2024 Jeep Gladiator debuts with new grille, interior, more options and upper trim levels

[Dave-in-RI]

filthy lucre

thank you for introducing me to my new favorite word

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[Dick]

I think this refresh was just to keep it competitive in the market until they figure out the Hurricane Cat 1, that will be the big relaunch. Cat 1 will be premium offering, with either the V6 or 2.0T as base engine. Probably offering a Cat 2 in special editions. My guess is the V6 will be discontinued at this time, leaving the 2.0T as base engine. This truck is Jeep's new soup can, it will never be discontinued.

 

[BearFootSam]

So I stayed for the Q&A and the last thing asked and spoken about was Jim saying "there's nothing new to announce today, but I want to reiterate that ALL Jeeps in the Jeep lineup will be ELECTRIFIED BY 2025" and then ended the stream.

I take this to mean they are having difficulty hybridizing the JT or want to leapfrog that dev cost and go straight to electric. If this is indeed the case, then my theory of the next JT losing the solid axles may hold - unless a supplier comes up with a motorized-differential axle.

The Wrangler isn't meant to tow or haul in the manner of the JT, hence losing a 1,000lbs of towing is less a competitive hit. The JT of course, having just added a few lbs of towing, has to compete under the towing metric. A heavy battery pack diminishes towing.

There are smart engineers out there who can work these problems I'm sure and I expect they are on it, but the follow on inference is that the next platform will be new from the ground up.

 

[Toothgnasher]

So where the hell is the PHEV? With the extra frame length, you'd think they could find somewhere to stuff a battery box by now.

 

[BearFootSam]

I checked out the new 24 JL and did not like the radio with the horizontal AC vents. Personal preference. Keeping my 2021.

The round air vents recall the iconic round headlamps, agreed.

 

[Phishs]

Here's a screenshot of the Functional Packages on the Sport S via the ordering screen

Here's a screenshot of the Functional Packages on the Sport via the ordering screen

Does the steal bumper group for the Mojave include the bed rock rails? I see where it says something to the effect of sill rock protectors but that almost sounds like the one that runs under the door sills.

 

[Leah@TriCityJeep]

Does the steal bumper group for the Mojave include the bed rock rails? I see where it says something to the effect of sill rock protectors but that almost sounds like the one that runs under the door sills.

Standard equipment states "XGS- Protection Sill Rails" so I would assume this is for the bed extension.

 

[Phishs]

Bet your happy ass if there was a Hemi or 4xe option there would be a good amount of members trading or buying...........BUT nothing. So we will continue to express our lack luster approval of the "updates"

If they had dropped a Bikini blue 4xe or Hemi.........I'd be ordering.

Did you see where the Bikini Blue is coming out in 2024? It says late availability.

 

[Minty JL]

Does the steal bumper group for the Mojave include the bed rock rails? I see where it says something to the effect of sill rock protectors but that almost sounds like the one that runs under the door sills.

Mojave's already came with the rock rails, so thats not new.

 

[bleda2002]

Mojave's already came with the rock rails, so thats not new.

Not on the bed. The Mojave is getting the steel rear bumper and bed corner sliders now

 

[Minty JL]

Did you see where the Bikini Blue is coming out in 2024? It says late availability.

I did see that.

But a color option is not enough for me to buy; especially with the package grouping cost, increase in price and the insane interest rates.

Bought ordered/bought mine last October 51k out the door with my specs @ 4.9% for 36 months

 

[DesertDog]

Glad I got the diesel when I did. Definitely keeping it. Utah has hills that make the Pentastar scream in pain.

 

[JTsGarage]

I take this to mean they are having difficulty hybridizing the JT or want to leapfrog that dev cost and go straight to electric. If this is indeed the case, then my theory of the next JT losing the solid axles may hold - unless a supplier comes up with a motorized-differential axle.

The Wrangler isn't meant to tow or haul in the manner of the JT, hence losing a 1,000lbs of towing is less a competitive hit. The JT of course, having just added a few lbs of towing, has to compete under the towing metric. A heavy battery pack diminishes towing.

There are smart engineers out there who can work these problems I'm sure and I expect they are on it, but the follow on inference is that the next platform will be new from the ground up.

You could really parse the use of "electrified" too. Jeep could simply do a mild hybrid aka "eTorque" with the 3.6 (like Stellantis does in the Ram) and then say the Gladiator is technically "electrified" by 2025. I doubt that though because why wait this long. I agree that something is in progress and the Gladiator's 4xe will look different from what's currently in the Wrangler.

 

[NORDNDED]

Well I’m glad I really like my 2020…. A powertrain option would have been the only thing to entice me to go back to the dealer and even then I’d be very hesitant with what everything costs these days, I’m just not as inclined to upgrade to the latest and greatest the older I get.

This “reveal” feels like 2011 when Jeep did the JK interior refresh but kept the 3.8 until they replaced it with the 3.6 in 2012 so maybe there is hope on the horizon.

 

[mrsooner]

Looks like the new steel bumper is added to the JT as an option, but no winch? is that right?

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