5.7 Hemi coming to Gladiator? TK Garage Reports

[piroman683]

Just..... No. They will lose their azz if they continue to heavily invest in EV's IMO. The ONLY reason they're as successful as they are is government regulations & financial incentives. Again... Just my $.02.

Dangit, just give us an inexpensive V8 option. Or bring back the diesel at least. I don't want some high tech stressed out turbo V6 (hurricane) with dubious reliability.

Jeep is already planning on a hybrid version this year. I doubt they would invest in a V8 version when things are already more compact and efficient. Listen, I wished they did a V8 with a 6 speed, that would be amazing. The reality is that it's a mid-size pickup, the mpg of a V8 would not meet regulations (as you mentioned) and the JT is currently preforming poorly in its market segment.

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[Wheelin98TJ]

Jeep is already planning on a hybrid version this year. I doubt they would invest in a V8 version when things are already more compact and efficient. Listen, I wished they did a V8 with a 6 speed, that would be amazing. The reality is that it's a mid-size pickup, the mpg of a V8 would not meet regulations (as you mentioned) and the JT is currently preforming poorly in its market segment.

Current poor performance is also a reason to make changes, like bring a Hemi.

 

[Geral W Hasten]

Not if it costs $100K. It's still a $30K truck at best.

I have purchased many Jeeps all Rubicon wranglers and Gladiators I am now on my 4th Gladiator, RESALE is horrendous 1st year 4-5 K off what I paid, second year up to 50% less.. The only reason Jeep/manufacture says they hold their value is they are so overpriced.
I am sick of paying 60-70k for jeeps! BUT if a V8 comes out I will trad the two 2024 RubiconX Gladiators for the one and who knows have to add another 30K

 

[TinMan2020]

I have purchased many Jeeps all Rubicon wranglers and Gladiators I am now on my 4th Gladiator, RESALE is horrendous 1st year 4-5 K off what I paid, second year up to 50% less.. The only reason Jeep/manufacture says they hold their value is they are so overpriced.
I am sick of paying 60-70k for jeeps! BUT if a V8 comes out I will trad the two 2024 RubiconX Gladiators for the one and who knows have to add another 30K

1st year is closer to the 50 percent off these days.

 

[Splenda]

1st year is closer to the 50 percent off these days.

Heck, I got 30% off MSRP on a new 2024.

 

[piroman683]

Current poor performance is also a reason to make changes, like bring a Hemi.

exactly why i threw on the magnuson supercharger. The reality is less than 10% of total sales result in people supercharging their vehicles so there's no incentive. The amount of mall crawlers I see vs people actually using their vehicle is staggering, and thats here in socal. Unfortunately, those of us on here are the ones who typically push the vehicles and want more out of them, but we are only a small few. Need to multiply, quickly!

 

[AmosMoses]

If jeep came out with a hemi gladiator that could be had in the 50k range, I would have to sell my 3.6 jt. There's no other way around it.

 

[4x4 Mule]

As much as I would like to see a 5.7 V8 in the Gladiator, I’m very skeptical to think that Stellantis would offer one in a mid size truck when you cannot get a V8 in their half ton Ram truck now. Also, I believe the 392 Wrangler uses a full time 4WD system … I would think that would carry over to the Gladiator too. In 2020 I ordered a Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD with a limited edition “North“ package. I did not get the 5.7 in it because it used a full time 4WD system also. I’m sure they are decent full time systems but I want the ability to drive it in 2 wheel (rear) drive. Anyway, thats my 2 cents

 

[Cooper_D]

I‘d love to have the V8 Hemi, but it will have to have a larger gas tank than the one currently offered in the Gladiator!

Seriously, 25 gallons should be the absolute minimum in an off-road truck.

 

[RubiAR]

I love my Commander with a Hemi, but good Lord it is a HOG. It's hard to get 250 miles a tank out of it. If the JT frame & axle tow rating is increased to 10K or above, I could actually use it for towing the Commander on trail rides once I do a SFA swap on it. But that's the only reason I would consider it at this point. I waited 3 years for the exact optioned JTR that I wanted without the BS they added/changed on the '24s. It would be hard for me to opt in to a newer JT regardless. Nevertheless, I've considered a 6.4/Dana 60 swap WAY down the road.

 

[Uparms]

Well we know Installing the 5.7 Hemi, or any Hemi is not a monumental redesign. AMW4x4 has done it and it is a proving setup. Which leads me to this conspiracy theory.

I can not back anything up as I can not remember which video I heard it in I was watching and a short comment was made. "AMW4x4 has some exciting news coming". That was about the jest of it and I just assumed at that point they would be coming out with a new package or something.

Then I watched TK's video and got to thinking, what if Jeep does some upgrade options that goes through AMW as an option. No tooling or redesign would be needed on Jeeps end, just ship the completed package to AMW, minus the engine and trans installed. AMW does their thing and now you have a "factory" V8.

Now I may be completely off on this but wouldn't that be cool?

Not Cool. Third party is just going to push the price up. IF it gets done, we need it done at the factory to be affordable and warrantied, in my humble opinion.

 

[RubiAR]

exactly why i threw on the magnuson supercharger. The reality is less than 10% of total sales result in people supercharging their vehicles so there's no incentive. The amount of mall crawlers I see vs people actually using their vehicle is staggering, and thats here in socal. Unfortunately, those of us on here are the ones who typically push the vehicles and want more out of them, but we are only a small few. Need to multiply, quickly!

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[Dummy SALAPA]

A Hemi in a Gladiator sounds good but I would never want to deal with the exhaust manifold issues that have plagued the Ram for so many years. If you have owned Ram with a Hemi you will know what I'm talking about! I was so happy to get rid of my Hemi Ram and go back to the Pentistar. Just my 2 cents.

 

[RubiAR]

A Hemi in a Gladiator sounds good but I would never want to deal with the exhaust manifold issues that have plagued the Ram for so many years. If you have owned Ram with a Hemi you will know what I'm talking about! I was so happy to get rid of my Hemi Ram and go back to the Pentistar. Just my 2 cents.

My Commander has the same problem, but I'm getting ready for an engine out rebuild. Def not looking forward to broken studs, which I know I will have.

 

[Redfour5]

Agree not for 100k but, I think its better than 30k by a long shot

I presume since the 5.7 Hemi is being "revitalized," that would be the engine? I didn't listen. That Hemi though is one where they have paid off everything ever put into it. It should be nothing but profit. IF they stay true to actually lowering prices, they should look at putting one in so people CAN afford it.

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