New Jeep Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator is the only open-air pickup you can buy, combining removable doors and roof with real trail capability and midsize-truck utility. Every 2026 Gladiator runs a 3.6L V6, standard 4×4, tows up to 7,700 pounds, and starts around $41,295. Here is what to know before you buy one at ALM CDJR Perry.
Jeep Gladiator at a glance
- Class
- Midsize pickup truck
- Seating
- 5
- Engine
- 3.6L Pentastar V6 (285 hp)
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4×4 standard
- Max towing
- Up to 7,700 lbs (properly equipped)
- Max payload
- Up to 1,720 lbs
- Bed
- 5-foot steel bed; removable doors and roof
- Starting MSRP
- About $41,295
- Warranty
- 5-year / 60,000-mile powertrain; 3-year / 36,000-mile basic
Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.
Top reasons drivers choose the Gladiator
The only open-air truck
The Gladiator is the only midsize pickup with removable doors, a removable roof, and a fold-down windshield, pairing truck utility with open-air fun.
Trail-rated capability
Standard 4×4 and available Rubicon and Mojave hardware make the Gladiator genuinely trail-capable, with lockers and off-road suspension available.
Real truck numbers
With up to 7,700 pounds of towing and 1,720 pounds of payload, the Gladiator backs up its looks with midsize-truck capability.
Worth knowing about the Gladiator
- It is the only midsize truck you can order with removable doors, a removable roof, and a fold-down windshield.
- It tows up to 7,700 pounds and carries up to 1,720 pounds of payload, real truck numbers few open-air vehicles can claim.
- For 2026, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection is standard on every Gladiator, not just the top trims.
- The Rubicon and Mojave are two different off-road specialists: Rubicon for rock crawling, Mojave for high-speed desert running.
Jeep Gladiator FAQ
Is the Jeep Gladiator a good truck?
Yes. The Gladiator is the only open-air midsize pickup, pairing removable doors and roof and real off-road capability with up to 7,700 pounds of towing and 1,720 pounds of payload.
How much can a Jeep Gladiator tow?
Properly equipped with the Max Tow package, the Gladiator tows up to 7,700 pounds, which is competitive at the top of the midsize-truck class.
Does the Gladiator have removable doors and roof?
Yes. Like the Wrangler, the Gladiator offers removable doors, a removable roof, and a fold-down windshield, which no other pickup does.
Is the Jeep Gladiator good off-road?
Yes, especially in Rubicon and Mojave forms, which add lockers, off-road suspension, and specialized tires for rock crawling or high-speed desert running.
What engine does the Gladiator have?
Every 2026 Gladiator uses a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 making 285 horsepower, paired with an 8-speed automatic and standard 4×4.
How much is a new Jeep Gladiator?
The Gladiator starts at about $41,295, with off-road Rubicon and Mojave trims priced higher. Contact us for current pricing on the trim you want.
What is new on the 2026 Gladiator compared to 2025?
The 2026 Gladiator makes a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard, adds standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and includes quick-release door hinges. It also adds the Willys ’41 special edition and new colors. The 3.6L V6 carries over with updated calibration for efficiency.
