Who's hungry? Hit up Freddy's today, tell them Hoovie sent you haha.

Im hungry.

“You find any dust on that shirt”. There’s nothing better than an employee taking the piss out of the boss and the boss realising he’s been outdone 😂

So… nothing wrong with the Gladiator at all just preferences and a need for a full size truck. Gotcha! Gladiator is a much better purchase for me than a Wrangler simply for the bed (which saves cab space in overland/off-road adventures). It is still just as capable of not more due to its power and wheelbase. However longer it may be creating a little more struggle in rocky environments. The Gladiator nails every possible need into the wood for me and many others. I can see the seats being an area of concern. However there are plenty things you can change, and why purchase a Rubicon model if you have any intention to actually modify a vehicle or make it functional in the way you need it? Seems like a bad decision and it’s good you decided to get something different. If you had got the base model it would be well worth your money to have modified to fit your needs, except the tow capacity which does lack compared to a full sized truck.

I rented one of these. I liked it overall. Accepting that it is "light duty" 4WD as opposed to a Diesel Pick Up, with surprisingly good gas mileage, it is definitely on my list as a possible replacement vehicle :)

20 years from now, Hoovies' video title: "Everything that is broken on the cheapest Jeep Gladiator: Launch Edition in the US!"

RIP - Frederick “Freddy” L. Simon--- 1925-2020, co-founder of Freddy's Custard & Steakburgers!

The Gladiator is actually a decent vehicle. Don’t let hoovie scare you away. My grandpa bought one 1 year ago. He was 2 months away from retirement and wanted a vehicle that would “last him the next 25 years or so of his life”. He previously owned a 2004 chevy trailblazer “north face package” he bought for $42,000 brand new. Gladiator ownership, he puts 15,000 or so miles a year on it. He never off roads, just occasional gravel roads in southern indiana. He uses it to go camping, perfectly fine pulls a 3,000 pound tiny 10ft camper. He loves the many features. He keeps it in mint condition, he baby’s it for sure. Honestly over half the features he never uses, but it’s still “cool quirks” as doug demuro would say. I was “eh” on the purchase at first. I’m like hoovie, I love vehicles that are unique from 1985-2005. New vehicles? Not often my thing. But the Gladiator proved its point for me personally. FOR WHAT MY GRANDPA USE’S it for, it’s a perfect purchase. Hoovie? He bought a vehicle that wasn’t ment for what he needed it for. Not a bad vehicle, just wrong type of guy. That’s like saying a Dodge Dakota convertible would be bad for a lumber company. Why? simply because that’s not what it’s intended to do

As I have a career in business and have been browsing my next vehicle I must say I didn’t care about the Jeep review. Instead, I focused on your attention to your working Colleague. That was a wonderful video to demonstrate more of what we need across the country- appreciation for those that work hard. That’s the most important message in this video - love it!

You truly are the greatest rap artist of our generation. Inspirational!

The end explains why his garage looks like a 2000’s rappers garage

I agree with you on the seats. Especially the back seats. The a wrangler is not comfortable on long road trips. It’s a fun toy, but if you’re not using it for it’s intended purpose, it’s an awefull lot of money to spend just for the rugged looks.

Really great to hear some Cons as well as pros. Love the comments about wind buffeting and fit for purpose (off road fit, towing feel).) How much did your jeep + trailer weigh? (Numbers are always useful.)

Teachers say : you don't listen you'll be flipping burger's Me: and own depreciated super cars

Tyler Hoover: salesperson, journalist, restaurateur , KZfaqr, and most notably, rapper.

I love that you did this! What a generous move. The Gladiator review is appreciated as well. When I first saw them, I had my doubts on it handling switchbacks such as the hairpin one in Ouray Pass.

They're not selling because they're too expensive. When you see the price, it just makes more sense to buy a regular pickup. Plus I don't see jeeps as work vehicles as much as just for fun.

Day one of my TV Journalism class: Never give up your mic. Hoovie, teaching young journalists valuable lessons.

Why is nobody talking about the fire that came out of my speakers at the end of this video?!?!?!

Just bought one a week ago love it so does everyone else

Thanks for the honest feedback, I wish Jeep would have done something different with the rear doors myself

Hoovie: the seats are hard and uncomfortable Also Hoovie: let me give it to this man who drives 40k miles a year

“Why aren’t these selling like hot cakes?” ...... the price

I ❤ my Gladiator Rubicon!!! We own a farm and it's perfect for hauling and getting around old logging roads to check and repair fences. Plus parking is a piece of cake compared to a full size truck.

this man got on the news and embarrassed him self. that shit made my day!!! awesome of you to be so nice

his reaction was like "oh no, i don't want to drive 200k miles with this" XD

the funny part is, the entire video is about why I shouldn’t buy a Gladiator... and immediately A ford ad popped up asking me to check out the Ranger

I have a 2020 Gladiator Rubicon, traded my 2015 JK Rubicon and love the Gladiator more options rides better and wouldn’t trade it, I love it.

Thanks for the words for this Vet. I’m former Navy and now in the guard

I can't tell you how much I appreciated seeing the Freddy's side of what you do. I have heard you mention it in passing, but this was great. Thank you again sir.

Your respect for the “Greatest Generation” is heart warming.

If youre passionate about offroading and need to tow a little, this truck is PERFECTION. I have a launch edition on 37’ with a 2.5” lift and synergy upgrade sll around. I can confirm it will do nearly any offroad trail, and tow my RV. So to each their own i guess.

So let me get this straight: you went from a luxury full size pick up to a bare bones mid size truck. One that's a limo in the inside and one that you can take apart like Lego. Wtf were you expecting? Like going from Bentley to Ford and you're complaining about it. 😆

A truck that can't truck. A Jeep that can't Jeep. At the the price of a well optioned full size 4x4 truck. I have no idea why they aren't selling.

Giving someone a Jeep is like giving someone a puppy. Yeah, it's cute and fun but it also comes with a bunch of responsibility.

I bought a 2021 from a dealership and did all my research before hand. Its a soft top so I got what I have always wanted. A Jeep wrangler, truck for hauling and a convertible. I bought this because I could afford it and it met my desires. A new tacoma or other truck - 60k or more. Mine - 46k with good packages. Major reason I bought it - as tall as I am I fit into it comfortable, my wife can drive it without needing a ladder to get in and its' small enough to be driveable but not like a full size truck like I have had a few times before. With a full size truck I was the only one to drive it in the family of 6. Is it perfect - no, but if you do your research for all the things that you want out of it, then you make the decision. It does off road great, runs good, and has enough room in the back truck bed for most anything that I need to haul. It also has towing capacity that I needed - just enough but not to much like a full size truck. My biggest suggestion is to see these videos on their driving styles and desires, do your own research and test drive, then make your decision. With the market that has changed these Gladiators are hardly ever on the dealer lots anymore. So some folks are buying them and loving them. After many years rebuilding cars, driving lots of types of cars over 40 plus years, this is the happiest I have been in 30 years driving. So best luck on what you get.

If they’d allow you to fold down the back cabin area so you could put longer items into the cabin it might have been worth it. However the storage is just too small to be useful for my needs. It would have been cool if you could fit 8’ items in the back utilizing the rear seat space.

MC Depreciating Assets on the mic.

Thanks for your video. I have one of the first out in 2020 and having it that long I still love it and fits my needs perfectly. So your video gives good example to do research on a vehicle that fits your needs before you buy. Maybe lease first. Thanks again for your info and input 😊

Turbo diesel gladiator is definitely desirable it’s an amazing truck. My only complaint is small cabin because I’m 6’4. Also you can buy a brand new diesel without a 10k markup or buy a used one with 20k+ miles for Msrp

Let me summarize: I knew all the shortcomings of the Gladiator. It lived up to those shortcomings and I was disappointed.

One of my clients bought one this year... after fighting with FCA, he finally got them to do a buy back due to the lemon law. He had less than 1500 miles and it was back at dealer 8 times

I found myself in Broken Arrow OK on business. I saw a Freddy's right by the venue. Thanks to Tyler I had to give it a try. I was NOT DISAPPOINTED! Great burgers, onion rings etc. Thanks Tyler. I will be eating here again. 😃👍

Are you Jeff Goldblum's son? I like the mannerisms, rythm and tone of your voice. Anyone else hear it?

15:24 Eminem's been real quiet since this dropped

The only ‘wish’ I have for my ‘20 Gladiator is 1 ft more of length in the bed. Other than that, I’ve put 8k road and off-road miles on it in 4 months and couldn’t be happier with it. It drives and handles really well, and the interior is very comfortable.

He keeps comparing the gladiator to other vehicles but it's not those vehicles its it's own thing, it's like an all terrain tire, it's not great at anything but it's good at everything.

When this was pitched as a two door short bed, I was all for it. Over night, that concept art went away, and we got this big pig, supposedly geared toward buyers concerned with towing. (But not enough where it was actually good at towing...) That, matched with price bloat, and thesis what you get...

My first job was at Freddy's in Lenexa Kansas in high school. Believe it or not, I worked with Tyler, Phil, and JC for the majority of my time there. I remember when I got my first car, a 1990 Buick Reatta, Tyler was super excited to see it and talk about it. I had absolutely no idea he ran a KZfaq channel back then. Wish I did. So good to see you're doing well man! Now I want a patty melt 🤤

Well too bad. I love mine. Coolest vehicle I've ever owned. The ride quality is fantastic. Everything is easy to reach and I think the seats are very comfortable. Now keep in mind I'm only 5"4. I came from a full size 2015 Chevy truck to the Gladiator. The Chevy was nice, but I really didn't have use for a full size truck. It was also too roomy for me. Had to lean forward to reach the hvac/audio controls. My Gladiator didn't cost me $60k. Cost around 43k. A Jeep is a fun vehicle, not a work vehicle. The Jeep truck is for someone who wants the fun factor of a Jeep, but still needs a vehicle to do some "truck stuff". Obviously if you do alot of heavy truck stuff, then you get an actual "truck" truck.

It's like comparing apples, and I would say a mango. Two totally different vehicles. Just like I told the old lady when I got my 2021 gladiator rubicon, don't expect to go on a 400-mile trip on this thing, but if you are up for an off road adventure hop on in! I love mine..

Have had a Wrangler JKU for years. Wanted a truck and the Gladiator was a solid option. After a test drive of the 21 Rubicon, I liked it, so I bought it. I don’t need, nor wanted a full size truck. My family takes the truck everywhere and the wife drives the Wrangler to work. My boys love trucks and Jeeps. My youngest calls the Gladiator the “monster truck Jeep”. My wife was more than willing to let the Pilot go for this truck, God love her. In the end, it’s just a vehicle but the memories are where it’s at for me, and I love it.

Could be worse. You could have bought TFL's 2020 Defender.

What i noticed is: those who dont like the Gladiator really should have baught either a Wrangler or a Power Wagon. Mid-sized pickups ARE a compromize. Thats what the whole segment is.

I remember thinking about trading my ‘16 Jeep in for the Gladiator Launch Edition, until I heard the price 🤣

One of the reasons they aren't selling much is because it's the price of a damn fully loaded escalade with a damn charger sxt v6 engine in them. 🤦🏻

25,000 miles on mine. Traded a 16 Denali GMC a year ago. Absolutely love the Jeep.

We watched the video this morning and then hit up Freddy's for the first time. It was in Centerville, OH so I am not sure it was one of your stores. But yeah, it was really really good. Thanks!

Hey there! I also reviewed the Jeep Gladiator in my channel, and I must say it did feel under-equipped. I love the design idea and it does resemble those 4x4 you see in action movies at jungles. But it did have a high price too! Greetings from Belgium

Teered up a bit, when he talked on how tough this year has been on everyone in terms of isolation. Protecting the elderly from this virus while maintaining mental health.

Says it’s disappointing… And he’s going to give it to somebody more deserving. LMAO

Good review , I learned it from you Prior to plan buying it but now I change my mind & go for Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro like a lot happy Toyota owners Thanks 🙏 Hoovie 😎👏👍

I love the Wrangler so much I bought the Gladiator. Its perfect. Its simplistic, capable in all weather types, unique, inexpensive and easy to repair.

They didn't sell them because they jacked the prices up straight out the gate.

“I’m JohnRossing, I’m JohnRossing” is all I hear 😂

We started getting Freddie’s in my area and absolutely love them! Funny I came here for the Gladiator review left thinking about heading over to Freddie’s.

My gladiator is excellent- very satisfied. You remind me of the weekend ranchers In Texas that drive their BMW X5’s to their ranch and are frantic that they get dust on them 😂

Hoovie: Owns a restaurant franchise.... takes his employees out to lunch to a different restaurant. 🤨

Jack of all trades, master of none.

Fiat built it what did you expect. I towed with a overweight trailer about 1500 miles I had to run fog lights at night in order to keep people from flashing high beams at me. Did all types of terrain and it survived. I agree about the length compared to the older Jeep. I got 14 miles to the gallon which was decent. The cab noise is loud I had soft top. I am a tall individual as well and did have some comfort issues. Great video

0:36 - look at the top left, cute doggie!

Really appreciate the detailed seat comments for tall/long legged folks. Thigh support in the form of seat cushion length and/or tilt adjustability is a huge concern for me as well. Also, now I want some frozen custard, thanks.

Freddie was a client of ours a few years ago. Glad we got to serve him!

I think the diesel would be more worth it because it's much torquier. That or Jeep needs to fit the 5.7L Hemi in it. That being said it does what it's designed to do, biggest issue for me is price, they want 60k for the Rubicon which is probably the most desirable trim level and it's insane. I could buy a truck cheaper and do some pretty nice aftermarket stuff to it for that price.

Could you tell me about the roof liner? Does it help reduce noise? And what brand is it? Thank you 🙏🏼

That last scene was cringe worthy and awesome at the same time! 😂

Nowadays is probably the worst time ever to buy trucks and big SUVs. They’ve gotten way too expensive.

I loved Freddie's steakburger in Victorville California! Wished they made a 2 door gladiator.

I love my gladiator. My wife loved it so much she wanted her own. We now have two. Hers is red and mine is grey. They are everything they are advertized. This guy is blowing smoke.

10:33 - Kinda random, where the restaurant owner arrives and says "Im Vlogging" xD

You're right about us losing one of the greatest generations. I'm a sophomore in Highschool and my health teacher is up there in age, around 70-80 years old. He still worked at my school because he was passionate about his job, he taught us life lessons and told us so many storys in class. He has type 1 diabetes and he wasnt supposed to live past 40 years old but yet he made it. Sadly he's having heart issues, he was supposed to have heart surgery because the valves on his heart are shot. He needs a new heart. Because of his diabetes and some kidney issues he has no immune system and he cant have the surgery. He's home from the hospital and in the end of life care. The doctors gave him 24-48 hours left. 2020 has taken so many things and now it's taking my favorite teacher away. He hasn't passed yet but it's coming soon.

Jeep gladiator Mojave is an amazing vehicle! Beyond comfortable, suspensions is outstanding!! Great mpg for how I have it lifted on 35s. Sand drives like it’s meant to be there. 10/10 vehicle

I’m thinking of getting one for work and fun. I need a small pick up for work. I live in California so I want a convertible and I hike and camp so a once in a while 4x4 works for me. I also don’t care how ugly it is.

Complaints about the car or if it's worth the cost is probably second to the fact that it's time to get another company purchase for another write-off after a year. Glad to see it going to someone in the company that needs it! I've driven a Rubicon Gladiator and it's got enough power and rides surprisingly well for those tires.

It is missing a Hemi. It looks kind of cool but it doesn’t have any wow factor.

Amazing review. Here are couple of things I wish Jeep did. 1. Half doors from the factory like Ford Bronco, so when you remove the doors, you don't have those awkward doors. 2. The rear door of the Jeep wrangler and gladiator is too short. For bigger people like me, I am having a very difficult time getting in and out. Wish it was like 4 - 6 inches longer. 3. Paint the roof black and or cover it with the black fabric. Or at least have an option from the factory. 4. Offer V8 Hemi with Gladiator Mojave. That would be amazing. 5. Make roof fold into pieces so that you can store it away in the trunk. Specially with the gladiator.

The gladiator is really just a nice vehicle for going on camping trips. You load your gear and people and it’s great for that.

When he traded that Jimmy for the Gladiator, I was sure he was going to regret it. For the same or less money, you can get a super nice F150, Ram or Tundra thats a whole lot more truck in so many ways.

The fact that the Hummer H3T wasn’t a success should have told Jeep that it wouldn’t be a great seller.

Holy shit that ending freestyle tho. Flames hoovie FLAMES

I live in Ottawa, I’m glad you guys brought Freddy’s in.

I've been to the Ottawa, KS Freddy's when my friend lived there. always a good place.

The real reason they aren’t selling bc they are $60k when you can get a full size truck for less then that. That can do a lot more and better at it

11:25, never knew Hoovie had cooking skills. lmao

They just built two freddy’s in my town and i love it there! Drove 45 mins to try it

When he says he owns a “tincy part in several store”, he means he’s the majority stake holder in like 20 stores.

The TRL offroad guys say their Gladiator has some of the worst seats and a completely worthless defroster....

Great video and thanks for the details and the bit about the founder.

Haven’t had Freddie’s. I need to give them a try here in St. Louis.

You making that burger on the channel is the most work I’ve seen you do lol