MSRP: From $38,695
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Overview
With the 2025 Jeep Gladiator, the American brand continues on in the midsize pickup market with a distinctive vehicle that is more of a leisure off-roader than a true blue-collar workhorse. The Wrangler-derived truck broke cover in 2019 after 27 years since the last Jeep Comanche pickup left the assembly lines in Brampton, Canada, without an immediate successor.
For the 2025 model year, Jeep tweaks the Gladiator to match customers’ needs. It blends the Wrangler’s off-road abilities with the practicality of a truck. The 2025 Gladiator is powered exclusively by a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 and comes with 4WD only. Seating for five and a five-foot steel cargo bed make it a practical tool, but its defining traits remain open-air freedom, Trail Rated or Desert Rated capability, and hardware engineered for off-road use.
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What’s New for 2025
For 2025, Jeep streamlines the Gladiator lineup by making the eight-speed automatic transmission standard and discontinuing the manual gearbox. Power locks and power windows are now standard equipment on all trims.
Two new exterior paint colors debut: Fathom Blue and the military-inspired olive drab called ’41. Jeep introduces Active Cabin Ventilation, allowing drivers to pre-condition the cabin or evacuate hot air using the Jeep Connect mobile app. The Dark Sky Appearance Package adds Mojave-inspired visual elements to select trims.
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Exterior
The Gladiator retains its seven-slot grille, squared-off proportions, and body-on-frame construction, with details engineered for trail work as much as style. It’s the only pickup to offer open-air driving, thanks to removable doors, multiple removable roof configurations, and a fold-down windshield. Jeep uses aluminum for the doors, hood, windshield frame, and tailgate. Capability is baked into the stance: the Jeep Gladiator offers up to 44.7 degrees of approach, 20.9 degrees of breakover, and 26 degrees of departure angle, with up to 11.6 inches of ground clearance and 31.5 inches of water-fording capability.
The steel five-foot bed has four cross-members, integrated tie-downs, under-rail bed lighting, and an available spray-in bedliner, roll-up tonneau cover, and Trail Rail cargo management system. There are ten wheel designs, with tire sizes ranging from 32 to 33 inches.
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Interior
The upright dashboard closely mirrors the Wrangler’s, prioritizing durability and ease of use. Every 2025 Jeep Gladiator comes with Uconnect 5 infotainment and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Available features include heated 12-way power front seats, a heated steering wheel, auxiliary switches, multiple USB ports, and power outlets. Practical touches include under-seat storage and a removable wireless speaker. Standard safety equipment includes side-curtain airbags, while adaptive cruise control with stop is standard on Sport S and higher trims.
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Price Range and Best Value Trim
| Trim Level | Price | Description |
| Sport | $38,695 | Base trim |
| Rubicon X | $63,265 | Top trim |
| Sport S | $42,095 | Best value trim |
The 2025 Jeep Gladiator’s price starts at $30K, but the sweet spot remains the Sport S, which adds air conditioning, adaptive cruise control, and the 12.3-inch infotainment system.
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Powertrain Options
Depending on trim, Gladiator offers four 4×4 systems:
- Command-Trac part-time
- Selec-Trac full-time
- Rock-Trac part-time
- Rock-Trac full-time
Rubicon models have a best-in-class 77:1 crawl ratio.
| Engine | 3.6L Pentastar V6 |
| Horsepower | 285 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft |
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drive type: Four-wheel drive standard
0-60 mph: 7.2-8.7 seconds, depending on trim, weight, and equipment.
Towing and Payload
Maximum towing capacity: 7,700 lbs (Sport and Sport S Max Tow Package)
Maximum payload capacity: 1,725 lbs
Bed length: 5 feet (60 inches)
Fuel Economy (MPG)
| City | Highway | Combined |
| 17 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg |
Real-world fuel economy: 21 mpg highway Overland model, 15 mpg highway Mojave model
Fuel tank capacity: 22 gallons
Warranty
| Coverage Type | Duration |
| Basic | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years / unlimited |
| Complimentary maintenance | 2 years |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- 7,700-pound max towing capacity
- 1,725-pound payload rating
- True open-air driving experience
- Extensive off-road hardware across the lineup
- Up to 31.5-inch water fording capability
- Generous ground clearance and angles
Cons:
- Noisy cabin
- Bouncy ride
- Vague steering
- Below-average fuel economy
- Tight rear passenger space
- Higher pricing than conventional midsize pickups
Verdict
The 2025 Jeep Gladiator is a midsize pickup unlike any other, combining serious overlanding hardware and off-road capability with truck practicality. It boasts best-in-class towing and payload capacity, with unmatched off-road ability and ground clearance when properly equipped for the trails. What makes it truly unique is that it offers the same open-air ability as the Wrangler.
The trade-offs for these abilities include a bouncy ride, even on the highway, a noisy cabin, and rather poor fuel consumption, at least until the 4xe hybrid arrives. The off-road-tuned steering is vague, too, and the rear cabin is not as roomy as you’d expect, while the price of admission is high. That being said, the Gladiator’s unique skillset as a Wrangler-capable pickup truck is unique and has maintained its popularity.
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About the author
Cobus F. Potgieter
Reviews and Features Editor