
In 2005, Jeep shook the world of pickup trucks with the Jeep Gladiator. Fifteen years later, the company is doing it again with the all-new, all-powerful 2020 Jeep Gladiator, which is slated to roll into dealerships in Spring of 2019.
The new Gladiator is a hot topic for our team and we can’t wait to get behind the wheel of this unstoppable truck. Here are just a few reasons why you should be excited about the return of this iconic pickup:
Best-In-Class Everything
Everyone expects a Jeep to be massively capable, and the 2020 Gladiator will do that trust justice. Thanks to Jeep’s keen eye for performance engineering, the Gladiator will have a best-in-class towing capacity of 7,650 pounds, which is enough to handle most adventurers’ gear. Drop the tailgate and load up the Gladiator’s truck bed — it has a best-in-class maximum payload rating of 1,600. The 2020 Gladiator will dominate the midsize pickup world.
Off-Road Like a Wrangler
As expected, the Gladiator will have Jeep’s four-wheel-drive system that will allow it to tackle terrains more than any other truck. Simply put, the 2020 Gladiator will be the most off-road-capable truck in its class, period. It’s equipped with great gear that helps it earn this title, such as lockable wide track axles, FOX shocks, an electronic disconnecting front sway bar, and much more.
Interior Excellence
The Gladiator is as impressive on the inside as it is on the outside. The available leather-trimmed seats, slick console design, and spacious interior all lend themselves to an unforgettable ride. Go with the soft top Gladiator to open up the cabin for a real safari feel. Strip the truck of its doors and fold the windshield down to become one with the outdoors.
The available 8.4-inch touch screen is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so you can access many of your phone’s features through your truck — look up directions, make hands-free calls, read your text messages, listening to your favorite music and podcast streaming apps, and much more. An available Bluetooth wireless speaker is removable, so the music doesn’t have to stop when the Gladiator does.
Customize It To Fit You
One of the greatest aspects of the 2020 Gladiator is you’ll be able to build one that fits you perfectly. Begin forging your Gladiator by choosing between the four trim levels: the Sport, Sport S, Overland, and top-of-the-line Rubicon. Give your truck life with one of seven exterior paint colors and four interior colors.
From there, you can equip the Gladiator with the numerous packages Jeep offers, such as the cold weather group, trailer tow package, premium LED lighting, the Jeep Active Safety Group, and more. With so many options, it will be difficult finding two Gladiators exactly alike.
When the 2020 Jeep Gladiator comes out this spring, we’ll be excited to experience this revolutionary truck for ourselves. Make sure you stop by Santee CDJR for a test drive of the most off-road-worthy midsize truck on the market.
Image “2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Pickup” via Flickr by Greg Gjerdingen used under CC BY 2.0 / cropped from original

