2026 Jeep Gladiator: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.
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Updated 2026-06-04·/
Quick Answer
The Jeep Gladiator is a midsize pickup built on the Wrangler platform — the only midsize truck on the market with removable doors, a fold-down windshield, and a removable roof. For 2025 and 2026 it is powered by the 3.6L Pentastar V6 making 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic and full-time four-wheel drive on every trim. Tow rating is up to 7,700 pounds when properly equipped, payload is up to 1,725 pounds, and the bed is a true 5-foot box. Trim ladder runs Sport, Willys, Mojave (the desert-running variant), Rubicon (the rock-crawling variant), and special editions like High Tide.
Jeep Gladiator Gallery8 photos
Sport SMojito
Sport SFirecracker Red Clearcoat
WillysMojito
WillysHydro Blue Pearlcoat
SaharaBright White Clearcoat
Rubicon41
Mojave41
Rubicon XAnvil Clearcoat
Highlights of the 2026 Jeep Gladiator
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3.6L Pentastar V6: 285 hp / 260 lb-ft, 8-speed automatic, full-time 4WD standard on every Gladiator.
Removable doors, fold-down windshield, and three roof options shared with the Wrangler platform.
Tow rating up to 7,700 lb when properly equipped — class-competitive with Tacoma and Colorado.
Payload up to 1,725 lb in the right configuration; true 5-foot pickup bed.
Trim ladder: Sport, Willys, Mojave (desert running), Rubicon (rock crawling), plus special editions.
Rubicon adds Rock-Trac transfer case with 4.0:1 low range, front and rear electronic locking diffs, and 33-inch off-road tires.
Mojave adds Fox internal-bypass shocks, a 1-inch front lift, beadlock-capable wheels, and a desert-tuned suspension.
Trim-Level Breakdown and Availability at Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Compare available trim levels to find the right Jeep Gladiator for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.
Compare trimsTrim6 trims · 10 in stock
Willys3 in stock
Sport S3 in stock
Sahara1 in stock
Rubicon1 in stock
Mojave1 in stock
Rubicon X1 in stock
Pricing
Starting price
$46,539
$48,749
$49,289
$52,839
$54,499
$59,089
Top price
$51,899
$51,499
$49,289
$52,839
$54,499
$59,089
Powertrain
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
4WD
4WD
4WD
4WD
Fuel options
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Engine
V6, 3.6L
V6, 3.6L
V6, 3.6L
V6, 3.6L
V6, 3.6L
V6, 3.6L
MPG (city / hwy)
17 / 22
17 / 22
17 / 22
17 / 22
17 / 22
17 / 22
Standard equipment — safety & driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control
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Auto high-beam headlights
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Forward collision-avoidance
Front & rear parking sensors
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Hill descent control & skid plates
Rear occupant alert
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Standard equipment — technology & infotainment
Built-in navigation
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In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
Premium audio (Alpine)
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Push-button start with proximity key
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Standard equipment — comfort & convenience
Dual-zone climate control
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Memory driver seat & mirrors
Remote engine start
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Standard equipment — interior & exterior
Bed tonneau cover
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Front fog lamps
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Leather seating
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LED headlights & daytime running lights
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LED taillights
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Spray-in bedliner
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Inside the Jeep Gladiator
What the Gladiator is
The Gladiator is a midsize pickup truck that started as a Wrangler with a bed and grew up into its own model. It shares the Wrangler's body-on-frame chassis, solid-axle front and rear suspension, full-time 4WD, removable doors and roof, and fold-down windshield — none of which are available on any other midsize pickup. For 2025 and 2026 it is powered exclusively by the 3.6L Pentastar V6 making 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic. (The Gladiator EcoDiesel and the Gladiator 4xe were both discussed by Stellantis but neither is in the MY26 lineup as of publication — confirm with the dealer for the latest production status.) The 5-foot bed is shorter than what you get from a Tacoma or Ranger but long enough for kayaks, dirt bikes, hunting gear, or a weekend's worth of materials from the lumber yard.
Choosing between trims
Sport is the value entry point — full Gladiator hardware, Pentastar V6, Command-Trac part-time 4WD, steel bumpers. Willys layers on 32-inch off-road tires, a limited-slip rear axle, and rock rails — a meaningful capability bump short of Rubicon. Mojave is the desert-running specialist: Fox internal-bypass shocks, a 1-inch front lift, beadlock-capable wheels, and the only Gladiator without front and rear lockers (because the desert-running brief doesn't need them). Rubicon is the rock-crawling specialist: Rock-Trac transfer case with a 4.0:1 low range, front and rear electronic locking diffs, electronic front sway-bar disconnect, 33-inch off-road tires, and steel rock rails. Buyers should pick based on terrain — Mojave for desert, Rubicon for rocks. Both are factory-built; neither requires aftermarket modification to do its specialty well.
How it stacks up against the alternatives
The closest competitors are the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Nissan Frontier. Gladiator's unique advantages are the removable doors and roof (no other midsize pickup offers either), the Mojave / Rubicon factory specialty trims (no other midsize pickup offers a factory desert-running variant or factory locking diffs), and the Wrangler aftermarket support that carries directly to the Gladiator. Tacoma counters with the new hybrid powertrain (i-FORCE MAX, 326 hp combined, much better fuel economy) and a shorter wheelbase. Ranger Raptor counters with a more aggressive desert-running posture than even the Mojave. Colorado / Canyon ZR2 counter with Multimatic DSSV dampers. Buyers who want the open-air experience and the body-on-frame Wrangler heritage choose Gladiator; buyers who prioritize fuel economy or interior refinement often go elsewhere.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Only midsize pickup with removable doors, fold-down windshield, and a removable roof.
Full-time 4WD standard on every trim — no 2WD Gladiator is sold.
Mojave and Rubicon are factory specialty trims that don't require aftermarket modification to perform their roles.
Wrangler-derived aftermarket parts ecosystem carries over to the Gladiator — lifts, bumpers, lights, accessories.
Tow rating up to 7,700 lb is competitive with Tacoma and Colorado at similar configurations.
Strong resale value driven by the iconic styling and committed Jeep buyer base.
Trail Rated badge across off-road trims, with approach/breakover/departure angles among the best in any production pickup.
Cons
Fuel economy is modest by 2025 standards — 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined EPA on the V6.
5-foot bed is shorter than competing midsize pickups (most offer 5-foot or 6-foot box options).
On-road manners reflect the body-on-frame, solid-axle design — more wind, road, and tire noise than a unibody pickup.
Interior is durable rather than luxurious — Tacoma TRD Pro and Ranger Lariat both offer more upscale cabins at comparable prices.
Pricing climbs quickly — a well-optioned Rubicon can cross into full-size pickup territory.
Why this matters around Elizabethtown
Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Elizabethtown stocks the 2026 Gladiator across Sport, Willys, Rubicon, and Mojave configurations — easy to test-drive both an off-road specialty trim and a daily-driver trim back-to-back. With the Land Between the Lakes, Daniel Boone National Forest, and Hardin County's rural roads all within reach, this is a market where Gladiator buyers actually use the truck the way it was designed to be used.
New 2026 Jeep Gladiator Inventory at Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamLive
Current in-stock units at Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.
Quick Order Package 24Y Rubicon X: Steel Front BumperAlpine Premium Audio SystemIntegrated Off-Road CameraUSB Host Flip
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Jeep Gladiator
The 3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline engine, making 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The EcoDiesel and 4xe variants discussed in earlier model years are not in the 2025 / 2026 production lineup — confirm with the dealer for the latest configuration availability.
Up to 7,700 pounds when properly equipped with the maximum towing package. Standard tow ratings vary by trim and configuration; the maximum requires the heavy-duty trailer tow package. This is competitive with the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado at similar trim levels.
Yes. Every Jeep Gladiator is sold with four-wheel drive — there is no 2WD Gladiator. Sport and Willys use Command-Trac part-time 4WD, and Rubicon uses Rock-Trac with a 4.0:1 low-range crawl ratio.
Both are off-road specialty trims with different tuning. Mojave is the desert-running specialist: Fox internal-bypass shocks, a 1-inch front lift, beadlock-capable wheels, and high-speed off-road suspension tuning. Rubicon is the rock-crawling specialist: Rock-Trac transfer case with 4.0:1 low range, front and rear electronic locking differentials, electronic front sway-bar disconnect, and 33-inch off-road tires. Choose Mojave for desert, dirt, and high-speed off-road; choose Rubicon for technical rock-crawling and slow-speed trail work.
The Gladiator has a single bed length of 5 feet (60.3 inches). It is shorter than the Toyota Tacoma's standard 5-foot or available 6-foot bed and shorter than most Ford Ranger and Chevrolet Colorado bed options. The Gladiator's bed is sized for kayaks, dirt bikes, hunting gear, and weekend lumber-yard runs rather than commercial-truck use.
Yes. The Gladiator inherits the Wrangler platform's full open-air toolkit: removable front and rear doors, fold-down windshield, and three roof options (soft top, three-piece Freedom hardtop, or available Sky One-Touch power-retractable top on certain trims). It is the only midsize pickup with this capability.
Up to 1,725 pounds in the right configuration. Standard payload varies by trim and equipment — heavier off-road trims (Rubicon, Mojave) have lower payload than Sport-grade configurations because the bigger tires and additional hardware add curb weight.
EPA estimates approximately 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 and 8-speed automatic. Off-road-tire trims like Rubicon will return slightly lower real-world figures.
3 years or 36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage and 5 years or 60,000 miles of powertrain coverage, whichever comes first. Roadside assistance is included for the duration of the powertrain coverage period.
Not for 2025 or 2026. The Gladiator 4xe was discussed by Stellantis but slipped from the production calendar. Buyers who want a Jeep PHEV today are looking at the Wrangler 4xe or the Grand Cherokee 4xe.
Live count is shown in the inventory section above. Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Elizabethtown typically stocks Gladiators across Sport, Willys, Rubicon, and Mojave trims — inventory turns with deliveries, so the live grid is the most current source.
Often yes — call ahead and the team can stage both an off-road specialty Rubicon and a desert-tuned Mojave so you can feel the suspension differences on the same drive. Use the contact form above to schedule.
Swope CDJR is in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, in Hardin County, convenient to Radcliff, Louisville, and Bardstown. Visit during business hours for a test drive or use the contact options above to schedule.
Yes. Swope's service department is staffed by factory-trained Mopar / Stellantis technicians who handle Pentastar V6 maintenance, 4WD service, and Trail Rated inspection on Gladiators sold by Swope or anywhere else. Use the service link above to schedule.
Yes — the parts and service team can spec and install genuine Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts accessories (lift kits, bumpers, rock rails, fender flares, bed accessories) on a new Gladiator at delivery or any time after.
