Car vs Truck: What's Better Off-Road? We Race Up a Mountain To Find Out ! Montezuma Challenge Ep.2

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The Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator are the two most capable Jeeps around from the factory, but is the SUV still king off-road over the truck? We stage an off-road race in the Colorado Rockies to find out how much better one is over the other.
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[@patrickirish8110]

Got my coffee, got my TFL fix. A great start to Saturday!

[@jacobberlin614]

Same here!! Exactly what I was hoping for! Great way to start my weekend!

[@blackbettysrevenge]

These reminds me of the races the guys over at The Grand Tour have done...and I miss those terribly. So thank you for taking the torch and continuing them! Fantastic shots!

[@sirthomasmac]

Wow, at the 6:50 mark Tommy goes full Clarkson!

[@DuaneCaldwell]

I cannot believe Tommy actually let loose with that Kardashian comment. 8-]

[@VortexVibe634]

Good thing someone was at the right spot to film the drone landing when it ran out of batteries 😂 *Great video tho* 👍🏻

[@brendanvine27]

Just a tip you can cancel the return to home on the drone and take manual control and land it anywhere instead of letting it return to where it took off from

[@korrasatsuki8773]

Ever feel like you just got tricked into watching a long commercial for Bestop?

[@elizabethademi2740]

Lmao thats what i was thinking too

[@hcrffi]

Me too.

[@00ninja00]

Well we just did! Lol

[@TheJustin99]

The cinematography and editing on this video is fantastic! I'm not really a fan of Jeep, but I watched the video anyways because I was so intrigued by some of the shots

[@00ninja00]

Of course we know this is a commercial for bestop, but damn this made me miss my dad so much. Just like this video, even when he can win or it’s fake, he still lets me win and pretends he lost. Great fathers know this well!

[@zemaniak22]

Cant be a real race if cameraman steps off every few miles for a passing shot... 😉

[@jrive075]

Lol I thought the same thing but still awesome video

[@bdevl52]

"hey this is our camera guy for a BTS shot. OH MY GOD! the drone just died we have to drive back down the hill and drive the course twice! SO CONVENIENT!!!"

[@elizabethademi2740]

Yeah it wasn’t a race at all, let’s be honest here.

[@mattg8116]

We'll, to be fair the BOTH have to do it, I suppose if they each are required to get x passing shots it's still a race. Obviously not like a sanctioned event but it doesn't mean you can have a fun rivalry!

[@theseb1979]

They could have made it into a race by actually racing and then doing another run for the passing shots. But this really was just an advert for Bestop. Not that there is anything wrong with that. I would get one if I was going to get a Jeep

[@marcusreid6726]

I purchased a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland about 2 weeks ago. I’ve owned Comanches, Cherokees, Patriots and Grand Cherokees and I’ve driven several Wranglers in my time but I ABSOLUTELY love my Gladiator! I took it on some dirt and gravel roads in my Virginia hometown with the top down and it was a blast!

[@tripleseven8361]

Production value and editing are through the roof… Awesome job guys!

[@JonBecker81]

“Kim Kardashians bottom... a massive cushion” 😂😂

[@turtletube]

Lol as soon as he said that I went straight to the comments

[@carghai9235]

But it is plastic

[@opfuster333]

@@carghai9235 Thats why is so good at shock dampening

[@jerrodcorey25]

This is why Jeep needs to allow front and rear lockers in 4 wheel Hi and rear locker in 2 wheel Hi. Not all wheeleing is done in 4 low. PLEASE LISTEN JEEP!!! GIVE US FULL ACCESS TO THE LOCKERS PLEASE!!!!

[@TheVikingSailor]

And make rear lockers standard on all Gladiator models.

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

well the ZR2 is that way

[@scotturich]

They have it in the software the Mojave can lock the rear in high

[@jerrodcorey25]

@@scotturich EVERY vehicle Jeep makes with solid axles on both ends needs to have them in ALL DRIVE MODES. 2hi rear Locker 4hi high front and rear 4 low front and rear locker. PERIOD. THE END

[@megarafjogos]

All wheeling that requires lockers should be done in low range. If you need more wheel spin, pick another gear. You get a lot more torque from 4l in 3rd than 4H in 2nd.

[@squatchwatch5237]

I know this video is 2 years old but I came to watch it and really enjoyed it, the father son competition and all. Great job guys

[@kclamer]

37” tires and a short wheelbase vs 35” tires and a long ass runway. For off-roading it’s obvious which is better.

[@zerokool-2058]

Lol 😂 seriously

[@TJ-po9ol]

A sxs

[@mosescortez711]

The young Grasshopper has become the Sensei. If you lose Roman... Better to lose to the younger Mica.

[@tim3172]

Proof positive at 4:25.

[@badgerpa9]

Tommy is afraid of grasshoppers.

[@mosescortez711]

@@badgerpa9 Tommy didn't realize the grasshopper was there to encourage him.

[@61BlueWhale]

On the next episode, Tommy tells us how much it cost to repaint the freedom top panels.

[@paul_hd1875]

9:26... gotta love the old timers with ski poles walking an OHV trail...

[@jeffforbes70]

i thought they were fishing.had to look closer

[@tommydabbs]

Don’t hate the trekking poles until use them. I mean they are as practical as a fanny pack....just saying 😁

[@Robstunner]

I was going to post an annoyed comment about the in video product advert but then I realized that you don’t have any commercial breaks. Thanks for not doubling on that.

[@dmegahan]

You guys really do a great video, production value, with this series. Been watching you for many years and you guys tried similar video before and even explained it like top gear. This video was just far better. Thank you. Can’t wait for the wrangler v bronco episode. #freetfl

[@TFLcar]

Thank you!

[@zacharyfike1071]

Haha Tommy! “This guy has a 3 degree slope and is worried about rolling”. Love it man. Many owners can’t drive. Good video. I thankfully own a JTR and JLUR. Best of both worlds.

[@coryernewein]

The instant smirk I get when it freezes on Tommy in the victory shot was there for a solid minute. Better get the big guns out Roman💪

[@nathankestin1922]

Didn't know I was watching a movie 🍿 video production is phenomenal! Great video and great job TFL!

[@teop7887]

Roman is the James May of TFL 😂😂😂 Tommy reminds me of Hammond, he even does the same "Oh no!" 😂😂😂

[@robertyoung8289]

Freekin Tommy!! I'm now the world's biggest Gladiator fan because of you. Going to look at them tomorrow.

[@robertmills794]

You guys are the BEST JEEP SALESMEN EVER!

[@GATORADDAM]

You guys are the best! I loved my time in Colorado. Just got back to Florida yesterday. Your Black Bear pass video inspired me to go do it. It was great!!!

[@DingasPro]

Tommy's face when he saw the grasshopper...hahaha priceless.

[@matthiasroseboom894]

Tommy just sends it harder 😂. Great video as usual keep it up!

[@oneslackr]

Entertaining sure. An actual race to the top not at all. Completely staged.

[@Veritas419]

The wheels on the Gladiator are my favorite. The look good on a variety of Wranglers.

[@kidamere2408]

Ah yes the spare tire look of the 80s vintage

[@mikeu.s.n.9099]

What wheels are they?

[@Youngstomata]

Especially on skinny cookie cutter tires! Everyone wants 12.5s and wider nowadays and it doesn't compliment as well

[@rossday4937]

Yeah sure look good lol. my set of winter tires and rims on my wrangler are identical

[@estefano9e]

@@mikeu.s.n.9099 literally spares, thats the wheel that comes under the bed

[@jupabeco]

the perfect off roader will be the 2 door wrangler with the diesel engine, that torque and fuel economy with small distance between axes its a dream.

[@badgerpa9]

Roman when you let him win every time it is not food, once you need to win so he tastes defeat.

[@brianrydzeski6108]

Once the drone is airborne, it is possible to set your current location as the new 'home' point. Just takes some time going through the menu so you are used to the sequence. To practice, liftoff to 10 feet and let it hover. Then go through the menu to 'set home' again. Once you learn it, it is easy. I use this on my boat.

[@anthonyaggieri2016]

Guys it looks like Ford has flat out challenged jeep to me jeep will always be the king of off road. I think it would be great if we had a hard core head to head compition with jeep and the new Bronco to see who is the real king of off road. Thanks guys keep up the great things your doing been watching you for years. Also I just bought a 2016 jeep Cherokee trailhawk love it so much fun and I'm amazed what it can do wow.again thanks guys.

[@pelewads]

Apples to apples? More like apples to pears. Comparing the Gladiator to the Rangler 4 door, is like comparing the 2 door to the 4 door. Shorter is always more maneuverable. Fun video, I really enjoyed it. And the videography was incredible. Really makes me miss my native state.

[@daviddaigle7463]

Tommy you are living the life we all want. youre job is the job we all wish we had and you get to do it all in georgous Colorado. savor it tommy and dont mess up!! keep the Awesome videos coming bro!!!!

[@emmanuelbadajos924]

Cooool !!!!!! I like the way Tommy charged up that last bit. Really pushed that Gladiator, reminded me of Rambo rushing to town in a military truck in "First Blood".

[@savetriceratops9484]

Good things to know about Gladiator is the Dana44's versus Rubicon's axles have 10mm thicker axle tubes and beefier mounting brackets. Also you can get base model and get the max tow package that will give you the wide track axles, 4.10 gears and larger radiator. Only down side is long wheelbase.

[@BYLRPhil]

I can’t believe all these “off-roaders” don’t know that uphill drivers have right of way 😡

[@tammieandrzejczuk2573]

was about to say the same, i guess thats CO for you

[@30smsuperstrat]

Thats not totally true. There are way points and once someone has entered you wait for them to clear due to not enough turnouts. Even in wooded areas without site lines whoever is closest to the turnout uses it.

[@pjad1400]

On Today's Episode of "We Never Air Down Our Tires"....

[@conduit242]

Psssh

[@Ozgrade3]

This video was as good as anything Top Gear UK has produced. Outstanding. if this doesn't make you want to buy a Jeep, I don't know what will.

[@evankatz2893]

Tommy And Roman, One of The Best Videos You Have Ever Done! All The Best Evan From New City, NY In Rockland County!

[@edgartaylor7421]

I love the paint and wheel combo on that gladiator, it reminds me of a military spec Jeep

[@xb10hazardx]

Tommy - "DUDE you dont NEED a jeep with 37" on this trail" then proceeds to bring a Wrangler with 37"s next go-round hahaha... just teasing great video guys, thanks.

[@lbnewell23]

We proved that if you don’t have to stop and turn around and that if you don’t go the wrong way you win

[@csmather77]

Epic video and race. Amazing father, son competition.

[@topdog-2510]

All what a man need: a armchair, a hot Cup of Coffee and: a TFL Video 😁 Thanks👏🏻 Videos like this remember me why i like your Trips! Thanks again 👏🏻👏🏻 Please more like this 😉

[@yorkchris10]

When my dad was younger, he rode his Harley 45/45 through my mom's village which is notorious for mosqitoes. So he got a few bugs on his teeth, but on the other side of town the sprayer soaked him and his friend on a dusty highway.

[@Queensizemusic]

The new shirt designs are rad, especially Ronan’s. I’ll be buying one or more.

[@mattduffy2023]

Tommy cracked me up...lol...great job guys...congratulations Tommy

[@saradtomlinson764]

I remember when I met you guys at the Indianapolis airport. We met at the gate heading back to Denver. You were coming back from the Dodge Demon event in Indy.Keep up the great work!

[@jcw5007]

I made it to the 12:22 mark in a stock 2019 4-cylinder turbo Wrangler.... Then it started to die on me.... Same problem you had... Back down the mountain we went.. And there was no way I was going to go any farther on that trail with it in stock formation. The trail gets serious after that.

[@RogerCampillo]

Cool race guys!! So beautiful to watch dad and son sharing this adventures!!

[@bronxzou]

I’m excited to watch this - but obviously the Wrangler is the better off roader.

[@krasnaludek298]

Love that Gobi Gladiator on steelies! 👍🏻

[@rickydefuzz8637]

I love these races! Very reminiscent of another car show I like to watch! Thanks for another amazing video guys! And Roman.. The luck is just not in your favor, but I believe you'll win the next one! Don't give up! You know Tommy won't!

[@KTMcaptain]

You know it was faked right? They don’t have 100 videographers staged throughout the trails to capture footage. They stopped and filmed and backed up and filmed some more.

[@KyleDavisMusic]

"There are a lot of latches that you have to do to get the panels off." - Tommy ....there's six.

[@aasimyousaf2455]

4 incredible off roaders imo

[@HumbertoYi0878]

“Yes it’s a real race!” Both come to a stop to go into 4Hi....

[@carlmottola5611]

Except for the mustard color pants it was a great episode. If I had to choose one, it would be the gladiator. Having owned both suvs and pickups, I have found pickups to be much more useful

[@garbinator09]

I really like the Gladiator color and its black steel wheels! Great fun guys!

[@themightymrpink]

4:27 A vicious grasshopper tried to eat you alive.

[@robertyoung8289]

One of the best videos ever!

[@dirf554]

Dear TFL, a comparison video of the Jeep wrangler ecodiesel vs the up n coming 4XE models would be really cool

[@eugeneenslow8563]

At least neither of you have Montezuma's REVENGE 🥺

[@GIGABACHI]

🤖 🐔 reference ? 🤣

[@chazraylitt7815]

lmao no its a historical reference

[@terranempire2]

Note to Jeep, future feature Freedom panel storage on long Wranler/Gladiator models.

[@BYLRPhil]

This is a great series, you guys. Keep it up!

[@Propelled]

Time for an update on this with the Mojave!

[@David_Nichols]

Great video! I'm a Gladiator owner so I like it even more!

[@jeremychristian1282]

Love the look of the Gladiator action!!

[@dommm111]

Amazing... this races begin to remind me Schumacher's era in Formula 1. BTW that Wrangler looks like a fire truck, that soft top is really cool.

[@GIGABACHI]

It does look like some fire rescue vehicle. 🤔

[@GulfsideMuralsFL]

Give me both. Wrangler & the Gladiator

[@malifestro7596]

I hear airing down saves your back while also adding 100hp, thus making you much faster. ;)

[@bboness713]

TFL should do Red Cone before this summer is over. Beautiful views from the peak just south east of the top of Montezuma

[@417sparky]

I'm just here for my fix of mountain scenery. All the awesome scenery makes me miss my happy place.

[@ryannewazada2102]

This was a great experience for me to actually enjoy the views along the way. Plus, both Jeep vehicles were awesome 🌟 too. Great video to terrific mountain race.

[@jackbauer9077]

Love these videos! Great father son challenge. Love the gladiator and Jeep videos and this race up the mountain is awesome! Can’t wait to see other SUV’s take on your gladiator to the top.

[@TheHezzii]

Great Video! 👍

[@conduit242]

Thankfully we were spared Roman’s topless teats

[@DavidHuber1]

What trails are these? Is either one doable in a stock full size truck?

[@GIGABACHI]

Before he installed back the roof panels I was telling myself: Those things are going to DESINTEGRATE when the Gladiator gets to the rough stuff. 😱

[@problu9586]

Ha! Well, Roman, could've whipped my 2-door around in a heartbeat on your drone recovery.

[@tripleseven8361]

Silly, but fun… Nice to see father and son having a good time… Good video too...Sorry about the drone but such is life and you roll with the punches… Well done!

[@showmemorefunthings9208]

Nice video! Are these trails open to UTV's?

[@ati573]

We have both and love them. I4 turbo and desial

[@theprfesssor]

I just hope that the 392 is available in the 2-door even if it's top trim only at least make it available, it doesn't get the diesel but if it gets the hemi that quite redeeming IMO

[@JahyMoonwalker]

With 37 inch tires from the factory!

[@tammieandrzejczuk2573]

and 80k price tag

[@theprfesssor]

@@tammieandrzejczuk2573 I hope not and look it won't be, the diesel is a 4k option in the 4-door I see the HEMI going for around that as well right now it goes for about 9k form Mopar and getting it from factory is usually always cheaper then buying it aftermarket

[@jonh.7708]

Wake me up when this commercial is over. 🥱

[@GDeemerEsq]

LMAO “there’s a grasshopper in here attacking me”

[@GunJunky50AE]

I got 3” lift on 38’s on my jkur. I also have the fox 2.0 shocks on it

[@OutdoorTracksChannel]

Great show, but... why would you not air down?

[@shaunmeldrum4302]

You don't think we're racing? We're totally racing. . . . Time to stop for a drone shot!

[@jerrodcorey25]

4:28 LOLOLOL THE LOOK OF HORROR

[@mattmercer3632]

Love that ultra trectop. Wish they would make it for the 2dr JL!!!

[@morgandrives]

One of your very best!!! Loved it. Best 2 / 3?

[@HoosierDaddy_]

Good race! Maybe a new vs old race? Like the older Green wrangler vs New or something like that. Lovin' the race and off road videos!

[@MRSAD3]

2 door vs. 4 door offroad please!

[@brandonbouchez7195]

My guy, that's the same concept. The gladiator is a longer wheelbase Wrangler. Wrangler->4 door Wrangler->gladiator. All the same just slightly longer wheelbases

[@weekendwarrior8179]

Which ones better off road? Maybe the one with the non-limo size wheel base. Good to know about the drone, because I have the mavic2 zoom and I forget it goes home when battery hits low.

[@denisbrisebois7658]

That was an amazing video. Some wicked shots all along the trails ....:👌🤘👍🙌.

[@TFLcar]

Thank you

[@admiralraines]

That particular video I did enjoy. Looking at getting the Gladiator for my wife and I'm picking up a power wagon. So maybe in the spring will have to get up with you guys in never raised as well. Should be fun.