What changes would you like to see on the next gladiator?

[DailyMoparGuy]

A 5.7L Hemi (in my dreams, I know)

Outside of not having a V8 option. I really have no complaints. I can’t think of anything…maybe some folks would like to see the Bang and Olufsen sound system offered?

Well I’ll be damned, my Jeep is just about perfect ?

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[TrlRnr]

…maybe some folks would like to see the Bang and Olufsen sound system offered?

I had the B&O system in my Ford Edge Titanium.
Again, underwhelming.
I don’t know what the answer is. I’ve heard the Infinity systems, Alpine, B&O, Bose , and a few others I can’t remember and none of them sounded very good.
Maybe the answer is not a partnership with these higher end manufacturers. I’ve heard great systems from all of the above, but not in cars.
I have heard good sounding Alpine systems before….this just isn’t it. Maybe it’s the mass production.

 

[DailyMoparGuy]

I had the B&O system in my Ford Edge Titanium.
Again, underwhelming.
I don’t know what the answer is. I’ve heard the Infinity systems, Alpine, B&O, Bose , and a few others I can’t remember and none of them sounded very good.
Maybe the answer is not a partnership with these higher end manufacturers. I’ve heard great systems from all of the above, but not in cars.
I have heard good sounding Alpine systems before….this just isn’t it. Maybe it’s the mass production.

I liked the Alpine in my Charger that I owned before the JT. I don’t think it’s worth the price though. I wonder if the Harman Kardon system would be worth the money though.

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

Auto folding outside mirrors..

Why is this the one thing that you would want to change? I don’t think they even stick out further than the fenders. Honest question, what does it accomplish other than complication of something simple? BTW, I’m the minimalist type ??

 

[brewerydad]

Side curtain airbags; but, this won't happen until next generation.

 

[cb4017]

A 5.7L Hemi (in my dreams, I know)

Outside of not having a V8 option. I really have no complaints. I can’t think of anything…maybe some folks would like to see the Bang and Olufsen sound system offered?

Well I’ll be damned, my Jeep is just about perfect ?

This is also me.
Make the 5.7L an option across all the trim levels. I would trade mine in tomorrow for one.

 

[LostWoods]

Why do people still say dead pedal from the factory? It’s not there because there’s manuals. They aren’t going to rebuild an entire new floor pan for the two different transmissions.

So does the Tacoma but it doesn't stop Toyota. It was just built into the flooring and it served its purpose. There's still room even with three pedals.

 

[OngsterA]

Hybrid power, that's it, NOT full EV. I need improvement on the horrible gas mileage, and can still depend on fossil fuel when I need it offgrid.

 

[Insert_Clever_Name_Here]

V8 option (probably dead at this point), d60 option, mirrors attached to the cowl. That's it.....

 

[IanNubbit]

So does the Tacoma but it doesn't stop Toyota. It was just built into the flooring and it served its purpose. There's still room even with three pedals.

There’s definitely not room in the wrangler/gladiator interior.

 

[NachoRuby]

So does the Tacoma but it doesn't stop Toyota. It was just built into the flooring and it served its purpose. There's still room even with three pedals.

I don't see why the automatics can't have one as a factory piece, since aftermarket ones exist, and those fit. But in a manual gladiator or Wrangler, it's just too narrow. This is why jeeps have never had them. Our stick-on fenders come at the cost of interior width. They're just too skinny inside (for three pedals and a dead pedal). It'd make sense for the automatics to have one, but in the sticks, there's just no room. The pedal is basically against the wall.

 

[Darel]

1. Get rid of the whole fold-down windshield thing. Jeep clings to it like it's heritage or something. It was so Jeeps fit in crates better for God's sake. They are a PITA to fold and look stupid when folded, and there are so many design compromises around keeping that stupid folding windshield......

2. A complete redesign of the tops. By that, I mean:
- Electric glass rear window that rolls down into the rear bulkhead, a la Toyota (ok, this might be patent infringement)
- Then, a hardtop that doesn't have a window in it (lighter, less awkward to carry, no electric connectors)
- And, a soft top that integrates a glass window - no more soft windows and rear defroster with a soft top!

 

[Devries]

All manual...
(well the normal power things like brakes and steering but thats it)

Manual wind-up windows...
No power locks, no doors
Dont even need a thermometer...

Imagine not worrying where the window switches are because there aren't any
Even no need for the door harness clip thing.
Dont need a huge tesla display either just a radio with dials
It would be amazing

 

[Chuck Dynasty]

Not in any particular order:

1. Off door mirrors.
2. XR or differential gear ratio options.
3. Temp and fan speed adjusters are opposite: Put fan speed (6) on the toggle, and temp adjust (26) on the knob.
4. Allow charging only from dash USB ports.
5. Have phone screen mirroring on display.

 

[NachoRuby]

1. Get rid of the whole fold-down windshield thing. Jeep clings to it like it's heritage or something. It was so Jeeps fit in crates better for God's sake. They are a PITA to fold and look stupid when folded, and there are so many design compromises around keeping that stupid folding windshield.....

The windshield is extremely easy to fold down on JLs and JTs. It was kind of hard on JKs, but on these, it's super easy. Even easier than on TJs and YJs. I'd fold mine down tomorrow for the trails if it wasn't supposed to rain. I vote keep it haha. It's not hurting anything. Three things it has to have, IMO, forever: fold down windshield, convertible top, removable doors. Also solid axles, so I guess 4. And a manual, as long as there's a gas engine, I hope. That last one is probably less likely, but I think the fold down windshield is here to stay.

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