Are Gladiators “cars”? [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]

[Remy_Dog]

Here and elsewhere I’ve seen Gladiators and even Wranglers referred to as “cars.” I never refer to my Gladiator as a “car.” Am I missing something or just being nit picky?

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[smlobx]

In Europe all small trucks and suvs are referred to as cars.
Trucks are usually tandem axle trucks over there.

 

[kevman65]

It's a truck. JL & JT are Jeeps.

Some of the talking heads call them an SUV, which they aren't. An SUV is made for the road and can occasionally do "mild" off road.

A Jeep is made to go off road and occasionally drive on the street.

 

[Remy_Dog]

In Europe all small trucks and suvs are referred to as cars.
Trucks are usually tandem axle trucks over there.

Here in Vermont, USA, we register Gladiators as trucks, which seems accurate to me. They’re certainly not “cars” IMHO.

 

[Hootbro]

In most die hard Jeep circles, it is considered a social faux pas to call a Jeep (Wrangler and the Gladiator derivative) a "car". It somewhat alludes to people that bought the vehicle as transportation first and not a lifestyle vehicle.

 

[Remy_Dog]

It's a truck. JL & JT are Jeeps.

Some of the talking heads call them an SUV, which they aren't. An SUV is made for the road and can occasionally do "mild" off road.

A Jeep is made to go off road and occasionally drive on the street.

Agreed!

 

[Remy_Dog]

In most die hard Jeep circles, it is considered a social faux pas to call a Jeep (Wrangler and the Gladiator derivative) a "car". It somewhat alludes to people that bought the vehicle as transportation first and not a lifestyle vehicle.

They’re definitely lifestyle vehicles having their own unique culture. I love my Gladiator truck and wouldn’t trade it for anything else on or off the road.

 

[OffAxis2021]

I say…

The cab is separate from the box/bed.
It is a truck.

ChatGPT says…

Define car vs truck:

**Car:**
- **Purpose:** Primarily designed for transporting passengers.
- **Size:** Typically smaller than trucks, with a lower ground clearance.
- **Seating Capacity:** Usually accommodates 4-5 passengers, but some larger models (e.g., SUVs, minivans) can seat more.
- **Design:** Emphasizes comfort, fuel efficiency, and ease of driving. Often features a sleek, aerodynamic shape.
- **Examples:** Sedans, hatchbacks, coupes, convertibles, and station wagons.

**Truck:**
- **Purpose:** Primarily designed for transporting goods and heavy loads.
- **Size:** Generally larger and more robust than cars, with a higher ground clearance.
- **Seating Capacity:** Typically seats 2-3 passengers in the front, though some larger models have extended cabs or crew cabs for more passengers.
- **Design:** Emphasizes durability, power, and cargo capacity. Often has a more rugged, boxy shape and features a separate cargo area (bed).
- **Examples:** Pickup trucks, heavy-duty trucks, semi-trucks, and utility trucks.

Both vehicles serve different purposes and are designed accordingly, with cars focusing on passenger comfort and trucks on cargo and towing capabilities.

 

[Remy_Dog]

The cab is separate from the box/bed.
It is a truck.

Wholeheartedly agree!

 

[Jefe1018]

It’s whatever he who pays $60,000 for it calls it.

 

[Mr._Bill]

Here and elsewhere I’ve seen Gladiators and even Wranglers referred to as “cars.” I never refer to my Gladiator as a “car.” Am I missing something or just being nit picky?

It's a generic term applied to any vehicle used to provide transportation. I refer to my JT as a truck, rarely ever refer to it as a Jeep. It is my daily transport, mostly for work. It replaced a full size pickup.

 

[Remy_Dog]

It’s whatever he who pays $60,000 for it calls it.

It's a generic term applied to any vehicle used to provide transportation. I refer to my JT as a truck, rarely ever refer to it as a Jeep. It is my daily transport, mostly for work. It replaced a full size pickup.

Yep, I’ve owned Ram 1500 and 4 Grand Cherokee Laredo’s and never referred to any of these exceptional vehicles as “cars.” Just ain’t right

 

[Remy_Dog]

It’s whatever he who pays $60,000 for it calls it.

I’d pick on someone who thinks their paying a certain amount entitles them to misidentify our beloved trucks

 

[Remy_Dog]

Misidentifying yourself is in now, especially this time of year.

Hahaha, sad but true! Kudos, my friend!

 

[GeneralMaximus]

He/She/They? Car/Truck? We live in a very confusing time. But everyone can agree, its an Automobile.

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