Introduction
The brand new Gladiator is the first pickup truck for Jeep in over thirty years. The new 2025 Jeep Gladiator models, based on the same platform as the popular off-road Wrangler, are undeniably impressive and capable.
The Toyota Tacoma is among the best mid-size pickup trucks available, ready for both work and outdoor adventures. It features a style throwback to Baja racing design with TRD (Toyota Racing Development) sport-tuned, twin-tube shocks and a part-time four-wheel drive system, and can tow a boat.
See how the 2025 Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma compare in capability and everyday utility among the pickup truck titans, helping you decide which mid-size pickup is right for you.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Jeep Gladiator is a titan in every category, from size to capability, with best-in-class payload and unsurpassed-in-class towing capacity of 7,700 pounds.
- The Jeep Gladiator stands out for its rugged design and modern technology, including integrated off-road trail guides.
- Ranked and rated by critics and consumers, the 2025 Jeep Gladiator is impressive both inside and out with leather accents and premium features.
How does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator compare to the 2025 Toyota Tacoma?
The 2025 Jeep Gladiator is undoubtedly a titan in size, as the larger mid-size truck compared to the Tacoma. With its longer wheelbase and Wrangler body style, the Gladiator truly embodies the fusion of Jeep and pickup truck styles.
As the bigger mid-size pickup truck, the 2025 Gladiator can tow more than the Tacoma. The latest Gladiator has unsurpassed-in-class towing capacity of 7,700 pounds and a best-in-class maximum 4x4 payload capacity for sport models compared to the Tacoma’s tow rating of 6,500 pounds.
Both the Gladiator and the Tacoma offer off-road capability, but the 2025 Jeep Gladiator wins in this category with rugged features that are ready for any terrain, such as its removable doors and soft top roof, which provide an open-air experience.
The 2025 Jeep Gladiator models are rugged inside and out compared to the more refined Toyota Tacoma. Both have incredible features inside, but opt for the Gladiator with its classic interior design combined with modern technology, featuring the Uconnect 5 NAV system with navigation and segment-exclusive integrated off-road trail guides, including all 68 Jeep Badge of Honor trails.
The 2025 Jeep Gladiator also competes with the 2025 Tacoma Hybrid, which has a similar EPA-estimated total driving range of 418 miles, compared to the Tacoma's 419 miles with its hybrid powertrain.
What engine powers the 2025 Jeep Gladiator?
The 2025 Jeep Gladiator models are powered by a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, which is the same engine found in a Ram 1500. It is well-known for its power and has the potential to exceed 250,000 miles with proper care and regular maintenance.
Every 2025 Jeep Gladiator model comes with a 3.6 V6 engine, unlike the Tacoma models that are available with either the i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged engine or the i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged setup featuring a hybrid powertrain.
Pound for pound, as we mentioned above, the Gladiator excels in this comparison, conquering the competition with more power and a towing capacity of up to 7,700 pounds. Kelley Blue Book ranks the 2025 Jeep Gladiator as the sixth-best mid-size truck, with a higher average consumer rating than the 2025 Toyota Tacoma.
Which mid-size pickup truck is for me? 2025 Jeep Gladiator.
Both the Tacoma and the Gladiator models offer strong off-road capability and toughness that exceed challenging terrains. However, if you want a larger mid-size pickup truck with more power and pulling capacity than its competition, opt for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator.
Choose the 2025 Jeep Gladiator, available in nine models including the top-of-the-line Mojave X 4x4 with power adjustable, leather seats and premium leather trim accents throughout. Every 2025 Jeep Gladiator trim comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, built-in Alexa, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a wireless speaker, the Alpine premium audio system, GPS navigation, 12V and 115V power outlets, USB ports, and tie-downs and cargo hooks throughout.
Your new Jeep Gladiator, a J.D. Power ranked best mid-size pickup truck, also features safety and driver assistance technologies, including Hill-Start Assist, Electronic Roll Mitigation, and Adaptive Cruise Control.
Check out the 2025 Toyota Tacoma model lineup, which features an 8.0-inch touchscreen display in some trims and a larger 14-inch display in upper trims. It also offers many features similar to those found in Jeep models, including wireless connectivity, premium audio, power outlets, and safety and security systems. It is definitely built for comfy in-town jaunts.
Win in the Jeep Gladiator
Conquer challenging terrains and win in every arena in your new 2025 Jeep Gladiator. Make every day a winning adventure in the new Jeep Gladiator, available in nine models, and new exterior paint colors, Joose and Mojito, and become the best off-road truck every road and terrain has ever seen.
Head to Alan Jay Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wauchula and see the Gladiator for yourself. Enjoy a car buying experience with experienced experts at the area’s most trusted dealership, then drive home in the vehicle of your dreams.