Should You Buy a 2020 Jeep Gladiator?

The 2020 Jeep Gladiator is the hottest new truck on the market and it’s going head to head with the mid-sized truck competition like the Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado and new Ford Ranger. In this video I discuss some of the features, the newly released pricing and options, talk about some potential overland possibilities and share with you if I might buy one.

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[bigospig]

Get the Gladiator, Brad! Channel growth and sponsorship potential will be HUGE. 😉

[storminmoorman]

The Gladiator must be pretty exciting for you. Everything that can be done to a wrangler, has already been done. The Gladiator is a blank canvas waiting to be painted. I can’t wait to see all the builds.

[AverageCarGuy]

Already have one on order. Can’t wait. I’ll be posting lots of videos when it arrives. Get one!!!

[AngryGMR]

I'd like to note that you get Dana 44s even without the Max Tow Package. The difference is you get the wider track Dana 44s with that package.

[jlee]

Grew up wheeling in the desert in pickup trucks, only to have to eat a ton of dirt while unpacking everything and setting up camp. Then I bought my first poorunner, now Wrangler JLU. I like the Gladiator, but in my opinion for desert offroading, the more gear you can keep inside out of the dirt the better at the end of the day.

[sakmedic]

Great video Brad as always. I’ve got an ‘89 YJ in the garage that will go to my kid. I’m intrigued & impressed by the Gladiator so far. My plan is to pickup a slightly used model with the diesel power train in a couple of years. In the mean time I look forward to watching some of the first Gladiator builds, including yours maybe!

[cox]

Can't wait to see what the aftermarket community will come up with for the Jeep Gladiator over the next 2 years. Evo Manufacturing is building up a Gladiator as we speak. Cant wait to see it!

[toddwaller]

Good video Brad. I have a 2016 Chevy Colorado Z71, with the six foot box, diesel engine and can tow 7700 lbs. I love it and it sips fuel. When I'm not towing or loaded down with a lot of junk, I can get 34 MPH on the highway. I never expected to do "off-roading" with that vehicle other than drive through farm fields, hills, and snow. It is not for rock crawling. Granted, if Jeep made the Gladiator back in 2016 when I needed the truck, I would have probably bought it. The best thing about Jeeps are they are the last vehicle made with the notion that average to above average wrench heads can actually do stuff to the vehicle. There is no way I would want to start customizing my truck for fear of breaking it. My truck is for working on the farm while my Jeep is fun. By all means and even if you decide to get the Gladiator, keep your Rubicon. It is a classic.

[owilde]

growing up as a kid my dream vehicle was always a Jeep. Took me until I was 40 to get. Had her for almost 10 years now. Wouldn't trade her for the world. As NICE as the gladiator is.. I'll stick with my Blue baby.

[bohicagaming]

A troopy/hardshell humvee style gladiator would make an awesome overland/expedition platform.

[teamvisser]

Had a 97 tj, 5 spd I6. Mild 2.5” lift 33/12.50’s, winch, onboard air and a few other mild upgrades. Was built as a weekend warrior for the snow (4-5 months per year in the mountains) used to go every weekend for that time frame. Got to where friends didn’t go anymore, So it sat. Neighbor made me an offer and I sadly (8+ yrs of memories) accepted. He bought it for his son who just got his license. My daily driver is a dclb Tacoma. I have a spare set of tires and beadlock wheels (for the snow only), mobtown front receiver and cradled winch. I have to have a double cab, I also must have a bed. JEEP!.... just filled Checked ALL my boxes. The Tacoma trd is an awesome vehicle with unbelievable resale value, but just to fit 33’s for (in my opinion) actual off-roading, articulating... is a job, cmc and all that. Jeep, thank you! And here I come! 👍🏻

[hbdoffroad]

Gonna wait at least a year or two. I’m content with the JKU. But it’s on the radar as an addition steed in the stable.

[dobbins]

Top comes off. Doors come off. Windshield folds flat. Aftermarket. Iconic looks. Solid axles front and rear. All American off roader.

[OVRLNDX]

I was waiting for this video!! Thank you Brad!!! All I need is the money now!!!

[JM-nzgw]

Needs a HEMI or a high torque 6 cyl diesel. And needs a 2 door version with long bed

[BirdmanBoesch]

I’d wait for the potential diesel powertrain! Extended range and low end torque. Ultimate overland vehicle!

[xagsoverlandmexico]

Gladiator + 😮😮🤔🤔🤔Sound like a great idea... thanks for the info..Congrats great video once again 👍👍👍

[triot]

It cost about $10, 000+ starting to get a IFS up to 17 inches of wheel travel. After that cost goes up exponential for durability as you enter custom fabricated territory. And thats just the front end.

[kurt]

Definitely worth a look when the v6 diesel comes to Australia. It'll be class leading here on Oz. Need that diesel because fuel is far between here.

[ELRORRITO]

Nice Brad. Oh yeah. New build Land Recon.