Spotted Jeep Gladiator diesel prototype

[Luca Biondi]

Hi all,
Just subscribed to this wonderfull forum.
I have just photographed a Gladiator prototype near FCA's Italian diesel engine plant:

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[homerun]

Hi all,
Just subscribed to this wonderfull forum.
I have just photographed a Gladiator prototype near FCA italian diesel engine plant:

Thanks for the giant red arrow, not sure I would have known where to look to see the truck without it.

 

[5JeepsAz]

Hi all,
Just subscribed to this wonderfull forum.
I have just photographed a Gladiator prototype near FCA italian diesel engine plant:

Welcome!

Thank you for the diesel sighting!

With your permission, I'd to ask your interpretation of Marchioness comments that the Jeep Gladiator will be "expensive, intentionally so".

Some believe this meams very high price for consumers, others have mentioned it implies high cost to build. Opinions vary widely.

Is it possible to provide a view point from there in Italy?

 

[steffen707]

How can you tell its a diesel jeep other than its near the diesel factory?

 

[5JeepsAz]

How can you tell its a diesel jeep other than its near the diesel factory?

I am the assuminator, that's super!

 

[Luca Biondi]

Well, yes in Italy Jeep generally are expensive but i don't know why..
Maybe could be simply because it's trendy and therefore very desired.
FCA Engine plant is not too far from where i live and i see often prototypes.
They are all diesel engine equipped..
bye bye.
Luca

p.s. Just a curiosity.. may i ask what's the best-selling car magazine in the United States?

 

[steffen707]

Well, yes in Italy Jeep generally are expensive but i don't know why..
Maybe could be simply because it's trendy and therefore very desired.
FCA Engine plant is not too far from where i live and i see often prototypes.
They are all diesel engine equipped..
bye bye.
Luca

p.s. Just a curiosity.. may i ask what's the best-selling car magazine in the United States?

oh, didn't realize you're in Italy. cool. Best selling car magazine? Car and Driver, then Motortrend

 

[drogers]

Thanks for the pic, but I’m not sure you’re gonna be able to sell it to a magazine; considering that people have been crawling all over and photographing copies of the actual truck for several months now at car shows.

 

[Billy]

Welcome Luca.

 

[Nick1941]

How many of you guys are waiting for the diesel? Any worried about Eco diesel potential "issues", I am on the fence... do I really need a diesel, no. Towing maybe a small trailer, yes. Do i want 440 ft./Tq yes. Gas prices pro's and con's, Im sure other guys are in the same boat as me.

 

[ZEN357]

I still can't understand why I would pay $50,000 for a Jeep when I could get a RAM Rebel loaded for the same amount with a 5.7 Liter Hemi.

 

[Matstock4]

I still can't understand why I would pay $50,000 for a Jeep when I could get a RAM Rebel loaded for the same amount with a 5.7 Liter Hemi.

Maybe if you're not using it for work or towing more than 7000lbs. Want better off-road capabilities and don't like having an extra half foot of width nor a foot or 2 of length. Parking and maneuvering in town or cities doesn't require a tug boat to get your battleship in the right places... This is just how I see it with my half ton truck.

 

[Billy]

How many of you guys are waiting for the diesel? Any worried about Eco diesel potential "issues", I am on the fence... do I really need a diesel, no. Towing maybe a small trailer, yes. Do i want 440 ft./Tq yes. Gas prices pro's and con's, Im sure other guys are in the same boat as me.

Me. Check my signature. ;o)

 

[Vegas_Sirk]

Why the camo? We all know what this looks like.

 

[steffen707]

Why the camo? We all know what this looks like.

So it sticks out more? Lol, it would have stuck out much less if it was just black like the other mules.

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