It's time to meet the 2020 North American Truck of the Year: the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. This brand-new Jeep model is an exciting option for pickup drivers who don't want to be limited by the lines in the road. Here are a few great reasons to consider the Jeep Gladiator for your next truck:
Off-Road Readiness
Think of the
2020 Gladiator as a Wrangler with a truck bed. It's equipped with many of the same off-road-ready features the Wrangler touts, such as advanced four-wheel-drive systems, protective skid plates, tow hooks, and more. Like the Wrangler, the Gladiator Rubicon trim gives drivers the best terrain-tackling ability. It adds equipment such as locking front and rear differentials, a 4:1 transfer case, and an electronic disconnecting sway bar. Simply put, the 2020 Gladiator is now one of the most versatile and capable trucks on the market.
Pickup Truck Strength
Once the Gladiator took home its awards for off-roading capability, it focused on its strength as a truck. When properly equipped, the Gladiator has a best-in-class 7,650-pound towing capacity. It also offers a best-in-class 1,700-pound four-wheel-drive payload capacity. The Gladiator achieves these numbers through its 3.6-liter V-6 engine that delivers 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.
However, great power levels in your truck are pointless if you don't have the means to control it. That's why the Gladiator has access to features such as an integrated brake controller, a backup camera with a hitch zoom and trailer guidelines, and plenty of truck bed storage solutions to help you organize and secure your haul.
A Balance Between Brains and Brawn
Inside the Gladiator, you'll find a number of tech features that will enhance your daily drive. Each Gladiator trim level — the Sport, Sport S, Overland, Rubicon, and Mojave — is equipped with an intuitive 5-, 7-, or 8.4-inch touch screen that allows you to stay in touch with the outside world. At the Sport S level, this screen is given Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. These programs allow you to use many popular apps and phone features hands-free, so you can stay entertained and connected when you're out exploring.
Lifestyle Readiness
Perhaps what the 2020 Gladiator does best is give you the tools you need to pursue your ideal lifestyle. During the winter, the Gladiator keeps you warm via available heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. For the rest of the year, the available dual-zone automatic temperature control has you and your passengers covered. The four available soft- and hard-top options let you open your cabin to the great outdoors. The Gladiator even offers a removable, weatherproof Bluetooth speaker for your off-roading adventure soundtracks.
To take a test drive of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, visit our team at
Darcars Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Rockville, Maryland. After taking one for a spin around the block, you'll see why so many pickup drivers are excited about this brand-new option.