2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon: The Gladiator NEEDS A V8!

[@matthewburns7584]

I drove a gladiator when they first arrived on scene. My immediate reaction was it needed the 5.7 Hemi.

[@dantimber]

The original Penta Star family of V6 engines topped out with a 4.0L V6. However it has never been produced. That might be a good compromise, especially for more torque. It also wouldn't add the additional weight and complication of a Hemi V8 with it's cylinder deactivation.

[@dennisodson4572]

I agree. If they would have offered a v8 in this I wouldn't have ordered my wrangler 392.

[@dennisodson4572]

Never heard of it.

[@captainrex4794]

What do you guys do for a living to afford these rigs?

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

This will be my first vehicle! Nice job Ben.

[@kernalclink77]

1st Rubicon I've seen without the red dash panels.

[@doorkicker8507]

If it had a V8 it would be a hundred grand. And much less people would have one. But yes it is very underpowered. Especially running 37’s. But most don’t buy it because it’s fast. A 392 would be awesome though.

[@zacharymitchellwtx]

Such a beautiful interior to compliment the sarge green. You are getting old AND dad vibes! Congrats btw.

[@wontonsteve2453]

Yeah, that was a weird analogy. But I get what you're saying. The engine/cost is why I went with ram instead. Even though I lusted for a gladiator for years.

[@alexfry9114]

It'd be cool if the gladiator could have the 392 extreme recon package

[@brokeboy87]

It reminds me a little of my Uncle's military jeep, with the color scheme.

[@Drpepperkev4]

I would buy the Gladiator even with a V6, I would add off road lights the back and front end

[@JohnnyIDive37]

perfect for the covert operator doing the grocery run on the weekend.

[@benmorehouse209]

A v8 would be so nice. I just got a 2022 gladiator rubicon with the 3.6 but I didn’t even consider the diesel because I had a Ram 1500 eco diesel I bought new and I blew the engine up at 40k miles. It was replaced under warranty but I didn’t want to go through that headache again. Hopefully the newer ecodiesels ironed out the spun rod bearing issues though.

[@Drpepperkev4]

A engine should last you the life time of the vehicle unless you abuse it by not doing regular maintenance doing mods that kill engines

[@matt75177]

Great video! Love the analogy 😂. Thanks!

[@Wylef_the_Stubborn]

Do the back seats fold in some way to give more cargo room?

[@FlyHighGoBirds]

Yes sir! My Mojave trim back seats fold up, under the seats is lockable storage.

[@girth13]

Hi Ben, unless my eyes are deceiving me (good chance) I’m pretty sure that is a 22 gladiator. 23s have the American flag on the Gladiator sticker.I absolutely love my Gladiator Rubicon! I have the 3.6 and it is adequate but by no means sporty.

[@dantimber]

The white stitching on the saddle color leather seats and doors is new for 2023.

[@girth13]

@@dantimber I have a 22 Gladiator with saddle leather and white stitching

[@Richard-xv7yf]

It probably won't ever get a v8 but it definitely needs a shorter version.

[@michaeldemarco9950]

Like the 2-door J-6 concept truck shown at the 2019 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, based on a JL Unlimited chassis. It was perfect. A lightweight 2-door pickup truck.

[@CrumResearch]

Another great vehicle choice! Agreed, I would love to see a 392 V8 in a Gladiator. In fact, I would like to see a 393 4xe, V8 plug-in hybrid with large 35 kWh battery and CCS DC Fast Charging capability and 25-gallon gas tank!

[@TNT523]

First is it a Duramax diesel. And how many torque it has?

[@hectorrivera2186]

V8 is a must

[@saschamitd2534]

my car for example does 45mpg at 60mph, 30mpg at 130mph, can carry 1322lbs, 5 ppl, is quiet at any speed. u cant imagine how good to ride. and its from 2011

[@scottbrawley407]

2023 Jeep Gladiator JT Rubicon Crew Cab 4X4!

[@Anthony39034]

Bro I have 3000 miles on my sport s but they need to develop a V 8 engine for it

[@YouTubeBinging]

Great review. One thing I don't understand in 2023 in general is..... no truck bed liner. It is becoming allllllll too common in virtually all trucks.

[@dolguldur4706]

Is it true many people buy the diesel engine for their gladiator?because of extra tow capability?

[@Steven-iy4oh]

I was giving a rental Rubicon Gladiator with the V6 automatic after my 21 2 Door manual JL Rubicon was murdered by a women not paying attention… The Gladiator felt grossly underpowered compared to the much lighter 2 door I was use to driving. Same for my parents JLU Sahara with the 2.0, very quick in comparison. The Gladiator really needs a different engine then the V6/Auto combination. I’m not sure about the diesel reliability, but if offered with a 392 I would buy one to compliment the 2 door. I ended up ordering another 2 door JLR manual with 4.88 gears in Reign and saddle brown interior.

[@johnbehneman1546]

GREAT VIDEO BEN!!! I AGREE WITH YOU 100%. THE GLADIATOR NEEDS A V8. OR AADD A BLOWER TO THE V6.

[@zacharymitchellwtx]

Ecodiesel all day long!

[@Getyourdoe]

I might consider 1 if it had a V8

[@mamatobz2890]

Totally we are waiting too. Want to order one but need V8 AND a cool color! Not highlighter yellow 👎🏻 old school metallic copper 👍

[@morningdrums]

so I like the ruggedness of the gladiator and the off road capability. So I think what it is lacking and something jeep needs to work on is the mpg people get from this jeep specially if you are out off roading. So, even though gas prices are expensive I think going with the deiseal engine sounds like a good fit. I'm still thinking of getting one myself.

[@mrtopcat2]

I was considering the Diesel as well until I looked a bit into it. This 3.0 VM Motori may have nice specs, but good luck trying to do repairs on it. It is one of the worst engines that I have seem in terms of inaccessible parts. Right behind the engines of the new Porsche 911 (although a different category).

[@tomk4916]

I have a headache from the camera swinging!

[@listenwishesforyou3639]

My dream car and offroad car

[@santiagoesparza1796]

All jeeps need at least a 4.8 V8

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Overpriced, oversized and underpowered

[@blakemarchand6650]

Over sized ? It’s a small truck though lol

[@mabelpup8502]

Oversized is an odd way to describe it

[@freedomisntfree_44]

@@mabelpup8502 too long and doesn’t look right unless it’s got 37s or bigger tires 🤷‍♂️

[@gmailcgs]

Agreed on the overpriced and underpowered.

[@stevenbrown1688]

It does not need a V8. 285 ho is more than enough

[@ajfromca]

For what it is I really dont think the Gladiator is worth $65k. Lacking a V8 is a pickup is also a sin, but I really don't think Jeep would have a V8 option priced very well.

[@jeepfan75]

yea where's the gladiator 392 at. come on mopar get with it !!!

[@thegarage4570]

Gladiator/wrangler desperately needs a motor with a power adder of some sort. N/A 3.6 is trash for pushing that brick through the air. Turbo v6 or a N/A sb v8 at a minimum. The 392 is great but way too expensive for mass market.

[@blakemarchand6650]

They need at least the 5.7 hemi soooo baaaad 😩

[@LooxJJ]

you dont need V8…you need manual

[@chillgaming3197]

$63,000 for a midsize truck is a ripoff!

[@LeftySurvival]

Can you speak slower - this is ridiculous!

[@saschamitd2534]

why do americans need guns and v8, something i dont get. u call it freedom, i call it naiv. freedom is taking care about ur country for ur kidds and their kidds. all over the world engines run fine, not in america it seems. a car without a v8 is a real isue for u, get over it

[@CrumResearch]

Power? 392 4xe PHEV for us, like Range Rover Sport PHEV (European vehicle) but even stronger.

[@saschamitd2534]

@@CrumResearch u wont believe, 140hp, and its enough. why u need 392hp?

[@CrumResearch]

@@saschamitd2534 Good point, high power generally not needed, just nice and powerful, the best. 4xe powertrain could be useful for powering electronics for work and play, Starlink and all.

[@Eastahtata]

Life's too short to drive slow underpowered cars

[@saschamitd2534]

@@Eastahtata and life is too short to sct like a chimp

[@lifestooshort6801]

Ben, did you reach out to me on Telegram?

[@BenHardyCars]

No