The Long-awaited Pick-up Variant of the Wrangler

Jeep continues to work on the development of the latest body variant that will add to the offering of the new generation Jeep Wrangler. It is the pick-up type variant. In these new spy photos of the Jeep Gladiator we can see a prototype during a test session on the road. Our photographers have taken several snapshots in which to see, in detail, the rear. It will go on sale in April 2019.

Although it remains to be seen if the Jeep Gladiator name will be used in the commercial version that will arrive at dealerships next year, the truth is that the latest body variant that will be added to the range of the new generation (JL) The Jeep Wrangler continues in development. This is demonstrated by these new spy photos of the Gladiator that our photographers have obtained on the other side "of the great pond".

Although the camouflage is still present throughout the exterior, in this new set of spy photos we can see, in detail, the rear of the Jeep Gladiator. The truth is that its launch is creating a lot of expectation since, although the pick-ups are in great demand and popularity in the United States, the Wrangler range has not had this option in its range for more than three decades. The 9 inch Jeep Wrangler led headlights fit for 2020 Jeep Gladiator pickup as well.



The last similar model that was marketed by Jeep in that market was the CJ-8, manufactured between 1981 and 1986. It was an open box variant of the Jeep CJ-7 of the 1980s. By contrast, the new Jeep Gladiator will feature a separate rear box from the body, rather than a simple open space at the rear of the vehicle.

Several reports had suggested the possibility that the rear part had a similar design to the Ridgeline, however, from what can be seen in the spy photos that accompany this article (despite the camouflage), everything seems to indicate that it will follow a conventional configuration . Like the new Wrangler, the Gladiator will also have aluminum panels that allow it to set as low a weight as possible.

Regarding the mechanical section, it is expected that, among other options, under the hood of the Jeep Gladiator there will be a 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar engine that will be associated with an eight-speed automatic gearbox as well as an all-wheel drive system . There is also information that indicates the possibility that the future hy-brid version that the Wrangler will debut is also available for the pick-up variant.

When will it hit the market? Marketing of the new Jeep Gladiator will begin in April 2019. It will first be on sale at dealerships in the United States to later reach other markets. His debut in society is scheduled for the end of this year, with the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show being one of the most likely dates for his coming-out. Even so, we must not rule out that Jeep is betting on waiting for the Detroit Motor Show 2019 to unveil its new model.