2024 Jeep Gladiator debuts with new grille, interior, more options and upper trim levels

[seven30]

Seeing that 6-speed shift knob, while sitting here still waiting for a fix for the currently defective clutches.

It takes about 2500 miles of care to break that dual disc clutch in. No one has the patience for that these days. Except maybe old farts like myself. But now the clutch is now truly a pleasure. Its light, precise and takes a lot of abuse with no smell. But whew, the first 1500 had me worried for sure. 58K so far.

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[seven30]

I believe there is a clutch issue causing cracking then a fire. It’s rare but several cases of it. Jeep has been working on a fix last I heard.

Yeah, Ive seen a couple of guys using the clutch like a torque converter in an automatic. When new its very mushy and hard to control, which makes stalling easy. So the tendency is to slip it a LOT to overcome that. Given a chance (like 2500 miles!) to bed in it transforms into an excellent clutch.

 

[GladLad]

So is this Anvil?

As mentioned, looks more like Sting Gray to me. When they announced Anvil in the '24 Wrangler I went looking for a comparison and found it here: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/sting-gray-wrangler-jl-club.5710/page-272#post-191933

If the new Anvil is like the old, I personally prefer Sting Gray.

 

[Phishs]

As mentioned, looks more like Sting Gray to me. When they announced Anvil in the '24 Wrangler I went looking for a comparison and found it here: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/sting-gray-wrangler-jl-club.5710/page-272#post-191933

If the new Anvil is like the old, I personally prefer Sting Gray.

Me too

 

[ygrignon]

It actually is only a 50 lb increase over a standard Max Tow Sport S, which came in at 7650. But, possibly the grille made that difference.

Jeep started using the 7,700lb max tow number in some my2023 literature. https://www.jeep.com/2023/gladiator/utility.html?source=null

 

[talljeeper]

Ummm, no 4:88 gears or full float like on the JK...so lame.

 

[Bluefalcon]

Those X packages - price? I am guessing $10k, lol!

Looks like a renegade on steroids

 

[Xrayphoton1]

I had a '22 gladiator. Sold it bc I just didn't get enough of the features I wanted and the wife didn't want to learn to drive a manual. I would definitely consider another one if they would bring us the 4xe or hurricane. Even on the 2024 not being able to get 4.10s on the Willy's is frustrating drive that's probably the highest trim I could afford. We need more options!
I currently have an f150 but it's almost at 200k miles. It won't last forever. In an ideal world I would have a full size truck and a 2 door jeep but I don't have the money or room so I compromise with the gladiator and I think it's awesome for having fun but still having a bed.

 

[UM_Ftown]

Looks like a renegade on steroids

To Stevie Wonder maybe.

 

[seven30]

The real question is have they improved the back seat and door nets!

 

[Bluefalcon]

To Stevie Wonder maybe.

I meant just the grill ?

 

[Alkapin]

@oknation my wife told me that this might be the last truck I ever need to buy. My last one was 17 years old and the one before that was 26 years old.

I always roll my eyes when I see these comments - "my wife told me...", "if my wife approves it..", etc. I mean who is the fucking man in the house, making money, supporting household, providing care and protection. If you do, why would you say something like this? If you can afford it, and you want it, go and buy the damn thing. Bring it home and say, hey baby, look at this new toy I got for us. And of course, she shouldn't be driving an old piece of junk. Everyone is happy and smiling.

No offense to anyone.

 

[Deleted member 57233]

I always roll my eyes when I see these comments - "my wife told me...", "if my wife approves it..", etc. I mean who is the fucking man in the house, making money, supporting household, providing care and protection. If you do, why would you say something like this? If you can afford it, and you want it, go and buy the damn thing. Bring it home and say, hey baby, look at this new toy I got for us. And of course, she shouldn't be driving an old piece of junk. Everyone is happy and smiling.

No offense to anyone.

Spending $60k on anything without discussing with your partner is a dick move.

Unless you're well into the 1%. Then you aren't buying gladiators anyways ?

 

[ecidiego]

I don't know man.... depends on how old you were when you entered the 1%....

The older the more likely you are to hang on to nostalgia.

If I won the powerball I wouldn't buy a Bugatti....no interest.

 

[Deleted member 57233]

My nostalgia lies with the 60s vehicles. I'd build out a M677 with the R2.8 and some modern interior luxuries instead of a Gladiator.

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