The 2024 Jeep Gladiator is Disappointing
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The 2024 Jeep Gladiator is Disappointing
In today's video, we're diving headfirst into the 2024 Jeep Gladiator and addressing why it's left us feeling a bit underwhelmed. We've eagerly awaited the latest upgrades, but were they worth the hype? Join us as we break down all the new features, design changes, and performance tweaks that have us scratching our heads. From its engine choices to interior improvements (or lack thereof), we're spilling the beans on what's missing in the 2024 model. Let us know your thoughts!
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@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Ignore the spam comments. It’s not us
@youtubecarspottersguide1 10 ай бұрын
I report them all the time
@jk8897 10 ай бұрын
It is Stellantis leadership problem. Jeep needs to be bought back by an American company ASAP.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
That might be a help!
@bigmacmach1185 10 ай бұрын
Def a disappointment. Clearly ran by a non American company. Know your demographic, clearly they don't. I will be keeping my 22 Gobi willys for now.
@trentwillis7233 10 ай бұрын
Seriously? Back to absolutely no quality control in the K car days?
@jjames2162 6 ай бұрын
You guys are ridiculous listen to yourselves.
@nealamesbury7953 5 ай бұрын
@@jjames2162that's rich
@karmicforce01 10 ай бұрын
Our community spoke... we did nothing. Preach brother. 392.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Needed the 392
@leemen 10 ай бұрын
I was also extremely disappointed with the stale refresh with the gladiator. Taking away the diesel and giving us no new engine option was a joke. I bought a 23 Jt and was afraid I’d be trading it back in on a 24. Not the case. Glad I got a deep discounted 23. Great video.
@bruce88wayne 10 ай бұрын
Same here. I just got my 23 a couple months ago. Was scared I’d be wanting to trade it in. Not the case. Glad I got my discounted JT. I got $12k off.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Right on!
@johnreno8909 5 ай бұрын
does anyone know what is happening, it is already feb.2024 and gladiators still are NOT available ??? WTF???
@leemen 5 ай бұрын
@@johnreno8909 I think a dealer can order you a 24. The 24s are showing up at dealers. I think they have it set up so you can’t build a 24 on there site to help sell off all of the 23s. Just my opinion.
@johnreno8909 5 ай бұрын
@@leemen YES they ARE late bcoz 23s still there but when is official mass-production start date of 24s???
@BeowulfHagen 10 ай бұрын
To stay competitive, it needed new powertrain options. Unless Jeep does some sort of secondary big reveal, the Bison, Ranger Raptor, GMC Bison, and Trailhunter will take further market share.
@adam_mawz_maas 10 ай бұрын
Yep, this was the year to do either a 392 or launch the 3.0TT Hurricane on the JT/JL platform.
@alexkuehne3822 10 ай бұрын
100% agree. They dropped the ball on this.
@backwoodstherapy 10 ай бұрын
@@alexkuehne3822good news, might can get a great deal on a JT aat the end of next year when Jeep can't sell new ones. 😅
@Redneck_Wizard 10 ай бұрын
Good, less posers who don't off road driving Jeeps.
@dennisreynolds6915 10 ай бұрын
Id buy one of the base models with a stick shift if they came with the straight 6 tt they are releasing. Putting that garbage 3.6 in again is teh kiss of death
@vaprojecto 10 ай бұрын
I wouldn't be shocked if the Gladiator is discontinued after this year. They put minimum effort into this and there is a huge amount of competition in the midsize truck segment now. The big discounts and even 2022s still on lots doesn't look good.
@trevinated 10 ай бұрын
Completely agree. Disappointed that I actually feel the same.
@jlv3x 10 ай бұрын
Everyone is screaming for more power in the Gladiators, yet Jeep is refusing to do it.
@Obi_4xe 10 ай бұрын
Jeep has already announced that they are going to stop selling Gladiators in Europe. So with no 4xe announcement today, and Jim M's vague answer about the whole lineup being electrified by 2025, still doesn't mean that Gladiators will be part of the lineup in 2025.
@trevinated 10 ай бұрын
@@jlv3x even adding 4xe to the lineup would've given some options at least.
@Helixur 10 ай бұрын
Jeep went lazy on the gladiator man. They def won't be sold now 😅😂
@BeowulfHagen 10 ай бұрын
This is a huge disappointment. Lack luster presentation and no release of anything meaningful to help bring in customers against their competition. I would have signed the check immediately if they would have released a 5.7, 392, 4xe, or Hurricane. All the other stuff is easily add after talking possession.
@stevecarnovale7559 10 ай бұрын
Possibly nail in coffin for gladiator sales
@mdhandley11 10 ай бұрын
100%
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Right?!
@robyork9554 5 ай бұрын
Yep. Who cares about a 12" infotainment screen or electric seats? What a letdown.
@WooleySwampAdventures 10 ай бұрын
Needs the 5.7 and a 6" shorter bed. A 392 hi end option would be nice, but a 5.7 in the Rubicon's, Mojave's and Willys is needed to continue the model. JMHO but I believe shared by the masses.
@youtubecarspottersguide1 10 ай бұрын
shorter wheel base 118"-121" and 6' box id be there ,can add a cab high camper shell / pop up top no need to top heavy roof top tents etc
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
With you!
@Nikephorus 10 ай бұрын
I'm still hoping for a two-door Gladiator like that blue concept from a few years ago. I know it's unlikely to happen, but that was my dream truck.
@youtubecarspottersguide1 10 ай бұрын
and a 6' box shorter wheel base
@btbcc12859 10 ай бұрын
Honestly who has 2 doors in that class?
@youtubecarspottersguide1 10 ай бұрын
@@btbcc12859 club cab /supercab/ king cab was poplar at one time need a 6' box over a back seat I want to sleep in the back of my. truck no roof top tent
@michaelrocha7159 10 ай бұрын
@btbcc12859 Tacoma which is the Gladiators biggest competition still has a 2 door option
@michaeldemarco9950 10 ай бұрын
Yep. A 2-DR based on the Wrangler Unlimited.
@nitroxide17 10 ай бұрын
I want a motor other than the pentastar. The diesel was cool but that’s gone too
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
With you!
@RCPhotosVideos 10 ай бұрын
Huge let down, it’s a sign the gladiator may not be with us much longer.
@scotteramsey 10 ай бұрын
I agree. I'm glad I have my Nacho Gladiator and will be keeping it for a long time.
@charliemcawesome5012 10 ай бұрын
It’s boring AF!!! Especially disappointing is that we loose the diesel and we don’t gain any other motors. No 4xE or Hemi. Other than a larger screen why would we buy this? I had my name down at the dealership for the first 4xE Gladiator….. now I’m off to Toyota for a new Tacoma. Bigger screen. Hybrid. More power. Pretty easy decision.
@gerard0l6569 10 ай бұрын
@@charliemcawesome5012 - can’t argue with your point- I think Jeep is going to lose a significant (significant enough) number of buyers to other brands because of their lack of ability to understand WHAT PEOPLE WANT!
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Hope not. Looking that way
@gerard0l6569 10 ай бұрын
@@DIRTROADCRED - IF the Gladiator is discontinued, I’ll sell it and never, ever look or buy a Jeep product again
@Kevin_OU_007 10 ай бұрын
Totally agree with you. Very disappointed no 392.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Needed more power 😅
@jessitaylor4170 10 ай бұрын
I would go buy a 2024 Gladiator right now if they put a Hemi in it!
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Same!
@Siggrim 10 ай бұрын
A let down is an understatement, absolutely gutted that they are letting this platform rot. All this waiting was a waste, should have just announced the jt refresh with JL. I'm evern less interested in the 24 now than ever before .
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Frustrating!
@jeepeye_jo_nathan 10 ай бұрын
I am hoping that the 2025 models will be the true refresh we are looking for. I would love to see a twin turbo I6 and an easily removable rear seat.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
We will have to wait and see
@danoesq2 Ай бұрын
Got a '23 with a huge discount I battled for. I love it and glad it doesn't have the lame antenna in the windshield set up.
@chimereschmitz8948 10 ай бұрын
Hey there! Can you recommend which paint pen to use on a 2024 jeep wrangler hard top? Mine is not the painted version, just the standard hard top version. Please! Thank you 🙏🏾
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Yes mopar has one, I can’t seem to find the part number at the moment
@dannycardin8966 10 ай бұрын
I was really hoping for a 35 package with a full floater rear end and a V8 and I got nothing. I’m heartbroken I was holding out for these options now I’m not sure what I want to do. It’s definitely not a Gladiator at this point now. Thanks for the video and all the info. Keep up the great work.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Definitely frustrating!
@NorthWestAutos 10 ай бұрын
I agree. I was really hoping for Hurricane or 6.4 or 35"s or something special 😢
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Definitely!
@roderickhance2088 10 ай бұрын
I still love the gladiator and still plan to upgrade to one down the road, but I’m with you on the disappointment level, we need the V8 and full float rear axle from the factory. Definitely do love the new interior upgrades tho.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
We still love it too! Was hoping for more
@kevinrabito8516 10 ай бұрын
All the hype on electrification in the beginning, but then it fizzled. Nice refresh, matching the Wrangler, but yes, was expecting more on the powertrain side.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Like the new wrangler features, but yes more power for sure
@BeowulfHagen 10 ай бұрын
They did not listen
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
😂
@joshsteuterman2363 10 ай бұрын
Ding and dents are memories. Love that you mentioned that.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Josh!
@ca7889 10 ай бұрын
Matt again you are so correct, and the majority of our community was looking forward to a true upgrade to the JT, the safety features top notch-really don't care about the power seats they really could have kept those, yes 5.7 hemi should be there and if they can put a winch into the 2500 why not the JT but again 35's should come standard on Rubicon at the least.
@terrymcguire6478 10 ай бұрын
You hit it right on the nose. Where's the 35s? Where's the full float? Where's the V8? Where's the diesel option? Where's the retractable soft top? Where's the 4x4e version? Where's the Warn winch? Who the heck did they poll for what to add? The only thing that impressed me was the Addax Overland camper!
@terrymcguire6478 10 ай бұрын
I'm glad i bought the 22 eco rubi, which was discounted by $10k, as there is nothing in the 2024 that was worth waiting for. Is that a cloth wrap over the front of the dash? That's a dirt magnet by far if it is. I really don't feel like they listened to any customer feedback on what to improve. I love my truck but i feel some things should have been standard on the Rubi. I do not have the front camera or the plug in the bed. For some reason the plug was deleted at the port. But considering it's a $68K truck, it should be fairly well optioned. Granted i have the cold weather package, tow package, aux group, color matched fenders, color matched hard top,... but it really irks the front camera is not standard. It's a friggin rock crawler! Should have an under body camera as well like you can get in the Bronco and I think the new Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison as well, which is as much as a well optioned Rubi. Having a 4xe option should have been on the table as well. That would have covered my work commute and I could have saved big on fuel. Dont know it they would have offered that on a diesel though. They should improve the electric range as well. 20 miles is pretty pathetic. The wrangler 4xe really needs about a 40-60 range to cover the majority of commutes. A 392 option would have invigorated sales. V8s hold mystical power over truck enthusiasts. Plus it has about 30 more foot pounds of torque than the diesel. 342 vs 370. Basically what you want when rock crawling or towing. Ford eventually listened to its base and gave them the Raptor Bronco and the Raptor R F150. Time for FCA to hire a Jeep CEO that has a set of cajones. Morrison is not that guy.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Was hoping for more!
@invictuscenturion8468 10 ай бұрын
I want the hurricane engine
@JRobes34 10 ай бұрын
I don't think your comments on towing are correct, the previous years JT had about the same towing amount ~7700 lbs (sport and sport s max tow), this refresh didn't gain on it so I don't think the full float axle is in the cards for the JT.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Yes unless the rubicon can get that high
@marceld6061 10 ай бұрын
As a kid with a dad that worked for Chrysler, we would hit the Detroit Auto Show at Coco Hall every year. Even more fun was the 'Autorama' that had all the wild custom builds.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Great show!
@marceld6061 10 ай бұрын
@@DIRTROADCRED I didn't realize until today that I was 'autocorrected' - It's COBO hall (named after a Detroit mayor) I guess the name has been changed to Huntington Place?
@user-mu2md1cs3d 10 ай бұрын
Need to add 392 !
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
With you!
@backwoodstherapy 10 ай бұрын
It's what I expected tbh. Same upgraded interior and safety features. Disappointed there's no turbo 4 but the pentastar is a solid engine. I wonder if the Willys version will also have standard 33s, rear locker and 4.10 axle ratio like the Wrangler? If so, that's nice. Overland ready after a leveling kit and wider stance. I'd throw a LSD in the front for good measure. I'm paying off my Wrangler this year so I'd love to get a Willys in a couple years to round out the driveway.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@samchristo1745 10 ай бұрын
I’m going to buy a 2023 gladiator because all of the reviews about the 2024 have given me no reason to choose a 2024 over 2023 that I can get at a cheaper price👏👏👏
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Save yourself some money for sure!
@danoesq2 Ай бұрын
That's what I did. Super happy I got one.
@samchristo1745 Ай бұрын
@@danoesq2 I got A 2023 Mojave. ❤️ it
Ай бұрын
I purchased a 2021 in late 2020. White willys. Sold it in 2022. Just purchased a 2024 willys. The new interior is better. Feels like they moved the front seats back a bit? I noticed my dog doesn't have the same amount of room to jump in the back floor. I also feel theres more room between the bottom of the steering wheel and my legs.I could be high though. Anyway I like all the interior updates. Same engine sure. But it's reliable. And I purchased the truck to beat it up. 2021 Willys 39k (in 2020), 2024 Willys 39! I'm satisfied. But your points are valid.
@shiftgears211 10 ай бұрын
I mean it’s a really nice truck and the wrangler upgrades are nice. I think we all just expected at least a new power train. Im still in the market for one just not as sure I won’t look at the competition anymore
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
I'm with you
@jlautomotive6349 10 ай бұрын
I really liked the new wrangler and I’m so glad they updated the gladiator with the same treatments… that being said yes a HEMI of some sort 5.7 or the 6.2 needs to be in this… they would own the segment with a V8… I was hoping for more colors or as you stated the extreme recon and some 35 or even 37s from the factory… loving the work as always!! Keep it up 👍
@roberto7288 10 ай бұрын
honestly wish they would allow us to option in a 5.7L hemi into any wrangler similar to how its offered on the ram classic platform ( 3.6 and 5.7 as options.) F* the 392 and its overinflated price tag.
@Redneck_Wizard 10 ай бұрын
Hurrr durrrr I need a V8 with garbage fuel economy because it goes vroom loud durrrrr
@backwoodstherapy 10 ай бұрын
Era of the V8 is over. Only reason jeep offers it in the Wrangler is so rich KZfaqrs can flex on us poors. They'll never offer a V8 in a vehicle that will actually sell because they have fuel economy standards to meet. Hurricane twin turbo will be the best bet but Jeep has pledged to offer a 4xe in every model in its lineup by 2025 so look for that next year. As much torque as the V8, more efficient. You don't have to like it, and a lot of people don't, but the era of the V8 is over.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@JoeSmith-nu8oo 10 ай бұрын
Dealer near me has several 392's that have been sitting for months now, they even took one and added nice wheels and some other accessories and it's still sitting there.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
They just aren't selling
@austinspitler32 10 ай бұрын
Agreed that this was a very underwhelming reveal. Was kinda expecting them to offer the winch, 35in extreme recon package, maybe 4xe or 392 but really seems like they just updated the grill, infotainment and the side airbags. Might have been more acceptable if it rolled out alongside the Wrangler refresh but after waiting I was expecting more.
@Redneck_Wizard 10 ай бұрын
It has an entirely newly designed structure for crash safety and I'm glad Jeep focused on something actually important like safety for families instead of trying to appease the simple minded, smooth brained fools who only care about having an unnecessary gas thirsty V8.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Right?!
@flavioguzman1243 10 ай бұрын
Do you think that they will add these other options mid year to help unload the 23 gladiators
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Hard to say! February we might see some movement
@girth13 10 ай бұрын
Isn't the towing only up 50lbs and payload only up 20lbs?
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Yes
@DuyenNguyen-ui6mo 10 ай бұрын
I believe the price drop is to bring down the inventory of the 2023 model and that is great for I’m seeing more Gladiators on the road. Ultimately it’ll be the pricing what would will decide this trucks future; as far as me I’m still entertained!
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Well said!
@servicerifle16 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, Gladiators are getting discounted in my area as well which surprised me because Gladiators are almost as popular as Wranglers here. I'm not a Gladiator guy or pickup truck guy but it'd be cool if Jeep brought back the Comanche to fill the compact 2 door truck niche.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
I would love that!
@dereksmith9306 10 ай бұрын
I was ready to order one if they had the Xtreme recon package and the modular top. I was hoping for the hurricane as well and assumed the full float was a guaranteed thing. Very disappointed in this release
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Same here!
@GoXplr 10 ай бұрын
That AEV is sick !! We kinda spoke about that in TN . I just can't justify $2300 for a bumper, even as sexy as it is. I'm assuming pre-ordered from a dealer is cheaper .... but what a great look !!
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Definitely love the look!
@TopHatGent 10 ай бұрын
They would have to fix the aluminum corrosion and the infamous electrical gremlins with the radio and AC. The life long aluminum corrosion issues were what finally made me give up my 2020. It had so much potential.
@alexkuehne3822 10 ай бұрын
Disappointing. The interior upgrades are cool, and the AEV options and 35in tires are cool when morrison said it would be an option when introducing the new Mojave, but they didn't state if it would be geared from the factory at 4.56 gears. Honestly, middle tennessee dealers where I'm at are selling Mojaves and Rubicons at nearly 20% off MSRP, so it makes it real difficult to justify the price increase for the things they are offering. They missed the mark here. At this point it looks like it was done on purpose to cancel out the model and introduce the Ram Dakota as a replacement for Stellantis.
@youtubecarspottersguide1 10 ай бұрын
yes and 4wd ram charger on the wagoneer platform solid rear axel utlitarian model and no 3rd row
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
You're not wrong
@trevinated 10 ай бұрын
IMHO, it was a huge disappointment. I found more than a little annoying how much Jim pushed, and pushed, just how great the 4xe is, then brought in the Gladiator with zero updates to powertrain, other than only the 3.6l. So essentially, no float, no updated powertrains, and not one word that included gladiator and any new powertrains. Honestly, I'm getting the sense that this "refresh", is a last ditch effort to generate new interest. i think they're just waiting to axe it from the lineup. I've been planning to upgrade from my JLUR to the Gladiator, but this reveal just instilled a lack of confidence in the future of it. I also noticed how when they were going to read some questions from the chat, and suddenly didn't read any. Even saw their faces flush a bit. That's because of the huge backlash on this reveal. I was super disappointed and let down by their lack of effort to bring something more meaningful to the table.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
I'm with you!
@onebridge7231 10 ай бұрын
I would have preferred a thigh extender on the seats like BMW has over the powered seats. Those are awesome for extended drives. Also, a V-6 designed for a screw supercharger over the turbos would have been better with a factory option to order a dual gas tank from factory.
@jasonlovell3934 10 ай бұрын
Our family has two gladiators and we have no desire for a 4XE version but a V8 would be cool. The Willy’s package is the best deal going and it includes 4.10 gears.
@AustinH7 10 ай бұрын
4xe is a joke of a power train. Jeep and electric do not mix. Stellantis can’t build any reliable electronics to save their lives.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
V8 for sure
@keithsterner4410 10 ай бұрын
Can you tell me where I can find a 23 Rubicon for the 44 to 45000 Like you're saying? I live in pa.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Auto trader
@keithsterner4410 10 ай бұрын
@DIRTROADCRED yeah none on there now for that price
@tonymunoz7400 10 ай бұрын
I love that Mojave hood! Need that for my JL! PS Looking good brotha I noticed you dropped some pounds my guy! 🤙
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!!
@PuffyDucks 10 ай бұрын
It’s going to be tough for the gladiator to be competitive in 24 with all the other makers offering strong next gen models
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
For sure!
@MichaelStVitus 10 ай бұрын
Only one competitor has a manual transmission. And it is Japanese. Real men shift for themselves and buy American. Automatics are for women and imports are for kids. Even if they are “assembled in the U.S.A.
@wordgiesworld5483 10 ай бұрын
I was very underwhelmed with the reveal today. Nothing about what they did for ‘24 is talking me into trading in my ‘22. I was really hoping for a HEMI, an 4XE, or at LEAST the Extreme Recon package. The AEV package is cool, but I’m sure that’ll set you back quite a bit. In all honesty, though, I prefer the MOPAR steel bumper and optional hoop. I’d rather see the Extreme Recon in it. Another great video, by the way. Love your honesty! Cheers!
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
I'm with you!
@UnderAchievrLP 10 ай бұрын
Since the orders for the Farout diesel is still open apperently in canada till the end of september. Id take that over the updates. If they launched a modified hurricane motor in this is would helping hand to help boost the gladiator sales. Its rocketing itself to the worst truck in class and newer power plants have leap frogged the ancient mediocre pentastar
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Do it!
@RocklanderUSA 10 ай бұрын
2025 brings the Gladiator V8 Beasts 😊 I’d buy a 2023 Mojave for $45k if I could find one in red and on a lot.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Hope so!
@phasedesign2079 10 ай бұрын
I was waiting to see what the 24 would offer since I’m in the market for a gladiator. One I saw this, I went ahead a bought a used 2020 Rubi with 15k miles on it for 42k.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Enjoy your new Rubi!
@christrarback9748 10 ай бұрын
Well atleast they added the steel bumper as an option to the Mojave....scared what the price increases will be on the X models
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
With you!
@shiftintohigh5564 10 ай бұрын
Great Review👍👍😎🇺🇸
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@scottsever7656 10 ай бұрын
I totally agree with this video, nothing was mentioned about 35s and 456 gearing for the gladiator. I know everyone has to watch their omissions but Ford had a V6 12 years ago that had like 305 hp The gladiator has needed a V-8 from day one. It doesn’t have to be 470 hp at a $30,000 option. But some form of V-8 or more power out of that V6 without using a turbo. I’m going to order a 24 gladiator obviously with the V6. So I need some pointers on adding 25 to 35 hp to it.
@jameslaszlo-tf5nw 10 ай бұрын
So what engine and package will 2024 Gladiator have to get towing up to 7,700 lbs???
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Assuming the 3.6 auto
@ericjames7680 Ай бұрын
Need your help please. Just found your videos as I was researching a JEEP for a future purchase. When I research them I am finding so many people having issues with a few things. For example, what about the dry start up issue because of the oil filter being empty when you first start the engine? Is the $400.00 accessory needed to be purchased and installed that has the special valve ? Also since you are in there, what about the plastic oil cooler that people are havening cracked due to heat? Then some talk of electrical issues and some say they have a generator and others say no they have an alternator? Too, the Corning Gorilla glass people are cracking them too. The rear final driver sensor people say they need to replace it? So I really thought I would like a new Jeep and do not want to buy one every year as some people do because they are afraid to put too many mikes on them and worry if the engine can even last 100,000 miles or so? Or am I being swayed by some people that have just had bad luck? Hope you understand my concern and offer some good advice. I am into motorcycles too and so far this JEEP is reminding me of some of the KTM models that there are so many issues you need to know and correct before you go any where with one. Thank You Sir!!
@edwardstoneberger2486 10 ай бұрын
I was hoping for the trubo 4-cylinder hybrid. It's got scat and 50MPG combined.
@primaljackal 10 ай бұрын
I agree with you 100% Matt. But part of me wonders if they leaned into the towing and hauling capabilities more to further differentiate the Gladiator as an off-road hauler, not a crawler. For the 20-23 model years, the notion that it was basically a “Wrangler with a bed” is basically true. And so long as the Gladiator looks and feels that way, it’s always going to be in the Wrangler’s shadow. I’m not saying this was a good idea, but I could see the reasoning if we’re talking long term growth and not just a few good years of sales from throwing hemis in there.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Valid points!
@ryannewazada2102 10 ай бұрын
Aloha Matt. Mahalo for the great information updates for the Gladiator.🎉. Awesome 👍😎❤🎉 reporting. I'd love to see a Hurricane Engine in the Gladiator.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Hurricane would be great!
@jeffreythomas4254 10 ай бұрын
I agree. 2024 gladiator is a disappointment. But I was sticking with a 2023 anyway. 10% msrp plus employees pricing...yes please! The 23 grille is way better anyway! Shocked 4xe was not presented. But I assume bc battery weight, and towing etc. This is not a easy thing to accomplish. I guess it will come on the 2025 model.
@guypoulin6929 10 ай бұрын
I got a 23 no regrets. New grill looks like trash imo.
@jeffreythomas4254 10 ай бұрын
@@guypoulin6929 agreed. Waiting on my 23 order right now
@jeffreythomas4254 10 ай бұрын
Might be screwed with the teamsters not delivering vehicles. My truck was done being built on 9-9-23. Idk if it's in a storage lot or being transported or what. So annoyed. But I understand the situation.
@guypoulin6929 10 ай бұрын
@@jeffreythomas4254 hopefully you get it soon!
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Glad you got a great deal!
@pistoncount 10 ай бұрын
Are they keeping the Ecodiesel in the lineup ?
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
No longer an option
@Mck499 10 ай бұрын
Jeep needed to hit this nail on the head to keep the gladiator going. My opinion they missed by a mile, only things they did was add a bigger screen and slightly different grill. No real powertrain upgrades that ppl havent been doing themselves already. Willing to bet if they added a 392 version or some other more head turning version it would of pulled in sails asap
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Definitely frustrating!
@gunz2090 10 ай бұрын
Would like a 5.7 Extreme Recon....Ot at least a diesel Extreme Recon...No major upgrades this year with any meaning
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@keniaflores8881 10 ай бұрын
I'm holding out for the 100th anniversaryTBH. lol I've already got the Wrangler EcoDiesel which they will no longer make. I would like to see the tube fenders they showed on the Departure concept and color those were awesome.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
😂
@kylepolencheck7249 10 ай бұрын
Reading through the comments, I’m glad the hear a lot of the same things I’ve been saying. This really seems like they’ve done the bare minimum to refresh this truck. At a minimum, with how they spent the first ten minutes talking up the 4xe, then to not introduce the 4xe Gladiator was a HUGE disappointment. A hurricane or a Hemi would’ve been spectacular too. It seems to me that they’re, unfortunately, just getting ready to kill this truck. I was all set to buy a ‘24 too, now I’ll just keep my ‘08 JKU for another year. Maybe they’ll do a ‘24 1/2 refresh with a 4xe or Hurricane…?
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Definitely frustrating!
@grisa12345 10 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more. 35’s, Winch, 4xe, a 392 version all should be there. Plus some new colors.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Exactly
@shadowzoneX 3 ай бұрын
392 mojave would be awesome. also a jeep oem truck bed cap with option to color match it would be awesome too, I really liked how the jeep gladiator bed cap looked like in the jurassic world movie
@alexandersnow1963 10 ай бұрын
For the record, adding a rear locker to the Willys is great if it was priced better. I priced a fully loaded Willys online and it’s 60k. For a point of reference, a fully loaded Rubicon Diesel in 2021 could be had for $53. So to me, it’s simply the price at this point. A fully loaded 2.0 or 4xe is 73k. At 60k for the Willys you might as well just spend the extra money on the rubicon
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Well said!
@DeathGEAR00103 10 ай бұрын
The 5.7l hemi should have been an option from the begainning, and at most a 4000 dollar option. The hemi is not a complex and hard engine to make. The 392 hemi in the wrangler is a rip off on the price side of thing. They finally gave the buyers what they always wanted from the factory and then made it wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy over priced. I love my Gladiator but more power is and always will be a must 🙃.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
With you
@lindseyyah1 10 ай бұрын
I agree, if they don't add more colors and warn winch and v8 hemi..
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Definitely frustrating!
@DanVoels 10 ай бұрын
Give us a damned hemi!!!! Ugh. No inline? No 4xe? No thanks.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
haha right?!
@paulbaker2680 10 ай бұрын
I agree, huge let down. They could have done so much more with options. Motors, tires and other upgrades. Definitely does not make me want to trade up from my 2020 Gladiator, lift, 38's and the AMW4x4 5.7 Hemi Rubicon.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@imtylur 10 ай бұрын
I suspect they're just liquidating a lot of their unsold inventory to save/offset costs and profits, until they move to a fully bev fleet. Additionally, I could see them adding a LE model that's packed with a hemi near the end of '25, as a final "fare-well" before their bev goal -- if it survives that long.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Possibly!
@DaRevrin 10 ай бұрын
I would be 100% interested in purchasing this updated gladiator if it had the 4xe or v8. With neither, expect this 2024 to be discounted heavily within a year as well.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Same here!
@johnbettano6026 10 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for the 2024 gladiator dam I'm not that excited nor am I going to wait till next year to get one. looking at other makes and models now.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Definitely frustrating!
@NYAOAdventures 10 ай бұрын
As a current owner of a 23 Gladiator, it was kinda disappointing to see the 24. As much as they were talking about electric vehicles I was certain the gladiator was going to get the 4xe treatment. It almost seems that they are going to phase out the gladiator soon. I hope something awesome will come to the gladiator soon otherwise I fear that the competition vehicles will over shadow it.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Definitely frustrating!
@parrott350 10 ай бұрын
Spot On Matt ! No 5.7 with 35's ! geesh What were they thinking! They took away the diesel version! sad. I'll keep my 21 mojave, Hate that I can't put 35's on it, and it still be able to get out of it's own way. best, Chuck
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Chuck
@Redfour5 7 ай бұрын
I agree... Now if they had come out with a Hemi 6.4 even a souped up Hurricane I'd be paying attention. But the big change is the UConnect screen? I prefer the old 8.4 personally to the point of getting one harder and harder on my Ram 2500. So, with 30% off a loaded Freedom edition in a color I like MSRP 60,800 for 42K, I'm going 2023.
@mej13 10 ай бұрын
The Willy's did get 35" factory, but yea outside of that really disappointed, was hoping for a 4xe version.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@Capthowdy098 10 ай бұрын
Cool now I can now buy a 2023 🤘
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
yes!
@osvaldosanchez5265 10 ай бұрын
I was really hoping for a V8 or even a hurricane as an engine option. But looks like I’ll keep my ‘22 Mojave
@rkendsley7561 10 ай бұрын
I was able to find a 2024 Gladiator Rubicon 392 at two different dealerships.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
pics or it didnt happen
@spitfire155k2 6 ай бұрын
The 4XE is specifically the reason we’re not going to see many V8’s, they simply won’t fit with the 4XE drivetrain. They’ve said that they are committed to electrification and pushing all vehicles in that direction.
@btbcc12859 10 ай бұрын
What I don't get is mechanical everything on the Wrangler fit on the Gladiator. So what's the problem?
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Right?!
@matthewa2531 10 ай бұрын
I'm going to be disappointed until I they make a two door version with a Honcho paint scheme.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Would love to see a 2 door!
@TomCastello1 10 ай бұрын
I'm honestly not surprised. To me the 24 Wrangler and Gladiator are a refresh not a redesign like the JK to JL. Yeah a V8 would have been nice but I didn't expect it.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Mid cycle refresh for sure
@snarf2948 10 ай бұрын
I was wanting the 24 jt but now theb23 jtnwith after market head unit might suffice.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
gonna save a lot on the 23
@braxtonferrell7982 8 ай бұрын
i wish they would put more technology in these things more screens and what not and maybe make it a full size truck?
@seandeterman2499 10 ай бұрын
No 392, discontinued the diesel, no roll down rear window, no 35's, idk. It's a kinda nice refresh, but that's really all it is. It'll be interesting to see if the Uconnect will be backwards compatible.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Like the updated interior, but that was to be expected
@mustng9646 10 ай бұрын
I’m with ya, thought the 392 was coming. It would’ve meant they did a great job hiding that secret . Would’ve been first on line. But I’m disappointed too. All the comments on the live chat were feeling the same way , disappointed .
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Definitely frustrating!
@tonyk7899 10 ай бұрын
I don't understand how the 7700lbs is a huge towing upgrade? Unless they are talking the Rubicon only? As the max tow was 7650 for towing.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
I forgot how high the sport max tow got!
@tonyk7899 10 ай бұрын
@DIRTROADCRED my current spec max tow was 7650 for towing with 1450 payload according to the door sticker. The payload spec at the maximum was 1700lbs (although i would never spec like that) so I don't believe the payload changed either on the upcoming model.
@dustinbieri9786 10 ай бұрын
I would like to see the 2.0 in a ho version in the gladiator. It runs circles around a 3.6. I had a 2020 rubicon wrangler with a 3.6. Just got a 24 willys with xr package and the 2.0 and my good it has so much more power. And this willys is on a 35 and it feels like a rocket ship compared to my 3.6 rubi on 35s. If they had a 2.0 in the gladiator I would have bought one.
@OneEyedRascal 10 ай бұрын
I had an eco diesel in my 21 ram and thought it was absolutely wonderful. Idk why they won’t keep those in these gladiators
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@andrewtamkin2511 10 ай бұрын
My local dealer can't even sell these. the same ones with sun faded lettering on the windshield with discount amount. They have been sitting there for at least 1 year. I was interested in the diesel version and now thats gone iam out.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Definitely frustrating!
@johnreno8909 10 ай бұрын
there is no x-trim gladiator like on wrangler???
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
There is!
@johnreno8909 10 ай бұрын
@@DIRTROADCRED but at the presentation as i know they did not mentioned anything about it,. wright??
@TEMON3Y 10 ай бұрын
One of the more popular packages I sell are Sport S with Max Tow & they have restricted that package down to only the entry level Sport 🤦🏻♂️ bad move…
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Definitely frustrating!
@0toeknee0 10 ай бұрын
i have a 2022 sport s gladiator that has been up optioned. I love it. but i like the side curtains, the new dash and the rear locker in the willy's addition. those three things would make be trade if i could make a good deal but i'm not thinking i could. mine's payed off and will be with me until it dies anyway.
@DIRTROADCRED 10 ай бұрын
Right on!
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