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Let’s get this straight: Jeeps give old-school vibes and look pretty rugged-ish for cities, but don’t these off-road monsters target a specific consumer base? We just reviewed the Jeep Rubicon Gladiator pick-up truck owned by Danish Tafo, an adventurer who prefers buying hot and rare cars in Pakistan.
Rubicon Gladiator – Overview
The Jeep Rubicon Gladiator was launched in 2019 in four trim levels: Sport, Sport S, Overland, and Willys. In 2024, its manufacturer decided to launch the two top-of-the-line trim levels: Mojave X and Rubicon X. The one we reviewed was a 2020 Rubicon bought from Australian imports. It carried a V6 in-line naturally aspirated engine capable of putting out 285 horsepower and 260 Nm of torque.
Buying Decision
Danish shared that from the beginning, he was interested in buying a pick-up truck. As most of these were available in LHD, he had very limited options to choose from. Then and there, he got the offer of this Rubicon Gladiator available in RHD, which immediately caught his attention.
While there were other choices like the Ford Ranger and Raptor available too, their huge size looked inappropriate for city driving. Choosing a Gladiator for 30 million was a bold decision, though, but he is satisfied with this pick.
The Good
Jeeps are known for their off-road prowess. Even though they have an old design language, its manufacturer has ensured that it is fully loaded with all the specs. Featuring a multi-media with Apple CarPlay, aux, Android Auto, six speakers, and a woofer, it is a perfect guilty pleasure for a musicaholic.
Other features include a 4X4 gear that can be switched to the front or rear wheel while driving. Moreover, gear coolant temperature, oil pressure, and engine oil temperature are displayed on the information cluster panel. Also, its removable hard top lets you experience the adventure of safaris, while its compact steering ensures you don’t drift on complex routes. The cherry on top is its safety features, mainly six airbags.
Misses
Do we ever get enough?
No, we are humans!
This Jeep Gladiator lacks retractable mirrors, forcing us to drag open the side guiders. Jeep has also somehow saved their extra pennies by installing a small infotainment screen.
Verdict
If you are looking for the best fuel economy, a low-line maintenance surcharge, and a smooth part change-over, then this Jeep Rubicon is definitely not for you.
But if you understand what ‘Duck, Duck Jeep’ is and that it belongs to the cult, do you have a better choice?
