My main concern with a replacement truck is to have 4WD and a manual transmission. I test drove the Tacoma and hated it. Ford crossed themselves off the list by making the Ranger automatic-only. At this point, that leaves the Gladiator and the Frontier. If the Gladiator is super expensive, then...
After sitting in a Ranger over in England, I'm disappointed with this reveal. Without the offering of a manual transmission, I have crossed the Ranger off the list of possibilities. It annoys me because the Ranger comes with a nice manual across the pond, and the only engine choices were diesel.
It looks like the 3.73s are offered on the JL. The JT just jumps from 3.45s to 4.10s.
I'm only interested in the 6 speed manual. If the manual isn't going to be offered, then my interest in the vehicle is gone.
I'm sure the aftermarket will provide plenty of tonneau covers. Personally, I think folding covers suck since they still take up a 1/3 of the bed when folded. I prefer roll-up covers.
I'm a simple man. Give me a bed with multiple tie-down locations and I'm happy.
I disagree. The Gladiator needs to compete in the midsize truck segment. If people want a Wrangler, they'll buy a Wrangler. In order for this model to succeed, they need to appeal to what actual truck owners want...
The possibility of a manual transmission is the ONLY reason I'm looking at the JT. If it becomes a fact that the manual will not find its way into the JT, then I will lose all interest.
The large rear brakes indicate that this truck as actually being designed with towing in mind in order to compete in the midsize truck class. I would expect the front rotors to be even larger.
A few reasons:
I have no use or need for a 2500 series truck.
The 2500 doesn't come in a regular cab, short bed configuration.
The manual transmission is only available with the diesel
I'm not particularly fond of diesels
It is almost a $10,000 option
I don't care about offroad...
The Colorado is automatic-only, so it isn't even a consideration for me. If I'm replacing the Silverado, it is going to have a manual transmission, which is why I have an eye on the JT.