2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave X vs. Ford Ranger Raptor Shootout
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- We check out all the features on the new 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave X then it faces off against the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor in a series of tests including baja, rock crawl and climbing.
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Good video. The Jeeps Top and Doors come off and that is a much more fun off road experience IMO. I think the Gladiator should have a 392 V8 in it for that price point.
I’d rather have the 5.7 over the 392. Some of us actually commute in our Jeeps which is why I bought the diesel.
Excellent video, loved the side by side views of the suspension working around the curves. I also appreciate the objective observations and technical details.
I’m not necessarily a Ford guy, but I have to give credit where it’s due. Ford did an amazing thing with the Ranger Raptor. I think it’s the best deal in the truck market right now. Not just the performance off-road truck market, but the truck market in general. The capability, utility, amenities and option set, and from what I’ve heard from basically every review, the every day comfort and drivability, at the price point Ford gave this truck is impressive. Take note Jeep, Toyota and others. A highly capable and not obnoxiously priced truck is possible!
You're right. I ordered one. It will be my outdoor, hunting, fishing etc., vehicle. They start building it Sept. 2.
It's great that you have built your own courses for off raod testing.
Drove a gladiator. It’s not for me but I can see how it could be for someone else. Kind of a jack of all trades. Interior space was a little tight but I’m sure the ranger is too. Makes sense though on trails. I have no feedback on reliability but fun factor is more important imo and really all new vehicles are quite reliable compared to the good ole days.
Gladiator has more interior room than any other mid size truck. I can tell you've never been inside one or drove one. You're just a jeep hater.
Amazing. I have a Gladiator (2021 Rubicon) and I have found the complete opposite re: each of your criticisms.
And BTW, after just over 3 years of ownership (not just a test drive) mine is completely stock (still) with NO plans to "mod" it -- it's Top Dog in the mid-size truck segment as-is right from the factory, and WAY more capable thna I'll ever need (but if I DO it's there).
And there's a reason why Jeeps are narrow -- look it up. But as the other commenter here said (vict1036) I find the cabin plenty roomy, even being (sadly) a big guy.
Oh...and why is it a "money pit?" Mine isn't -- and it's turned out to be cheaper/less hassles to maintain (routine maintenance schedule) than my 2016 Honda Pilot EX-L AWD was.
As for the Gladiator Mojave, I don't do desert "Baja-running." WHY? What's the big hurry out there off-road? There isn't, so my "can also go fast in the desert" Rubicon is fine.
BTW, my Gladiator is as good a long-distance road-trip vehicle (seat comfort and smooth-riding on the Interstates) as my Honda Pilot was. AND steering is as good, too -- can't tell any difference.
Go figure. ;-)
But you said it -- you "never understood" -- so it's no surprise you still don't. Nor do others who parrot lame/cliche criticisms of Jeeps in general.
Frankly the latest model Jeeps (Wrangler JLs and Gladiators JTs) are the best Jeeps have even been. Were I to buy new TODAY, I'd just get another Gladiator (Rubicon, of course) as I can't find a better "serious 4x4/off-road-focused" mid-size truck. Even the new Colorado ZR2 isn't equivalent to a Gladiator Rubicon (and forget anything Toyota, thanks).
"Jeep Wave"
-- BR
I have to admit the jeeps I have drove have been saharas and sports. I haven’t driven more offroad focused trims such as the rubicon and Mojave etc. so I probably should hold judgement. Some of gladiator owners around my parts have been less than stellar. But yeah I’d buy Jeep over Toyota. I find Toyota a bit dull imo. More people should support American companies. I shouldn’t care how others spend their money but I’ll probably delete this;)
@@laddyaddy1963 But you're right about one thing: Money. Current new vehicles (lately and even today) -- especially trucks of any size segment -- are WAY over-priced (exactly like the over-valued/inflated housing market!). Including Jeeps.
However, IMO the MAIN reason Jeep Gladiators aren't selling well is NOT "because they're crap," but because of the PRICING. They still are a quality/capable product. Jeep has pretty much owned off-roading for decades as others have come & gone -- still does own it. And as well, my Gladiator (mainly due to its longer wheelbase over a Wrangler) is a very comfortable/smooth-riding long road-trip vehicle on the pavement, so while its break-over angle can be a issue on the trail, on the highway it's a plus. And it helps towing, too, as a truck is more planted/stable towing than a SUV (like a also off-road-capable Wrangler/Bronco).
If I need to buy a new vehicle TODAY (I'd still be restricted to the mid-size TRUCK segment, not mid-size SUVs like the Wrangler & Bronco), I'd get another Gladiator (Rubicon)...BUT, I don't like the inflated price-gouging (aka: "what the market will bear" they say) pricing!
Still, if I want Top Dog mid-size truck, it'd HAVE to be another Gladiator (Rubicon) as the Colorado ZR2 -- although MUCH improved over the 2022 & earlier models -- still isn't equal to a Gladiator (Rubicon).
That's okay though...since Jeeps have a high resale value (and HAVE for decades!) I can sell mine, get a lot of my money back from it and make a huge down-payment...then finance the rest (which won't be much).
Still you're right about prices -- they're too high and it just seems to be greed-motivated.
-- BR
Lol you triggered the fruity jeep fanboys. They don't get how silly grownass men look when they whine about you not loving their rides!
After all the reviews and or side by side comparisons to the Range Raptor, I am sold on the Ford over any other product in this class. I would still prefer a V8 under the hood of my truck(s) but the RR seems to prove the jack of all trades in this class. Makes me wish I had a need for a truck.
I wish gladiator can adapt the I6 hurricane engine and give us option for single cab w/5ft bed would be absolutely amazing for weekend wheeling😮
Picked up the Gladiator Mojave a year ago. Currently have about 18k on the odometer. Yes the competition has the advantage on power and the on road benefits of indepenant front end. But there's nothing quite like being able to remove the top and doors for a little fun at the beach for my family. IMO it makes for the most overall fun. And the interior of the JL and JT are super comfy IMO.
My guess is the Hurricane 3.0 gladiator will be released soon. Will be a great competitor for the ranger raptor. Unfortunately it will have an elevated price from the already elevated price. Fortunately they haven’t been holding resale. Should be a nice bargain a year or two later.
that baja section was the best car action ive seen in a while, plus the whole video is golden! Do like the looks of the raptor better imo
I love my new ranger raptor . Very fun to drive in sport mode .
I was really impressed with your knowledge of the Mojave. I was going to leave my suspension and tires stock, but after high centering it once...
Well, I got a 2.5" lift and went with 37" KO2s (which actually measure 35.6 Dia. so no regearing and still pretty light) no more high centering.
Using a formula I found on line I'm hitting 28.5° breakover-nice enough for playing on the rocks. Also I got JKS quick disconnect swaybar endlinks, but I haven't been anywhere to really put them to the test.
The way ford rocked the rear suspension on the ranger raptor is a game changer for sure.
I'm in the market for a midsize truck, and two things keep drawing me to the Gladiator. Living in Florida, the #1 thing is the removable top, and #2 is the huge discounts that I keep seeing on new ones. However 95% of my driving will be on paved roads, and they don't have the best reputation for towing (would be a Sea-Doo or small camper). I know you're not testing that here, but I'm hoping this will help me decide one way or the other.
With the max tow package the gladiator is the best at towing in its class. I also live in fl and i just love removing the top and having the bed for camping etc.
i got a 2020 gladiator sport s tow package, not max tow. towed a 30 foot bunkhouse, 5800lbs dry but probably close to 7000lbs with my stuff loaded in it from minnesota to oregon. and then all around oregon. towed pretty great drivetrain wise, got bullied around some having a 7000 lbs bumper pull trailer on a 5500lbs truck. averaged around 9mpg for around 2500 miles of towing. id highly advise 10 ply tires for heavier weights. super impressive drive train, as long as you understand you dont need to go 70 mph up a grade, id keep the rpms lower and would get down to around 45mph on the reallly steep grades.
They also noisy
Get the ecodiesel! By far more reliable! You live in a state where you can delete. These aren’t loud engines and there are a few mufflers on the market to quiet it down a bit. It may be rated for 5k towing, but it’s due to cooling with emissions. You can observe the coolant, oil, and trans in real time. I live in California with emissions in on 37s stock gear and going up and down the mountains the temps stay fine. Plenty of torque!
I pull a 4000lb camper with the gladiator and it stays around 3k rpm at 58mph getting 12mpg on (light) grades. I would say the removable doors and roof makes it worth it for me, but I love that ranger raptor and especially that engine. I say get a 4x4 ranger and wait for 2.7 v6 I think it is. That would be a killer way to go just don’t have the removable doors and roof. That’s my honest feedback.
My truck spec:
3:73 axle
35inch tires
V6
Sport trim
Holy crap! $68k!!! Yeah Raptor all the way just for price.
Gladiators aren’t selling for msrp. Massive discounts from new put it right near the ranger.
@andrew… In addition, Ranger Raptors don’t sell for MSRP either. 😃 I bet that in real life you can buy the Mojave X for less than a Ranger Raptor which is $5k-$10k over MSRP.
We bought a 23' Rubicon with a MSRP of 67k for 56k. Lots of mark downs on them currently. Love the truck.
I bought a 23 mojave for $46k, but that’s in Canada and converted to USA bucks. So not exact comparison.
Don’t buy at msrp.
Once again a really great video. You really are still getting better! A great course in great terrain. Your explanations are also really great. The course is also getting better and better, so you can really test everything. I also get the impression that you are really trying to remain objective. This is very important. Thank you for the great video. Keep it up. Best regards.
Jeep, tires and suspension of a true off-road machine. Engine of a minivan😂
@@CBGOODMAN200A 285hp minivan
That's why you get the ecodiesel., oh wait they don't make it anymore... A holes....
@@PunkN_JTM I've had that engine, twice. It's meh
@@fernandomartin624when my JTOD dies it’ll be the last Jeep I own. I can’t do this wimpy v6 gas engine they keep producing.
You got that right! Prices are too high on everything!! I guess there really isn’t anything like the gladiator on the market that has a removable top that can tow/haul and go on the trails. I believe that karma comes around and one has to be respectful. If I need a pull on the trail hopefully someone in a Jeep or whatever is willing to help. ❤
I get 20-22 mpg with my Mojave. I’ve loved it so far and the more I use it as a truck, the more I’m impressed with it.
They definitely get better than he got! LOL
Same here, every weekend we do a 2.5 hr 168 mile trip this weekend 19.8 highway with 4 backups and with complete stops due to traffic. (Tires aren't stock). Wife's Wrangler bested my Gladiator at 22.5 mpg for the same trip. I have only gotten fuel econ as bad as he got towing a trailer or going 85 mph with the cruise set.
I had a 22 Mohave just traded it never got more than19.7 on highway, 15 in summer around town 13.9-14.5 in winter
My 2016 f150 did better
I had a 22 Mohave just traded it never got more than19.7 on highway, 15 in summer around town 13.9-14.5 in winter
I love my Mojave, but why does Jeep not offer a Gladiator Mojavicon? specially when it already charges $60K+ for those trucks! I’ve missed the front locker in some trails, and had to install an aftermarket sway bar.
You literally need 5 point racing harnesses to experience what the Mojave can actually do on a rough trail at top speed.
Good video. I will add, doors and roof panels come off the Jeep - a plus, IMO.
The Raptor isn't cheap, but that Gladiator is just too expensive. Jeep pricing in general has become far too aggressive.
I'm a noob with off reading. I'd go off-roading with you because you're safe.
My buddy have '23 Gladiator with 35" tires. He took me to Hollister Hill 4x4 It crawl up obstacles I didn't think we can crawled up.
Both trucks are amazing, only draw back is always $$$$$$!!!
great video! I think it's pretty amazing that you're doing all this investing in property so you can PROPERLY test vehicles, so cool!!
This review was very entertaining. I enjoyed it very much.
Excellent video as always! I'd love to have either of these trucks, in fact I traded my 2019 Ranger 4x4 (which I liked a lot) for my 2024 Mojave (which I like a lot for completely different reasons). The Ranger Raptor might be the best of both worlds, as the Jeep just needs more power. Then again the Ranger's roof and doors don't come off. 😜
Great video as usual! 2 more technical details about the baja mode is it also gives you the max throttle response and will constantly spin 1 of the turbos to kick in the power faster (source: Raptor Assault).
I mentioned how it keeps the revs high (keeps turbo spinning), but I should have been a bit more straight-forward about that.
@@drivingsports Didn't mean it as something you skipped. Most videos don't even bother mentioning it at all! Thanks for all the vids!
Killer vid as always. Love watching you use them for what they were made for! The Bronco 7 speed has a 95/1 crawl ratio. 68 isn't even close. ;).
Cool comparison. I think the Raptor outshines the Gladiator in a lot of ways, but I do like the seating position of the Gladiator and Wranglers.
Always great content from this channel.
❤My two favorite trucks❤
Test the Gladiator Rubicon on your trails and see how it compares to the others. I installed 35x12.50 tires on my stock JTR and I don't think there is another truck available that could do the trails a JTR could. I realize they come with 33" tires which is most likely for fuel mileage ratings but 35's fit just fine offroad and 37's will fit if you are using it as a mall crawler. The same sizes will work on the Mojave which is actually a little higher in the front than a rubicon. If I was interested in high speeds offroad I might would look at the Ranger Raptor but more than likely I would choose a F150 Raptor R
Gladiator hands down!
I'm so glad you made this video
lot of fun! good job Ryan!
the sounds the raptor makes it all worth it
I agree: As an off-roader, how a vehicle sounds (and don't forget how it LOOKS!) makes a huge difference how well it does navigating trails/obstacles. Out in the wild, that's what's it's all about for sure and I'd buy a vehicle based only on how it sounds -- don't care about anything trivial (like performance/capability). ;-)
-- BR
Jeep Gladiator Mojave South Africa & Australia should receive this model & the Avenger .
Great video! Review the new Ram Warlock
My opinion: Raptor is much better, not becouse You have one. Best in class suspension and if you pick this kind of Jeep only option is Wrangler. Gladiator looks weird. Great review. Greetings
Nobody buys a Jeep based on looks.
Oh goodie! A new top trim instead of an affordable bare bones Jeep.
Ill forever love this gladiator!!! Every truck should be convertible :)
Why should every single pickup truck be a convertible?
I hope not
@@JulezWinnfieldthey are fun. I have a hard top lift in the garage that takes it off in about 10 minutes by myself, tube doors if I want and it's a blast on summer days or on the trail.
@@chrisgill7824
No doubt, but for someone to say every single pickup should be a convertible is very presumptive regarding other peoples tastes.
Excellent video!!! 😁
for that much money, you deserve a 360 camera.
This was really cool 😎 I would like to see you have the GMC canyon at4x And Chevy Colorado ZR2 bison😊
id buy the gladiator with an extended warranty if i could afford one. gladiator Rubicon and outback wilderness is my dream driveway.
You will need the extended warranty on a Jeep!
The Mohave is the only gladiator that you can engage the rear locker in 4high
Noted. Thanks.
I think you get little more bang for buck in the Raptor 68k for the jeep I’m sorry that’s terrible . Raptor ranger easily . You made good purchase choice !
End of year discounts for the Jeep will be as high as 18 to 20 thousand dollars, just like last year with the 2023s.
The Ford will not see anything close to that in discounting.
The price of the Gladiator has just been reduced by $20k in Australia. No one was buying them. The Raptor is king.
I buy jeeps exactly because they have front live axles and they are narrow which works great for navigating tight trails. The bed is 6 ft and rear seats have lots of leg room. it’s the perfect truck if you go on advanced off road trails that require lockers and don’t care about drag races and hohoos.
Jeep Gladiator bed length is 5 feet.
Agree except bed length. 5 feet not 6.
Oversized over priced and underpowered.
So you’re saying you like slow vehicles 😂
efibendor: You're right -- but most people don't get the "Jeep Things" like why they (JLs and JTs) are narrow and why it has an "obsolete" solid axle. Most critics never owned one, owned an old one, know nothing about newer ones, or can't afford one -- so they just parrot what other airheads have said.
Try to take a full-size truck (Power Wagon, Ford Raptor, TRX -- yes, even as capable as they are) where Jeeps can go -- those others won't make it: They're too big, too fat (wide) and too heavy. And don't have what a Rubicon does mechanically. And the V6 is fine for a mid-size truck...no need for any V8 or diesel. How much HP and torque do you really need? Not much.
BTW, I also have zero interest in adolescent/kid-stuff drag-races either. Or even going fast off-road ("desert running"). Why? Slow & easy for me when on the trail...no need to scrape, dent, gouge, bend or break something (or "better" yet, do a rollover) to have fun. IMO...
-- BR
I like the look of the Ford. I didn’t think it was going to get up the hill, but it did. How is the reliability of these trucks?
If you put a bed cover on it it get 20 or more on the highway cause the way is designed it dumps wind into the tail gat
Here's my take on the Gladiators in general. Too long of a wheel base to truly be a good all around off road vehicle.
No point in worrying about having the advantages of a solid front axle unless you're going to rock crawl, in which case that long wheelbase is going to be your worst enemy again. Stock trucks are NOT good in tight trails nor good for rock crawling. If that's your thing, buy a full sized 2 door Bronco with the Sasquatch package instead and never look back!
Never wanted anythign Ford...you can have the Broncos. At best they're only playing catch-up to Jeep anyway -- and that's even after they copy Jeep to "improve" on it. Right...
-- BR
@@billredding2000 Unless you own a Bronco or have spent any amount of time using all of its feature, you might have that opinion. The truth is that the Bronco's are far superior at doing everything except for EXTREME rock crawling, in which case even the Jeeps require substantial modifications. The Jeeps are over priced tin cans compared to the Bronco and the Jeeps can't just press a button to turn lockers on and off at will like my Bronco can. Then my Bronco also has trail turn assist which allows me to turn almost in place on super tight trails. Jeeps are outdated my friend. Sorry.
@@mikebromelow8514 That's okay, "my friend" -- I'm "outdated," too, so Old School is my thing (I like wood/steel 1911 handguns as well -- keep the polymers). You press buttons, if otherwise you're confused too much.
Whatever, I expect to reach my Expiration Date shortly so being "outdated" is nothing.
In the meantime, I like my JT, it does all I need it to -- nothing else can, even a Bronco -- and doesn't take a back seat to anything on the road mid-size truck segment. There's ZERO direct competition.
And I'd never get a Bronco no matter how cheap they were, or even anything Ford. I not only dislike their "quality" I also dislike their current big-talker CEO -- lots of TALK on TV and in ads about "caring" for Ford customers who are getting robbed at Ford dealerships, but NO action to deal with those pirates. Sad....
"Jeep Wave" ...evne if you have a Bronco.
-- BR
@@billredding2000 I actually got a nice Jeep wave the other day! We're all part of the same community. I'm into off roading and at the end of the day my opinion is only that. An opinion. I've driven both brands and currently own a 2 door Bronco with the Sasquatch package and for me the Bronco is the better tool for the job. Just my personal opinion of course.
@@mikebromelow8514 Fair enough...
BTW, I "Jeep Wave" at Broncos (when I see them, but not often around here though)...but they don't respond. Guess they don't know Jeep Speak and wonder what the "weird" Jeepster is doing.
They SHOULD have a Bronco Wave but I guess not.
"Jeep Wave"
-- BR
$70k 1/4 tons 😂😂😂😂 I cant even justify to watch & or care at this point it's 2 hilarious
As a Jeep Gladiator Diesel owner, i must say diesel gladiator is the only gladiator to buy. The v6 gas is way too weak.
$68k. For a Jeep. They done lost their fucking minds. At that price, get the Bison or save 10 grand and get the Raptor.
That JEEP is no better on fuel than my 20 Tundra and the Tundra has the 5.7 v8. The price of the JEEP is total insanity. The Raptor is way more stylish...the JEEP is a brick on wheels.
Definetly the Raptor 😍 Good job Ford
Main problem I see is price for either, but even more so for the Jeep. The IFS ride quality advantages of the Ranger are as expected. And it has that front locker and better break over angle. OTOH, the Jeep made it easily over that steep hill and rock garden WITHOUT any need for a front locker. Probably due to the superior flex of the Jeep's solid axle. I suppose also Jeep's break lock difs might be helping make up for no front locker? Do these newest Jeeps still have that? Probably.
The poorer breakover angle is a problem, OTOH rock rails all the way around behind the front tires, right back to the tail gate. So, just drag it if traction can be maintained. Jeep easily lifted and/or add taller tires to help with breakover angles, but that is even more $. .........
Lots of pros and cons either way, but that extra 10K is the biggest con for the Jeep.
Mojave's and Rubicon's are selling well below the price of the vehicle shown. They are comparing a Mojave X in this video and not a Mojave. The X package is a "luxury" pack that doesn't give any real off road benefits. The standard Mojave MSRP is in the $50k's and are actually selling in the $40k's. Buy a standard Mojave, put a AEV 2" spacer lift and 37's with a 5.13 regear and the Mojave stomps the Raptor, for less money.
@@chrisgill7824 I agree! At least, for off road crawling or mud bogging, modded, it would stomp it. There is also the debate of solid front axle vs IFS, and durability. Vs comfort. Vs easy lift. Finally, I don't really know how much money it would cost to add a front locker to that Jeep. But if you did, then look out! ................ Speaking of pros and cons, there is one more thing: rear passenger and storage room. The extra length of the Jeep, the very thing that messes up it's breakover angle(unless lifted) gives it lots of rear seat leg room compared tp most midsize trucks. If you lifted it to improve that breakover angle, you still have all of that rear seat room.
Would like to see the new Hurricane in the Jeeps instead of the V6, if it will fit and so long as it proves to be dependable.
Love this comparison video!
Insane that the Jeep is 67K. This is a 45K vehicle at most and the entry level model should be 25K.
Jeep have priced themselves out of their own market. I don’t care if you can get discounts, you still have to walk into a Jeep dealership and play games with a sleaze-ball salesperson and even after all of that you’re getting a 3.6L minivan engine that is 10 years too old already.
well we know without any testing the independent front suspension will handle better on fast dirt terrain runs ... The Raptor is adopted truck, the Gladiator is adopted crawler to truck it will never compare to ifs in handling manageability, we could try it but we know the outcome without tests
Almost 70k for that?!?!?!
It's a Jeep thing bro
😂
They’re not selling for 70k. These Jeeps are not selling period, so the discounts are insane. It’s not uncommon to see 10-15% off without even haggling.
Do you think Jeep made a mistake taking the diesel option away for the Gladiator?
As a Gladiator diesel owner, yes they made a big mistake. I won’t buy a gas v6 Jeep ever.
Raptor kills it in speed too! It’s a Baja truck. Compare the tremor ranger to the gladiator
I would pick the glady over the raptor bc of the removable top. Ford needs to at least give the ranger raptor an option for sunroof! Then maybe I'd change my mind. Personally I sold my gladiator for a bronco. I had the manual trans gladiator and the power is just awful without the 8speed auto. In 2025 the glady is scheduled for more power/hybrid. Can't wait to see what it gets
Little exaggerated on the braking... I've got a 22 Mojave with 35000 miles and never experienced braking like you demonstrated. Just say you are trying to find fault.
All the various drive modes are really not necessary. A true locker in the front and rear with a Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator is all that is necessary. Alone with a slightly raised suspension to clear 40- to 43-inch-tall tires are all that is needed. Driving skill does the rest. No electronic garbage for me.
Same here...Old School is fine for me.
-- BR
2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon...with an actual Transfer Case you have to engage manually -- do dial!
The Gladiator looks dated and in need for a Major update to keep it competitive with the newer offerings of the other different brands in the midsize market
It would be better to do these on your test course. This was not a test for much.
With 120HP difference there’s absolutely no comparison to the Ranger Raptor
Now take the doors and roof off the Gladiator and do it all over again and tell me which one you enjoy more...
Done it. Not my thing.
@@drivingsports You either love open air motoring or you don't!
@@j.delaney5525 an open air Jeep is like a less-capable side-by-side.
Not loyal to either but the Ranger Raptor seems better in looks, interior, power, ride comfort and performance. Don’t see why you’d pay more for less with the Jeep.
Can you do Suzuki Jimni? Plz
You have the narrowest roads I have ever seen...you in Europe??
These roads replicate trails here in the PNW. Here is an actual mountain trail:
th-cam.com/video/m3RADSiKfRM/w-d-xo.html
I would love a 2 door regular cab with 6'-6.5' bed wide enough to lay drywall and plywood flat in the bed with the tail gate down. Like my 1979 Ranchero. But getting about 30mpg.
Toyota does make a 6-ft Xtra Cab (2-dr) SR trim 2024 Tacoma with an estimated 26mpg. That's probably as close as you'll get.
You do a lot of drywall?
@@TH-camuser1aa Not any more. But I learned a pickup is just another tool. So make sure it meets yoiur needs. My friend had a El Camino and could not hall dryway.
Had that Ranchero for 17 years. But the cost of gas was killing me.
Then why the weak frame?
Jeezus his editor has a gigantic boat……
Isn’t the gladiator price increase because it has a removable top?
Where's the Nissan Frontier/Titan pro-4x's on your off road courses? Come on man!!
Seems like for actual off road comparison I would go with the Rubicon Gladiator, for the front locker. I get Mojave is supposed to be the “dessert racer” package, but until they update and put in a better motor it is lacking. Rock crawling, the Gladiator Rubicon is better than the Raptor. But, two different styles of trucks.
That extra foot of wheelbase is also going to be a potential issue on the Gladiator Rubicon.
Jeep at 100 percent but both are nice trucks can't go wrong with either but I'm a jeep kind of guy thx for another great video keep them coming.
Jeeps suck
@@atg1338 every has a opinion but they still are they bestttttt periodddddddd
@@rodneydavis8454 at off road yes but everything else they suck!
what is the song at 14:36 ?
GM should offer their 3.0 duramax in their mid-sized premium trims.
The gladiator rubicon is great if you want to rock crawl and probably modify but you still need a truck.
The mojave is useless. It forgoes the rubicon rock crawling features in the name of "speed" which its still not meant for. Its plagued by all of the poor driving qualities of a solid axel despite having fancy fox suspension. And if you want to lift it you probably have to throw out that fancy suspension you just over paid for.
The Raptor Ranger is incredible for the price point. It has exceeded my expectations, which werent alp that hight coming from a F150 Raptor. Its incredibly capable stock at gooding off and its on road manners are unbeatable for the class.
What wre talking about when you hit the brakes you have to hold on for dear life.
Mine does just fine
You’re pronouncing
Mo-Jave incorrectly.
I think Jeep should shorten the cab a few inches and put a two foot box on the Gladiators. Just room for some grar in the box, which is all I've ever seen in one anyway. Ive seen people with more in a Maverick box than I've ever seen in a Gladiator box.
You haven’t been driving it correctly. My 2022 Mojave with a 2” lift 37s and no rehear gets 18mpg
Sounds like YOU haven’t been driving it correctly
Kia have a Mohave SUV in the USA also Telluride the Telluride should come to South Africa because 2021 Hyundai Pallisade came .
I love the simplicity of the Gladiator... The interior quality seems better than the fords. Wish the Jeep still had the diesel.
The Gladiator Rubicon with the diesel is an absolute beast.
Only engine for the Gladiator is a 3.6L NA gas engine.
@@is6566 the truck in my driveway says differently
I’m a Jeep guy so good luck ford
The thing you didn’t mention is that the interior size of the gladiator is like the size a maverick, not the size of a Ranger.
I find the rear seat in the Jeep is roomier than the Ranger rear seats.
The gladiator has way more i terror space than the ranger
It's a proven fact that the Gladiator has the most interior space of any pickup in its class. Take the roof off and it's unlimited space.
@@MountainScrambler71 the Gladiator, like the Wrangler, has outboard wheels and a narrow body, like an open wheeled racer. It’s great for preventing body damage when off-roading, but It feels cramped inside because of that. The Ranger has 57.1 inches of shoulder room. The Maverick has 57.3. The gladiator has 55.7. The ranger has 55.9 inches of hip room. The maverick has 55.4 inches of hip room. The gladiator has 53.9. So the driver loses 2 inches, the passenger loses and the interior is 4 inches narrower than the Ranger AND even the tiny little Maverick. I’ve owned a JK wrangler, I’ve rented a JL Wrangler for two weeks and it feels the exact same as the JK. And the interior dimensions of the wrangler and the Gladiator are exactly the same. I currently own a Maverick and I’ve been in my friend’s Ranger many times. The JK and JL are CRAMPED inside compared to the Ranger and the Maverick.
@@chrisgill7824 the Gladiator, like the Wrangler, has outboard wheels and a narrow body, like an open wheeled racer. It’s great for preventing body damage when off-roading, but It feels cramped inside because of that. The Ranger has 57.1 inches of shoulder room. The Maverick has 57.3. The gladiator has 55.7. The ranger has 55.9 inches of hip room. The maverick has 55.4 inches of hip room. The gladiator has 53.9. So the driver loses 2 inches, the passenger loses and the interior is 4 inches narrower than the Ranger AND even the tiny little Maverick. I’ve owned a JK wrangler, I’ve rented a JL Wrangler for two weeks and it feels the exact same as the JK. And the interior dimensions of the wrangler and the Gladiator are exactly the same. I currently own a Maverick and I’ve been in my friend’s Ranger many times. The JK and JL are CRAMPED inside compared to the Ranger and the Maverick.
For the money the Jeep should at least have a Hurricane in it and not the Poopastar. The Raptor utterly humiliates it when it comes to power. Jeep, if you could figure out how to shoehorn the legendary 4.0 into the XJ when it was originally designed for either 4 cylinder or V6 powertrains then you shouldn’t have any problem cramming the Hurricane I6 under the hood of the Gladiator and Wrangler.
Rear locker completely unnecessary at the rock hill at 21:00
Raptor all day...and Jeep can Shove their Pricing
The Mojave should’ve come with the 392.
The Ford Ranger came back to the USA
after a few year hiatus .
Gooooo JEEP
I love Jeep but at that price, anything less than 300hp/300tq is an embarrassment.