2020 Jeep Gladiator

The Gladiator is basically the Wrangler with a 5-foot bed attached. It doesn't only feature the same cab, doors, hood, and fenders but, like the Wrangler, also boasts removable doors, a removable soft top or three-piece hard top, and a fold-down windshield. Unlike the Wrangler, however, the Gladiator is only available in one configuration: a crew cab with a 5-foot bed. Four trims are on option: Sport, Sport S, Overland, Rubicon.

The base trim comes with 17-inch black steel wheels, front fog lights, halogen headlights, cargo tie-down loops, all-terrain tires, one rear and two front tow hooks, and a Class II bumper hitch. With the Sport S trim you'll get 17-inch aluminum wheels, and heated and power-adjustable mirrors, while the Overland trim adds 18-inch aluminum wheels, daytime running lights, side steps, tinted windows, and automatic headlights. The off-road-ready Rubicon trim gets 17-inch aluminum wheels, lockable front and rear differentials, 33-inch all-terrain tires, a disconnectable front stabilizer bar, rock rails, skid plates, and Fox shock absorbers.

Only one engine is featured with the Gladiator: a 3.6-liter V-6, mated to a six-speed manual, which makes 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. You can also opt for an eight-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive is standard.

If your Gladiator is properly equipped, you'll get a best-in-class tow rating of 7,650 pounds, as well as a best-in-class payload rating of 1,600 pounds. You'll also get good off-road performance from your Gladiator, as all models proudly wear that Trail Rated badge and are equipped with heavy-duty Dana 44 axles, skid plates, and tow hooks. However, if you want superior off-road performance, opt for the Rubicon trim.

The high-strength-steel bed of the Gladiator is durable and equipped with many convenient features. Apart from the standard three-position tailgate and four integrated tie-down loops, you can also opt for a 120-volt outlet, a system of movable cleats, LED bed lighting and a roll-up tonneau cover.

The Interior of the Gladiator offers respectable head- and legroom for both front and rear passengers. The base trim comes with a basic infotainment system that offers a 5-inch display, eight speakers, a USB port, Bluetooth, and voice control, but higher trims add a 7-inch display and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. With the base trim you'll also get cloth upholstery, a 60/40 folding rear seat, air conditioning, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls, while the Sport S trim adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless entry, power windows, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The Overland trim features Overland cloth bucket seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and ambient lighting. As the Rubicon is geared toward off-roading, its interior features are similar to that of the Sport trim, while most of its added features apply to the mechanics and exterior of the car.

Standard safety features included with the Gladiator are electronic roll mitigation, electronic stability control, hill start assist, a rear backup camera, and trailer sway control. You can, however, also opt for blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, rear park assist, and rear cross-path detection.