Wageslave
Well-Known Member
If you want perceived effortlessness, they already have a solution for that. The 3.0 Diesel covers all of the towing issues and fuel economy issues in one swipe. (And yes, if you push the 3.0 hard enough for long enough while in hot enough weather, it will derate.)It's not about quickness, its about perceived effortlessness. If you've towed with your gladiator, you'd know. The powerband in these is just not suited for a truck. Sitting at 4k to make power, and the commensurate chugging of gas, simply is not ideal. The gladiator rides poorly, has poor mpg, and doesn't have the powertrain to make you forget that.
Now, a large powerplant would make those other items more forgivable, but as is, makes them even more glaring. Up and down this platform is plenty of room for improvement. I still like mine quite a bit, but the field of competition is crowded. For now, the one thing the gladiator has is the ease of slapping on 37s and a cheap lift. If ANY other manufacturer comes to market with that in mind, and makes a better product, I'm not blindly brand loyal-- I would consider it.
Complaining about the 3.6's towing ability without at least acknowledging that there is a better option available is a little disingenuous.
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