Although some rumors say that the 2024 Jeep Gladiator is going to get some redesign work, it’s most likely only minor updates and cosmetics touchups. Jeep already has their hands full with the development of Wrangler and Cherokee, so they may not focus so much on the Gladiator solely. However, it doesn’t mean that they aren’t thinking about making upgrades and improvements. On the contrary, they are busy preparing plans and schedules so the Gladiator can get the required touchups while elevating its performance to the higher level.
The Updated Plan
Jeep has already had their lines of plug in hybrid with Compass 4xe and Renegade 4xe. It’s quite logical if people start wondering when they will get the plug in hybrid for the Gladiator. According to some sources, Jeep does plan the Gladiator 4xe along with the minor refresh update. The vehicle will get the same electric treatment as the Grand Cherokee and Wrangler.
However, it’s the timeline that confuses the company. If they wait for the mid-cycle refresh period, it will take too long, causing buyers to find alternatives from the other rivals. But it would be too late to make it now (for 2023 model) because they can’t really reschedule the whole thing. It’s unclear how Jeep is going to figure this out.
But let’s not forget that Jeep has a higher target than just the hybrid powertrain. They want to make zero emission lineups which mean that they are actually targeting the pure electric powertrain. Hopefully, they can achieve this target without too much regret on their parts – or their buyers’.
Powertrain and Performance
The 2024 Jeep Gladiator would be coming with 2 electric motors being paired up together with a four cylinder turbocharged unit, also together with auto TorqueFlite 8 speed gearbox that generates 375 hp and 470 Nm of torque. It’s possible that Jeep is going to tweak the unit so there would be more efficiency and power to be expected from the vehicle. But we need to wait until we can actually see the real product.
The Offered Trims
The Gladiator would be offered with similar trim levels as the Wrangler, with Sport S, Willys Sport, Sport, and Willys. There is also High Altitude trim as the upscale option. Whereas Wrangler has the Sahara, Gladiator offers the Overland. Gladiator also has top performance trim levels: Rubicon and also Mojave. The latter one is the high speed desert vehicle, basically almost the same as Bronco Raptor and Ford F-150 Raptor.
Q and A
Q: What would be the price tag for the new Gladiator?
A: Considering that there would be electrification extra, the price may increase from the current one. The starting price is predicted to start from around $40,000.
Q: When can we find the new Gladiator at dealerships?
A: The company only stated that they are going to launch the Gladiator after they release the Wrangler. Although there is no specific date, it’s likely coming in the middle of 2023. It’s even possible to launch closing to the end of 2023 or even the beginning of 2024. Hopefully there would be more info about 2024 Jeep Gladiator.
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