The latest updates include changes to styling, safety, capability comfort. There is a new front grill, wheels and body coloured flares.

Now available in one model only. The Gladiator Rubicon.

As a 4WD ready Ute straight from the showroom, the Gladiator Rubicon sits in its own class.

Jeep Gladiator enhances off-road capability with an electronic front sway-bar disconnect for improved articulation. It also has a 77:1 crawl ratio. Its Rock-Trac® system ensures optimal grip with full-time torque management. To enhance the grip there are 32-inch off-road tyres on 17-inch aluminium wheels. Critical components are safeguarded by three skid plates and steel rock rails.

In addition, there are front and rear diff locks for when the terrain becomes more difficult.

The Gladiator Rubicon is powered by the familiar 3.6 L Pentastar V6 Petrol engine. This provides 209kW of power and maximum torque of 347Nm. This drives all wheels through a selectable 4X4 system and an eight speed automatic transmission.

The previously optional ‘Lifestyle Adventure Group’, consisting of lockable under-seat storage, trail rail system, auxiliary switch bank, 240 Amp alternator, Bluetooth® speaker and spray-in bedliner, is now standard with premium paint and body colour hard top options available at an additional cost.

Priced from $82,990 plus the usual costs, Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is good value.

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Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Gladiator Rubicon could also look at the following: INEOS Quartermaster, Toyota LC79, Toyota HiLux GR Sport, Ford Ranger Tremor, Nissan Navara Pro 4X Warrior, Isuzu D-Max Blade , Mazda BT-50 SP, Mitsubishi Triton GSR, Kia Tasman X-Pro,

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Add to that the awesome 4WD capability of the Rubicon and its almost sitting alone. Perhaps the only Ute that comes close to it is the updated Toyota LandCruiser 70 series.

But what makes it so special.

Let’s start with the design parameters. The Rubicon is designed to be the best production 4WD Ute available.

It comes with the legendary Rock-Trac® on-demand 4×4 system 4:1 transfer case. Add to that locking front and rear diffs, disconnect able front sway bars, 249mm of ground clearance. Underneath there are standard heavy-duty Dana^® 44 front and rear solid axles, heavy duty high strength skid plates and massive wheel articulation as well.

More capability comes from an aggressive 40-degree approach angle and 25 degree departure. There is 760mm of water fording capability and heavy-duty tow hooks front and back if things go wrong.

The Gladiator Rubicon comes with a 3.6L petrol engine that has enough performance but is a little thirsty. A Gladiator hybrid version would be appreciated.

Inside its well appointed and comfortable. Lots of infotainment and technology as well as soft yet supportive seats that are also heated.

The Rubicon is priced from $87,250 plus the usual costs and you get a lot for that.

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Instead of the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon buyers could Also look at

The Jeep Gladiator Rubicon sits almost alone.

Buyers could look at the Toyota LandCruiser 79 series Ute, the upcoming INEOS Quartermaster Ute.

Other alternatives could be the Nissan Navara Pro 4X Warrior, Toyota HiLux GR Sport, or the Ford Ranger Raptor.

A slightly off-centre alternative could be the RAM 1500 Warlock if you can find one or the latest Big Horn.

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With almost 250mm of ground clearance, excellent wheel articulation, Fox shock absorbers, front and rear diff locks, mud terrain tyres and the ability to disconnect the front sway bars, the Gladiator Rubicon is at home in the rough stuff.

These very factors are opposite of what is needed for a good highway cruiser.

On road it’s a slightly different story. It has what we call personality. Its ok, just not my first pick as a long-distance cruiser.

Inside the Jeep is all comfort. There’s a little wind noise, and the mud terrain tyres have the typical roar. But the heated seats are particularly comfortable, the infotainment system is straight out of the premium models, and you soon adapt to the “personality’ and enjoy the drive.

Jeep has persisted with the 3.6L Pentastar petrol engine with 209kW and 347Nm, running through an 8-speed automatic transmission and the awesome Jeep Rock-Trac Active On-Demand II 4×4 system. It can be heavy on fuel if pushed hard but not bad on the freeway.

Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is priced from $87,250 plus the usual costs.

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Jeep Gladiator Rubicon details:

• Jeep Rock-Trac Active On-Demand II 4×4 system [4:1 Transfer Case]
• Jeep Tru-Lok Front & Rear Locking Differentials
• Electronic Front Sway-Bar Disconnect
• 2:1 Crawl Ratio
• FOX aluminum-bodied 2” diameter shocks [front/rear]
• Off-Road Plus Mode
• Forward-Facing TrailCam Off-Road Camera
• Selectable Tyre-Fill Alert
• 32” BFGoodrich Off-Road Tyres [255/75R17]
• 17-inch Alloy Wheels
• LED Headlights/Taillights/Day-Time Running Lights/Fog Lights
• Forward Collision Warning Plus
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop
• Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Path Detection
• Remote Proximity Keyless Entry
• 9-Speaker Alpine Premium Audio System
• Uconnect 8.4-inch Touchscreen with Navigation
• Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• Steel Rear Bumper
• Rubicon Hood Decal
• McKinley Leather Trimmed Seats
• Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob & Parking Brake Handle
• Heated Front Seats
• Heated Steering Wheel

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• Jeep Gladiator Overland 4WD Dual Cab Ute 2020 Review
• 2020 Jeep Gladiator arrives in Australia
• Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition arrives in Australia
• Jeep Confirms Jeep Gladiator in 2020
• 2020 Jeep Gladiator Ute
• Jeep® and Mopar Brands Debut Six Concept Vehicles for 53rd Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari
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Instead of the Gladiator Rubicon buyers could also look at:

Dual Cab 4WD Utes are popular. However, the Gladiator Rubicon is different to the mainstream 4WD Dual Cab Utes.

Buyers could look at Ford Ranger Raptor, Toyota 70 Series LandCruiser, RAM 1500, Chev Silverado ZR2,   Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior, Toyota HiLux Rogue, Mazda BT-50 Thunder.

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