2025 Jeep Gladiator Model Research

The Gladiator offers a variety of trim levels, each tailored for different needs. The base Sport trim includes 17-inch steel wheels, manual mirrors, and manual locks. The Nighthawk, new for 2025, adds blacked-out accents and 18-inch gloss black wheels for an urban look. The Sport S adds power windows, door locks, and 17-inch Tech Silver aluminum wheels. The High Tide trim, built for beach adventures, features 35-inch tires, a Sunrider top, and body-colored fender flares.

The Willys trim enhances off-road capability with 32-inch mud-terrain tires, rock rails, and a black grille. The Mojave is built for desert trails, featuring 33-inch all-terrain tires, FOX 2.5-inch internal bypass shocks, and a Mojave hood decal. For rock crawling, the Rubicon offers 33-inch all-terrain tires, an electronic sway bar disconnect, and steel rock rails. The Rubicon X includes a steel front bumper, 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels, and a forward-facing TrailCam. The Mojave X adds adaptive LED headlights and leather-trimmed seats for comfort during rugged drives.

The Gladiator offers two engine options. The standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 delivers 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, while the optional 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 provides 260 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque. Both engines offer ample power for off-road adventures and daily tasks.

The 2025 Gladiator excels with a towing capacity of up to 7,650 pounds when equipped with the Max Tow Package and a payload capacity of up to 1,700 pounds. Ground clearance reaches up to 11.6 inches in the Rubicon and Mojave trims, while water fording capability is up to 31.5 inches. The 3.6-liter V-6 achieves up to 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway, while the EcoDiesel delivers up to 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. The Mojave's FOX shocks and five-link coil suspension ensure a smooth ride on rough trails.

The Gladiator accommodates up to five passengers with cloth or leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. Cleaning is simple with its removable carpet and washout interior with drain plugs. The Uconnect 5 infotainment system offers 8.4-inch or 12-inch touchscreens, supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. An optional nine-speaker Alpine audio system and available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot enhance connectivity. Dual-zone climate control, push-button start, and a configurable instrument cluster add convenience.

The Gladiator prioritizes safety with features like multistage front airbags and side airbags. The ParkView rear backup camera aids reversing, while blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-path detection enhance awareness. Adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and LaneSense lane-keep assist improve safety. Stability is reinforced with electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist, and roll mitigation. Trailer sway control and ParkSense rear park assist further enhance maneuvering and towing, while a tire pressure monitoring system rounds out the safety suite.