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Old 08-03-2020, 09:46 AM   #60
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Default Re: Jeep Gladiator - 2020

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Originally Posted by smoo View Post
Same analogy applied to Ranger Raptor?
Both utes, both have similar payload and towing specs (although this Jeep is rated to 3.5t and 800kg payload in the USA).

I can see it appeal to existing Wrangler owners that like the concept, quirkinesses and off road ability but want a higher towing capacity and more space (normal Wrangler has pathetic load space).

Or someone in the market for a Ute that is actually decent off road without a throw back to the 1980s in ride quality, handling, performance, ergonomics and equipment levels of the 70 series.

Considering the current crop of high end Thai specials (Ranger Raptor excluded, by most accounts) are seriously over priced but don’t excel in any aspect, it is no surprise Jeep have tried to cash in on this overpriced emotionally driven segment.

Disappointing it won’t be sold here with the V6 diesel, or Jeep couldn’t offer the Rubicon with the Hemi V8.
Let’s just say that the sales numbers for gladiator has been a little underwhelming, Gladiator was all about giving Jeep buyers what
they were asking for but now Jeep seems to be developing the
Gladiator Mojave as a counterpoint for a future US Ranger Raptor.
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