2020 Jeep Gladiator pickup

[ovrszd]

I'm a Jeep freak too.

The pictured "Jeep Pickup" is what my gang calls a "Mall Cruiser".

 

[Looking4new]

The original Willy's only had a 6' bed, and 6000gvwr. I still would like to have one.

There is a guy outside Orillia, Ontario off Horseshoe Valley Road that has many Willys Jeeps. As long as you keep one of his pogo green he might sell one. Keep in mind this guy is a little eccentric.

 

[Code54]

Personally I think it fits perfect for some people. When I got out of college I had a Toyota pickup. Used it to haul an atv, dirt bike, and get in and out to hunting spots. I always wanted a Jeep but didn't want to always tow a trailer so this new Jeep would have fit me great. Not just a mall cruiser, but for people that just need to haul some mulch from Home Depot and get out to hunt it may fit their needs fairly well.
Personally I don't really care for the rear styling, but then again I love my 2Dr Wrangler and skipped getting a 4dr due to the length.

 

[ning]

I'm with you 100%, but in this part of the world it's called a Tacoma. I put a lot of miles on a HiLux diesel in Afghanistan under some of the worst conditions imaginable and they just keep on running. Wish I could get the diesel in the states.

The Tacoma and the HiLux used to be the same, but they're very different now. Superficially - on the outside - similar; this isn't the 80s anymore.

 

[big bubba]

The Tacoma and the HiLux used to be the same, but they're very different now. Superficially - on the outside - similar; this isn't the 80s anymore.

the HiLux and Tacoma are 2 very different vehicles. don't see the comparison at any time. from the ft end on up. actually the HiLux was closer to the old original Land Rover, a far cry from the cushy suburban ride of current pickups. no comparison.

 

[Fallon]

the HiLux and Tacoma are 2 very different vehicles. don't see the comparison at any time. from the ft end on up. actually the HiLux was closer to the old original Land Rover, a far cry from the cushy suburban ride of current pickups. no comparison.

Ya, the sheet metal looks the same but that's about it. Different frame, obviously the diesel engine.

I'd wager they traded some of the crumple zones & safety features for durability. The American & European markets tend to be a bit more safety conscious. All things considered as much as want durability id rather have the safety if it ever came down to it.

 

[oosik]

I've had a Jeep - of one type or other - ever since we moved to AK in '65. My current one is 2006 TJ Sport with the last of the good straight sixes.View attachment 581242

 

[deserteagle71]

I've had a Jeep - of one type or other - ever since we moved to AK in '65. My current one is 2006 TJ Sport with the last of the good straight sixes.View attachment 581242

Have you checked the OPDA on your Jeep? This affects late 2004 through 2006 straight 6 engines. I had to change mine out several years ago - caught it just in time.
https://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/2005-06-jeep-opda_cps_distributor-failure-1144202/

 

[ruffdog]

Jeeps should be simple......

 

[BoylermanCT]

I read an article that compared the Jeep to the Chevy Colorado, Ford Ranger (new), Toyota and Nissan, and the #1 thing I came away with was the Jeep has a bed 56" wide and the others are all around 44" wide. If you want to haul plywood, sheetrock etc., the Jeep is the one to get.