The gladiator, and the Tacoma are both great trucks but if you are serious about going off road, you would pick the gladiator. if you disagree, you obviously don’t know anything about the gladiator platform.
DUNEATV
Our neighbor purchased a New Tacoma sr pro, I had a 2020 Gladiator Rubicon. We had over 2ft snow and my neighbors Tacoma could not make it out the driveway much less going up the street. I put mine in 4 low and pulled out and went up the street and rode around town helping people stuck. When I came back home my neighbor had pulled out of his driveway, but was stuck trying to get up the hill. Idecided to go around for just fun and drove by him. A Ford F250 was also stuck at the bottom of the street. I now have a late model 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and actually this one handles better. My next will be either a 2024 or wait to see if the 2025 has any new changes!
John-yfie
Would like to see a comparison to the ranger raptor too. I'm probably going with gladiator since I love the open air experience but I'll wait for 2025 when it's supposed to go hybrid and get engine updates. Unfortunately the ranger doesn't even offer a sunroof
ccclaw
When I do an inventory search on the Jeep web site, 2024 Gladiator, Cherokee and Renegade are not offered
rogerm
if you want to do more than overlanding or off roading with out spending a lot of money the Gladiator is your best choice.
abelardoboyettenerida
Gladiator all the way. Wins in every aspect, other than gas mileage.
jeffreythomas
I like how jeeps don’t have drive modes. The less tech the better
blakemarchand
Interesting that you think most buyers would not cross-shop the Tacoma and Gladiator. They're both mid sized trucks with a reputation for being capable off-pavement. I plan to buy some truck in about six months. Personally I wish they would offer a version of the Gladiator with a solid metal roof permanently bolted-on, with a good headliner to reduce noise and heat/cold; that should not be a difficult option to engineer.
You ask which of these people would buy if they were spending around $55, 000. For that money I'd buy an F-150 in STX trim with the 5.0 V8, which I just might do. Or I might get a Frontier Pro-4X for $45, 000.
davep
I wouldn’t say the gladiator is weird or strange because you can remove the panels it’s unique and special much more special than any other midsize truck.
jeremywillson
Comparing a TuRD to a JEEP GLADIATOR 😅. The TuRD wouldn't even come in second place. More like third or fourth at best. Not even fair. And if you ever did any real off-roading you would know
tedlulis
The jeep gladiator I will have fun with it drive long trip
KenMcCune-wbjp
I have a gladiator Mojave and I love mine, Toyota's quality has been going down lately. The jeep gladiator will probably be more reliable because they still use a port injected V6. Toyota can't make good turbo engines, just look at the problems with the new tundra.
indigowicker
What is the towing capacity for the gladiator? I saw it was 7700 pounds but is that for the Rubicon? Or all 2024 Gladiators?
kevinespinosa
Buy the Jeep if you actually want to use it on trails and buy the Tacoma if you want to keep it clean and showcase all the new gear thats been used once, in your back yard.
Wrangzilla
Only time will tell which one is more reliable. I’m betting on the Taco.
davidk
Under the hood of the Tacoma is a rat's nest. Toyota could do better.
dvader
I am a long-time multiple Tacoma owner and toyota lost me with the new mini-Tundra made in Mexico…double miss
MountainScrambler
Who would spend 61k on that gladiator. Dear god what a waste of money
Mobadventures
Both are a ripoff. How long is the mortgage on those? Last I checked, price gouging was frowned upon.
