Legendary 4x4 capability and authentic design builds on rich
Jeep ® brand’s pickup heritage to create
the 2022
Jeep Gladiator. Offering clever functionality and versatility, an advanced fuel-efficient
powertrain, and open-air freedom, the
Gladiator is also loaded with safety features and intuitive
technology to make it a compelling bakkie for the
South African market.
Legendary capability with
Command-Trac and
Rock-Trac 4x4 systems, third-generation
Dana 44
axles,
Tru-Lock electric front- and rear-axle lockers,
Trac-Lok limited-slip differential, segment-
exclusive electronic sway-bar disconnect and off-road tyres.
o Up to 800mm of water fording
Double cab configuration features a durable five-foot steel bed with covered external power source
and strong integrated tie-downs, providing versatility for flexible cargo options
Modern, authentic design instantly recognisable as a
Jeep:
o Iconic keystone-shaped grille, round headlamps and square tail lamps
o Rugged-yet-distinguished design bolsters aerodynamics
o Convenient fold-down windshield for off-road purists
o The only true open-air 4x4 pickup truck with easy-to-use premium soft top and hardtop
o Dozens of different door, top and windshield combinations
Lightweight, high-strength aluminium doors, hinges, hood, fenders, windshield frame and tailgate
help curtail weight and boost fuel economy
Suspension tuned to optimise on-road handling and ride comfort without sacrificing off-road
capability, payload or towing capability
Advanced fuel-efficient powertrain, tried and tested in the Jeep Wrangler: 3.6-litre
Pentastar V-6
engine with
Engine Stop-Start (ESS) mated to eight-speed automatic transmission
Fourth-generation
Uconnect system includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 8.4-inch touchscreen
with pinch-and-zoom capability
The
Jeep Gladiator is available in one model derivative in
South Africa, the
Rubicon, filled with every
available feature the pickup has to offer to meet the demands of local customers.
Rugged body-on-frame design is the foundation for legendary
Jeep brand truck utility and durability
The
Jeep Gladiator uses a variety of ways to optimise ride, handling and sound characteristics while
bolstering fuel economy even while towing. With a body-on-frame design and featuring a superbly
engineered five-link suspension system,
Gladiator delivers on capability, with composed on-road
driving dynamics and passenger safety.
Gladiator’s body-on-frame design uses advanced materials and engineering to be lightweight, yet
stiff and durable, and features a lightweight, high-strength steel frame. When compared to
Jeep
Wrangler 4-door,
Gladiator’s frame is an additional 787mm longer while the wheelbase is 493mm
longer. The longer wheelbase and the bed’s positioning centre behind the rear axle centreline
enables for better weight distribution and a more comfortable and composed ride when carrying
cargo. The prop shaft, brake, fuel lines and exhaust system were lengthened to accommodate the
changes needed to make the proven body-on-frame design work with the most capable
Jeep truck
ever.
A traditional steel bed incorporates four steel cross-members to reinforce the load floor while the
aluminium tailgate is damped. Utility and versatility are maximised with strong integrated tie-downs,
under-rail bed lighting and a covered external power source.
To protect critical vehicle components while on the trail, including the fuel tank, transfer case and
automatic transmission oil pan,
Gladiator employs four skid plates and bars.
Rubicon models benefit
from the use of heavy gauge tubular steel rock rails to curtail potential body damage inflicted while
out on the trail.
Rubicon models also feature segment-exclusive rock rails for the bed corners.
The use of lightweight, high-strength aluminium closures, including the doors, door hinges, hood,
fender flares, windscreen frame and tailgate, help curtail weight and boost fuel economy. Other
ways the
Jeep brand’s engineering team looked to manage weight included using hollow track and
stabiliser bars, aluminium engine mounts and steering gear.
Gladiator uses the proven five-link coil suspension configuration with the front suspension using a
lateral control arm and four longitudinal control arms. Full-width track bars made of forged steel
control lateral movement of the axle with minimal angle change during suspension travel.
The rear five-link coil suspension design, exclusive to
Gladiator, features two upper and two lower
forged steel control arms for longitudinal control, and a track bar for lateral axle control. The control
arms are located under the frame rails while the rear shocks are forward facing to provide consistent
damping for ride comfort and load management.
The springs have been tuned for an optimum balance between on-road handling while providing a
comfortable ride around town, with or without cargo in the bed, and legendary off-road capability.
Ride comfort, body-roll control, handling, payload and towing capability is significantly enhanced
with assistance from shock tuning, hard points and body mount strategy.
An approach angle of 43.6 degrees, breakover angle of 20.3 degrees, departure angle of 26 degrees
and a ground clearance of 249mm allows Gladiator to go anywhere.
Gladiator also benefits from up to 800mm of water fording, up to 693 kg of payload and up to 2712
kg of towing capacity with the available Max Towing Package.
More than 80 available advanced safety and security features
Safety and security were paramount in the development of the
Jeep Gladiator, which offers more
than 80 available active and passive safety and security features. Available features include Blind-
spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, standard ParkView rear back-up camera with dynamic
grid lines, Adaptive Cruise Control and electronic stability control (ESC) with electronic roll
mitigation.
Fourth-generation Uconnect system delivers advanced technology
The
Jeep Gladiator features Uconnect 8.4NAV, delivering communication, entertainment and
navigation features drivers and passenger’s desire, including a full-colour LED instrument cluster.
The Uconnect system includes easy-to-use features, enhanced processing power, faster startup
times and touchscreens that display high-resolution graphics.
Apple CarPlay
Seamlessly integrates an iPhone with the vehicle’s built-in display and controls in addition to
featuring Siri Voice control. IPhone-equipped drivers can make phone calls, access music, send and
receive messages, and receive voice-guided navigation optimised for traffic conditions and more,
while staying focused on the road.
Android Auto
System shares useful information when driving and makes it easy to access the best of Google
technology. Featuring Google Maps with free voice-guided navigation, live traffic information and
lane guidance, as well as on-demand access to 30 million songs with Google Play Music, the ability to
place phone calls or send and receive messages while keeping hands on the wheel and ask Google
search any question, Android Auto makes it easy to access popular apps and content from the
Uconnect system’s touchscreen.
Retail Price: R 1,259,900
Maintenance Plan: 3yr/100,000 Km
Warranty Plan: 5yr/100,000 Km
