There isn’t a standard 4WD Ute that comes close to its ability.

While there are a number of bright colours available, the ‘Sarge Green’ model I had attracted a lot of attention.

Inside its comfortable and well equipped, with genuine room for five people.

It comes with leather seats, heated in the front, a large central touch screen with smart phone wireless connectivity and a configurable driver instrument binnacle. One omission is not wireless charging tray though.

The Gladiator Rubicon is powered by the familiar 3.6 L 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. In addition, there are front and rear diff locks for when the terrain becomes more difficult.

However, this week the Gladiator had domestic duties. I took a load of green waste to the tip. The tub is large, but shallow. This can be advantageous. There are tie down points, but I used the handy top rail system points for securing my load.

Im a big fan of the Jeep Gladiator. Especially when you consider the price of $82,990 plus the usual costs. This compares quite well to other top line 4WD Utes.

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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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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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