The emergence of off-road pickups has turned "use" into "play"; the emergence of Jeep gladiators has turned "play" into "wanton play". All off-road pickup lovers please note that the stronger Jeep Gladiator on the surface of your heart is finally here!
The Jeep Gladiator released in China is a precursor version based on the overseas Overland edition, with a price of 509,900 yuan, which on the surface looks similar to the shape of the Wrangler, but in fact, the Gladiator is far more than just a "Wrangler" with more cargo buckets.
Jeep as we know it doesn't just make SUVs, starting with willis Overlander's first pickup in 1947, to the Glassator in 1962 (this year is also the 60th anniversary of gladiator), and then to the 1986 Comanche, Jeep's pickup truck has long been popular in North America. Since then, due to the best-selling SUV, the user demand has doubled so that Jeep has no time to worry about the production of pickup trucks, until the emergence of this new Jeep gladiator, let us once again see what an all-terrain pickup truck with strong off-road performance should look like.
Jeep Gladiator (1962)
A "fun" pickup, first of all, "can play"
Instead of the current Wrangler's 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, the Jeep's prestigious 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine delivers a maximum output of 284 hp and 347 Nm peak torque. The performance and reliability of this engine have not only been verified worldwide, but also won the "Ward Top Ten" for many times, and this time it has also upgraded the new thermostat and wide-angle injector specifically for the Chinese market, bringing better fuel economy. At the same time, the matching 8-speed automatic transmission can also bring the vehicle agile power response and silky smooth shifting.
With a body length of 5592 mm, a width of 1894 mm, a height of 1856 mm and a wheelbase of 3488 mm, the Jeep Gladiator not only offers a highly functional loading compartment, but also a highly individual variable shape. The Wrangler's removable roof and door panels, as well as the retractable front windshield, were all featured on the Jeep Gladiator, making the Jeep Gladiator the only open-top pickup on the market today.
The tailgate adopts a three-stage angle opening adjustable design, when the tailgate is fully opened, the cargo compartment length reaches 2067 mm, and meets the maximum effective load weight of 568 kg, which also has an excellent and flexible load capacity, without losing the basic purpose of the pickup truck.
In addition to the Wrangler's design, more importantly, the Jeep Gladiator has off-road abilities comparable to the Wrangler. Professional hard-core equipment such as the Selec-Trac intelligent all-wheel drive system, transfer case, rear axle limited slip differential, low-speed 2.72 times torque amplification, 0-100% torque conversion in the front and rear axles are all given to the body of the Jeep Gladiator. In addition, the dana44 M210/220 front and rear axles on board are 37% and 14% thicker than the Wranglers, respectively, and the strength is nearly doubled, plus the approach and departure angles of 40° and 25°, the longitudinal passage angle of 18° and the minimum ground clearance of 249 mm, ensuring that the Jeep gladiator can still cross various roads while carrying cargo.
More than just a practical pickup
The pre-launch model offers a number of practical features, such as a roof carrier, that can be further loaded without modification. In addition, comfortable and convenient features such as adaptive induction headlights, electric adjustment and heating of exterior mirrors, and electric heating of the rear windshield are also available. For driving in harsh road conditions, the Jeep Gladiator also comes with an original chassis guard plate to protect parts such as transmission, transfer case and fuel tank from impact.
Inside the car, the Jeep Gladiator offers a variety of comfort features, including steering wheel heating, front seat heating, smart dual-zone individual air conditioning and more. For convenience, the gladiator also considers it very thoughtfully, such as the second row of seats can be independently flattened, the rear of the second row of seats provides hidden storage space and lockable and removable storage box, the car provides a 230V power interface and 400W inverter, etc. Due to its clever interior design and effective use of space, the interior won the 2019 "Ward Top Ten", bringing a comfortable guarantee for long-distance travel.
Jeep Gladiator provides a 7-inch LCD instrument display and an 8.4-inch central control display, the integrated Uconnect intelligent on-board control system provides navigation, Bluetooth communication, media playback and CarPlay and CarLife interconnection functions, and the Alpine sound system composed of 9 speakers also brings shocking listening effects.
More adapted to China's full road conditions pickup truck
Before the emergence of The Jeep Gladiator, players who pursued high-end off-road pickups could only buy through unofficial channels such as parallel imports, although the Land Cruiser LC79, Toyota Tantu, Dodge RAM and other cars were also more popular, but these models were either irregular in price channels, or after-sales were not guaranteed, and the time and cost of maintenance were also high. The official listing of Jeep Gladiator can not only allow Chinese consumers to buy through real formal channels, but also allow Jeep Gladiator to maintain a high degree of performance consistent with overseas markets, but also provide more localized and thoughtful sales and after-sales service.
For example, at the same time that Jeep announced the official listing of gladiators, it also brought a series of exclusive Chinese consumer car purchase policies: the national limited edition of 500 units, of which 150 jungle green limited editions can enjoy 0 yuan booking privileges, go to the "Big Jeep Dali" WeChat Mini Program to book, the remaining 350 units can be ordered directly at the dealer. All 500 models enjoy 10 free basic maintenance services (including the first warranty) over 5 years, as well as a 3-year or 100,000-kilometer vehicle warranty.
If you want to pursue more extreme personalization, Jeep gladiators can also be satisfied. The modification space shared with the Wrangler is extremely vast, and almost all of the modification requirements can be realized on the Jeep Gladiator. The Jeep Gladiator Advance Edition also comes standard with a series of original custom kits such as a tri-fold rigid rear tail compartment cover, rear splash plate, front windshield fixing strap, side anti-collision bar and so on, which can also enjoy the original warranty service.
It is worth mentioning that in addition to the listing of gladiators, the overall action of Jeep brand imported models this year is very frequent. The recent annual Eastern Jeep Safari off-road conference opened in Moab, Utah, USA, with several concept models unveiled, including the Bob concept car that combines gladiator and Wrangler.
At the online communication meeting of the event, Jeep North America told the media that the brand will strive to hold a Chinese off-road conference this year, and some of the concept models unveiled by EJS are planned to be unveiled in China this year, which is undoubtedly a grand event worth looking forward to for domestic off-road enthusiasts. In addition, last month, the Wrangler Heights Bahamas Beach Powder Special Edition model is also launching pre-sale, it can be said that Jeep in China is trying to take back its own market step by step, the listing of gladiators, will also become a key step to further deepen its cultivation in China, comprehensively enrich the product spectrum in China.
The world is so big, why not look at it more
The world is so big that everyone wants to see it. Drive the Jeep Gladiator, see the scenery that others can't see, and complete challenges that others can't complete. For 509,900 yuan, it is not just a Jeep gladiator, but a new and wonderful life.
Imagine what you would get when you owned a Jeep Gladiator? The shape of a Wrangler, or a pickup truck? No, Jeep Gladiator inspires you to explore more new places and try more lifestyles you haven't experienced before. It combines the utility of a pickup truck with the rugged off-road performance of a Wrangler, bringing camping gear, towing a UTV, motorcycle, or speedboat, and making it an adventure park anywhere.
Nowadays, pickup trucks have changed from simple cargo tools in the past to large toys that enjoy trendy life, and "playing with pickup trucks" has become the most popular way to pursue personalized life. Among the many off-road pickups, the Jeep Gladiator is the ultimate target, whether traveling alone or crossing with teammates for a long time, Jeep Gladiator can show a unique personality and reliable hardcore strength, bringing unprecedented pride and achievement. It is reported that the Jeep Gladiator pre-launch model only 30 minutes online order volume has exceeded 1,000 units, due to the hot pre-order situation, all online channels have been temporarily closed, and according to the situation as soon as possible to open the capital to wait.
The author of this article is a kick car gang Dumbo