Jeep has been consistently known for dreaming up the best in new special edition models here at Landmark Dodge of Morrow, with the very latest being featured on Car and Driver. It's a unique Mopar-made trim for the Gladiator, and it packs a cool assortment of add-ons such as rock rails and a tonneau cover. You'll also be combing the beach or burning down the nearest fire road with flashy new red accents, and new badges and decals. The Mopar model starts with the legendary Rubicon trim and is painted black with unique Rubicon trail decals on the tailgate, bedsides, and hood.
The Mopar variant also slaps a sweet and defining Mopar badge on the tailgate, along with a hard tonneau cover and spray-on bedliner. Although there are not too many photos of the interior floating around yet, Car and Driver has learned that the cabin will sport two-tone Katzkin leather seats, combining black and Maraschino red. The red hue reappears on the center console armrest as well as the steering wheel, instrument panel, and stitching on the seats. Directly on the center console is a serialized Mopar '24 badge, and all-weather floor mats that can withstand the outdoors various forms of drag-in accumulation.
The 285-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 remains sturdy and unchanged, while the Gladiator proudly rides on 17-inch aluminum wheels with black accents and Falken all-terrain tires. Jeep has always been fantastic at consistently going above and beyond to establish itself as a premier lifestyle brand! Every owner of this trim will also receive a special package with a personalized certificate of authenticity and an all-inclusive 83-piece JPP tool kit. Customers can try their hands at fitting a variety of extra Jeep Performance Parts to their truck as well, with a total of 250 examples ready for sun, fun, and outer banks exploration.
The 2024 Gladiator continues to chisel its unique stance in the Jeep line as an everyday explorer's dream with a handy truck bed on deck. The Edmunds.com experts praised the Gladiator for its “unquestionable off-road capability and solid payload,” along with its towing ratings. It hit the scene with the trademark Jeep character and off-road prowess that many have grown to love, while the 2024 model boasts a larger center touchscreen and restyled grille. There are also brand-new power-adjustable front seats, and standard side curtain airbags that cover both rows of seating.
They tested the Rubicon with the V6 engine and enjoyed the power that had no trouble climbing rapidly to highway speeds. They ranked it a “downright champion” when things turn to dirt, with its abundance of ground clearance and traction to get you over almost any obstacle in your path. The Gladiator’s trademark “wiggle and jiggle” is noticeable, along with the wind and road noise that is all part of the rewarding experience. The seats are quite supportive, and the climate control system offers very effective vents for rear passengers to weather your next expedition’s elements.
The classic Jeep upright driving position works quite well here, and the superior backseat space offers a durable advantage over crew-cab pickups from rival schools. Visibility out of the front and rear is top-notch, and the standard rearview camera is excellent for safely peering forward at oncoming obstacles. Many will happily go berserk for the Gladiator’s manual transmission, which is rapidly becoming an artifact in a market poised for change.
