Just purchased my first jeep, a 2023 gladiator Mojave fully spec’d. Have to wait a week as it’s being delivered to me from out of state. Couldn’t find the exact one I wanted locally. Found mine in Texas. Took advantage of year end discount. I rented a rubicon for a few months and fell in love. I chose the Mojave because the suspension, frame and engine cooling, to name a few, have some upgrades. Beefier frame, upgraded fox suspension with reservoirs and heavy duty cooling to name a few. I live in the country down a 2 mile dirt road that gets messy after rain. This jeep will snarl at this road when my Silverado felt like it was falling part on my road. I spent a few months with a gladiator and glad I did. Waited for some good sale and was happy with the results. I got what is considered low Apr in todays market so that also makes me happy. And thankfully, I got retail for my duramax diesel I traded in after I spent 80k miles with Durby, my 2500 Silverado LTZ I traded in. I’m excited to start up-fitting!
@NemeanLion-4 жыл бұрын
I think I’d prefer the Mojave over the Rubicon for the Gladiator. With that long wheelbase and bed, you cannot do the crazy rock crawling you can in a Wrangler. So the Rubicon model is kind of pointless unless you mod the hell out of it and put giant tires. The Mojave setup seems to match the truck better.
@RKmndo4 жыл бұрын
The Gladiator can offroad just fine, even the Sport S. There is more to offroading than just rockcrawling. Lockers come in handy in mud, snow, and sand too. We made do just fine for decades with vehicles much less capable than a Gladiator Sport S, let alone a Rubicon.
@NemeanLion-4 жыл бұрын
RKmndo I never said the Gladiator couldn’t off-road.
@damienremington84513 жыл бұрын
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@basedinstinct18852 жыл бұрын
That's a good point I didn't even think of.
@AlanTrades Жыл бұрын
You just have to add a 2 inch lift
@ebx2323 Жыл бұрын
I thought the Gladiators were ugly. And then I saw this Gobi Mojave a year ago in your video and I feel in love! I bought this Jeep 2 months ago now and I'm completely in love with it!
@romanracela3 жыл бұрын
Great review on the Mojave. Just a side note. The 7 slots didn't come from conquering the heardest trails in 7 continents. The 7 slots was a trademark move in the mid-1940s to differentiate Willy's front grill design for their Civilian Jeep (CJ) from that of Ford's 9 slot grill on the GP (GP...Jeep...sounds familiar?) that dates back to WWII.
@av8orAH643 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2020 Jeep Mojave used with 2K miles. I saved about $10K over a comparably equipped 2021. I am very pleased with the truck. It will never be a rock crawler unless you lift it 4 inches and put the 40s on it...even so, I doubt it would fare well in the rock crawling environment. Its wheelbase is just too long to be a good rock crawler. So I opted for a capable off-roader that could soak up some of the abuse on the trail. I have no real plans to be a technical driver with my current vehicle. I will tag along on trail rides and take the easy bypass when necessary. I will use it to go camping in remote areas where it can help me negotiate the trails. The extra ride height and width will help stabilize the truck while a locking rear diff will get me through most of what I expect to encounter. I plan to use mine for weekend camping getaways and for ski trips and while exploring in the Rockies. A good winch and recovery set will ensure that I get where I am going.
@preston66183 жыл бұрын
Opinion on the engine??
@av8orAH643 жыл бұрын
@@preston6618 I am used to high-performance cars so realize I am biased. The engine is not going to win any speed contests. Simply put, It is slow to accelerate. But it is time-proven and very effective for its intended purpose. After high hp V-10 engines, it is hard to be impressed. But, this engine and vehicle combination changes the way you view utility. Hope this helps. Gary
@preston66183 жыл бұрын
@@av8orAH64 Sir, that does help… Thank you. I just bought a 2020 Mojave two weeks ago and generally speaking I love it. I traded a 5.3 08’ Silverado and a 2019 WRX so I get missing the power, tho not v10 power... I’m debating on doing a supercharger or a 5.7L hemi within the year.
@av8orAH643 жыл бұрын
I must say I do miss my M5, Cobra, G37S, 650i and my 1970 Challenger 440 R/T. However, they cannot go where the Mojave goes. I am just getting into some of the overland stuff and will explore how much I am willing to bite off. I hope you find your jeep as much fun as I have thus far. I love sitting up high and the capability to take the less beaten path. Cheers mate! @@preston6618
@av8orAH643 жыл бұрын
@@preston6618 By the way Preston, JK Gear & Gadgets channel on KZbin has a fix for the wandering steering on the highway. It is a reinforcement for the steering box and has a bearing that picks up the steering guide. Anyway...Ben says this fixed his 2020 steering play issue. Not too expensive and relatively easy to install with some basic mechanical skills.
@MetroCollectablesandvlogs2 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2022 Mojave today. Man these things are dope lol. Thanks for reviewing it
@JeffHenshaw3 жыл бұрын
Really appreciated the clear, calm, detail-oriented review. I'm looking closely at a Gladiator in the coming year and this is one of the best reviews I have seen. Thank you!
@ImaNetwork.3 жыл бұрын
Automotive generation 🤗😂
@9929kingfish4 жыл бұрын
I definitely would not be riding with doors off in the desert. Why get dust and dirt all over the inside of a $60k Jeep?
@coopergrill57573 жыл бұрын
It a jeep
@drx1xym1543 жыл бұрын
because YOU can hoze it down!!!! :o
@mattX53 жыл бұрын
@@drx1xym154 You cant hose down cloth seats buddy...
@williammorgan59873 жыл бұрын
Almost a year ago is this video, but if you don’t know, the back seats also flip down from the back to the front, more storage, but you can lock them with the key. So when you do have everything off, put stuff back there you don’t care to have stolen and lock it up. Glove box locks as well.
@poodn45593 жыл бұрын
I don't think that dead space needs to be filled on the bed. But then, I don't like needless lines or stickers for the sake of having stickers and lines.
@brianpatrickcork45134 жыл бұрын
It's by no means a Raptor, but it doesn't need to be; and, we don't want it to be. I like the idea of dropping a 392 in it with at least 35's.
@ClaireYunFarronXIII4 жыл бұрын
I love how your videos are so so soothing and calm thanks to your voice and the lovely background music. I just love them so much. Review my car, please! 😂 I will give it to you whenever! 🤗😂
@ImaNetwork.3 жыл бұрын
how is that? chevi colorado ckeck Automotive generation 🤗😂
@ImaNetwork.3 жыл бұрын
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@imnotusingmyrealname45664 жыл бұрын
Imagine they put the 392 in it like the upcoming Wrangler. Then it's definitely as good as a Raptor lol.
@RKmndo4 жыл бұрын
The Raptor has IFS and more travel. There's more to a desert-running rig than power. Weight, travel, and durability are major considerations, with durability trumping all.
@PontiacBandit4 жыл бұрын
You mean the dinosaur?
@RKmndo4 жыл бұрын
@Tofutaco I don't know that IFS is "necessary", but all seriously competitive desert trucks use it. The Mojave doesn't make any sense to me. A Gladiator with Grand Cherokee IFS would have made more sense to me. The Rubicon makes more sense to me. Fixing the JL/JT steering issues would make more sense to me. Jeep, triangulate that upper linkage on the Quadracoil design. Eliminate the need for flimsy trackbars. Eliminate the probability for wobble.
@forrest2253 жыл бұрын
@@RKmndo Yeah jeep suspension is really just all wrong for running in the desert. I was really surprised when I heard about this trim level. Really goes to show they know their customers don't actually care about capability, just the appearance of it.
@drx1xym1543 жыл бұрын
@@forrest225 -- it is not, "all wrong". It would likely even make a better daily driver than the Rubicon. Sure, IFS is nice - yet, not needed ... depending. There are plenty worse SUVs. I do like the, "convertible options" - though buffeting/wind could be an issue - if you want to go "fast" in this truck (> 60MPH).
@RelentlessRejects4 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best reviews of the Mojave I have seen. Thanks for your attention to detail.
@chuckcribbs33984 жыл бұрын
This is the exact Jeep I want in the trim and color. Maybe I’d have it in a manual. Looks like you had fun!
@drx1xym1543 жыл бұрын
looks like a better daily driver ... hopefully the convertible option(s) does not get too, "windy".
@ImaNetwork.3 жыл бұрын
🤗😂
@mrdarin17013 жыл бұрын
Great vehicle. However you are wrong about the origins of the 7 slats on the grill. The 7 slats were there from the beginning before the vehicle ever came close to leaving USA. The 7 slats is the results of concern over copyright infringement.
@jefflewis36093 жыл бұрын
I have the identical twin of this Mojave you reviewed! Same model/year/color/trim/etc. Absolutely LOVE IT!
@NemeanLion-4 жыл бұрын
Dude, you should’ve used your front facing camera for that obstacle. Nice review though.
@juniorpedraza4805 Жыл бұрын
Bro. Your vids changed so much. Now you do all this in 30 seconds lol
@Nolimitsenju4 жыл бұрын
I think the gladiator would have looked better with a shorter bed. I know that would defeat the purpose of a Jeep truck.
@RKmndo4 жыл бұрын
Huh?! People complain that the bed is too short. If you want shorter, the Wrangler has a tinier space. The Gladiator is a pickup truck. It's supposed to have a useful bed.
@burkebell10 ай бұрын
As a Gladiator fan this is my favorite review. I must have watched it 10 times.
@BorisW1504 жыл бұрын
Man, that looks like fun! Enjoy your youth while it lasts. Keep 'em coming.
@brianaustin13284 жыл бұрын
Great review including the small details and photography. There is not a cooler truck on the market (at least right now).
@FrankypankyV84 жыл бұрын
Truck? I thought that this is a Jeep or offroader/4x4? At least, in Europa we call this a Jeep / offroader
@brianaustin13284 жыл бұрын
It has the payload capacity of a truck. It has the towing capability of a truck. It has a 5 foot bed like a truck... Yup, it's a truck.
@FrankypankyV84 жыл бұрын
@@brianaustin1328 But it climbs a hill like a 4x4... A useable Jeep or a capable truck 😂
@RKmndo4 жыл бұрын
@@FrankypankyV8 You're thinking of the Wrangler. The Gladiator is a pickup truck based on the Wrangler.
@brianaustin13283 жыл бұрын
@Gabriel Fernandez not a joke, but not cooler.
@danielvigil33972 жыл бұрын
I've owned 2 raptors both were the 6.2L v8. I'm definitely buying a mojave gladiator!!👍
@glennsveum14294 жыл бұрын
This drives SOOO much better than a Rubicon JKU. Amazing truck.
@billredding20003 жыл бұрын
No, it's not "designed for rock-crawling" -- it's not a Rubicon (that IS) with its locking front differential and detachable sway-bar. -- BR
@CYamz14 жыл бұрын
oh nice holy jim road! right in my backyard there. Used to be all offroad before they paved it and put the gate up a little ways up closing most of the trail.
@ImaNetwork.3 жыл бұрын
Automotive generation 🤗😂
@terrelwhite3073 жыл бұрын
Definitely want this in a manual!
@ImaNetwork.3 жыл бұрын
Automotive generation 🤗😂
@chrisfangeat66513 жыл бұрын
Great color. Sometimes it looks grey or tan or green
@MotorFeed4 жыл бұрын
This showed up in my suggested! Glad I saw it as I follow you on TikTok. Subbed!
@ImaNetwork.3 жыл бұрын
Automotive generation 🤗😂
@jonathanficco83844 жыл бұрын
Best auto review I’ve seen so far.
@UntamedMotors4 жыл бұрын
Great review as always man!
@dmmiller19913 жыл бұрын
Untamed would u ever own a gladiator?
@UntamedMotors3 жыл бұрын
@@dmmiller1991 yeah I think they are sweet. The Jeep 392 with the 6.4L V8 seems a bit more appealing at this point though lol...
@YeOleSuperwench4 жыл бұрын
I miss Trabuco! So much fun in that canyon. Kind of a bummer they paved it. Excellent video. Thanks for the detailed description. I'm going to be shopping in the next year for a new vehicle. Your channel is helping me decide on what to purchase. Thank you.
@lemster1012 жыл бұрын
You have such a relaxing voice to listen to. Thanks for this video.
@bdgctruz57864 жыл бұрын
I think it’s only appropriate to say this when you own his jeep “AUTOBOT DISASSEMBLE !” Get it because you can disassemble the whole jeep 😂
@gelandewagen43764 жыл бұрын
the car is just super and you can drift on it without problems I have in GTA 4
@ArmasReverence3 жыл бұрын
That jump was awesome man lol I was like WOW - very nice suspension right off the bat
@2627rock4 жыл бұрын
Great review and a nice truck but for the price I’d go with the raptor.
@flymonstersaltwater2143 жыл бұрын
Something that I found is where the wipers go the holes in the wiper looks like the front of the jeep
@Comexcyc8494 жыл бұрын
Best mojave review out there!
@tikky09823 жыл бұрын
awesome review!! i love the Gobi color with the black wheels and orange accents
@bryanstaten55857 ай бұрын
Hey great job on the review. Man i would love to get a mojave but them $$$. Would be great to put a dirtbox camper on it for a bugout vehicle.
@yamahaking61373 жыл бұрын
Nice truck man.. congrats
@bfarm444 жыл бұрын
Great review, got another subscriber
@jeffreyjaystein Жыл бұрын
Great review, the best I’ve seen. Thanks!
@MS-zi2ft4 жыл бұрын
great review... QUESTION: are those rock rail / steps the option or are these the rails that came with it stock? thanks!~
@richardlandry50202 жыл бұрын
Rockrails are standard and then you can upgrade to a bit larger ones like this one.
@BlackstarSI4 жыл бұрын
Damn that Jeep is SEXY!! Take my money now 💰 💰
@samspence7008 Жыл бұрын
All that jeep did was extend the chassis of the wrangler to add a bed. The original gladiator was actually badass and a REAL work truck. Not a long body wrangler.
@Wrangzilla4 жыл бұрын
It's not designed for rock climbing whatsoever. That's what the Rubicon is for. The Mojave doesn't have front and rear lockers, different gear ratios, different shocks, stiffer frame among other things.
@bfarm444 жыл бұрын
Brian Jones mostly would be used for camping/pulling camper/boondocking and New England winters. Perfect for that
@Wrangzilla4 жыл бұрын
DSum321 I should have said doesnt have front locker instead of what I put. I actually knew that. Lol. Just didn’t type it like I did.
@texasorange2852 жыл бұрын
Excellent .....Filming footage of the Mojave!!!!
@ShiftSupercars4 жыл бұрын
Nice review, keep it up!
@Megadave4life4 жыл бұрын
phew what an anger many times close call again lol
@ronnierebhan2292 жыл бұрын
Sweet looking vehicle! Love the Mojave. I have the 80th anniversary model, wish i had a Mojave
@maxlasater4 жыл бұрын
Throw a 4x4 striker on there
@johnmcelhone75744 жыл бұрын
I wish it could be diesel hopefully in the future they will make it possible
@LTCEZIO3 жыл бұрын
I hope they make it diesel and in manual as well
@bfarm444 жыл бұрын
This is definitely for us
@dericknelson43152 жыл бұрын
Awesome 💯 indeed love review love that Mojave!! How do I get one oh I wanted to ask about
@jrcruise86543 жыл бұрын
Awesome video bro!! Thank you
@AlanTrades Жыл бұрын
Have you ever operated a motorcycle? Also where did you store the doors?
@hommedammn7132 Жыл бұрын
Awesome breakdown.
@nickmartinez2293 жыл бұрын
12.7 mpg???? Dang.
@daphoneguy934 Жыл бұрын
Love the color.
@Ivan-se9wo3 жыл бұрын
I’m still confused if it’s a mid size or full size truck
@jmoleas3 жыл бұрын
Great review
@HemiBurns4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous!!
@dericknelson43152 жыл бұрын
Sorry I really wanted to ask about monthly payments also thanks
@johnclements48193 жыл бұрын
While your review is accurate overall the one comment that I think you should be aware of is, simply put, without a front locking differential the gladiator Mojave is not a capable rock crawler.
@drooskeedoo33884 жыл бұрын
You're not doing high speed anything on any kind of bumps with a solid front axle.
@garyrossggg95862 жыл бұрын
How tall are you looking at getting a gladiator wonder how it would be for me I’m 6’2
@FrankypankyV84 жыл бұрын
Looking good! But is it a offroader or a truck, like some comments say?
@sterlingsilver3204 жыл бұрын
It’s both. That’s kind-of the point I think
@tempestandacomputer69514 жыл бұрын
Seems like it compromises and doesn't deliver either fully.
@sterlingsilver3204 жыл бұрын
Tempest and a Computer But for someone that wants both and can only afford one, it’s a damn good compromise.
@tempestandacomputer69514 жыл бұрын
@@sterlingsilver320 That's fair
@RKmndo4 жыл бұрын
Uh...People offroad in their trucks...or their SUVs. Some people use their Jeep SUVs like trucks, even convertible Wranglers. Some people even convert their Wrangler's useless swingate to a tailgate. I've used CJs and Wranglers for towing and hauling for decades.
@TheVikingSailor4 жыл бұрын
Sure cost as much as a Raptor. lol
@ImaNetwork.3 жыл бұрын
Automotive generation 🤗😂
@fortis136 ай бұрын
this is much better than the bronco raptor
@carlosrodas87622 жыл бұрын
Where is that dirt road located at??
@chaddamewood98404 жыл бұрын
I just test drove a Gobi one that looks just like that. Cadillac ride on the road but the steering was a bit dead.
@KeithKacanek4 жыл бұрын
Would you expect anything else from recirculating ball steering and a solid front axel? Lol
@RKmndo4 жыл бұрын
@@KeithKacanek Yes. YJs steered just fine, even if the trackbars were removed. It's Jeep's problematic coil implementation that is to blame, not the SFA. Jeep needs to triangulate that upper linkage and eliminate the trackbars. They hamper articulation too.
@christopherm.esparza7059 ай бұрын
I prefer the Mohave! I like the Rubicon don’t get me wrong, but I’m not a rock crawler. The Mohave can handle a lot of crazy trails as it is a Jeep. I would like the the auto disconnect and front locker but if I’m honest with myself I need those things like I need a hole in my head. I love the stance and the suspension of the Mohave. That Gobi color is fucking awesome! Only thing I’d do is throw some 35’s on it.
@B86432 Жыл бұрын
Zr2 Colorado costs 15k less same type of vehicle
@tacocruiser42383 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't want to go high speed desert racing in any vehicle with solid front axle.
@hopeebravo4 жыл бұрын
TOOO COOOOL
@ImaNetwork.3 жыл бұрын
Automotive generation 🤗😂
@billfuller6950 Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@preston66183 жыл бұрын
Anyone on here supercharged theirs?? I think that would be the only way I would consider driving one. Any opinions owners on here with the engine?
@DaddyDog3 жыл бұрын
It comes in the eco diesel option, you can put the 392 in it and there are at least two different superchargers available that bump it to 380 hp. It honestly feels great with the V6 though.
@preston66183 жыл бұрын
@@DaddyDog I just purchased a black Mojave. The engine is decent, but not as strong as I might like. I will def be doing the hemi swap or at least the supercharger within the yr. The feed back I got from the dealer was the eco diesel is not the hype its made out to be. Love my Gladiator otherwise though. Thanks!
@DaddyDog3 жыл бұрын
@@preston6618 nice! I bought the Billet silver mojave in 3.6 too about 3 weeks ago. I stay away from diesels because of the DPF systems being utter garbage. But yeah the supper charger or 392 would be a cool go fast option.
@stephanleukert48593 жыл бұрын
Jeep has had 7 slots since WWII, if the 7 slots mean anything it's to pay homage.
@eugeneenslow85633 жыл бұрын
I would probably choose this over the Rubicon for overlanding. Just wish front locker and swaybar disconnect were included.
@drx1xym1543 жыл бұрын
yes, well the disco is for the Rubicon and people who are looking to do more rock crawling. The Mojave is likely better as a daily driver. Both of these "long wheel base" mini-trucks are not always the best for the small, rocky trails.
@RKmndo3 жыл бұрын
Anti-swaybar disconnects and a lunchbox locker are not typically complicated or super-expensive to add yourself.
@zwivhuyatshikalange2421 Жыл бұрын
wow?
@forrest2253 жыл бұрын
Seems pretty pointless. The only real change is the fox shocks, but that solid axle setup is still going to suck at high speed. There is a reason real race trucks have independent suspension. Also the lack of a front locker is kind of crazy. Same price as the Rubicon but you lose major capability? Yeah, no thanks.
@clyderidge3235 Жыл бұрын
Well first it is not a race truck it is a jeep !!!! Second I can drive at 80 using my finger and thumb to control the steering wheel with absolutely no Robles !!
@forrest225 Жыл бұрын
@@clyderidge3235 They are very clearly advertising it as a high speed desert machine, which it's just not. Just a quick money grab trying to convince people to buy a jeep instead of a raptor or trx or zr2.
@chinogeekseveryday37614 жыл бұрын
I own a Gladiator Rubicon in red . IG Chino.Geeks look me up
@artcorona66873 жыл бұрын
Check out the review from Exodus. Much better.
@waleed19104 жыл бұрын
kia mohave ^_^
@jamescrud4 жыл бұрын
1:40 "It is built for things like jumping..." Uh, no it's not. If you start jumping that thing you'll destroy the axles.
@chrisanderson40443 жыл бұрын
That’s not true at all it’s got over 11 inches of ground clearance, cast iron knuckles, frame strengthening and Dana 44 thicker axles for that reason. Virtually everything on the undercarriage is beefier than the rubicon and is designed to take high impact at higher speed.
@jamescrud3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisanderson4044 No axle without added bracing is going to survive very long if you jump the truck. I don't care how thick the tubes are. The joints where the tubes meet the axles are the weak point. It needs a truss to get rid of the bending moment at that location. Even Dana 60s won't last without a truss.