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https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1125281_4-x-4x4-who-is-the-king-of-mid-size-pickup-off-roading
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1125281_4-x-4x4-who-is-the-king-of-mid-size-pickup-off-roading
1st - 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
Ever reach a conclusion that seemed simultaneously obvious and a little too on-the-nose? Yeah. Here we are. The Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is made for this, quite literally. Electronic-locking front and rear differentials? Check. Electronic-disconnecting sway bars? Check. More ground clearance than you could possibly need? Check.
Everything about the Gladiator says it's build for off-roading. It offers the most ground clearance by far (11.1 inches) and everything you need for a day of trail crawling is right where you expect it, exactly when you need it, right down to the passenger grab handle dangling right above your shoulder, not mounted way forward on the A-pillar as it is in the other trucks.
The Gladiator combines the best qualities of the Tacoma TRD Pro and the Colorado ZR2 Bison. It offers all of the bells and whistles of the Bison, but feels compact and purpose-built like the TRD Pro. Even moreso than the Bison, the Gladiator Rubicon basically drives itself in tricky off-road situations.
It all comes together exactly as expected on the trail. The Gladiator feels narrow, and you can always tell where it will (and won't) fit. Thanks to the cramped cabin, you can see almost every bit of the truck from the driver's seat. The parts you can't see are covered by the Gladiator's camera system. There's no second-guessing; you simply pick the right line and the truck will follow through.
It's not as analog as the Toyota, but it offers nearly as much feedback with fewer compromises. It has all of the Tacoma's stiffness but only a fraction of its harshness; a day on rocky trails in the Gladiator won't necessitate a dental exam.
The Gladiator also allows a lot more fine-tuning of its off-road components and accompanying electronics, letting you dial everything in to your individual comfort zone.
The Gladiator Rubicon is the best tool for this particular job. Why improvise?
Ever reach a conclusion that seemed simultaneously obvious and a little too on-the-nose? Yeah. Here we are. The Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is made for this, quite literally. Electronic-locking front and rear differentials? Check. Electronic-disconnecting sway bars? Check. More ground clearance than you could possibly need? Check.
Everything about the Gladiator says it's build for off-roading. It offers the most ground clearance by far (11.1 inches) and everything you need for a day of trail crawling is right where you expect it, exactly when you need it, right down to the passenger grab handle dangling right above your shoulder, not mounted way forward on the A-pillar as it is in the other trucks.
The Gladiator combines the best qualities of the Tacoma TRD Pro and the Colorado ZR2 Bison. It offers all of the bells and whistles of the Bison, but feels compact and purpose-built like the TRD Pro. Even moreso than the Bison, the Gladiator Rubicon basically drives itself in tricky off-road situations.
It all comes together exactly as expected on the trail. The Gladiator feels narrow, and you can always tell where it will (and won't) fit. Thanks to the cramped cabin, you can see almost every bit of the truck from the driver's seat. The parts you can't see are covered by the Gladiator's camera system. There's no second-guessing; you simply pick the right line and the truck will follow through.
It's not as analog as the Toyota, but it offers nearly as much feedback with fewer compromises. It has all of the Tacoma's stiffness but only a fraction of its harshness; a day on rocky trails in the Gladiator won't necessitate a dental exam.
The Gladiator also allows a lot more fine-tuning of its off-road components and accompanying electronics, letting you dial everything in to your individual comfort zone.
The Gladiator Rubicon is the best tool for this particular job. Why improvise?
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