The Jeep Gladiator is a favourite amongst the overlanding community and for good reason. It was featured in Expedition Portal’s Mid-Size Truck of the Year with Scott Brady commenting: “In my experience, the Gladiator is all I love about the Wrangler, plus nearly all I love about a Power Wagon.” High praise indeed. In many ways, it’s hardly surprising that this vehicle has been such a huge hit when considering that the Gladiator is a more versatile version of the immensely popular Wrangler. This desirable platform provides up to a 1,700-pound payload and a best-in-class 7,650-pound towing capacity. Subsequently, it can be outfitted with a lightweight camper as demonstrated by builds from Hourless Life, Down2Mob Overland, and Lake Tahoe Custom Campers. In addition, the Gladiator is supremely capable when the tarmac ends as highlighted by the off-grid adventures of The Story Til Now. Today’s low-mileage (25,000 miles) 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon features tasteful upgrades and is topped with a Leitner rack.
From the Seller:
“Over the past two decades, I have owned 35 different Jeeps, epitomizing my enduring obsession with the brand. The manual transmission Jeep, with its top down, is my sanctuary—a symphony of freedom on the open road. Having long admired the AEV Brute, the arrival of the Gladiator was a momentous occasion, seamlessly blending the utility of a pickup truck with the unparalleled exhilaration of a Jeep. I placed my order and received the Jeep in September 2019 and it was the first brand-new vehicle I had ever purchased. In the midst of my fleet, consisting of six Jeeps at various stages of repair, the Gladiator has been my go-to vehicle for four years. We now have 5 children and unfortunately, the Gladiator can’t haul us all, so I have recently acquired my new daily driver, a 1982 Scrambler with 3 rows of seats.”
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
The Gladiator is fitted with a 3.6-litre V6 that produces 285 horsepower, 260 pound-feet of torque and returns a combined 19 mpg. Today’s example also features a desirable 6-speed manual transmission. A dependable engine is matched with impressive go-anywhere credentials thanks to 4WD, front and rear lockers, skid plates, Dana 44 axles, and more. Inside the Jeep showcases a well-equipped interior with driver comforts that include:
- Premium Audio Group with 8.4-inch screen
- Tow Package
- Cold Weather Pack with heated seats and steering wheel
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
Distinguishing Features
- Mopar lift 2-inch
- Warn Zeon winch
- Decked drawer system
- Leitner rack
- BFGoodrich 37-inch M/T tires
- Bedliner and bed rails
This 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is listed for $45,000 and is currently located in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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