2023 Chevy Colorado just dropped... What does that mean for the Gladiator.

[Hootbro]

I will admit, I like the styling of it but it is still a GM at the end of the day. I have given GM too many chances over the years after they have constantly claimed to have turned a corner for quality and engineering design to only find some fatal flaw that only shows up a couple of years into ownership.

I think it will poach more Tacoma buyers than Gladiator buyers.

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[UM_Ftown]

You're a few months away from the Gladiator being the most expensive and the oldest truck in the segment, which is not a great combination to have. The niche "I want a convertible truck" only goes so far when the competition rides, drives, and is considerably cheaper. That won't bring in new customers imo.

That being said, I have a ZR2 diesel, I wanted a Mojave but couldn't justify the price. A comparable Rubicon is like $14k more expensive. I'm not a fan of GM still using the 8-speed, even if it's "new", I would have tried to stay far away from that reputation. Eagerly awaiting what the Canyon looks like and maybe they use the 10-speed in the AT4X and Denali to separate itself from the Chevy.

I still want a Gladiator, I keep doing calculations with payments and for whatever reason a base Sport manual trans keeps pulling at me but the 3.6 seems quite weak in comparison to the engines coming out.

I want a base Sport Gladiator with the GM 2.7L HO turbo and Ford 7-speed manual lol

 

[Slojo]

I had a 2016 Colorado 4wd before the 2020 Gladiator. With the six speed it was a good truck. I might still have it if it had a sunroof and the safety stuff you can get on the JT. But I am Jeep guy. My daughter has a 2016 Collie 2wd. My wife and I drove it cross country and averaged about 24 mpg. My neighbor had a ZR2 with the 8-speed, he loved the truck, but it was in the shop for the transmission a bunch of times, even after it was replaced.

 

[Barnaby’sdad]

You're a few months away from the Gladiator being the most expensive and the oldest truck in the segment, which is not a great combination to have. The niche "I want a convertible truck" only goes so far when the competition rides, drives, and is considerably cheaper. That won't bring in new customers imo.

That being said, I have a ZR2 diesel, I wanted a Mojave but couldn't justify the price. A comparable Rubicon is like $14k more expensive. I'm not a fan of GM still using the 8-speed, even if it's "new", I would have tried to stay far away from that reputation. Eagerly awaiting what the Canyon looks like and maybe they use the 10-speed in the AT4X and Denali to separate itself from the Chevy.

I still want a Gladiator, I keep doing calculations with payments and for whatever reason a base Sport manual trans keeps pulling at me but the 3.6 seems quite weak in comparison to the engines coming out.

I want a base Sport Gladiator with the GM 2.7L HO turbo and Ford 7-speed manual lol

The prices on Gladiators are asinine and they don’t seem to have any issues selling them. I commented on that before I bought mine. $55K MSRP for my JTR is laughable, for what it is.

It doesn’t ride particularly great (compared to everything else in the segment) because it has a solid front axle. That’s a selling point for someone like me though.

Jeeps (the off-road toy oriented ones) are like Rolex watches. They (Jeep and Rolex) can charge what they want for them and people are going to buy them. Why?

Nothing else in the segment is particular interesting, aside from the Tacoma TRD Off-Road. Unless you’re a wee person though, I don’t see how the Tacoma is comfortable to drive.

On the Colorado…I drove a Z71 the last time I was in the market for a truck and almost went that route. I thought it was a great driving truck.

The interesting this to me would be to know what the 2-3 year retention rate is for folks that purchased a Gladiator new. I see a LOT of them on used car lots around town. With how little time they’ve been out, that doesn’t bode well for owner satisfaction.

You either get Jeeps (the open top variety) or you don’t though.

 

[Midnight Rider]

I drive a 2016 Silverado extended cab 4x4 at work. All I know is I really enjoy getting in my Gladiator for the drive home, especially on the days I’m “rocking the man bun”.

 

[Geoarch]

I wish the JT had some version of the I4 turbo in Ranger and now Colorado. V6 loses 3% of power for every 1k feet in altitude. So in Denver Metro, I'm at 15% power loss. In the real mountains, I'm 24-30% loss.

I’m at the same elevation and don’t notice but I’m coming from a MT TRDPro.

 

[Geoarch]

The prices on Gladiators are asinine and they don’t seem to have any issues selling them. I commented on that before I bought mine. $55K MSRP for my JTR is laughable, for what it is.

It doesn’t ride particularly great (compared to everything else in the segment) because it has a solid front axle. That’s a selling point for someone like me though.

Jeeps (the off-road toy oriented ones) are like Rolex watches. They (Jeep and Rolex) can charge what they want for them and people are going to buy them. Why?

Nothing else in the segment is particular interesting, aside from the Tacoma TRD Off-Road. Unless you’re a wee person though, I don’t see how the Tacoma is comfortable to drive.

On the Colorado…I drove a Z71 the last time I was in the market for a truck and almost went that route. I thought it was a great driving truck.

The interesting this to me would be to know what the 2-3 year retention rate is for folks that purchased a Gladiator new. I see a LOT of them on used car lots around town. With how little time they’ve been out, that doesn’t bode well for owner satisfaction.

You either get Jeeps (the open top variety) or you don’t though.

I’d like to see the Colorado and JTR head to head on the Rubicon or Moab.

 

[Uparms]

It means Jeep has to give us the new I6 Turbo they are using to replace the 5.7. Chevy took away the v-6 gas and the diesel motor and made the new colorado complete 4 cyl with turbo, same motor in the Silverado. Shame it takes a competitor to get us the turbo -6 option but I'll take it.

You folks that got the diesels may want to go slow before you let them go. Even if you are unhappy with it or wan't this I6-Turbo, your trucks may increase or hold valuable better than all the 3.6 gas motors. Just thinking. Be it the JT or the diesel, in general, nothing stays in the line up forever at Jeep.

 

[Uparms]

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2023-chevrolet-colorado-first-look-review/

2023 Chevy Colorado Snatches Silverado Engine, Becomes Most Powerful Midsize Truck

 

[Uparms]

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2023-chevrolet-colorado-zr2-first-look-photos-specs/

2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 First Look: Concerns Addressed
This is the midsize Chevy you want for blazing trails.

 

[Uparms]

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2023-chevrolet-colorado-z71-vs-trail-boss-vs-zr2-off-road-packages/

What’s the Difference? Chevy’s 2023 Colorado Z71 vs. Trail Boss vs. ZR2

 

[Challenger85]

That’s a damn good looking truck.

 

[JTDay]

Pretty much nailed it @Challenger85. I think it looks exceptionally good compared to the rest of the IFS pack. I cross shopped everything a year ago, drove a 2021 Ranger for a year then traded it for my JT. I'm extremely happy with the JT and what you get for the money.

 

[ZoMojave]

The prices on Gladiators are asinine and they don’t seem to have any issues selling them. I commented on that before I bought mine. $55K MSRP for my JTR is laughable, for what it is.

Yes, but the resale/trade values are asinine as well for these unique vehicles. It all comes out the same in the end.

 

[willhonkforparts]

It means literally nothing.

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