
a front winch and full skid plates.
While the heritage rings true,
Gladiator is also a thoroughly modern pickup, intelligently engineered for
an active lifestyle. The Jeep brand has always embodied function in a
right-sized vehicle, and the Gladiator continues that theme by offering
more utility and storage than would be expected in a vehicle scaled for
maneuverability and ease of driving.
There is a driver-side
cabin-storage access panel as well as a lockable storage panel in front of
the rear wheel. The
4-foot-wide bed space is expandable with storage that can extend inside
the cabin when more length is needed. The bed can be transformed easily
from its standard length of 5 foot, 8 inches (1,725 mm) to 6 foot, 8
inches (2,026 mm) with the midgate expanded, and ultimately to 8 foot, 11
inches (2,723 mm) with the midgate expanded and tailgate
down.
Gladiator is powered by the
modern and efficient 2.8-liter, 4-cylinder common-rail turbo diesel engine
that provides 295 lb-ft of torque and 163 hp. It delivers ample power to all
four wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission and a traditional
part-time transfer case.
The
front and rear suspension are multi-link designs for a smooth ride over
all surfaces with plenty of suspension travel for capable off roading.
Coilover shocks are used at all four corners for superb control. The rear incorporates dual,
concentric springs for a comfortable ride while offering a 1,500-pound
payload. Key off-roading
specifications include a ground clearance of 13.7 inches (348 mm),
break-over angle of 23.2 degrees and an approach/departure angle of 47.6
/38.0 degrees, respectively.
Tires in the front and rear are 34 inches in diameter (265/75R18)
mounted on 18x8 inch wheels.
On
the interior, Gladiator is thoroughly contemporary with a utility theme.
The color palate includes Armour Green with Dark Slate Gray accents. The
seats are weatherproof and the interior is designed for hose-out ease of
care. Not surprisingly, Gladiator features all the necessary technology
for finding the way there and back including GPS, a navigation system and
a communications system.
“This vehicle blends classic cues with contemporary
functionality and innovation,” said Creed.
“The timeless silhouette –
even the bedside-mounted spare of classic Jeep pickups– is merged
with a modern
chassis, a turbo diesel powertrain and a flexible, expandable truck
bed.”
Specifications:
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Weight (estimated): 4,150 lbs. (1,882
kg)
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Length: 205 inches (5,207
mm)
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Wheelbase: 138.4 inches
(3,515mm)
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Front Overhang: 28.3 inches
(718mm)
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Rear Overhang: 38.3 inches (974
mm)
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Width: 76.6 inches (1,947
mm)
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Height: 74.8 inches (1,900
mm)
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Track, Frt/Rr: 65.6/66.2 inches
(1,667/1,681 mm)
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Engine: 2.8-liter 1-4 turbo
diesel
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Transfer Case: Command Trac,
NVG231
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Transmission: Manual
6-speed
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Axle Gear Ratio:
3:73:1
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Front Suspension: 4-link with coilover
shocks
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Rear Suspension: 5-link with coilover
shocks
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Ground Clearance – 13.7 inches (348
mm)
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Break-Over Angle - 23.2
degrees
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Approach/Depart Angle – 47.6/38.0
degrees
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Tire Size: 265/75R18
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Wheel Size: 18x8 inches