2020 Jeep Gladiator 6MT - Better With The Manual?
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Easily one of the hottest new trucks for 2019, the #JeepGladiator gets attention from everyone on the road. It's also one of the few new vehicles today to offer a 6-speed #ManualTransmission on a fully loaded version. We had yet to drive the #6MT a couple months ago but with a 285 HP V6, we wanted to see if #Jeep makes the #Gladiator better with the stick or should most buyers just spend an extra $2,000 for the 8-speed automatic?
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Manual transmission helps with 2 issues, less chance it will be stolen and much less of a chance a friend will ask to borrow your Jeep! Secret hidden bonus, wife can't drive a manual! :-)
You know all the wrong people lol
and longer brake pads, easier transmission fix....lots of positives :)
Also more reliable
My 52 year old mom drives a manual lol you know the wrong people
@@AB-hi6ru actually I own a manual 370z and my sister owns a manual , and my brakes went out way before hers and I engine braked alot in normal driving.. so no it doesn't help
manuals are so much fun, id trade slower version fir fun
Not all manual transmissions are fun. Some don't like being rushed because of rev hang, lazy throttle or a lack of elasticity. Some just have terrible feel and are hard to control and/or engage. Some are just geared weird and make getting up to speed less enjoyable. Sadly, a lot of modern manual transmissions are this way.
Long gears and slow , how is that fun lol
@Goddess Sky auto only unfortunately
We have a Manual JK at home. A Manual JT will be in the driveway in a few months for sure. Hate driving any automatic Wrangler if any kind. We like out manuals simply because you actually have full control and connection of what's happening in the vehicle.
All 3 of my cars are Manual. My M3, Civic hatchback and my 66 GMC 4x4 Sub. I love driving manual. I feel more one with the car and you are in more control on the vehicle. Big plus you keep your phone away from your hands... I've been driving manual trans since I got my License.
Jeeps are all about relaxed driving when on the road - very fun with the top down, and no worries about speeding tickets
100%. You are buying basically a Wrangler. You get a manual or you turn in that man card. It is not meant to be fast. Show me another truck/SUV that you can take the roof and doors off. I would rather not hear the exhaust that much, if you drive standard you know when to shift.
This is true. It's funny because I traded in my WRX for a new Rubicon and my insurance actually went down like 40% even though Jeep costs like $10k more.
@@amoyer1441 yea hard to speed in a vehicle that barely will get to the speed limit period lol
@@amoyer1441 or you can stop being a bitch that cares how another man drives.
First time in my life I'm not getting tickets all the time. Love my Jeep.
You are so correct about the missing dead pedal. In all my Wranglers I had to add an after market dead pedal.
Loved that you talked about the drive/feel difference between the tacoma and the gladiator. Thats what I'm potentially switching from.
I drove a JLU last month with the automatic. The automatic is ok but I found it feels fast mostly because it will aggressively downshift 3-4 gears when you out your foot down. I’m still interested in driving the manual for myself because maybe shifting more aggressively is the answer to the “sluggish” problem.
The start-stop button needs to be a rocker switch, leave it on or leave it off.
I was hesitant about the new Jeeps start-stop. but with the 6spd, its pretty good. By the time you clutch in and shift into first its ready to go. If you leave it in gear and hold the clutch in, it stays running.
Ross Carter thank our government for that!
No doubt. Who wants start/stop on a manual, anyway?
Mike Scollin if you don’t want it, get a tune put on it eliminate it
Mike Scollin - actually we can thank climate change wackos for that
i've passed by multiple cops here in VA with no issues. just slapped on blind spot mirror stick-ons to the vents to make it look legal.
Great review, sofyan. And that door slam’s wavelengths really pleased my ears.
Really wanted a manual and I test drove one but like you said you said it felt too slow. You always have to be a gear or two lower than what your in to be able to accelerate. Thanks for confirming what I felt!
I enjoy ur reviews because you're not comparing it to a one ton truck or BMW like other reviewers get. You explained how an off roader will feel on the road as a daily driver. There are a lot of new jeep owners that need to know that before they buy one.
18:59 I used to be in sales and it makes me so happy that you explained the $30 per $1k lol
Sofyan: I prefer the automatic transmission
Car Enthusiasts: REEEEEEEEEEEE
OMG finally. A video I've been searching for
You need the dead pedal by Mountain Off-road. Added it to our ‘19 Rubicon and it makes all the difference. Feels like it came from the factory.
Another great review. Not a putdown, not a commercial, just facts. Thx, Sofyan.
I went to buy a rubicon gladiator and walked out with a new 19 RAM 1500 loaded with the off road package. I get 20-24mpg hwy and 19mpg around town. Tons of room and super luxurious. The gladiator looked so small in person and even smaller when in the driver seat. It's a great play mobile but zero storage, rubbing elbows with your passenger, but would be a blast for a grocery getter or fun weekender
Can't wait for gladiator sport reviews
I bet money the Call of Duty will promote this car in the upcoming Modern Warfare game like they did in MW3.
@Revolvin Goatt yeah but the kids are not old enough to drive and the grownups that play cod won't be able to afford it. Uh oh!
Today’s manual transmission shift fine. I drove a spring return (no master cylinder) 4 speed dodge for years, you begged to never hit traffic. I’m sure folks today would hate to hear about non synchronized transmissions before then.
Great review, with details about the manual that matter. If I was in the market I might just pick the manual... even with the noted shortcomings
Thank you for saving the manuals! With a nice sounding exhaust, we would consider it as well.
Thanks for always giving us great info.
Drove a 2001 TJ Sahara with a MT off and on. The shifter was more like a tractor or old school truck, but I loved it. The top / roof logistics of the gladiator sound a bit annoying. If / when they become available, I'd have a bra-style cover ready to put on in the event of rain or even if the sun was getting to be too much. Having the Jeep's roof off is overrated -- I always found that having all windows down / out and the roof up to be the best of both worlds.
Edit: Possibly with the Gladiator the gear ratios are such that torque is not really available unless you downshift a bit? I found that I had to shift down in order to pass with the TJ. Fifth gear was exclusively for highway speeds to keep the revs down and save fuel. For me, the Jeep experience was all about the open air, driver height, occasional towing and light off-roading for farm utility purposes. If I want to hear the engine in my automotive purchase, I'll pick up a WRX and throw on an after market exhaust. Or a big turbo-diesel pick-up. :)
Jeep owners are a great bunch and *always* wave. It is the best!
Love your videos when you do the test drive on that road
I had the same stalling issue at first with my manual JK. Had the muffler cut out and it fixed the problem...plenty of sound now to hear when to shift.
The big question I want answered is DOES IT HAVE A FELT LINED GLOVEBOX.....?
no
I bought a Gladiator Overland model and truly love it. I ordered a 2 inch lift and 35.7 inch mud terrain tires and cant wait to take it off road camping. It has plenty of power and acceleration. It is a real head turner. Mine is an automatic. It was expensive but I plan to have it for a very long time. I thought my 89 Cherokee was expensive when I bought it but it turned out to be the best car I have ever owned. It still turns heads and yesterday the owner of an off road shop offered me $12000 for it. I turned him down.
The 4.0L engine from AMC was such an amazingly reliable engine.
JN DSTY a pure jewel
JN DSTY wasn’t that engine from the 50s
f181234 no but still better than that pentastar bullshiy
@@JDMHaze the Pentastar is a awesome engine kid, you're just repeating the bs you read in youtube comments. Grow up.
I had several 4.0 Jeeps and they had major head gasket issues, a known problem.
Perfect for getting through the tri-state area’s potholes!
laxislife143 I was thinking the same shit 😂😂
My new favorite pickup
I like that you went into this about the manual. Im confused as to why Jeep didnt go with a manual trans that is actually rated for this chassis such as the tr6060 or similar rather then using the underwhelming trans that is quite possibly a carry over from the TJ.
I will still be goin manual. Just loose to much control with autos, im constantly attempting to shift into a more ideal gear but often times the vehicle thinks its smarter and wont let me.
This is making me really miss my 88 Jeep Comanche Sport Truck with a 4.0 L and a 5 speed.
I know where one is and he still uses it. Probably have to beg him to buy it if he's had it this long lol.
I think some reviewers of this manual are a little afraid to rev this engine (mainly downshifting) and it’s power is at higher RPMs. Here we saw 40+ being hit in second but later gunning it in 3rd at 35 was lethargic? Well yeah. It’s not building real HP until we’ll after 4K..almost 5K RPMs.
Pretty sure this is the only manual transmission gladiator review on the TH-cam. Thanks.
I am glad that the Gladiator has a manual option it’s great for Jeep fans who love driving stick
I would definitely get the manual transmission for the Gladiator but I heard that the tow rating is lower than the automatic which kind of kills it for me
FCA be killing it lately
6MT for sure if one plans to keep it for many years, otherwise automatic for ease of resale. I've had a hard time offloading any manuals over the last few years. Some take months to sell.
Have no use for a 2dr sports car anymore. I want a truck, i like driving stick, need 4 doors, and always wanted a hardtop convertible. Cant wait to get one of these preowned.
Adjustable pedals would be a good idea. Jeep will always have a manual, they’ve said that about BMW too. Manuals are rare in the states, in Europe they’re the rule rather than the exception.
With BMW it's exactly the opposite. They've publicly said that the only reason they still offer a manual is that American enthusiasts demand it.
Damn straight i'm still an old schooler i love the way a manual feels connects u to the road and the vehicle @@rightwingsafetysquad9872
Sofyan "Everything Needs to be a Sports Car" Bey.
dchawk81 lmao
they charge you extra for an automatic haha thats the easiest decision to make
5 seconds showing driver's dirty rubber mat wasn't enough, I need more details :D
on Jeep's website they mention the manual having a twin disc clutch. in that aspect did you notice any difference with the feel compared to the JL?
That looks like a lot of fun to have and drive.
Unless it's for a very sporty car, I much prefer a little slowing steering for better control. As long as it doesn't have a dead spot on center, I find slow steering not only more comfortable, I find it easier to point the vehicle at higher speeds. With a quick and hyper precise rack, a sneeze or a twitch of your toe will cause you to veer because they're too quick overly sensitive. Also, slight imputes are easier to make with slower racks, allow you to adjust more precisely. IMO, quick steering speed is like stiff suspension, heavy clutches or heavy steering, or even noisy exhaust. Some people associate them with "sporty", but it doesn't really mean the vehicle drivers better.
It's funny how I am amped up about this and I do windshield repairs. Last 3 weeks Everytime I do a Jeep owners windshield I ask if they heard about the gladiator. And I've done about 20.. And to my shock they had no idea. About it. And some seemed bitter about it because they just bought a new Wrangler lol
But for as bad as it was, it still put a smile on your face!
Excellent review.
I've never had an issue with acceleration of my JL. It has a steady powerful pull through all the gears . I think the 4th gear is just phenomenal and is exceptionally effective when accelerating in the range of 70 - 100km/h and merging onto the highway torrent of speeding cars .The engine really kicks in right around 2500 rpm and propels the 2 tons of solid steel like a speeding bullet. I will say I wish it had longer 1st shift but I'm sure many true off road riders appreciate the brute force of the 1st gear. I guess I worry more about burning the clutch.Just take a test drive , it may surpass your expectation but only if you can afford it.
Did you turn off hill assist before driving it? I heard that can reduce your acceleration from a standstill since the brake is slightly pushed down
Great review. 👍
I can see these selling well down here in Florida, we love our Jeeps and our trucks. Now you can have both
I see more Taco then anything else.
9:25 Perhaps the solution is to just be at 3 thousand rpms before shifting to avoid the "lack of power."
Great review
Jeep should bring back the 4.0 Straight 6 because that’s bulletproof
Depends on the caliber. I'm sure 556s can kill it.
Lmaoo not gonna b bulletproof when FCA owns them 😂😂 come on going b full of Italian technology crap
Ya that's an engine up there with Fords old "Big 6" 300 cubic inch straight six. Run forever.
@@user-fe6ik4ho3c Why? You go around with only 1 round in your rifle?
@Andrew Smith Who garbage dog? What garbage dog?
I saw one today and it looks good.
You’re in the DMV area? Are you doing a meet up for fans?
Looks great in that black with tan interior.
All the Rubicons come with 4.10 gears. Which is probably why it feels quite sluggish. That gear ratio is really meant for slow speed off reading.
It's a pretty iconic vehicle. I'm waiting for the inevitable slew of angry faced Gladiators to come along because almost every Wrangler nowadays has an angry grill, which looked cool when it was less common but it's pretty unoriginal now haha. Nice review Sofyan
I drove this exact Gladiator back-to-back with an automatic Rubicon at a local media event, before Sofyan got it. His comments are spot on, the gearing in the manual (transmission) is just poorly chosen for street driving and acceleration. All Rubicons get the 4.10 axle gearing, but the ZF 8-speed auto is way better suited for on-road conditions, and has some super short low gears that help with off the line accel. Regardless of 0-60 times, the automatic feels significantly peppier throughout the rev and speed range.
On the plus side, the pedals are spaced such that you can heel-toe it through an off-ramp like a boss.
AUTO START STOP?? thats annoying with an auto,, so its gotta be pure hell with a manual
btw....and MUCH RESPECT for reviewing the manual sofyan!!!
Can you turn that bullshit off??
Mike Litoris Yes. There is a button to disable.
Mike Litoris most jeeps have a "DEFEAT" button .. but You'll have to do it every time you turn the car off
Mike Litoris there’s the button on the console but each time you start the car it engages so you have to hit the button on each start up, there’s a sensor under the hood that’s easily removed but then you’ll see an icon in your dash and I believe the Tazer programmer for the JL has a setting to disable
I have a MT JL Rubicon (13k miles now) and start stop is extremely smooth and helpful. It's only really going to turn off when you let off the clutch so at red lights or drive thrus. There's a timer so it doesn't kill if you have frequent stops in a row..
Great truck, Sofyan. It's just a little too pricey for me. Have a great week.
Can't wait for the desiel to come out
I seen one of these lifted already on 35's crazy
Must’ve had that nice aggressive stance.
Not BFG tires! They are Falllken Wildpeaks :)
Damn. Very appreciative of you doing a review of a 6MT Gladiator but you don’t need a performance exhaust, you need to learn to drive stick. 🤨
This is an unfair assessment. I own a 6pd manual gladiator rubicon and his review is spot on. I’ve owned manuals my whole life (jeeps, cars, you name it) and the gearing and clutch are the worst. Mainly it’s the gearing. I’ve been looking to trade for the EcoDiesel version which only comes with the automatic.
Dead pedal is now available as a item you can by at off road stores like Quadratech.
I am 6'1 and i am glad there is no left foot rest (dead pedal) on my rubicon. My left leg needs that room.
Surprised your were in 4hi parked on the road . We saw you switch it back to 2hi after you stalled it :p
Good review though, I had the JK Rubicon with a manual and I loved it, found it to be one of the easiest manuals to drive. You Defn have to rev it out to pass people but I always found that to be half the run of owning it. Chirping 37” tires is also fun lol.
Your tester is also exactly what I’ll be ordering just not Black, thanks for the review was waiting on one for the manual, and even though you like the auto more, there something just so much more fun driving a manual Jeep. Your reaction to driving it should be enough to solidify it.
We actually got it a bit stuck on that grassy/muddy surface during filming, which is why it was in 4HI. Oops ;)
My 1999 Jeep Cherokee Xj has almost 400,000 miles and it's just like new....4.0 BEAST.
Bro, if you want a "Street" Jeep you need a Sport w/ the 3.73 Rear & the 6 Speed Manual. The 4.11 Rear in the Rubicon is for Off-roading…
Alexander Burke Bro, 4.11 > 3.73 for acceleration
Yeah but w/ the Smaller Radials and the Non off road Rack for Stearing it's a Better "Street" Jeep…
I understand the Math you are laying but there are Other Reasons to Not Want the 4.11's Higher Top Speed Being Another…
Personally have yet to be Tree'ed by anyone in my '12 JK and Run Most until the Air/Drag Coefficient takes over @70mph and the Poor 3.6 vvt can't push the Lead Brick 3' off the Deck…
Always get a Laugh 😂 when the Unsuspecting comes flying by in pursuit especially the Rice 🍚 that gotta pull 1st all day…
Atleast on a postive note this looks like its a true 4x4 system not that wanta be no driver controlled 4x4 drive in compass which is a part time all wheel drive system.
I love manuals and I would absolutely buy a manual Gladiator BUT the towing capacity is almost *halved* with the manual.
The Rubicon with an automatic can tow 7,000lbs and the manual can only tow 4,500lbs.
I don't tow a ton of stuff and don't necessarily plan to but I just can't justify giving up the option/ability just for a third pedal
What about adding a supercharger with that manual transmission?
I ❤️️ that gladiator buddy!!
Hi Sofyan. How does the manual drivetrain and experience compare to a Wrangler Manual? Is it comparable? I’m having difficulties with buying a Gladiator because I want to experience a manual first, but dealerships in my area don’t have a manual on the lot and they don’t have intentions on getting on unless it’s a custom order. So I’m stuck. Thanks.
They are like the exact thing
To fix the sluggish acceleration, just get a Pedal Commander and it will feel like a true V6 engine!
Manual transmissions are useless in DC traffic. You have to ride the clutch in 1st gear since beltway traffic goes about 3 mph.
Been driving manual in DC traffic for the past 10 years. Hasn't stopped me yet.
surge48 you must commute at 3 am
Move!
clint perry I do a reverse commute, so I have no issues with traffic
Pretty sure there is an error made about hauling capacity of manual. In all trim levels the manual can haul an extra couple hundred pounds more than the automatic because it weighs just a little less.
I think it’s funny to see this in Great Falls where I live. Hopefully you tore up Georgetown pike with this!
Mean streets of McLean
justin park not really McLean. He’s not that close Arlington. More Great Falls area
Those tan seats with black exterior are 🔥
I'll be smoking a cigar wearing aviator glasses and laughing like Arnold Schwarzeneger driving this down the road ngaarghaha
Nice Scenery!
Holy crap you talk fast. Thank you for sharing.
Tacoma feels old but the best selling by a far margin this year so far
Too bad they don’t offer the 5.7 Hemi.
Sadly not enough crush zone
That engine is kinda garbage
they will soon
👍👍👍👍👍 Needs a Hemi I???😂😂😂 steering on road, lotsa movement to go straight. Benefit off road, bit of an announce to me on the road. That is one god looking truck!👍👍👍 With leather. Yep autos now with multiple speeds are hard to beat. No maintenance either.
Just ordered my 2021 Mojave today and would not consider it without the manual transmission.
"Tractorish" Great band name,...as well as "Meaty Tread".
Nice Review Of 2020 Jeep Gladiator 6MT. 😁
I like this Jeep. Just curious as to how it will hold up in the long run🤔🤔
It won't, you don't but a Jeep for long term reliability. Or short term.
FCA so wouldn’t last 100K trouble free
@@jakestech28 lol 😂
LOL it's a jeep. A FCA product. You really need to wonder?
Chrysler's ubiquitous 3.6L corporate V6 has been around almost a decade now with virtually no major defects being reported in higher mileage applications. The 8-speed auto's used in these are ZF units and are usually well-built/durable. Most of the 4x4 & suspension components used here are conventional and not likely to be a weak point. Not many electronic gadgets in these to go wrong either & nearly everything inside is rubberized/water-resistant, so I'd bet these will hold up just as good as any of the Japanese stuff so many of you gush over.
I'm top fan of redline review/ Sofyan bey
You sound robot
I once read a quote attributed to General Eisenhower that he saw the use and prevalence of the Jeep with its great flexibility in many applications as the main reason for allied victory in Europe. Just imagine how far Jeep has come and how much better it is than the version than won World War II. I hate hearing the putdown that it is just a brand owned by Fiat and therefore inferior by association. To the credit of every company that has owned Jeep, each has had the good sense let Jeep be the Jeep consistent with its pedigree and allowed Jeep engineers and designers to continue in its evolutionary improvement. The formula worked well in the past and continue to work well now.
I think Jeep is purposely tanking the manual option to save face while losing a minimum of automatic sales.
Why else would you sell a light duty manual in a Jeep pickup? And if it's not light duty, why does the tow rating drop with it? And why does opting for the Dana 44s delete the manual?
That's right. When I try to build a Gladiator Sport online at the Jeep website, choosing the Dana 44 axles requires an upgrade to the automatic. On the Rubicon, is the standard manual paired with Dana 44s, as the automatic is on the Rubicon? If it's not, what's the point of calling it a Rubicon? On the other hand, if it is, and a Rubicon can be had with a manual and standard Dana 44s, then when choosing the optional Dana 44s on the lower trim levels (because you can), why can't you choose the manual with them?
Bottom line: choosing the manual should buy you a tougher, more capable truck, not a weaker one. Automatics for ultimate convenience, manuals for ultimate utility. That's the way, without sabotage, that the natural world works.
Jeep apparently wants buyers to feel like idiots for choosing a manual, while still saying it technically offers one.
It's like selling crappy pencils because you want everyone to buy your expensive pens. This is just another opportunity for Jeep to honor its heritage AND its die-hard enthusiast base that it just instead pissed away.
They must have cheaped out on the strength of the manual trans. Another corporate example of exchanging the integrity of reputation for slightly higher profits. Makes sense , the new CEO has likely been making those decisions while the old one was preparing to step down.
They all come with Dana 44’s. I believe the max tow package has heavier duty axle shafts, thus the “HD Dana 44” axles you see listed.
@@MK4vDubbin Thanks for the insight. I hope you're right. I'd like to see that confirmed somewhere.
Brian Howell I’m glad you pointed out the massive difference in towing capacity however. 4000lbs just isn’t enough. Towing a side by side on a trailer with a cooler of beer is basically pushing the truck to its limit. I don’t understand why you can’t add the max tow package to the manual either even if it’s still a lower overall max. Why can’t I get the wide track D44s and increased engine cooling?
I think those tires are from Falken which is kinda weird usually I see these with Bridgestone Duelers or a BF Goodrich tire
Jeeps that are manual transmissions are known to the shifter to overly vibrate soo bad that it goes out of gear when driving on washboard dirt roads..does the Gladiator do the same??🤔🤔
10 times more fun with a GREAT manual transmission.
The vehicle isn't meant to have BMW steering nor Corvette acceleration nor good fuel economy 🙄
@MotorcycleMan I think the two of you would look better in a Honda Ridgeline🙄
Where do you go offroad around DC?
The jeep is the transformable vehicles I know. A dead pedal is available through Quadrarec.com. Type companies. Great review.