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Written by Rowan Horncastle
The Jeep pick-up truck is back! And it"s called the Gladiator. Yes, the Gladiator. Along with the FCA group"s other awesome nomenclature (Demon, Hellcat and Trackhawk), we approve of this name big time. Based off the same body-on-frame chassis as the latest Wrangler, the Gladiator is nothing short of an absolute beast. Being nearly a metre longer than an equivalent crew-cab Wrangler - and featuring a 1.5m bed - it"s a load-lugger"s dream. Not convinced? Well, it"s also capable of carrying loads of up to 725kg and has a huge 4,370kg of towing capacity. That"s good enough to tug boats, ATVs and as you can see in the gallery above an old Jeep Wagoneer. Built by America"s foremost off-road enthusiasts, it ought to monster all the terrain when you go off the beaten track, just like baby brother Wrangler. The Glad will be offered with either a 3.6-litre V6 petrol or a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine, connected to either an eight-speed auto or six-speed manual. Unfortunately, performance figures are yet to be announced, presumably because we"re still waiting for John Anderson"s second whistle.
Date written: 29 Nov 2018
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ID: 14177
The Jeep pick-up truck is back! And it"s called the Gladiator. Yes, the Gladiator. Along with the FCA group"s other awesome nomenclature (Demon, Hellcat and Trackhawk), we approve of this name big time. Based off the same body-on-frame chassis as the latest Wrangler, the Gladiator is nothing short of an absolute beast. Being nearly a metre longer than an equivalent crew-cab Wrangler - and featuring a 1.5m bed - it"s a load-lugger"s dream. Not convinced? Well, it"s also capable of carrying loads of up to 725kg and has a huge 4,370kg of towing capacity. That"s good enough to tug boats, ATVs and as you can see in the gallery above an old Jeep Wagoneer. Built by America"s foremost off-road enthusiasts, it ought to monster all the terrain when you go off the beaten track, just like baby brother Wrangler. The Glad will be offered with either a 3.6-litre V6 petrol or a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine, connected to either an eight-speed auto or six-speed manual. Unfortunately, performance figures are yet to be announced, presumably because we"re still waiting for John Anderson"s second whistle.
Date written: 29 Nov 2018
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 14177
