Manual Transmission Gladiator to be revived

[ModdedJK]

"We have another car that looks like a Wrangler that’s getting its manual back. Stay tuned." – Aamir Ahmed, Jeep global head of off-road and EVs.

Speaking with Jeep at the 60th annual Easter Jeep Safari, CarBuzz learned the company has plans to bring the [manual transmission] option back.

Though he didn't mention the Gladiator by name, Jeep's global head of off-road, Aamir Ahmed, said the manual transmission was still very important to the brand. He mentioned how a manual Wrangler has a superb 100:1 crawl ratio when equipped with the 4.88:1 axle ratio, matching the now-discontinued Wrangler 4xe. Ahmed even went so far to say Jeep will bring back the manual transmission in a model that previously offered it. That can only mean one vehicle: Gladiator.

Source: https://carbuzz.com/exclusive-jeep-bring-back-manual-pickup-truck/

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[LouisvEarlleJT]

"That's right folks, we're bringing the manual back to the Gladiator. We've decided to retro-fit the 6-speed out of the previous generation Compass, we have no concerns about premature failure of any components."

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Maybe there will be a manual 392!

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

Maybe there will be a manual 392!

Yeah, either my crazy idea, or something on the opposite end of the spectrum, but nothing in between

 

[CMF150]

I saw this yesterday on FB and thought it was an April Fools joke....That said, if it's real, I'm excited. I'm sure it will be limited to certain trims like it currently is in the Wrangler.

 

[AstroZombie]

you can only get teh manual transmission if you choose the Mojave or Rubicon X packages, cold weather, remote start w/ proximity key and dual top group with larger alternator and locking front right wheel and back read left wheel.

 

[AstroZombie]

I also heard they are adding a double fuel tank like the old school FSJ did

 

[AstroZombie]

44 gallons of fuel for your work week!!

 

[Wageslave]

Technically they could be bringing it back for the Grand Cherokee.

 

[GCBJTMojave]

The return of RT meaning a Real Transmission is perfect. Last December when Gladiator shopping drove a 24 with an RT, it was light pedal with a short throw. Would have purchased it if it had a few more options like electric heated seats, heated steering wheel, power windows etc.it was base Gladiator, not what I wanted. Purchased a 2025 very nicely equipped JT Mojave, with none of the adaptive crap, or warning bings & bops if you approach the line to the left or right. ACC is for non-drivers. People that step on the break or take their foot off the gas going through the pass.

 

[DirkG]

If this is true, that's impressive given how little MTs they sell. When you factor in bringing back the MT, ridding of plug-in hybrids, and dropping in V8s, Jeep is getting some of its meaty clackers back.

 

[AstroZombie]

The return of RT meaning a Real Transmission is perfect. Last December when Gladiator shopping drove a 24 with an RT, it was light pedal with a short throw. Would have purchased it if it had a few more options like electric heated seats, heated steering wheel, power windows etc.it was base Gladiator, not what I wanted. Purchased a 2025 very nicely equipped JT Mojave, with none of the adaptive crap, or warning bings & bops if you approach the line to the left or right. ACC is for non-drivers. People that step on the break or take their foot off the gas going through the pass.

its not a heated steering wheel it's a LAVA steering wheel!!

 

[BourbonRunner]

6MT JT is a great option, unless its like the 6MT Mojave my cousin had that spent more time in its first year in the service bay than on the road or trail. It was lemon lawed.

He's got a Willys JT now.

 

[JerseyMark]

Hopefully this is true and even better if they offer the 4.88 option with the Manual trans like the wranglers. If they do, I will order one.

 

[Gvsukids]

We have another car that looks like a Wrangler that’s getting its manual back. Stay tuned." – Aamir Ahmed, Jeep global head of off-road and EVs.

Maybe the Recon.

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