2023 Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator is a unique vehicle. It is an off-roader, but it is also a truck. It is the only open-air truck on the market. You have a cargo bed capable of 1,700 pounds of payload capacity, as well as a vehicle that offers you off-road features and 11.1 inches of ground clearance. This compact truck offers a lot; it is a fun vehicle, as well as a capable one with plenty of performance, safety, and technology features. Learn more about all this vehicle has to offer you in the in-depth model review below. 

What's new for the 2023 model? 

New for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator is a limited special edition called the Freedom model. This model features military-themed decals and badges and plenty of great features. Reach out to us at Bournival Jeep to learn more about it. 

Performance Features

First, let's look at how this vehicle can perform for you. Jeep vehicles offer you a great performance with plenty of off-road capability; this is still true with the Jeep Gladiator even though this vehicle is a compact truck. Check out the engine options and off-road features below. 

• 3.6-liter V6 engine - The base engine in the 2023 Gladiator is a 3.6-liter V6 engine. This engine produces 285-horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. For fuel efficiency, this engine gives you around 17 city and 23 highway miles per gallon. 
• 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 engine - Your second engine option is a diesel one. You have a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 engine that produces 260-horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque. For fuel efficiency, this engine gives you around 22 city and 28 highway miles per gallon. 

This vehicle gives you standard four-wheel drive, and you have a standard six-speed manual transmission with an available eight-speed automatic transmission. In terms of towing capacity, this truck gives you a range of 4,000 up to 7,700 pounds of towing capacity. 

 This vehicle is a Jeep, so you also get some great off-road capabilities. You can get features like skid plates, all-terrain tires, rock sliders, winch-ready bumpers, and locking differentials. You also have a sway bar disconnect to give you more front-wheel articulation. You can also get more than 11 inches in ground clearance, depending on the model. The Gladiator can take you through water with the ability to go through streams up to 31.5 inches because this vehicle has special water sealing and a high-air intake. 

The Gladiator Mojave model specifically is desert rated to show that it can survive dirt, sand, dust, and intense heat. It offers you a desert-tuned suspension. 

The performance of the 2023 Gladiator is definitely worth checking out, but you can learn more about all the other features this vehicle has to offer you below. 

Exterior Features

The Jeep Gladiator is a compact truck. It measures around 18 feet 2 inches in length, and it has a curb weight that ranges from 4,650 to 5,352 pounds. This vehicle comes standard with a soft top, but there is a three-piece hardtop available. You have exterior features on this vehicle like halogen headlights, fog lights, tow hooks, and more. You also have multiple door options like the half doors that give you more of an open-air experience. There is also an available fold-down windshield if you want even more access to the outdoors. 

In terms of exterior cargo space, the 2023 Gladiator comes with a 5-foot bed. This truck bed offers you a payload capacity that ranges from 1,075 to 1,710 pounds. You can also get an available 115-volt power outlet in the truck bed for added capability. You can add exterior features like the Trail Rail Cargo Management system that has tie downs, cross rails, and a cargo basket. There is also a roll up bed cover and a three-position tailgate for added capability. 

 Interior Features

The 2023 Gladiator is a truck with two rows of seating that can seat up to five people. This vehicle comes standard with cloth seating surfaces, but you can upgrade your vehicle to get features like leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The second row of seating is comfortable and spacious with plenty of space for adults to sit. There is also an available removable under seat storage bin on the inside of this vehicle to give you additional cargo capacity. 

Technology Features

Also, on the inside of the Jeep Gladiator, you can find some pretty great technology features from an infotainment system to remote start to make your life easier. Check out all of these technology features below. 

• Touchscreen infotainment - In the zJeep Gladiator, you can find a standard 7-inch touchscreen or a larger 8.4-inch touchscreen option. These are paired with a Uconnect infotainment system that is easy to use and gives you access to smartphone apps, navigation, and more. 
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - Your infotainment system pairs with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. These systems allow you to connect your smartphone to your infotainment system to give you easy access to phone contacts, music, apps, and more. It can help ensure you stay connected and entertained while on the road. 
• Bluetooth - Speaking of connection, the Bluetooth capability in your Jeep Gladiator makes sure you stay connected to your loved ones. You can talk on the phone hands-free with Bluetooth, and it allows you to stay safer because you can keep your hands safely on the wheel. 
• USB ports - The 2023 Gladiator can also be found with up to five USB ports. This gives you the ability to charge devices so that you have them when you need them. 
• Keyless entry - With the keyless entry feature, you can unlock your vehicle simply by approaching it with the key fob. If your keys get close enough to the vehicle, it will automatically unlock, so you don't have to do it yourself. 
• Push button start - You also have the convenience of push-button start in your Jeep Gladiator, so you don't even have to pull your keys out of your pocket or bag. 
• Remote start - Get your car warmed up and ready to go from inside your house or office with the remote start feature. 

These technology features will keep you and your passengers connected and entertained. You can also check out the safety technology features that can be found in this vehicle below. 

Safety Features

The Jeep Gladiator is built to withstand tough terrain and tough conditions. It also has active safety technologies to look out for you and keep you and your passengers safer. This vehicle comes standard with a rearview camera, and there are additional available safety technologies. The available features include rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, forward automatic emergency braking, and a forward-facing camera system. Learn more about some of these features in more detail below. 

• Rear cross traffic alert - This safety feature will alert you if there is a vehicle crossing behind you while you are moving in reverse. It can help you be aware of vehicles that may be hard to see so that you can avoid a collision. 
• Forward collision warning - With forward collision warning, you are alerted if there is a potential front end collision. This feature uses cameras and sensors to monitor the front of your vehicle to help prevent accidents. 
• Adaptive cruise control - Adaptive cruise control helps you to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. If you are approaching the vehicle in front of you too quickly and closing the gap, this feature will automatically slow down your vehicle to maintain a preset distance. 
• Rearview camera - You can better see behind you with the rearview camera that can be found in the 2023 Jeep Gladiator. This camera makes it easier for you to back up and drive in reverse. 

The 2023 Gladiator has some great safety technology to look out for you and your passengers when you are on the road. 

Overall, the 2023 Jeep Gladiator is a great choice. This compact truck gives you the versatility of a truck with the capability of an off-roader and a style that is all its own. There are a lot of great features and technologies in this vehicle, as well. If you have any questions about the Jeep Gladiator, or you would like to check out this vehicle for yourself, you can reach out to us at Bournival Jeep.