Torn between the rugged styling of a classic Jeep and the towing capabilities of a pickup truck? With the all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator, you can have the best of both worlds. And while you explore the Jeep Gladiator, be sure to take a look at its key specs, including its powertrain, towing capacity, and fuel economy.
What are the specs of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?
Some of the standout specs of this eye-catching pickup truck to be aware of include:
- 3.6L V6 engine (285 hp)
- Class-leading 7,650-lb. towing capacity
- 19-mpg combined EPA-estimated fuel economy
While this isn’t an exhaustive list of all the 2020 Jeep Gladiator specs you’ll want to know about before you buy, it is a good starting point. Explore the rest of this article to learn more about all that the 2020 Gladiator has to offer!
More about the Jeep Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator debuted for the 2020 model year and is currently Jeep’s only pickup truck offering. Prior to the Gladiator, the last time Jeep made a pickup truck was in 1992, which was the final year of production for the Jeep Comanche.
Classified as a mid-size pickup truck, the Gladiator is unique in that its roof can be removed or retracted (depending on trim configuration), just like on Jeep’s iconic Wrangler. In many ways, the Gladiator appears to be a pickup-truck version of the Wrangler itself.
Every Jeep Gladiator features a four-door design and offers seating for up to five passengers.
2020 Jeep Gladiator Key Specs
When shopping for a pickup truck, there are usually a few key specs you’ll want to know about. This includes the engine and powertrain, the towing capacity, and the fuel economy. Rather than scouring vehicle specification charts to find this key information, we’ve covered it for you below!
Engine and Powertrain
Every 2020 Jeep Gladiator is equipped with a 3.6L V6 engine with 285 horsepower underneath the hood. This engine is paired to a standard six-speed manual transmission, though an eight-speed automatic transmission was also optional on this truck when it was sold new.
Every 2020 Gladiator is also equipped with a capable four-wheel-drive system, giving you added confidence and peace of mind behind the wheel — even in less-than-ideal road conditions.
Towing Capacity
Towing capacity on the 2020 Gladiator will depend on how the truck was equipped when it was first sold. The 2020 Gladiator comes standard with a Class II bumper hitch, which allows for a 4,500-pound towing capacity.
Upgrading to the Max Tow Package, however, increases towing capacity to a class-leading 7,650 pounds.
Fuel Economy
Many factors can affect fuel economy, including road conditions and driving habits. However, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator base trim with eight-speed automatic transmission gets an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 19 mpg combined (17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway). That’s a total range of a respectable 418 miles on a full tank!
More Notable 2020 Jeep Gladiator Specs
Now that the basics are covered, what else should you know about the 2020 Jeep Gladiator? Let’s begin with the fact that every model comes exclusively with a five-foot cargo bed and four-door configuration with five-passenger seating; there are no other bed options or cab configurations to choose from.
Those who like to feel the breeze blow through their hair while driving will also appreciate the 2020 Gladiator’s standard fold-down soft top, as well as the truck’s removable doors and fold-down front windshield. In fact, this model is the only convertible pickup truck on the market as of 2020.
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator has not yet been rated by the NHTSA (as of September 2020). However, this truck is loaded with standard safety equipment that includes:
- Electronic stability control and roll stability control
- Antilock brakes and traction control
- Rearview camera
- Dual-stage front airbags
- Side-mounted airbags
What can you expect to spend on a used 2020 Gladiator? This will vary based on trim and equipment, but the starting MSRP on this model is around $40,500.
2020 Jeep Gladiator: Pros and Cons
There’s a lot to love about the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, with some owner-favorite features including:
- The ability to take the top down
- The standard four-wheel-drive system
- The best-in-class towing capacity
Still, no truck is without its drawbacks. Some of the key issues reviewers have pointed out about the 2020 Gladiator on Vehicle History reviews have included:
- Glitches with the truck’s built-in touchscreen interface
- Highway vibrations on models equipped with the soft top
- Smaller bed size
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