sunrise089
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I agree this sort of seems likely, but ultimately I don't think it holds up. I've said more on this in other threads, but succinctly: 1) the RAM v8 upgrade is CHEAP due to Chevy smallblock and Ford ecoboost competition. There's plenty of space to charge way less than the Wrangler 392 upcharge while still charging more than they do on the 1500; and 2) you can buy a Ram with a v8 for cheaper than you can buy a Gladiator, period. If the concern is average selling prices then Ram should only sell the Hemi on its upper trims.My fear is they are strategically not doing this because they don't want to interfere with Ram sales.
Every single RWD/AWD product FCA/Stellantis sells which offers the Pentastar also offers one or more Hemi options. Gladiator is the only exception
Challenger offers this, even with the Hellcat. Sometimes automakers are weird - why Challenger Hellcat manual was a thing but 90% identical Charger Hellcat manual wasn't will never make sense to me...While we are at it manual transmission options for the hemi and the diesel (along with max tow). LOL
Pentastar torque is class competitive. Not class leading but not the worst either. As for a 4.2 or 4.6, two issues: 1) would be a unique engine only for Gladiator and hence hard to amortize versus just tuning the Pentastar for the application; and 2) basically no engines are being upsized these days due to fuel econ standards.I just wish they would offer a bigger V6. 3.6 liters, 219 ci, is tiny, not much torque for towing. Maybe bore and/or stroke it to somewhere around 4.2 or 4.6 liters. I think the 392 takes up a lot of room and produces a lot of heat, which is hard to dissipate with the small radiator possible in the chassis. Maybe they could spread the frame rails, etc. somewhat to allow a wider radiator.
Radiator size is styling-constrained.
I asked in the other thread too, but do you have a source for this?MY22 detail trickled out:
MY22 can be ordered with half doors from the factory. "Dual door group"
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