I don't think that's possible. The Gladiator and full-sized trucks are already so close that it doesn't leave any room for an in-between size. As a matter of fact, the Gladiator is so big that it leaves room for a smaller compact truck similar to what Ford did with the Ranger and Maverick.
I drove a Gen 1 Tundra. A Gladiator in that size would be pretty slick. But, with that said I’m pretty happy with my current Gladiator. Every once in a while I wish the cab was a bit more roomy
You could use Jeep's wide axles and have the body be full width with no flares. That would add 4 to 6 inches of interior cabin width.
Yes, but then you're at a full-size truck! My 2015 Ram 1500 is 229" inches. The Jeep Gladiator is 218" inches. That's only 11" inches difference in total length!
And then I would want to add fenders!!
You forgot it has to have a Cummins 12 valve in it, no Def and a 6 speed manual transmission
I didn't say anything about length. My example was width. It would put it right between the current Gladdy and a full size.
I'll have to take your word on it. I don't really have a clue what size a Grand Wagoner is.
Ya know, I wouldn't hate this as a factory kit for a QCSB RAM.My friend Gemini saw one the other day and took a snapshot
In my opinion, making the Gladiator wider, as you suggest, is simply putting it in the full-size class. In other words, I'm not sure how you think making the Gladiator wider is right between the current Gladiator and a full size when both are already a similar length.
I think Stellantis (Ram/Jeep) has done a good job with their trucks for each classification. The Gladiator, for example, is a very capable niche midsize truck. The Dakota will fill the missing gap by offering a more luxury midsize truck. The Ram 1500 is a near perfect step-up to a full-size. The Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 are all very fitting for their classifications. For 2028, Stellantis will continue to expand the Ram 1500 platform by offering a full sized SUV (Ramcharger).
Reading this again that sounds like a more modern M715. If they could pull that off and make it just as capable on the trail with modern touches I’d be down to give it a run. It would still have to have that Jeep “feel” or it’s just another pickemup truck but a modern M715 would be very welcome in my opinion. Maybe a cab and a half or quad cab version.
There is 11” difference in front shoulder room between a Gladiator and F150.
There would be a market for that type of truck. Many of us would prefer a utilitarian truck for hunting, hauling firewood, and doing other types of outdoorsy/off-road type of travel. I love the Ram 1500, 2500, 2500, 4500, and 5500 options, but as you alluded to, they are repetitive pickemup trucks without a lot of character. An actual Jeep truck with a lot of Jeep DNA would sell well. The modern Power Wagon is a capable truck, but it's lost a lot all character from what it used to be in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s!
