State of Gladiator and its future?

[Zybane]

Been considering buying a new 2026 Gladiator Rubicon for a portal axle Overland build. Still stuck with only the Pentastar.

What's the latest on the future of the Gladiator? Any major revisions in the next couple of years? V8 Hemi and 4XE sound like they are dead? What about the Hurricane?

Looks like aftermarket V8 swaps are still ridiculously priced. Getting a used diesel may be a decent option. Did the fuel pump recall finally make those reliable?

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[LOGS]

Been considering buying a new 2026 Gladiator Rubicon for a portal axle Overland build. Still stuck with only the Pentastar.

What's the latest on the future of the Gladiator? Any major revisions in the next couple of years? V8 Hemi and 4XE sound like they are dead? What about the Hurricane?

Looks like aftermarket V8 swaps are still ridiculously priced. Getting a used diesel may be a decent option. Did the fuel pump recall finally make those reliable?

Getting rid of all the emissions BS makes the eco reliable...

If you aren't in a rush, in the next couple years you'll most likely see more options for the Gladiator.

 

[Janster]

Way too much ‘speculation’ and not enough real info we can trust.

Who the hell knows what’s going on with the Gladiator. As long as it doesn’t disappear completely, and still topless & doors off as it is now.

 

[Jems007]

I’m also waiting. I had a gladiator rubicon. Existing power plant options are too weak for towing in the mountains, so I sold it and am in a wrangler again. If the JT / J70 comes out with something that puts out some decent power (closer to 400+ lb-ft like the hemi or hurricane) I may be back.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

I’m also waiting. I had a gladiator rubicon. Existing power plant options are too weak for towing in the mountains, so I sold it and am in a wrangler again. If the JT / J70 comes out with something that puts out some decent power (closer to 400+ lb-ft like the hemi or hurricane) I may be back.

Oh you’ll be back……

 

[Jems007]

Oh you’ll be back……

I might! I’m digging the wrangler but most of my trips are extended and camping so I really do miss that bed space!! Love the gladiator platform.

 

[OVERLORD]

Ditch the ESS and put a reliable small V-8 in, and I'll buy again.

 

[Tripp]

Ditch the ESS and put a reliable small V-8 in, and I'll buy again.

A small 4L V8 would be perfect in the gladiator

 

[Sweetums]

No one knows what’s next and anyone claiming otherwise wants your clicks.

the one thing we do know is all vehicles next year and beyond will be required to have driver monitoring equipment and shut down if they think the driver is impaired or not fit to drive.

I have no interest in buying a vehicle with that stuff installed

 

[3TDJEEP]

I'd shop for a used Diesel Gladiator. I've seen some good deals on some low mileage rigs lately.

No chance in hell I'd ever own a vehicle with the Pentastar again. I'd go Diesel or wait to see if they finally drop a Hemi in these from the factory. I think they will but no one knows for sure.

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