Reasons to AVOID a Jeep Gladiator Rebuttal on Everyman Driver

[@dougpendleton1266]

My oldest son bought a new 22 Gladiator and my youngest son liked it so much that he bought one also. They both have ~50k miles on their Jeeps and have had excellent service (no warranty work). They both are extremely pleased with their trucks.

[@Stack_Silver]

They should buy a lottery ticket as they seem to be in the minority from the many of thousands reviews and commentary from the many ownerson Jeep owner's forums I have read...

[@Matt-el5iv]

Nope. You don’t know what you are talking about.

[@in435]

I have a 2020 Gladiator! No problems. 3.5 inch Metalcloak lift 38 inch tires. I take the roof and doors off regularly. It’s been a fun RELIABLE ride! It’s a good balance between a daily driver and an off-road vehicle. Are Toyotas more reliable? Sure! We all win! The best truck is the truck that you like.

[@rockysworlddavis1296]

Same here 100% happy with mine too .

[@timcarubie2503]

I absolutely 💯 love my 23. Best truck I have bought to date it's all on what you need and what you need it for.

[@jessehayes486]

Recently I purchased a 2022 gladiator sport. Yesterday I drove 130 miles on a 65mph highway in western Colorado. I have standard tires, nothing fancy and recorded 26.7 mpg.

[@brianhurley8617]

Thanks for the video. I have a 22 Gladiator and love it. My conclusions are the same as yours. The only thing you left out is that the truck is topless….none of the competition does that. (And I can take the doors off!)

[@russmode]

THANK YOU! Haters gonna hate. At 50 years old I was dead bored with all cars, owned everything from corvettes to hellcats, mini vans to cadillacs, full size PUps, to cross over SUVs, i drove solely $4k beaters since 2020, bought a new 2024 Nighthawk Gladiator last week. Absolutely love this thing, it's "different" , a little old school a little new, unique, $5200 in incentives, very happy first time jeep owner!!

[@rockysworlddavis1296]

Exactly, went in looking for a wrangler sport came home with a Gladiator 100% happy satisfied one he'll of a Truck .

[@jim-se5xc]

Even Gladiator haters love Gladiators.

[@Redfour5]

Agree. I'm 69 and feel the same. And living in MT, having to take my trash to a transfer station and six months of winter, I love it. AND, you nailed it. A little bit old school a little new and since I was able to get my required full time all wheel drive "Selec Trac." I love it. Oh, I got 30% off MSRP Dec 2023.

[@highboy72]

i believe a lot of these complaints are from people that are just ignorant on what a jeep is and what it isn't. I still have my 2018 jk, I bought it new. i did lots of research before i bought it and the bulk of the complaits seemed to be noise and ride comfort. people it's a JEEP not a cadillac. I love my jeep. rides just fine. it's a JEEP. noise not bad, conversation easy enought, it's a JEEP. understand what your buying.

[@JM21999]

I’ve owned two of these bad boys and loved them. Expensive yes but the most fun you will ever have in a utility truck

[@scubamaticsd6297]

I drove one last year and loved it and tomorrow I’m checking out a Gladiator to pick up and I’m looking forward to it

[@rmgfence]

Thank you for a good honest review. I have a 21 gladiator that I purchased in 2020. It has never been to the shop for anything. I did just recently replace the batteries. I use it off road almost daily and love it.

[@mickanonim3860]

Been a year with my Sgt Green Rubi, and still love it.

[@J.Shane_24]

My self-ordered 2022 Gladiator Mojave is my first Jeep and I have ZERO complaints. Of all the bought new 4x4s (trucks) I have had over the years, it is likely my most favorite. The “fun factor” is unbeatable. Again… 4x4s (trucks) I have owned.

[@davidschlender587]

Dude clearly doesn't skip leg day. 💪💪

[@jamesmyers9285]

My neighbor has two Gladiators, one for him and a Hot Pink (Tuscadero) Gladiator Rubicon for his wife. I showed him this video, and he thinks your subscribers who have complained about the Gladiator are Sociopaths. We went to their home in Lake Arrowhead, four hundred-plus miles roundtrip from Eastern Ventura Country, riding in the back seat. It was nice, comfortable, and not noisy. It isn't quiet like my new Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit which is more tranquil than their 2023 Cadillac Escalade.

[@everymandriver]

LOL

[@betweenthepines4000]

Current owner of a 22’ Mojave and absolutely love it. 3.5” lift, 37” tires, canopy and roof top tent. Yeah 17-18mpg on a good day but its worth the capability. Currently nothing on the market interests me in the mid size market. I think the zr2 is cool or at4x but just having the simplicity of the solid 44’s is key.

[@rustypwnismo7384]

Have a '22 Gladiator Rubicon Diesel. I'll never give it up. I love it.

[@4dognight192]

Extremely happy with my 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave. I accessorized and get compliments everywhere I go, and even though I don't have front lockers like the Rubicon, it has never left me in a bind.

[@michaelking42]

I was tossing up between the Rubi and Mojave when I got my Rubi. Both are great models. Only time I needed the front locker was when I was yanking some sego palms out of my yard.

[@4dognight192]

@@michaelking42 Thanks for the info, my regret is I don't live close enough to moderate difficult terrain to get a good read on my Gladiator's true capabilities.

[@michaelking42]

@@4dognight192 You bet, friend. Keep on Jeepin!

[@SWPvegas]

I have a 2023 Mojave and LOVE it- Zero issues so far.

[@furmanmackey5479]

I'm on the warp drive train to 70 years old and have owned several Jeeps and pickups from both domestic and foreign manufacturers over the decades. The Lovely Bride and I utilize a 2014 RAM 1500 4X4 with the "crew cab" and 5.7L Hemi as our daily driver. I also have a 2005 Chevy Colorado LS 4X4 with the 3.5L five-cylinder engine and coming up on 300,000 miles on the clock as my "beater truck". I'm doing some light online shopping for a used Gladiator as a replacement for the Colorado just in case it decides to give up the ghost before I do. Great video on a much-maligned truck!

[@rockysworlddavis1296]

Got a great attitude and trucks . I'm holding on to my 2017 Colorado now thanks and my Galdiator absolutely love it .😊

[@davidbutler5114]

Love my Gladiator . Great ride comfortable. I bought the manual so towing was down. My son is 6’ tall and rides behind me. The pentastar has been around for 20+ years and is a reliable V6. You can also reach over the side of the bed to reach into it.

[@boywonder2799]

90k miles on my 2020 Gladiator Rubicon,Stock. I taken off road all thru CA and AZ. It’s done everything asked to do, and no,issues. I overland with it 4 years now. This vehicle is built one,purpose,only. Outdoors and off road it can’t be beat right off,the lot in into the mountains. Daily driver or sometimes off road different truck. I bought it small enough get thru a lot of forest trails, front and rear lockers, and sway bar disconnect. MSRP it can be bought much less now no one should pay MSRP. Cons out weighed the pros for me. 4 yrs spent off,road,with my kid in middle of no where places exploring. Priceless to me. I’m tempted to,get another,or Chevy ZR2 Colorado as now I am doing more daily driving. I don’t know why people buys this truck and never sees dirt, not made for that. But each their own.

[@EverythingOutdoorsAndJeeps]

Very reliable vehicles. I have owned 2 and have had zero issues. My wife has owned 3 wranglers and have had zero issues. Yes older jeeps had lots of issues. The 2019 and newer and very reliable.

[@doubled3983]

Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video! Something people have forgotten, the Jeep was a "Utility Vehicle". About the time YJ came out Jeep has been trying to make luxury vehicles. I and Many other jeepers feel this is a sad trend. I wish that Jeep would bring back the bare bones jeep we all grew up with and love. I'm on my tenth jeep. Currently driving a 4 door 2014 Rubicon Unlimited. My first jeep was a 1975 CJ5. I'm an old man but still get out there and get it done. I was at Disney this last weekend. If people want to drive a luxury SUV , buy a Cheroki limited, Wagoneer or something like that. Leave the jeeps alone. Please.

[@reneorozco2195]

I have a 2020. Love it rides great not noisy! I think jealousy of not being able to get one! This is the funnest vehicle I've owned!

[@Trump2024musthappen]

Idk 🤷‍♂️ if people are jealous or just love bitching

[@daved6464]

I have a 2023 Willys Gladiator and love it. It is my 5th jeep and have had no majour issues.with all of them. As far as the haters just ignore them. Its not for everybody but go test drive one and decide for yourself.

[@pablovalenzuela3463]

That’s so true. I am getting mine at the end of 2024.

[@michaelmorris8541]

I'm in my first 2024 jeep gladiator mojave and I love it

[@michaelking42]

2021 Gladiator Rubicon automatic owner here. I get 19-20mpg on the highway, but at 75-80 mph. A very pleasant drive, but higher speeds do bring higher cabin noise. I have no problem with phone calls though. The automatic transmission is smooth as silk, but I do wish I'd bought the MT. I had one warranty issue, the instrument cluster developed a vertical line of dead pixels, and it was replaced by the dealer. I have 20K miles on it now.

[@laymansworld9858]

We traded a 2012 JK for a 2023 Gladiator. Haven't regrated it yet. Nothing really replaces a Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator in my mind, especially the aftermarket toys.

[@chriskelley265]

Thank you for recording this review. It was very helpful in making my decision to buy a gladiator

[@michaelb4705]

I have a '21 diesel with 50k miles. It has been excellent with zero issues. 27 mpg on ave.

[@barrywinslow9798]

I love it.....manual trans, "Sport S" package with heavy trailer tow. I've owned Jeeps since 1960....all were wonderful in their own right. I've camped, off roaded a bit....but never over tire it, nore did I ever play submarine or bulldozer with them. If one wants to do that, then build a special purpose rig. Your money. I'm with ya on the Gladiator. Hoping this is my retirement rig.

[@letsgorangers5264]

I have a manual transmission Gladiator and I live in Florida where things are about as flat as you can get. 23 highway MPG is a little exaggerated. Also, the cabin noise is extremely loud from the wind at highway speeds. The person on the other end of the blue tooth call will have trouble hearing you. All in all though, I still like it.

[@tesladiesel2420]

Regarding cab noise: at 40k and still running on original M/T’s yes, it’s getting somewhat loud. However, with new tires and the optional hotheads headliner, the can noise is a non issue.

[@darrenpistachio2436]

Great Video. I have a 21 Gladiator Sport S Diesel with 114,000 + miles since Sept 2020. I try to go off roading every weekend, from the seashores of Assateague, Maryland and Cape Hatteras, North Carolina to Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia. Their are so many trails to explore in Virginia. I have owned XJ, TJ, JK, JL. I am loving my JT with the diesel.

[@vertstang123]

I've got a 23 Rubicon Gladiator and a 18 Wrangler Sahara (wife's car), I'm coming off a 14 Grand Cherokee, the Gladiator has the quietest ride of all three (I had KO2's on the GC). The ride quality on the Gladiator is surprisingly good, it mostly depends on road quality. I've had 4 adult males in the truck on several occasions and asked how the rear seat room was, there were no complaints. Yeah, the gas mileage sucks, but no one buys a truck expecting an economy car. I'm loving the Gladiator.

[@jasonwooden]

Sold my Wrangler to get a Gladiator. Two years and 52,000 miles later I have no regrets. Both are great vehicles. One has more utility. I built my own wedge camper for my Gladiator and have it installed about half the year.

[@tsdmoto]

The cabin noise is bad on all Jeeps, I've had two and I'm looking at a third. Precious little sound dampening in those things. If you have the panels on the top, that helps some.

[@Redfour5]

And once they started incentivising them, you could get a 61K MSRP 23 for 43K back Oct-Dec. That finally did it for me. I love it.

[@Alan-p6r]

Bought a 23 Mojave last year in August….LOVE IT !!!

[@onebridge7231]

It’s only difficult to talk on phone when you’re doing 70+ mph and/or it’s really windy outside. My soft top Gladiator Rubicon on 38’s is fine below 60 mph. Above that it starts to get too loud, but this is a lifestyle vehicle. I’ve towed and loaded my truck up and never needed a larger capacity for either. Not a truck for heavy duty work, but for fun. Go buy a full size if you want full size truck attributes. I’ll enjoy my top down while they’re stuck in an A/C box.

[@LOLewie]

I bought a 23 Gladiator High Altitude. I think it's sort of a sleeper in the mid size truck market. Everyone complains about the bed size. I parked next to a crew cab Colorado and its basically the same thing. I don't understand why the gladiator gets so much hate. Insanely capable off road. And the aftermarket support is literally endless.

[@dinocarozza2345]

I enjoy driving my 21 Gladiator on a daily basis. I have over 45.000 miles on my Gladiator and have not experienced any problems at all. My Gladiator came with the factory installed headliner and wind noise is not an issue.

[@VNDLZR]

The Factory Mopar headliner makes a huuge difference! i live in one of the hottest towns in Baja Mexico and the insulated headliner does a great job against the heat,

[@BenTheJeepGuy]

I have a 2022 Sport S Gladiator with the EcoDiesel engine and LOVE IT! I’m a home builder and I can do my job with this truck. I haul my 7,000 lbs dump trailer with it multiple times a week. The Gladiator has exceeded all my expectations! The only thing wrong about the Gladiator is the price, Stellantis has over estimated how high they can hike prices for Jeeps

[@MC2RD]

on a nice sunny day, i have the Best Top Sunrider open, and the doors off. That beats other trucks any time.

[@Stack_Silver]

Yes, but at a cost of long term ownership costs and reliability basd on actual data.

[@MC2RD]

@Stack_Silver More play, more pay. That's the game I guess. I'll play it till I can't anymore. Lol

[@mikematt67]

I have to agree about the cabin noise. I took one out for a test drive and it was ridiculously loud in the cabin. Ask the sales man if it has some kind of modified exhaust on it or something and he said no that's the way they are. It was a deal-breaker for me, it was day and night coming from a ram.

[@davidm8717]

I just drove a 21 Rubicon, had the roof insulation, loaded, and it was quieter, smoother than my 2015 Wrangler Unlimited, and I can use hands free phone in it.

[@stevek6427]

My biggest concern about the Jeep is that I have been reading about the paint bubbling and hinges corroding in as little as three years. Most commenters say it's a Jeep thing but if you're paying 60+k for a Jeep, I would expect better quality. That to me is unacceptable.

[@VNDLZR]

The new ones come with Aluminum Hinges,doors, hood and tailgate so no problem

[@moreaufamily437]

I have a 2022 Gladiator Rubicon and I have both the soft top and the hard top (the hard top has the mopar sound deadening option). With the hard top on the gladiator is as quiet as any car on the road. It's a very quiet ride. It's a little noisier with the soft top but that comes with owning a soft top. As far as on the road, I have both a wrangler and a rubicon and on the road the gladiator rides more like a car. It's a vehicle I can take on a long ride without getting tired. The longer wheelbase really settles the ride down whereas the Wrangler Rubicon is a lot stiffer and more jumpy. The only place I can see the gladiator losing is in the price tag. It is an expensive truck but with deals these days I was able to get a 65k sticker price truck for 52k with the discounts when I bought it last year. That 65k is pretty much top of the line, leather interior, leather dash, towing package, remote key option, auto dimming mirrors, alpine sound system, dual tops, etc. To be honest it has proven to be a very reliable vehicle as well.

[@betweenthepines4000]

Im on my third (2nd was totalled) replaced it with my 22’. All three have had zero issues and zero warranty claims. I didnt own my ecodiesel long enough but it was a mpg and power beast!! Between the lifts, larger tires and off road trips, they have all been stellar. My brother has a lifted 19’ wrangler since new, also zero issues and warranty claims. New wranglers/gladiators have been very reliable with the majority of owners. My 19’ tacoma had a warranty/recall at 7500kms and my previous ford f150 2.7 transmission had gremlins and the legendary warped dash issue.

[@dennismudd2541]

I’ve been looking at one. A 2021 Jeep gladiator. I was a bit worried.. maybe overthinking it. Coming from a f150

[@jaredmeche6325]

The cabin noise complaints are hilarious. I've driven BMWs for last 15 years, which are solid on the sound proofing. My first ride in a gladiator was my buddy's Rubicon Ecodiesel, Clayton 2.5" Overland life, on 37" Nitto Ridge Grapplers. The ride was plenty comfy, and there wasn't any unacceptable cabin noise. Went and test drove stock rubicon gladiator just to get a fair assessment since my buddy's was far from stock on the things I was judging, and loved it. Solid front axle driving characteristics are another thing the internet has completely blown out of proportion.

[@Matt-el5iv]

Leased a glady for theee years. Amazing fun durable convertible truck. No probs at all. Miss it soo much. From pismo beach dunes to Moab this truck was put through hell and always drove home like a new truck.

[@jjhydrama]

you missed one point all gladiators come with 4x4 and roof come off all the other trucks 4x4 is an added option and their roof does not come off

[@robertc4072]

I have a 23 sport s max tow, I love my gladiator! Great ride and all the different tops you can change out and the other options are endless!! This was a great decision for us!

[@striker-7639]

I have a 2022 Gladiator absolutely love it, not sure what people are talking about with cabin noise never had a problem talking to anyone... even on the highway at 80mph. as far as fuel economy goes... dont know where they pull those numbers from your lucky to get 12 in the city and 14 on the highway ... i put a long range fuel tank on mine and had to put a aftermarket exhaust to do so, which gave me 18-22mpg ... and i got up to 600 miles between fuels stops... if i had know just changing the exhaust would have giving me better fuel economy i would not have needed the extra 17 gallons of fuel. ride quality from the factory is ok ... but its a jeep... no one leave a jeep stock, put a EVO Manufacturing 2.50-Inch Enforcer Stage 4 Overland Suspension Lift Kit with Front and Rear Track Bars, EVO Manufacturing EVO Spec King Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks with Compression Adjusters for 2.50-Inch to 5-Inch Lift, EVO Manufacturing JL/JT FRONT EVO SPEC KING 2.5" REMOTE RES WITH COMPRESSION ADJUSTERS 2.5-5". you can go down a dirt road at 50 mph and feels like you on the highway at 70mph, it does have a very small bed... its a small truck so no complaints there... if you need a truck buy a real truck, you should never tow anywhere near 7,000lbs with the small wheel base of the gladiator. not saying it cant but i would not for safety reasons. as a family of 5 ...back seat is small but its not our only car.. i don't classify the Gladiator as a midsized pickup truck... defiantly a small truck. (its a Jeep) ---Side note... The Gladiator has no power in any factory engine they come with, another towing flaw... why Chrysler offers a Wrangler 392 and not a Gladiator 392 is still beyond me. People buy a Gladiator to tow things with since they say it will tow 7,700lbs. I have put a AMW 505 pkg in mine, plenty of power now and still getting 18mpg with the V8.

[@baleangeles1449]

I agree on your positive comments People need to know its not a suv its a jeep

[@hauseradventures5278]

You also have a Mojave. I just bought a 2024 Mojave X and wow the fox suspension is so smooth. If you plan to daily drive and drive down trails the Mojave is by far the best choice. The rubicon is primarily for rock crawling. Mojave also has strengthened front steering knuckles, rear frame is beefed up, and the front has a 1.5 inch lift compared to rubicon.

[@gmenelson]

I absolutely love my 2022 Gladiator Mojave, on and off road!

[@davidwood1361]

Thank you , I had to watch you , because I bought the gladiator Willys aug.4 & very happy.

[@jjhydrama]

I bought mine for fun.. and the gladiator is a blast , yes it noisy it wonders at 80 mph but its a cool jeep. you can not compare this with any other vehicle.

[@JasonBoydston]

Jeeps are over priced, and people that buy Jeeps usually know what they are getting into. It is the people that are coming from other light trucks or SUV's that are annoyed with how unrefined a Jeep is. We have 3 Wranglers and I know what they are, they leak and are loud but we enjoy them for what they are. I bought them used and would never pay MSRP for a new one.

[@leadpilled5567]

I’ve had 1/2 ton crew cab trucks since crew cabs first came out. I wanted something different. I’d wanted a jeep since high school but needed a bed. When jeep released the bill Murphy gladiator commercial I fell in love. I just got my gladiator a couple weeks ago and love it. It’s a jeep a little more road noise a little rougher ride but sometimes the cool and fun factor is enough. And OMG it is so much more capable off road than my F150 on 35s and rear locker. I can get places without using lockers that the truck wouldn’t dream of even with a rear locker and aggressive 35in tires

[@kevinvoyer5053]

Now that I own a 2024 Sport S, with every option except leather, coming out of a 2019 Colorado Crew Cab short bed 4x4, V6, I agree with everything you said.

[@chrischwaz7788]

I agree with you 100 percent a Jeep with a cargo bed and really good towing capacity sounds great to me I’m driving a older two door wrangler so gladiator is on my list to get

[@Graysonmaddiecrew]

I love mine, but in cold weather it does experience shuddering/ death wobble when hitting highway bumps. They did replace the suspension dampener but it hasn’t solved the issue (maybe lessened it).

[@kazwalker764]

Had my Rubicon X for a month now, I love it, I swapped it for my '21 Rubicon, and the difference between the 2 is night and day. My '21 was great, but they really nailed the '24 and the Rubicon X trim; it really is a luxury truck, and it attracts a fair bit of attention and gets compliments. I'm really looking forward to taking it on some mild trails this summer once I get ExoShield on the windshield next week, but next year will be a great season once I add a 3" lift and some 35"s over the winter. I hope Jeep has an Extreme Recon option group in the future with a factory 2.5" lift and 35"s for the Rubicons/Mohaves, that'd be pretty much be the perfect "stock" Gladiator.

[@dat8835]

I really like the Gladiator, I'm looking at getting a used one with maybe 20 or 30k miles on it.

[@bmoc632000]

I have no personal experience with it, but from all I've heard one thing not mentioned is the issue of reliability.

[@peaceable263]

Unfortunately, that's all jeep vehicles.

[@edhcb9359]

@@peaceable263Chrysler makes great looking products and ones that will perform at a high level for a short amount of time.

[@vertstang123]

Red herring BS started by Tacoma fan boys.

[@edhcb9359]

@@vertstang123 Chrysler/Jeep/Ram vehicles having poor reliability is a red herring? 😂😂😂 Funniest thing I’ve heard in a long time. I guess death and taxes were made up by Toyota fanboys too. 😳

[@vertstang123]

@@edhcb9359 Said the Toyota fan boy

[@krisrichards8041]

I actually sell and own a Gladiator Rubicon and a Wrangler Rubicon Diesel. All the haters of Jeeps can go buy their Colorado. Both mine ride awesome, no wandering, my Wrangler actually gets 32 mpg onnthe highway with the diesel.

[@wawowii5640]

I will pick one up tomorrow and trading my 2022 Ford F150 V8. The reason for this is my wife has a 2023 Wrangler and I absolutely love driving her Jeep. Never any issues with it, Thank God. I just enjoy it so much more. 2nd reason, I’ll get a bit more fuel efficiency. 3rd reason, no cylinder deactivation. 4th reason, price is more affordable compared to an F150. 5th reason, less electronics and less things that can break. My F150 has been to the dealer 3 times because of technology issues along with 2 recalls. Took it for battery issues and problem still not fixed. They cannot find a fix and claim battery is good. 6th reason, I don’t haul and I don’t carry heavy stuff. I don’t care about the extra power or room. I can go on and on. The Jeep is just a lot more fun in my opinion. I love the naturally aspirated engine too. I’ve owned both and I’m sticking to Jeep! I don’t need a full size truck.

[@bobteutrine3333]

I traded my 23 scat pack in at 52 for a gladiator I really like it it pulls my camper great

[@horacemarlow1828]

Great review people can't afford this beast so they hate on it. Its an amazing, fun and smooth riding vehicle

[@NovaCaddoWolf]

Right now the gladiator has the most reliable engine because it still uses a simple port injected V6. Every one else is going with a direct injection turbo which makes them more complicated and operating under more stress.

[@yupdatscookie]

I owned a 95 Wrangler for 16 years. Recently test drove a 2024 Rubicon X and was amazed at how smooth and quiet the ride was! Still deciding between that model or the Mojave X… Any advice?

[@krisw8597]

I looked at one, drove one and liked it, however I ended up with a 2021 ZR2 with the V6. My mpgs in Florida are 18-19 city and 21-22 hwy. in my opinion the Gladiator was def louder in the cabin then my ZR2 and it was the hard top. I can see how it would be louder with the soft top for sure. Regardless the Gladiator still rocks, has a lot of support and goes top less if you want it to. I don’t think it drives as nice as my ZR2 but still a great option due to how you can option it out. Still think it’s a great truck for what it is, and just drive want you want, it’s your money. I really truthfully don’t care what others think of what I own, especially now since I’m 50. Im the one who had to pay for it, so if others don’t like it oh well I still sleep good at night….😊

[@TheAustinaxelsen]

The things I would do to own a gladiator with the 6-speed manual!! It checks all my boxes. I'm also one of the guys that doesn't really care about the fuel economy/potential reliability. It's the most badass looking truck on the market and perfect for where I live in Colorado. I'm not really into rock-crawling per say, but just getting off the pavement and going into the middle of nowhere to go camping is more my cup of tea. I currently own an 08 land rover.

[@teedeerolo]

Nice Video!! I have a 21 JL wrangler as my first Jeep, but I am looking at the Gladiators for my next Jeep. Love the idea of cargo (bed) as a Jeep. I do miss my truck now. I was excited to see what comes out in the 25's but was slightly disappointed with the choices Jeep has made so far, no manual trans and still no 2.0l engine. But I am still looking on getting one.

[@BillyBennecke]

Nice video. My reason for buying my Mo-chine? (Oh- when he was reading the list price of the other pickups, he didnt mention if ithey were a 4x4 but I digress) I put a deposit on my Gladiator, stating that it was going to take time to round up the down payment. That gave me several weeks to watch review videos... There were the walk arounds- the dry summary of the included parts. And then there were those where the reviewer got in and drove. And in almost every case the reviewer walked away giggling like a child. I decided I deserved that kind of fun! Two other points- it was my intent to purchase a cookie cutter pickup. But I noticed that all the neighbors who had the (except perhaps contractors who made a living with them) used then 2 or three times a year, and drove some other vehicle in between. There's that poor truck, flat tires, cobwebs, lacking maintenance, and some poor fool paying a premium payment, insurance, and registration for for the few times a year he actually needs a truck. I love driving mine, and have a reason to jump in every day. "The Swiss Army Knife" of trucks- I'll buy that- I envied that huge heavy duty Ford or Gmc he needed for his construction business... he got the truck he needed for his business, I got the truck I needed for my monkey business.

[@LjH-sc6xy]

Our 23 Mojave compares very favorably with our 19 Grand Cherokee Limited. Other than gas mileage we are VERY pleased with this vehicle.

[@sereychoeun4452]

I own a 2023 Mojave and I love it. Road noise isnt that loud and I have 35's on mine.

[@lowercase-j]

Thank you for doing this video.

[@everymandriver]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stricklywicked1112]

I put 33/12.5/22 tires on my 2023 ranger. I know there a lot bigger than stock but fuel mileage fell to 16-17 mpg. And thinking about trading it in for a Gladiator. Dealers are giving really big discount and are paying a lot more for trade in’s.

[@titankeith]

My Gladiator's cabin noise is not bad at all. Cant say the same about the Bronco soft top.

[@JR-ut1yx]

Bodybuilder calves. Excellent video!!!!

[@StefanoKlironomos]

I have 8 other vehicles (inclusive of a mustang GT, two SUVs, a VW Alltrack which I treasure, and 4 sedans) by far my Gladiator is my favorite!! Noise? yes, ergonomic nightmare? yes, small for a midsize? yes, looks only a mom can love? yes? absolute blast to drive off road? YES! only truck that can have top and doors off? YES! 50K out the door on fully loaded rubicon (front camera. leather, and everything (except the proximity granny stuff)) - I love it!

[@williamr3766]

Great review of the Gladiator. Very fair!

[@jamesjannell8706]

Love my 21 mojave. The room in the cab is incredible and really enjoy having the bed... Not one issue after 35,000 miles.

[@KubanKevin]

My Rubicon has a quieter ride than my Tacoma SR5 did. Granted, I do have the hard top and the headliners. The Mojave was even softer and slightly quieter than my Rubi. This road noise and comfort complaint is just people parroting the same thing one person said. The truck is great and people just hate on it to hate. But the Wrangler and Glady with the 3.6 are good, decently reliable vehicles if cared for and maintained. The only things I hate are the aux battery system which can be bypassed and the plastic oil cooler housing which can be switched to a metal one.

[@michaelhoran407]

The under hood, center hood release is impossible to find by feel to release to open the hood. 2024 Jeep Gladiator.

[@barryshedd3168]

Love mine. Ecodiesel is a beast in this little truck. My 22 F150 hasn’t been run in bout 2 months. FX4 ford is roomy and comfortable but Jeep truck is just fun. It’s a Jeep and a truck! 33,000 miles not one issue.

[@scottnugent4791]

Nobody wants to mention the lack of standard side curtain airbags. My 07 GC had them. Not everyone wants to take off the top .

[@nickh5049]

Side curtain airbags were added for the 2024 model year.

[@michaelmacdonald7342]

I have a Gladiator Rubicon on 35's it drives quite well and not that bad to hear, these reviewers are ridiculous, the people who buy these are buying them for the offroad capability. if you want a sportscar buy a sports car, the cab is quite comfortable, I also have a F150 and my wife like the jeep better for around town better.

[@VNDLZR]

I just bought one and i fckn love it, coming from a 1997 Jeep Cherokee XJ then a 2015 Jeep wrangler JK, i bought the gladiator when the National discount was around it had 15% below Msrp (-7,608) and a dealer discount of (-6'000) so from 50k to 37 k

[@bigmacmach1185]

I just bought BFG A/T on my willys gladiator and it makes a huge noise difference!! And they look great to! The mud terrain tires are rougher and loud, but it is a Jeep. Dont buy a jeep expecting a Cadillac. We have taken 11 hour road trips the last 2 years and have gotten 21 mpg on the trips.

[@bobvedder2451]

I drive a gladiatkr rubicon which i really like. It goes where i want it to, pulls my toy hauler trailer just fine, i mostly use the 12,000 pound winch for skidding firewood logs up to me to be bucked up. I have a ARE topper to keep the stuff i haul safe and dry.

[@johncrawford1439]

I just bought a 2024 gladiator rubicon coming from a 2011 lifted wrangler. The only sacrifice you make with the gladiator is the approach/break over/departure angles when compared to a wrangler. However unless you are doing some crazy rock crawling with no armor it isn't that much of an issue, plus, that could always be overcome with a lift and tires. Hands down reviving the gladiator was the best decision JEEP made for its fan base, not so much for their bottom line from what I heard.

[@DanFrazier-p7c]

You forgot...the Gladiator BASE model has 4WD and Dana 44 axles. The base models of the trucks you compared it to are 2wd and IFS (and they're 4WD models are all IFS).

[@nismo370z4]

Had a 21 2door Wrangler Rubicon - assume the Gladiator also has - defroster that only blows in the center of rhe dash even though the duct goes across the entire dash - seats that are super stiff and have the seatback cramming into your lower back, who at Jeep aprroved the seats ? - rust on the hood hinge from the bolts when it was two weeks old - and the broken rear defroster - trading in for a 4Runner was the answer to all the Jeep issues for me !

[@sharonb.9128]

Great video. I heard terrible reviews about the Jeep brand. They’re typically about the awful quality control issues and mechanical problems.

[@patrickderubis4527]

Have a 2021 Mojave 3.6 gas. 19.5 city, love everything about the JEEP!!!

[@daytonvickers8923]

great video! Thank you

[@BetaBuxDelux]

Having an issue with my 2023 gladiator Mojave. I press on the gas and get no power. It fees like a transmission issue which is scary as I have less the 3k miles on it. :(

[@austinhs6925]

what do you do for training your calves? you got some ham hocks damn!

[@heinekenhenni]

Nice …question - did you level that Mojave?

[@everymandriver]

Did I level it?

[@heinekenhenni]

@@everymandriver yeah sorry I meant install a levelling kit as there seems to be no rake on that Jeep