The Jeep Gladiator has always marched to the beat of its own drum. It’s part open-air toy, part rugged pickup, and part trail weapon, but for 2026, it’s growing up. Jeep is giving it a real mechanical refresh, with an all-new hybrid 4xe system, a smoother transmission, better towing chops, and comfort upgrades that make it feel more well-rounded without dulling the edge. Here’s what we know about the best new features on the 2026 Jeep Gladiator.
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.
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The Jeep Gladiator is well and truly a one of one model in the world of Pickup trucks. Combining the offroad ruggedness and customization of the Wrangler with the versatility provided by a pickup body, the Gladiator really sticks out in its class for the sheer amount of things it offers that other trucks can’t.