The First Production 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rolls Off Assembly [UPDATE]

It is an internal-use vehicle that FCA can use to monitor quality control

Although the spokesperson did not comment on when Gladiator sales may begin, there has been no indication that it will be beyond the general timeframe of Q2 2019, which is set by the automaker. The original article is below.

The exact cost of the all-new Jeep Gladiator is still unknown, but it doesn’t stop the production line from producing models. The Jeep Gladiator Forum is well-informed about the happenings at Jeep’s Toledo factory, where the first Gladiator has been rolled off of the line. Soon, photos and videos showing the silver Rubicon were available.

We sent a message to Jeep to confirm that this is the top-selling production model. We will update you if we receive more information.

Since the Gladiator’s debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, there hasn’t been any new information about production. Through Jeep’s Gladiator configurator, we know that the Gladiator will come in four trim levels: Sport, Sport S and Overland. There will also be a Rubicon model, which is a top-of-the-line Rubicon. Jeep claims the Gladiator has the best-in-class towing capacity with a maximum weight of 7,650 pounds. However, this does not include the diesel-powered Chevrolet Colorado, which claims a slightly higher 7,700-pound rating.

Jeep claims the Gladiator’s payload capacity is best at 1,600 pounds. However, Ford can claim that title with its new Ranger which can haul 1,860 pounds in two wheel-drive trim. The Gladiator can only be purchased with four-wheel drive.

However, neither midsize truck can remove its top or fold down the windshield. Cool off-road features include an electronically operated swaybar disconnect system that allows for more suspension movement on rocky terrain. The Gladiator also has a Rock-Trac 4×4 system, which has a tight ratio of 4:1. The Gladiator is equipped with a 285-horsepower (212 kilowatts) V6 engine, and you have the option of either a 6-speed manual or an eight-speed auto. It should be very capable off-road.

Now the big question is when the Gladiator will go on sale. Jeep has not changed its promise to sell the Gladiator in the second quarter. With production models still available, pricing details and an earlier on-sale date can be expected very soon.