(The model mentioned in the video is the North American version of the Gladiator RUBICON LAUNCH EDITION version)
"This car is the most beautiful, off-road ability, front and rear hard axle convertible pickup truck that you can currently buy on the market, and does not accept any rebuttal." A simple summary of the Jeep gladiator by the owner Hao Ge seems to me to be the most perfect interpretation of this car.
In the overseas market, the gladiator named Gladiator has been the first to be listed in the North American market as early as two years ago, and is subdivided into sports4, SPORTS, WILLYS, OVERLAND, RUBICON, MOJAVE and other models according to different configurations such as power mode (gasoline \ diesel), transmission (manual \ automatic), hard top \ soft top and so on. There is currently only one model that has come to China, officially named: Gladiator Advance Edition. Through the wording of the body pulling flowers, it is not difficult to see that the gladiator introduced in China is closer to the overseas WILLYS version in appearance, but the configuration is different. By the time you read this article, JEEP Gladiator is already officially listed in The Country. And what we mainly introduce this time is also the domestic version of the gladiator advance version (hereinafter referred to as: gladiator).
Gladiator this big toy
Putting it together with your camping gear is not a violation of the feeling.
History is always brutal, and to be honest, until gladiators reappear in our sights, almost no one will associate pickups with the Jeep brand. As everyone knows, the history of gladiators can be traced back to nearly 60 years ago, the first generation of gladiators (1962-1988) is Willys based on the platform of the large SUV Jeep Wagoneer (SJ) and built a full-size pickup truck model, at that time, although the gladiator was designed for civilian use, engineers also fully considered the US Army vehicle standards, so that the purpose of collinear production of military and civilian products was intended to reduce costs. But it also invisibly laid a solid foundation for the image of the gladiator tough guy after that. However, after 1971, Jeep canceled the name Gladiator and used a more concise J series as the name of the brand's pickup branch, and the "short-lived" gladiator slowly faded from people's vision.
If you happen to be in an off-road team that is about to travel,
Then this gladiator must be your most reliable security car
Fast forward to 2004, Jeep seems to be interested in regaining the concept of the gladiator pickup, although the official did not give a clear answer, but at the following year's North American International Auto Show, a concept car based on the Wrangler called the Jeep Gladiator concept appeared in the public eye. Just when we thought Jeep was going to re-develop in the field of pickup trucks, there was a sudden lack of information about this concept car, and Jeep stopped abruptly after satisfying our appetite. In the following ten years, although the mass production news of gladiators will be released from time to time, most of them are also catching wind and shadows. After 13 years, at the Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of 2018, Jeep finally came to the series production version of the Gladiator and went on sale in North America in the spring of 2019. At this point, the gladiators who have gone through twists and turns have returned to our vision.
Turning your gaze back to this gladiator in front of this, the gladiator developed on the Wrangler platform is infinitely close to the former in terms of shape, configuration and performance. Especially when you look right ahead, you can barely tell the difference between it and the Wrangler. Just after adding the cargo compartment, the wheelbase of the whole vehicle is elongated, which directly brings more exaggerated visual effects, especially from the side looks larger and harder than ordinary wranglers. Another benefit of longer wheelbase is the improved driving quality. Especially driving on city roads, it is obviously more stable and comfortable than the average Wrangler gladiator, and most of the time you will hardly feel that this is a pickup truck. However, the disadvantage of the longer wheelbase is the lack of off-road ability, especially when climbing at a large angle, the performance is certainly not as calm as that of ordinary wranglers. Of course, this is limited to the horizontal comparison with its own members, looking at the entire pickup truck market, the gladiator's off-road ability is still one of the best. Secondly, the shortcomings of hardcore off-road vehicles such as loud noise, insufficient lateral support, etc. still exist in gladiators. Just don't forget that the wilderness is the home of this car, and in my opinion, these so-called shortcomings are almost negligible for players who love it.
The spatial performance of the back row is not much different from that of the general Wrangler,
But it's excellent in the pickup trucks of the same class.
In addition to the strong loading capacity,
The wide cargo box carries the yearning for freedom,
A lifestyle that goes your way.
Compared with the full-size pickup trucks such as the F150 and RAM, the Gladiator is one of the few medium-sized pickup trucks that can compete in the driving space. The interior space that is almost the same as the four-door version of the Wrangler meets the needs of many people to travel, and the overall interior layout and shape are also completely transplanted from the Wrangler. Interestingly, the engineers also made some minor optimizations for the details of the car, such as adding storage compartments under the rear seats, and the seat cushions that can be flipped up after the seats are reclined, etc., invisibly increasing the practicality of the car. The rear body width can reach 1442 mm, the baffle opening length can reach 2067 mm, the rear baffle angle is adjustable in three stages, and it has a payload mass of 568 kg. If there is no concept of this data, then simply materialize, the gladiator's back bucket is enough to accommodate a four-wheeled off-road ATV or two off-road motorcycles, a high-power generator, multiple sets of ski equipment and surfboards, even kitchen utensils and so on, if you are a camper at the ashes level, then its powerful loading capacity is enough to load all the supplies and supplies you need for several days. The body is equipped with a 230V power supply and a 400W inverter, which is convenient for connecting to the on-board refrigerator, picnic appliances, etc., so that "wind meal and sleeping" can also become endless fun. In addition, a wealth of original accessories, such as MOMAR customized tail compartment scratch-resistant inner pads and side protection pedals, as well as the shared Wrangler modification platform, the modification of the universal rate is high, according to the needs and preferences of the personality DIY, is still the biggest charm of this car. It is worth mentioning that the body width and height of less than two meters can be in and out of the garage without worry, a standard parking space can accommodate the body, just the right body size for both mobility and convenience.
Jeep's critically acclaimed 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, which has been repeatedly named "Ward Top Ten", is used in the new car. The 209kW maximum power and 347Nm peak torque are the same as the regular Wrangler (previous generation model). And in order to meet the needs of the domestic market, the Gladiator Advance Edition has upgraded components such as thermostats for the Chinese market, further improving fuel economy. As for the off-road ability, it is still the most proud part of this car. The non-load-bearing body structure, the newly upgraded Dana44 M210/220 front and rear axles, is nearly double the overall strength of the Wrangler Rubicon. The Selec-Trac Professional Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system is still operated by the Lever Transfer Case Lever, which can be driven 100% rear-wheel in 2H mode, achieving the best fuel economy and being the first choice for everyday driving.
The 4H AUTO system automatically delivers torque to the forward axle according to changes in road conditions, enabling free switching between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive for greater handling safety. The 4H parttime realizes a fixed power distribution of 50:50 on the front and rear axles, which is suitable for desert and other situations. In 4L mode, combined with the rear axle limited slip differential, it can achieve 2.72 times the torque amplification at low speeds, releasing more than 1000 Nm peak torque for the four wheels in extreme environments. Overall, although the domestic gladiator advance version is not as powerful as the overseas version of the Rubicon version equipped with front and rear differential locks, the comprehensive off-road strength is still the ceiling in the same level of models.
I have always believed that if it were not for some objective factors, pickup trucks might be treated the same as SUVs. In particular, like the gladiator, the appearance and performance of the "excellent student" are both online, more loaded, heavier, compared to the traditional hardcore off-road vehicle it has more innate advantages. Although the threshold of 500 units of new cars makes this car destined to be owned by only a few people, the official price of 509,900 yuan is still very cost-effective (the same as the current two-door version of the Wrangler Rubicon), in fact, for the domestic market, I think the gladiator is aimed at the same crowd as the Wrangler, and its emergence is only for those who love to travel camping, outdoor sports, and long-distance fleet travel to provide a new car purchase option.
Specifications
Jeep Gladiator Advance Edition
Price: 509,900 yuan
Engine: 3.6L 284 hp V6
Displacement: 3604mL
NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption: 11.1L/100KM
Maximum power:
209kW/6400rpm
Maximum torque:
347Nm/4400rpm
Transmission: 8-stop hand in one
Length/Width/Height:
5592/1894/1856mm
Wheelbase: 3488mm
Drive mode: front-mounted four-wheel drive
Braking system (front/rear):
Ventilated disc/disc type
Suspension system (front/rear):
Five-link integral bridge type non-independent suspension
Tire: 255/70 R18
Text/Li Pengyi Photo/Li Xiao