The all-new 2020
Jeep Gladiator will no doubt get a lot of attention from tuners after its world
debut at the LA Auto Show later this month.Most aftermarket companies will
likely focus on improving the pickup’s looks and off-road capabilities with
cost-effective mods. Few will take up the challenge of turning it into
a 6×6 truck, though. If we were to place a bet, we’d put our money on Hennessey
Performance to be the first tuner that adds another axle to the Gladiator.
Until that happens, we’ve got a rendering that prepares us for the inevitable. Created by
Allcarnews, it’s a rough sketch of a Gladiator 6×6 variant that would bring two
benefits to Jeep’s pickup truck. The Gladiator would become better off-road and
would gain a longer bed in the process.
Of course, fuel
economy would take a hit but we’re sure plenty of people would be willing to
accept that for the sake of a more hardcore truck. Not that the standard
Gladiator won’t be capable enough off-road, mind you.
According to a
leaked official document, the truck will offer Command-Trac and Rock-Trac
four-wheel drive systems, Dana 44 axles and locking front/rear differentials.
Furthermore, a limited slip differential and 33-inch off-road tires will be
available too.
As a result, the
truck will be able to drive in water that’s up to 762 mm)deep. It
will also offer best-in-class towing of up to 3,470 kg and 4×4
payload of up to 725 kg. Power will come from a standard 3.6-liter
V6 and an optional 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 that will arrive in 2020.
By now you must
have noticed that the rendering portrays a two-door extended cab Gladiator,
something that hasn’t been confirmed yet by Jeep. The only body configuration
we can be sure of at the moment is the four-door crew cab.
