As far as off road only tests will go that Rubicon will be best in class easily. It wont win anything else as far as best in class though, it's an off road vehicle with a pickup bed.
@@LucasSnider86 yep, but i'm still curious about how the gladiator and the competitors do in the 100 mile loop (towing/ not towing), ike gauntlet, drag race... not just the Moab's battle. Maybe the jeep could surprise like the taco did in ike gountlet.
Although the Ranger FX4 is currently their "off road" truck, a more fair comparison would be to the Ranger Raptor probably. Will have to wait for it to come to North America...
@@mikec3454 anything named raptor, will be a fun sand/mud truck.... the rubicon, just like the power wagon, will be the king of off-roading with a bed....
Yeah exactly. I remember people losing their lunch when talking about the price of the new Ranger. Compared to a loaded Gladiator, the Ranger is a bargain, even in Lariat form.
@@housepianist All I know is that I can buy a fully loaded Nissan Frontier Pro4x for only slightly more than the BASE model of the Ranger. These trucks are ridiculously overpriced, because they are full of shit that doesn't belong in a truck. You are basically paying 10 grand for leather seat covers and some useless whiz-bang technology that does nothing to make the truck more useful.
Yeah enjoy your nissan with 5 gears and 15/21 mpg. A V8 F150 gets 16/22 and thats a bigger and far more powerful and capable truck. The only appealing thing to me in the frontier is that you can get it with a 6spd manual. But even with that the mpg doesnt change. The frontier is just outdated in every category compared to the competition that is why its cheaper.
Own Tacoma and Jeep. The only reason I would never sell my Jeep is because of it’s life time maxcare warranty. But Tacoma hands down the best truck out of all.
I just slide the boxed end of a wrench on the open ended side for my cheater bar and its free. I don't understand the obsession with a dampening tailgate.. It has never been an issue.. It's a solution to a non problem.
talltomtube dude clearly you’ve never driven a wrangler line Jeep. It’s nothing but exposed bolt heads and welds everywhere. Don’t get me wrong I agree it should be covered, but that’s kinda their thing.
To each their own...however that 3.6 gas engine for the Gladiator is a joke. At least put a proper V8 hemi in as an option, if you are spending 40-60K for a Jeep/Truck then you’re not buying it for the MPG’s! BTW half are going to lift it and put 35”s or 37”s as soon as they get off the sales lot..IMHO they should’ve only two engines...a 3.0 liter diesel or a 5.7 Hemi. Maybe...a third the V6 gas engines for rental cars Ps I know the new diesel comes out next year but that still doesn’t explain not having a Hemi V8 option!
@@robertpowers1045 talk to your government about that... I'm sure FCA would be more than willing to throw hemis in them all. There is a reason it's not even an option. The CAFE laws have made them make a choice of where they are going to throw those engines. You force the v6s on the chargers or rams and those sales will disappear... The wranglers have shown to be more than capable with the engines and that's why they made this choice. And the lifting with bigger tires is more about the gearing than a hemi.
Seems like you’re trying to find reasons to like it. 40lb payload advantage is negligible though. If Rams get the win because of looks and interior then this thing should be losing for the same reason. This will only appeal to jeep people. Which is fine but it’s probably a last place vehicle overall.
@C-Bomb you mean it is the only truck in the group that has a properly geared rear? I haven't driven anything with less than 4.10 gear ratio since 1997. My 97 TJ I put 4.10 in it along w/ a lift and larger tires. My '02 Suburban 2500 w/8.1L came stock w 4.10, and I upped to 33" tires no problem. My current '13 Power Wagon w/ 35" tires has stock 4.56, and will be 37" soon without need for regear. If I bought something w anything less I would be soon upgrading it to at least 4.10, or whatever best fit my tire size. They left out in this "review" about it being the only truck w 2 solid axles which it more conducive to lifting and modding + durability. No snapping weak CVs and tie rods.
Yah thars true.i dont see a market of this being sold to someone that is looking to buy a new mid size truck or getting someone to switch from a Tacoma or a Colorado to buy this. For the reason of towing.theres a reason why midsize trucks exist.to be small easy to handle and great for everyday use. But with this i feel like its trying to live up to his bigger brother company,RAM. but failed. The Gladiator looks a little to big to be a midsize truck i was surprised he daid it was one. For that reason its not worth what im getting in dependability and price. Most jeeps i see here in texas are pavements princess's all including alot of Rubicon trims.this truck wont make it easy to compare price to quality and dependability over time.
@C-Bomb I guess you guys are making my point for me. Exactly, there are many people like me that want to put bigger tires, upgraded components and a lift. Jeeps are more ready for that. I expect to see some jacked up badass Gladiators out there. The scale will look much better, just like the other 4 door Jeeps with bigger than stock tires. They know who they are marketing to. The guys like me that had to give up a small capable Jeep for a much bigger truck, but lost the convertible / utilitarian aspects, when our families started to grow. Shit, I went to Power Wagon to get something more utilitarian and solid axles in a truck. My truck is all Thuren'd up. I suspect there will be a whole lot of people that will find this the best of both worlds. Additionally, diff gearing is all about power vs leverage to turn the tires. It is B.S. when somebody says everyday vs off-road or low speed vs highway. The gears simply give you the leverage to turn the tires. Bigger tires, more distance per revolution, higher gear ratio brings rpms in the right range for the speed traveled. Programmer gets shift points and speedo corrected.
That is what i did 10 months ago, I got a 2018 Silverado Z71 instead of the Tacoma i was looking for. Price end up about the same and fuel economy not even a difference. But i have more towing power and more room.
Sure but not everyone wants a massive truck. Full size is only better than midsize at comparable price if you have a utility for it where the midsize struggles. If you plan on towing a ton or have a lot of passengers, you have an argument, otherwise I'll take the mobility and overall better looks of the midsize, which is exactly why they get away with the price.
Just depends on what you want to do with it. I have upgraded my Tacoma's rear suspension with heavy springs. I can carry over a ton, no problem. I don't want a larger truck because I like it being narrower. Easier to park, easier to overroad in tight spaces.
I really love the TFL channels, great content, great coverage, great quality of production. And these guys are just wonderful. I do prefer the shows were they have two or more of their team to discuss cars/trucks but these solo reviews are excellent too.
I think seeing the Gladiator Rubicon and TRD Pro on the trails would be more interesting. The Gladiator has a solid front axle and the Rubicon package has electronic sway-bar disconnect so you can get additional articulation. My hope is this will force Toyota to finally bring the 70 series Land Cruiser to the USA and put an end to all this fluff marketing.
I think that if the TFL guys really push the two trucks, the Gladiator will come out on top, at least on the rocks. I think in sand, or deep mud the Tacoma will win due to the independent front axle. However, the Rubicon Gladiator with the locking diffs, electric sway bar disconnect, and the 8 speed automatic transmission, will come out on top overall. Also, it seems like Toyota is cutting cost with their newer vehicles. It sounds like some of you are Toyota guys, do you feel as though Toyota is cutting cost on the newest Tacoma?
@@deereman8237 ya, I've always been a Toyota 4x4 fan since childhood. Bought our 2005 4Runner new, with 4.7 V8 (first year with VVT-i so 270hp and 330 lb/ft), full-time 4WD, and some other features for off-road and towing. I've owned the unicorn '96 Land Cruiser with full front to back electronic locking diff's and '91 Toyota 4x4 pickup. I like comfort, but I'm more tuned to utility. Toyota needs to provide some back to basics utility and bring a 79 GXL Land Cruiser but stop using leaf springs in the rear. That 4.5 V8 Turbo Diesel in the 70 series is a beast for the size rig it's in. I've thought about getting another 80 series and putting the new Cummins crate diesel in it.
@@deereman8237 You forgot about the ZR2 - which has virtually all of the same features you listed the Gladiator Rubicon will have. To be honest, the cost of a Rubicon Gladiator would likely be comparable to the ZR2 Bison, and I would put my money on the Bison. It's a beast in so many ways.
60,000 is for limited launch edition which their are only going to be 4190 of them made. The 35,000-48,000 models are the same as a wrangler which I would rather have a gladiator. You can literally put nothing in a wrangler but can sure as hell put things in a gladiator bed
I love that jeep Gladiator is one full Package truck Off road very nice looking and you can Tow and a lot of good Technology and a 4 x 4 you got to love it 😍
@@mikeperez5567 is there any modern car still have those cornering lights? It seems all the luxurious brand that used to have those feature all turning into bending headlamps
Imagine if manufacturers quit bothering with heated seat, steering wheels, adaptive cruise control, and so on. Then they put that money into the transmission and engine or overall quality control.
@Curtis Fleabag uhh, what? the tacoma and tundra are rated the most reliable trucks on the market and have been for a while. yeah, they had a frame issue but they replaced them
i agree, the GMC canyon is the best looking truck to me, followed by the Tacoma and Ranger, Gladiator and Colorado are very strange looking. I think maybe if the Gladiator was a regular or extended cab so that 50% of the bed wasn't behind the wheels it would look better
Every time I see the max leverage ad I can’t help but think “that’s what a second wrench is for” and most everyone has another one lying around to double wrench with. 🤷🏻♂️
Yep. Exactly. Slap a box end over an open end and voila. If I need more leverage than that, I have a five foot length of aluminum post that works just great and it won't put all the pressure on one side of the open end wrench.
Hello again Andre’! Once again good job. I am constantly pleased with the mileage I get from my Colorado Ext Cab 4x4, V6, that constantly get over the epa ratting. With a average of 24-26 mpg highway depending on altitude and hills, from 17-20 city with an absolute high while hyper mile driving at height on The Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys at a constant cruise control setting of 45 mph at night with very little traffic I was very surprised with a computer and pump math at 32.3 mpg! But while towing my 4,000 lbs Travel Trailer we averaged 15 mpg on a 4,090 mile trip from our last home in Massachusetts, driving the truck loaded up with our personal belongings and stuff we needed for the planned 4-5 months traveling while the new house was being built, that means the wife, two dogs about 20 Very Heavy Duty 50 gal plastic bags we used to keep stuff dry in the open bed, then south to the 55+ community we were building in. Then hooked up to the trailer and headed south during the late winter months. So that average is towing the trailer and exploring without everywhere we found a comping site, some for as long as a week or two. To this day I’ve been totally satisfied and trouble free with the Colorado over these 42 months of a 48 month, 12,000/year lease. That depending on what the number some out to might just buy. But I will be taking a very good long look at these 4, The Ranger, Gladiator, Colorado or new Silverado. I might go all out, with up to a 50k MSRP! Along with a new Chevy InLine 6 cyl Diesel! We shall see.
Grim Reaper cuz all the guys at TFL worship FORD Trucks 😂 just listen to their voices when they compare F series or Ranger to any other trucks In their videos. They get so excited when Ford wins in a category & sad when it loses
One person’s fuel economy doesn’t always match another’s. You can’t say just because they got bad gas mileage that someone else driving it won’t get the estimated fuel mileage.
especially in the lower trim levels. it's weird. manual used to be for the lower trims as a budget item, but these days it's like a specialty item on the higher trims without any real savings associated with it.
Great truck but at that price you can get a half ton with a lot of options. And at fully loaded you looking even more. Extra 10 grand you can get a raptor
The fog light isn't burnt out or cause of fca build quality. the people saying that shows you don't know what your talking about an is bs. Both fog lights come on if you turn them on other wize one comes on an will change side with use of the bliker.
What I’d love to see is a comparison of the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon vs Ram Rebel vs Ram Power Wagon. All fully loaded. At 60k for a gladiator you could have either of the other two!
And they’ll come off the price on the Ram Sticker on my 19 Rebel was 60k and paid 48k I’ve also got a 17 unlimited and was only able to get 1,500 off of sticker on it They don’t move on the price of Jeeps
Damn do you people not listen! The 60K price one is a limited edition launch version. Only 4190 will be made. The 4190 pays respect to the area code of the Ohio plant where it's made which is 419. Normal Rubicon starts at 43K.....
@@auxillianwarghost5123 the colorado's infotainment system will shit the bed in 1 year. happened to me, got it fixed under warranty, and traded the junk for a tacoma. 10/10 of a truck
I feel like this is the iPhone of midsized trucks. Yeah it is capable of doing a lot on paper but it's ridiculously expensive compared to its competition.
Then again, this isn't made for everyone. This is a truck made for people who have the money to get it. If they wanted to tow shit they'd get a full sized truck, if they wanted a more economical or faster truck they'd get pretty much any other midsize. This is made for people with Rockefeller dollars that want to drive, do a little offroading, and MAYBE do some towing when they're helping their friend move.
Everyone is talking trash about the Jeep. It will have the best resale value. Jeep holds it value better that any other brand. You get back almost what you paid for it at trade it... so so what if it cost more
Colorado comes with an integrated controller with the tow package. The duramax also has exhaust braking. If you tow a lot, the Colorado duramax is the best choice IMO
Andre,,, we watched your MPG highway testing on the Ranger on 2 occasions, and it doesnt get no where near 24 MPG, and its a 4 cyl. The Colorado does get 24 MPG.
3 out of the 4 still offer a configuration with a 6 foot bed. jeep gives the fewest possible configurations with a high end price. I like the solid axles and manual transmission but jeep bragging about the utility of the tailgate instead of the truck is a sign of a toy over a truck.
Cant agree enough... I often find my old s10's 6'6" bed much more useful than my friends' 5 foot beds and toolbox on their tacoma. (the s10 is only extended cab mind you)
Chrysler is talking about coming out with a midsize Ram. They say it will not compete with the Gladiator because the Gldiator is a lifestyle truck and not a fleet truck.
Used yes, I was assuming he meant new. I would go for a previous gen raptor myself with the 6.2 V8, under 60k miles you could probably snag one for $35,000 or less.
Also, wish Jeep would have also provided a Nissan Frontier for you guys because it is a highly underrated truck with increasing sales each year, that demolishes the competition in terms of value for the money.
I have a Pro 4X Frontier and the only thing I don't really like is the gas mileage, but other than that it is a fine truck. And I take it off roading on public land in Wyoming.
@@Sniper_Cat_71 Nissan is updating the truck completely for 2020 so I am excited to see what they come up with. Gas mileage should definitely be improved as well for 2020.
@@guyletourneau6167 Right, I was hoping they wouldn't make that mistake. When it comes to truck reliability, simple is better. Leave all that fancy tech for people who buy SUVs.
Great video, Andre! Hey Rockheads, these will make great off-roaders when the "Never-Never-Nevers" (never tow, never haul, never off-road) turn in their leases 3 years from now .
...would you buy a used FCA product, even if it was just used by Bros to drive to GNC and the gym? (edit: I do like the never, never, never comment though. LOL!)
@@NukePooch1 I would never buy a Jeep, but I think if you are looking for a trail rig, and are a Jeep fan, I think a "never been" Wrangler makes sense.
What the hell did u expect cheap ass?! The more cabs they have the higher the tooling and manufacturing costs! So a smaller cab won't be cheaper. Manufacturing 101 dipshit
and yet extended cabs ARE cheaper from other brands, so there goes that theory. the price for crew cab 4x4 v6 is the same as the other makers, though, and it has solid front axle and with tow package is competitive, so comparable trucks are not any less expensive. gladiator is not going to compete with the base models of other makers, so those kinds of prices just won't happen.
I have an extended cab and wish I had a 4dr. Would never buy an extended cab again. It's a PITA to haul people and extra cargo you need secured. Ridgeline next time for me. Smooth quiet AWD ride, magic seat, locking trunk, swing out tailgate. No brainer. I don't need to tow or go off road. I wouldn't even consider the group here for my needs.
They’re all nice but I’ll still pick the Tacoma. But I won’t lie, Jeep came out of the gate guns blazing. But in the end, they’re all too expensive nowadays
LSanti at the end Jeep and chevy gonna b at the mechanic 10000 more times than the Tacoma and have electrical issues burn ok and transmissions going out so gotta agree tacoma for me too
Just saw a Tacoma the other day and man, it is the size of the old Tundra, probably bigger. Crazy. Pretty soon the mid-sized trucks will be the new full-sized trucks and they will need to make another mid-sized model to take its place.
A small truck works well for those who want easier parking and handling. Unfortunately, the Gladiator has a full-size turning circle (extra long wheelbase) so it's a smaller truck that parks like a big one. Not good.
Becouse those big trucks cant go everywhere and dont have as much off road goodies and capabilities. The closest is the power wagon and it's to big for smaller trails.
Can’t get over the fuel economy on most of these trucks. And I see those gas prices rising as we speak. High monthly payment along with high gas prices don’t mix with me.
Josh Mann the last turbo engine I had was a 86 Volvo 740 turbo. We added a boost controller to increase the power. The turbo needed new seals at 150,000 miles and about 15 years old. Sold it at 210,000 with a minor rod knock. We used conventional oil on it for its whole life. It lasted the lifetime of the vehicle.
What do you guys have against Nissan? You can get a Pro-4X Frontier for what you would pay for the lower end and mid-range models of the trucks you tested.
@@technom3598 That's true about Jeep providing the vehicles, but even in their own testing they seem to never have a frontier with the other mid-size trucks. The Taco is just as ancient.
4 cylinders just have to work harder and it’s more stress on them as opposed to a V6 or V8 (from towing standpoint). The gas mileage of 4s are good, but is it good when you’re towing?
I have found the EPA numbers are bullshit regardless. My 2016 scion iM is rated 28 city 37 hwy. I was barely getting 22mgp city. 28 hwy. Nothing wrong with the car even had several mechanics check it. It's definitely not my driving style also. Meanwhile in the Tacoma i did a trip from LA to Denver in the snow and i still managed 28mpg and 21 in the city. This is a v6 4x4 sr5.
I wonder about the long-term durability/reliability of the Ranger's turbo 4, particularly for people who actually use it to tow/haul. Granted, if I was going to tow/haul, I'd move up to a full size truck, and I figure the vast majority of Ranger buyers are never going to load it down. But for those relatively few people who decide to get the Ranger & really work it... Then again, this isn't really a Ranger, given that it's basically the same exterior size as the early 2000s F150 SuperCrew. Or maybe I'm just old, because I really want a 2-door, RWD, body-on-frame, actual small pickup. Ford seems to be working on bringing us a FWD/"AWD" C-Max ute, and they'll probably sell loads of them, but it's still not a small pickup. People have been asking for another S-10 size pickup for years now, and all any automaker has been able to come up with is a chopped-off hatchback.
I'm liking the midsize truck class a lot more then the fullsize right now. they're just the right size! not overwhelmingly big, not uselessly small. they're also not over styled. and their weird styling quirks are more functional then hahaha look how big we made the grill!
Once again. Homerun on the reviewz. My personal experience with the 2017 wrangler sport 3.6 liter 6 speed manual with 3.21 axle ratio in the high country was not very good. I live here in Colorado and run Eisenhower/ Johnson's Tunnel. It struggles when taking off in first gear. As you know the high country is tuff on naturally aspirated engine. I believe the turbocharger on 4 cylinder or the turbo diesel will do alot better in Colorado.
The pentastar is much better than the old AMC 4.0. I love the old straight 6 that were in both my xj's but, the pentastar is a 4 cam monster thats held back. It makes more power, torque, and doesn't leak as much.
So is Jeep worried about the Nissan Frontier pricing. It’s a competitor as well. But I guess the base model 2wd 2 door is like $20,000 for a brand new truck.
Because it's the automotive equivalent of an antique, and doesn't compete on any metric with the new trucks. I'd even say that Toyota sits at the same non competitive level as the Nissan, but Toyota has successfully conned the buying public that their heavy MCE was a total redesign.
I was just thinking the same thing: where’s the Nissan? It might be “old and outdated” in terms of modern accoutrements, but I would buy it in Pro-4X form before ever buying a Taco again. The Nissan will probably last the longest due to a lack of electronic crap that the other brands keep slapping on these trucks (and a cheaper price to boot...).
bentboybbz actually that brings up another point. The ranger is just too tall. Not easy to lift 90lb bags of concrete into that bed. Also I work on classic cars so I need to reach over the bed and put small dirty parts in and out. I don’t want to climb in every time. At least with the GM trucks they put a nice step there. But the Jeep is low enough I can reach over
It doesn’t cost a lot, and once you get one you’ll start to appreciate it. I just dump the tailgate and walk away to load what I need in the truck, it’s faster, more convenient, and easier on the truck....
Yep, and those I found are not 4x4 either. I was offered more trade for my beat up 04 Tundra than my co-worker was offered for his 2012 Ford F150. Dude was so mad. LOL
Yes it is 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport Vs 2019 Ford Ranger XLT Vs 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4X4 Sport Vs 2019 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.6L v6, 3.6L v6, 2.3L 4-CYLINDER,and 3.5L v6 21-26,20-23 Ultimate Compact Sporty Midsize Truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any chance you guys drove the truck with the Airstream attached? If so, is there any video you could put up on the towing experience with it? Thanks! Keep up the great work. Proud to be a Patreon supporter.
Before you join the others and compare the pricing to a half or 3/4 ton truck, just remember that these midsize trucks occupy a totally different section of the market, and that even comparing them is asinine. Nobody that is looking at buying a Jeep gladiator rubicon is also looking at an f250 powerstroke. They serve completely different purposes. So using one against the other to gauge price is a fools errand.
Of course no one buying a 1/4 ton truck is looking for a 3/4 or 1 ton truck, but a 1/4 ton and 1/2 ton are very comparable. The main reason why 1/4 tons dropped put of favor was because of laws regarding safety, and their small size made reaching those standards nearly impossible for manufacturers so they dropped these vehicles. Just look at the new Ranger compared to the older F-150's from the mid 2000's, they are roughly the same size. Unless you live in a city like New York, San Francisco, or LA the size point is fairly mute. Sure it can be a little bit annoying to maneuver a 1/2 ton in a tight parking lot common in suburbia, but the 1/4 ton's getting so large has made that maneuverability advantage they did have a lot smaller. Unless I knew I was never going use the truck for anything other than hauling groceries and people I'd get a 1/2 ton because it offers more options down the road for me. Sure I might not tow anything right now, but what about in a few years if I get an RV or boat? Suddenly the 1/2 ton is looking a lot better because it can easily tow those things and has more towing features to make my life easier. What if I'm taking my ATV to the beach for spring break? Gonna be a tight fit in either truck, but the 1/2 ton is definitely a lot more capable. 1/2 tons and 1/4 tons do compete on the same market, in the end though it comes down to a few things; 1) Buyers being ignorant or not thinking ahead, 2) Marketing and salesmen over-hyping the truck, and 3) Peoples needs changing. Of the three things I just said only the last one is really a logical one. If you lost your job and went from being a desk jockey to construction worker at a small company in town that would be a big shift and depending on your employer and what is expected of you you might need a larger truck. Maybe you had a mid-life crisis and decided to go explore the world with an RV, but now your 1/4 ton can't tow the one you really want. I could be here all day, but you get the point.
Bnadit honestly I don’t know where I lost you on my original post. I’m simply saying comparing price is strange due to the different markets they occupy. Most midsize trucks are offered in trims that boast about off-road capability (rubicon, zr2, Trd pro, etc) or fuel economy. While the bigger trucks delve into this as well, this is the bread and butter of the midsize truck market. The larger trucks focus mostly on luxury and towing capacity/ payload. Fuel economy and off-road take a backseat in most offerings. So like I originally said, comparing them isn’t very logical.
It really isn't. This is the precise reason Ford was apprehensive about bringing the Ranger back. It offers nothing the F-150 can't do better, except size which isn't really that big of a deal for most truck owners.
Merrell Johnson is that the reason? Or is it that they are offering the same power plant, Better fuel economy, and a high enough towing rating for a large sum of their f150 customers? Ford is concerned with keeping f150 sales high for the sake of it being the number one selling vehicle. The ranger will cut into that.
Ok, i'm still waiting for the comparison of the Colorado ZR2 vs Gladiator Rubicon vs Tacoma TRD-Pro vs Frontier Pro-4X and Ranger FX4.
As far as off road only tests will go that Rubicon will be best in class easily. It wont win anything else as far as best in class though, it's an off road vehicle with a pickup bed.
@@LucasSnider86 yep, but i'm still curious about how the gladiator and the competitors do in the 100 mile loop (towing/ not towing), ike gauntlet, drag race... not just the Moab's battle. Maybe the jeep could surprise like the taco did in ike gountlet.
First comment I see that mentioned a frontier, kudos!!!
Although the Ranger FX4 is currently their "off road" truck, a more fair comparison would be to the Ranger Raptor probably. Will have to wait for it to come to North America...
@@mikec3454 anything named raptor, will be a fun sand/mud truck.... the rubicon, just like the power wagon, will be the king of off-roading with a bed....
I'm just here to read all of the complaints about pricing.
Yeah exactly. I remember people losing their lunch when talking about the price of the new Ranger. Compared to a loaded Gladiator, the Ranger is a bargain, even in Lariat form.
@@housepianist All I know is that I can buy a fully loaded Nissan Frontier Pro4x for only slightly more than the BASE model of the Ranger. These trucks are ridiculously overpriced, because they are full of shit that doesn't belong in a truck. You are basically paying 10 grand for leather seat covers and some useless whiz-bang technology that does nothing to make the truck more useful.
That Nissan is also a 15 year old platform.
Yeah enjoy your nissan with 5 gears and 15/21 mpg. A V8 F150 gets 16/22 and thats a bigger and far more powerful and capable truck. The only appealing thing to me in the frontier is that you can get it with a 6spd manual. But even with that the mpg doesnt change. The frontier is just outdated in every category compared to the competition that is why its cheaper.
All of them are way overpriced. At their prices they should be perfect. They are all nothing but problems.
Love these trucks but they're just getting too expensive...
trucks are basically replacing luxury cars from the near past
At the same time you have to realize this truck is body on frame with front and rear solid axles. Nothing cheap about that combo.
Yep couldn't agree more
Janet Airlines it does not you idiot, it's covered with mud!
@@JohnDoe-nz6bk nope crappy qaulity
got myself a 2019 Chevy colorado three weeks ago and I absolutely love it
Own Tacoma and Jeep. The only reason I would never sell my Jeep is because of it’s life time maxcare warranty. But Tacoma hands down the best truck out of all.
I just slide the boxed end of a wrench on the open ended side for my cheater bar and its free.
I don't understand the obsession with a dampening tailgate.. It has never been an issue.. It's a solution to a non problem.
17:31. 35k and you see pinch welds everytime you open the door. Jeep, spend 5 bucks and cover that with some weather striping.
talltomtube truck is literally brand new and one of the Fog lights isn’t working 😂 staple Chrysler products.
talltomtube dude clearly you’ve never driven a wrangler line Jeep. It’s nothing but exposed bolt heads and welds everywhere. Don’t get me wrong I agree it should be covered, but that’s kinda their thing.
taltombtubegay....Are you that fragile that you can't handle looking at spot welds...can you see them while you're driving...get real.
Lol who ever was driving the gladiator at 15:22 gave himself a little scare when drifting into the oncoming lane
I noticed that too😂😂
I came through the comments to see who posted about it
Love my 2020 Ranger
These things will sell like hotcakes. What's more American than spending money you don't have to buy a truck you don't need?
... how about coming on TH-cam and bitching about what other people do with their money.?
To each their own...however that 3.6 gas engine for the Gladiator is a joke. At least put a proper V8 hemi in as an option, if you are spending 40-60K for a Jeep/Truck then you’re not buying it for the MPG’s! BTW half are going to lift it and put 35”s or 37”s as soon as they get off the sales lot..IMHO they should’ve only two engines...a 3.0 liter diesel or a 5.7 Hemi. Maybe...a third the V6 gas engines for rental cars
Ps I know the new diesel comes out next year but that still doesn’t explain not having a Hemi V8 option!
@@robertpowers1045 talk to your government about that... I'm sure FCA would be more than willing to throw hemis in them all. There is a reason it's not even an option. The CAFE laws have made them make a choice of where they are going to throw those engines. You force the v6s on the chargers or rams and those sales will disappear... The wranglers have shown to be more than capable with the engines and that's why they made this choice. And the lifting with bigger tires is more about the gearing than a hemi.
Murica!!
A Harley?
Seems like you’re trying to find reasons to like it. 40lb payload advantage is negligible though. If Rams get the win because of looks and interior then this thing should be losing for the same reason. This will only appeal to jeep people. Which is fine but it’s probably a last place vehicle overall.
James, you nailed it my friend.
@C-Bomb you mean it is the only truck in the group that has a properly geared rear? I haven't driven anything with less than 4.10 gear ratio since 1997. My 97 TJ I put 4.10 in it along w/ a lift and larger tires. My '02 Suburban 2500 w/8.1L came stock w 4.10, and I upped to 33" tires no problem. My current '13 Power Wagon w/ 35" tires has stock 4.56, and will be 37" soon without need for regear. If I bought something w anything less I would be soon upgrading it to at least 4.10, or whatever best fit my tire size. They left out in this "review" about it being the only truck w 2 solid axles which it more conducive to lifting and modding + durability. No snapping weak CVs and tie rods.
Yah thars true.i dont see a market of this being sold to someone that is looking to buy a new mid size truck or getting someone to switch from a Tacoma or a Colorado to buy this. For the reason of towing.theres a reason why midsize trucks exist.to be small easy to handle and great for everyday use. But with this i feel like its trying to live up to his bigger brother company,RAM. but failed. The Gladiator looks a little to big to be a midsize truck i was surprised he daid it was one. For that reason its not worth what im getting in dependability and price. Most jeeps i see here in texas are pavements princess's all including alot of Rubicon trims.this truck wont make it easy to compare price to quality and dependability over time.
@C-Bomb Jeep people enjoy the aftermarket scene. Who the hell buys a Jeep and doesnt immediately swap out wheels and tires?
@C-Bomb I guess you guys are making my point for me. Exactly, there are many people like me that want to put bigger tires, upgraded components and a lift. Jeeps are more ready for that. I expect to see some jacked up badass Gladiators out there. The scale will look much better, just like the other 4 door Jeeps with bigger than stock tires. They know who they are marketing to. The guys like me that had to give up a small capable Jeep for a much bigger truck, but lost the convertible / utilitarian aspects, when our families started to grow. Shit, I went to Power Wagon to get something more utilitarian and solid axles in a truck. My truck is all Thuren'd up. I suspect there will be a whole lot of people that will find this the best of both worlds. Additionally, diff gearing is all about power vs leverage to turn the tires. It is B.S. when somebody says everyday vs off-road or low speed vs highway. The gears simply give you the leverage to turn the tires. Bigger tires, more distance per revolution, higher gear ratio brings rpms in the right range for the speed traveled. Programmer gets shift points and speedo corrected.
These quarter tons are becoming the same price as half tons, think I’ll just get a Silverado
That is what i did 10 months ago, I got a 2018 Silverado Z71 instead of the Tacoma i was looking for. Price end up about the same and fuel economy not even a difference. But i have more towing power and more room.
Sure but not everyone wants a massive truck. Full size is only better than midsize at comparable price if you have a utility for it where the midsize struggles. If you plan on towing a ton or have a lot of passengers, you have an argument, otherwise I'll take the mobility and overall better looks of the midsize, which is exactly why they get away with the price.
Just depends on what you want to do with it. I have upgraded my Tacoma's rear suspension with heavy springs. I can carry over a ton, no problem. I don't want a larger truck because I like it being narrower. Easier to park, easier to overroad in tight spaces.
@@fgarcia897 Tacoma would outlast any GM made truck 5 times over
Silverados are more fun to drive.
I really love the TFL channels, great content, great coverage, great quality of production. And these guys are just wonderful. I do prefer the shows were they have two or more of their team to discuss cars/trucks but these solo reviews are excellent too.
Shamey Reed he does just fine by himself.
andre is fine on his own. i prefer without roman and nathan anyways.
Can’t wait to see this go through some trails against the TRD pro and ZR2
Yep, this sounds more like a overpriced grocery getter.
I think seeing the Gladiator Rubicon and TRD Pro on the trails would be more interesting. The Gladiator has a solid front axle and the Rubicon package has electronic sway-bar disconnect so you can get additional articulation. My hope is this will force Toyota to finally bring the 70 series Land Cruiser to the USA and put an end to all this fluff marketing.
I think that if the TFL guys really push the two trucks, the Gladiator will come out on top, at least on the rocks. I think in sand, or deep mud the Tacoma will win due to the independent front axle. However, the Rubicon Gladiator with the locking diffs, electric sway bar disconnect, and the 8 speed automatic transmission, will come out on top overall. Also, it seems like Toyota is cutting cost with their newer vehicles. It sounds like some of you are Toyota guys, do you feel as though Toyota is cutting cost on the newest Tacoma?
@@deereman8237 ya, I've always been a Toyota 4x4 fan since childhood. Bought our 2005 4Runner new, with 4.7 V8 (first year with VVT-i so 270hp and 330 lb/ft), full-time 4WD, and some other features for off-road and towing. I've owned the unicorn '96 Land Cruiser with full front to back electronic locking diff's and '91 Toyota 4x4 pickup. I like comfort, but I'm more tuned to utility. Toyota needs to provide some back to basics utility and bring a 79 GXL Land Cruiser but stop using leaf springs in the rear. That 4.5 V8 Turbo Diesel in the 70 series is a beast for the size rig it's in. I've thought about getting another 80 series and putting the new Cummins crate diesel in it.
@@deereman8237 You forgot about the ZR2 - which has virtually all of the same features you listed the Gladiator Rubicon will have. To be honest, the cost of a Rubicon Gladiator would likely be comparable to the ZR2 Bison, and I would put my money on the Bison. It's a beast in so many ways.
60k + might as well by a loaded 2019 ford f150 platinum or limited
William Raynor Or buy a gas 2500 Denali or similar
Or a Raptor!
The people who buy these do not want a big truck. Bigger does not equal better. Especially if you don't tow anything too large
But who would pay 60k for a midsize pick up you can buy a ram power wagon Mojave sand edition for 53-55k
60,000 is for limited launch edition which their are only going to be 4190 of them made. The 35,000-48,000 models are the same as a wrangler which I would rather have a gladiator. You can literally put nothing in a wrangler but can sure as hell put things in a gladiator bed
Jeep already has a light out. LOL Epic Truck Shootout........ But we are only going to tow with the Jeep. Yep serious shootout there.
The light isn't out, the passenger side is all muddied up.
I love that jeep Gladiator is one full Package truck Off road very nice looking and you can Tow and a lot of good Technology and a 4 x 4 you got to love it 😍
Am I the only one who couldn't care if the tailgate is "dampened"
Yes. Today's standards dictates it should typical, Ford lame
nope, i still have some muscle left in my arms, i can lift and lower my tailgate on my own.
I prefer less frills on a truck.
TOTALLY
I'm with ya. Dampened tail gate is of no concern.
Gladiator all the way. Regardless of what you need, trust me, u want to be a part the Jeep culture family.
😂😂😂
11:36 one fog light already went out on that jeep?🤣
That's halogen bulbs for ya or it was a cornering light even though it wasn't turning.
@@mikeperez5567 is there any modern car still have those cornering lights? It seems all the luxurious brand that used to have those feature all turning into bending headlamps
12:16 you can see its covered in mud, its not out.
@@dearbulls my '15 focus st has turny headlights and a separate cornering light lol
@@jadenantal1652 cool. I had a 13 st but it doesn't have any of the things you described
Imagine if manufacturers quit bothering with heated seat, steering wheels, adaptive cruise control, and so on. Then they put that money into the transmission and engine or overall quality control.
Exactly. For how much they cost new cars are all garbage.
Then the trucks would last longer, and you would not have to get bent over at the dealership as often. That would make dealers sad.
You'll have assholes complaining about it being "outdated." See 99.9% of reviews on the Nissan Frontier
Add dampened tailgates to the crap we don't need or want
@@SuperSonic_868 it's people that buy trucks as status symbols that are ruining trucks
Gotta say that Gladiator just looks goofy...
Curtis Fleabag the frame rust was a second generation issue dumbass. And Toyota refunded or repaid all people for the frame issues.
I honestly love it. It's all personal preference
@Curtis Fleabag uhh, what? the tacoma and tundra are rated the most reliable trucks on the market and have been for a while. yeah, they had a frame issue but they replaced them
The Gladiator looks like a Lego truck. A really messed up Lego truck.
i agree, the GMC canyon is the best looking truck to me, followed by the Tacoma and Ranger, Gladiator and Colorado are very strange looking. I think maybe if the Gladiator was a regular or extended cab so that 50% of the bed wasn't behind the wheels it would look better
Every time I see the max leverage ad I can’t help but think “that’s what a second wrench is for” and most everyone has another one lying around to double wrench with. 🤷🏻♂️
Yep. Exactly. Slap a box end over an open end and voila. If I need more leverage than that, I have a five foot length of aluminum post that works just great and it won't put all the pressure on one side of the open end wrench.
Why not just use a socketed breaker bar?
...and if it already wasn't before, the nissan frontier pro4x is one heck of a bargin !
steyr proof due to its decade old design
Hello again Andre’! Once again good job. I am constantly pleased with the mileage I get from my Colorado Ext Cab 4x4, V6, that constantly get over the epa ratting. With a average of 24-26 mpg highway depending on altitude and hills, from 17-20 city with an absolute high while hyper mile driving at height on The Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys at a constant cruise control setting of 45 mph at night with very little traffic I was very surprised with a computer and pump math at 32.3 mpg! But while towing my 4,000 lbs Travel Trailer we averaged 15 mpg on a 4,090 mile trip from our last home in Massachusetts, driving the truck loaded up with our personal belongings and stuff we needed for the planned 4-5 months traveling while the new house was being built, that means the wife, two dogs about 20 Very Heavy Duty 50 gal plastic bags we used to keep stuff dry in the open bed, then south to the 55+ community we were building in. Then hooked up to the trailer and headed south during the late winter months. So that average is towing the trailer and exploring without everywhere we found a comping site, some for as long as a week or two. To this day I’ve been totally satisfied and trouble free with the Colorado over these 42 months of a 48 month, 12,000/year lease. That depending on what the number some out to might just buy. But I will be taking a very good long look at these 4, The Ranger, Gladiator, Colorado or new Silverado. I might go all out, with up to a 50k MSRP! Along with a new Chevy InLine 6 cyl Diesel! We shall see.
You guys said the epa numbers on the ranger were off so why do you say it has the best epa on paper overall if there not true.😑
Grim Reaper cuz all the guys at TFL worship FORD Trucks 😂 just listen to their voices when they compare F series or Ranger to any other trucks In their videos. They get so excited when Ford wins in a category & sad when it loses
@@officialyasir their all the same let's just agree they don't make trucks like they used to.👍
Extremely Bias Towards Ford, Guess They Pay Good...
@@Kevin257 😂😂😂😂
One person’s fuel economy doesn’t always match another’s. You can’t say just because they got bad gas mileage that someone else driving it won’t get the estimated fuel mileage.
Trucks provided by Jeep, "their rules", and towing only allowed in the Jeep. Yeah, great review....
Its because Jeep knows theyve inflated the payload and tow capacities beyond what is reasonable...
That NA 3.6 might blow during the towtest...
@@MichaelF1 I saw the tow video and it almost did.
Yup, that comment should be the title of this video
Added on brake controller, that is nuts! Should be standard on the towing package.
Gotta love it. Brand new and has a fog light out.
Its covered in mud
@@bahamatodd No, it's out and so is the marker light
Honestly I'd stick with the ranger any day. I'm an overlander and this truck has never let me down
The Ranger needs a dampened tailgate why? It's not heavy it's aluminum you can lift and lower it with a pinky finger. Don't be lazy.
And when you bump a tree it totals out the truck.
Its good to see a manual transmission is still available on some vehicles.
especially in the lower trim levels. it's weird. manual used to be for the lower trims as a budget item, but these days it's like a specialty item on the higher trims without any real savings associated with it.
@@CoelhoSports Wait until they start putting CVT's on trucks. It's coming...
THIS JUST IN: next year 1 more mpg 1 more pound towing and 1 more HP. Carry on.
And will cost $3,000 more
Great truck but at that price you can get a half ton with a lot of options. And at fully loaded you looking even more. Extra 10 grand you can get a raptor
For the price of a loaded Rubicon, you can get a well-optioned Raptor. For the price of a base Rubicon, you can get a well-optioned 3.5 Ecoboost F150.
I'm a diehard Tacoma fan.
What color is your Toyota refrigerator?
Me too and I work for the company of the white one.
Put then to the test, in a very controlled environment.
Thanks.
Right front driving light and fog light not working already on the gladiator. 😂
Funny, 5 days ago I brought that up and was trolled saying it was mud!!!!! Covered!!!
Mike Scollin Not a chance. That thing is broke.
I love my 3.2 Litre Manual Ranger.
Wow, I expected a lot more from Jeep on this one. Just didn’t see anything that made it stand out from the competition.
You can't get the max tow Packge with a Manuel transmission only the automatic if you go to jeeps site an try to build one just a little fyi
I guess thier auto is stronger then their manual. Is that possible?
The fog light isn't burnt out or cause of fca build quality. the people saying that shows you don't know what your talking about an is bs. Both fog lights come on if you turn them on other wize one comes on an will change side with use of the bliker.
What I’d love to see is a comparison of the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon vs Ram Rebel vs Ram Power Wagon. All fully loaded. At 60k for a gladiator you could have either of the other two!
And they’ll come off the price on the Ram
Sticker on my 19 Rebel was 60k and paid 48k
I’ve also got a 17 unlimited and was only able to get 1,500 off of sticker on it
They don’t move on the price of Jeeps
Power wagon is a lot more truck for the money tbh
2dthoughts how's your rebel doing?
I would get the Ford Raptor for that price.
Damn do you people not listen! The 60K price one is a limited edition launch version. Only 4190 will be made. The 4190 pays respect to the area code of the Ohio plant where it's made which is 419. Normal Rubicon starts at 43K.....
If I wanna have fun for 1-3 years I gonna pick the Jeep, if I’m wanna use car for ever , I’ll pick the Toyota
Uhhh....your Toyota's frame will rust out in 1-3 years. Buy the Colorado.
@@auxillianwarghost5123 the colorado's infotainment system will shit the bed in 1 year. happened to me, got it fixed under warranty, and traded the junk for a tacoma. 10/10 of a truck
Toyota screwed up the new Taco with that 3.5L V6 wet noodle of an engine. Complete garbage. Sold my 2017 Taco within a year.
Auxillian Warghost false.
Army4Runner should have gotten a tune. fixed all the negatives about the drivetrain and makes more hp then the colorado.
I feel like this is the iPhone of midsized trucks. Yeah it is capable of doing a lot on paper but it's ridiculously expensive compared to its competition.
So true
😂😂
Great review of something most will not be able to afford
Then again, this isn't made for everyone. This is a truck made for people who have the money to get it. If they wanted to tow shit they'd get a full sized truck, if they wanted a more economical or faster truck they'd get pretty much any other midsize. This is made for people with Rockefeller dollars that want to drive, do a little offroading, and MAYBE do some towing when they're helping their friend move.
In my opinion the tacoma is by far the one to buy
But most likely better design and more reliable. The domestic market doesn't make that great of midsize trucks
Exactly
tell us about depreciation. In Canada Tacoma depreciates 5-6% per year ( Globe and Mail, July 2019). Hard to beat that for any vehicle
Should see how the FJ Cruisers are holding onto their value LOL
Taco all the way dude 🌮 Toyota still be getting someone to work and school in 25 years when others are scap piles 🤠
Yeah!! Some body that under stand toyota
If I were to pick one, I’d go for the Ranger or Tacoma.
That's two.
Ranger!!!!
Agree don’t wanna do with the crappy junk unreliable Jeep and Chevy burn oil electrical issues bad transmissions that go out very early
Hillbillyjeeper WV keyword is OR ... not AND
Everyone is talking trash about the Jeep. It will have the best resale value. Jeep holds it value better that any other brand. You get back almost what you paid for it at trade it... so so what if it cost more
How do the brakes compare in the trucks in this segment? None have an integrated brake controller, and the Taco has rear drum brakes.
Colorado comes with an integrated controller with the tow package. The duramax also has exhaust braking. If you tow a lot, the Colorado duramax is the best choice IMO
There is an option for it in the glaiator. It has it. Go look at there sight and the build sheet
@@narssasisticasshole3255 It's an after production add on. Not from the factory like the Colorado
@@EGGINFOOLS you are wrong wrong wrong. Even tfl truck shows it and when you build it on the jeep websight it's there, go look for yourself.
@@narssasisticasshole3255 It's a Mopar option. Period
Hey i was fishing yesterday and seen you guys driving through. Pretty cool seeing a bunch of new jeeps cruising!
lmao as soon as you take of towing in the jeep you almost run into oncoming traffic
exactly.. should be doing talk overs, not while driving.
I like it, but how long before they drop a hellcat motor in one? 😂😂😂
Apparently 1 year. Lol
Andre,,, we watched your MPG highway testing on the Ranger on 2 occasions, and it doesnt get no where near 24 MPG, and its a 4 cyl. The Colorado does get 24 MPG.
Did the Jeep have a fog light out during drive?? Why did the Jeep change colour during test??
@@janetairlines1351 and they repaired it with a paint job.
Ok its a cool truck but for that money id be better of with a Colorado zr2 BabyDuramax or even a HD truck :p
The Jeep is still better.
Or a damn house
ZR2 is a nasty truck. Not worth it for off-roading.
HD Truck can't off road in tight area. It's really personal preference.
@@jasonthach44 HD trucks can't offroad period
3 out of the 4 still offer a configuration with a 6 foot bed. jeep gives the fewest possible configurations with a high end price. I like the solid axles and manual transmission but jeep bragging about the utility of the tailgate instead of the truck is a sign of a toy over a truck.
Cant agree enough... I often find my old s10's 6'6" bed much more useful than my friends' 5 foot beds and toolbox on their tacoma. (the s10 is only extended cab mind you)
Chrysler is talking about coming out with a midsize Ram. They say it will not compete with the Gladiator because the Gldiator is a lifestyle truck and not a fleet truck.
it is badass but will get a raptor for that money
Raptor starts at $75,000
You could buy half a raptor for that amount of money....
Used yes, I was assuming he meant new. I would go for a previous gen raptor myself with the 6.2 V8, under 60k miles you could probably snag one for $35,000 or less.
75k? More like 53k...
Raptor can't even get to 75k in MSRP.
@@kellysilks595 you might need to stop by your local Ford dealership more lol
Also, wish Jeep would have also provided a Nissan Frontier for you guys because it is a highly underrated truck with increasing sales each year, that demolishes the competition in terms of value for the money.
I have a Pro 4X Frontier and the only thing I don't really like is the gas mileage, but other than that it is a fine truck. And I take it off roading on public land in Wyoming.
@@Sniper_Cat_71 Nissan is updating the truck completely for 2020 so I am excited to see what they come up with. Gas mileage should definitely be improved as well for 2020.
Im worried they are going to follow the rest of the manufacturers with the update of the frontier. Less truck more tech
@@Sniper_Cat_71 test show the frontier is worse thsn the Tacoma by 1mpg. Is the real world mpg different or something?
@@guyletourneau6167 Right, I was hoping they wouldn't make that mistake. When it comes to truck reliability, simple is better. Leave all that fancy tech for people who buy SUVs.
Great video, Andre! Hey Rockheads, these will make great off-roaders when the "Never-Never-Nevers" (never tow, never haul, never off-road) turn in their leases 3 years from now .
...would you buy a used FCA product, even if it was just used by Bros to drive to GNC and the gym?
(edit: I do like the never, never, never comment though. LOL!)
@@NukePooch1 I would never buy a Jeep, but I think if you are looking for a trail rig, and are a Jeep fan, I think a "never been" Wrangler makes sense.
Is the light out in a brand new Gladiator, a precursor of quality problems?
I thought the same, but if you look closely you can see the passenger side is all muddy.
...it's from FCA. No precursor needed.
I was excited when I first heard Jeep was coming out with a pickup, but no extended cab version and the price is a real turn off.
What the hell did u expect cheap ass?! The more cabs they have the higher the tooling and manufacturing costs! So a smaller cab won't be cheaper. Manufacturing 101 dipshit
and yet extended cabs ARE cheaper from other brands, so there goes that theory. the price for crew cab 4x4 v6 is the same as the other makers, though, and it has solid front axle and with tow package is competitive, so comparable trucks are not any less expensive. gladiator is not going to compete with the base models of other makers, so those kinds of prices just won't happen.
I have an extended cab and wish I had a 4dr. Would never buy an extended cab again. It's a PITA to haul people and extra cargo you need secured. Ridgeline next time for me. Smooth quiet AWD ride, magic seat, locking trunk, swing out tailgate. No brainer. I don't need to tow or go off road. I wouldn't even consider the group here for my needs.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH I have had an extended cab truck for 9 years now and have never wanted a double cab.
They’re all nice but I’ll still pick the Tacoma. But I won’t lie, Jeep came out of the gate guns blazing. But in the end, they’re all too expensive nowadays
LSanti at the end Jeep and chevy gonna b at the mechanic 10000 more times than the Tacoma and have electrical issues burn ok and transmissions going out so gotta agree tacoma for me too
That Ranger Raptor crushed them all!! Woo!!
Just saw a Tacoma the other day and man, it is the size of the old Tundra, probably bigger. Crazy. Pretty soon the mid-sized trucks will be the new full-sized trucks and they will need to make another mid-sized model to take its place.
Brand new jeep with fog light out ughhhhh not surprised. Italian cheap. I mean Italian Jeep. Oppps your crazy if you buy one of these over a taco pro.
Marco Laufer the LED running light was out as well
Marco Laufer pretty sure it was covered in mud. Also calling the Tacoma a taco is the most Chad thing you can do
@@DR_Bloom86 look again, Chad.
They were not burned out. They were mud covered. You can actually see the light trying to push through the mud covered fog light.
I just dont understand .. you pay the same money as a fullsize but you get so much less of a truck ..
A small truck works well for those who want easier parking and handling. Unfortunately, the Gladiator has a full-size turning circle (extra long wheelbase) so it's a smaller truck that parks like a big one. Not good.
And same MPG as the big ones
Becouse those big trucks cant go everywhere and dont have as much off road goodies and capabilities. The closest is the power wagon and it's to big for smaller trails.
@@andersonrodriguez8258 my colorado gets way better mileage than my silverado ever did. get real
I don’t see the as the “same money”. Only if you compare them to the work truck full size, which no private buyer wants.
Can’t get over the fuel economy on most of these trucks. And I see those gas prices rising as we speak. High monthly payment along with high gas prices don’t mix with me.
Josh Mann ranger has the best engine
That's why you wait a year, for the ecodiesel. The ram is 500lbs heavier and gets 28mpg
I heard that ecoboost turbo engine is not that great in the long run. Or turbo engines in general.
Josh Mann the last turbo engine I had was a 86 Volvo 740 turbo. We added a boost controller to increase the power. The turbo needed new seals at 150,000 miles and about 15 years old. Sold it at 210,000 with a minor rod knock. We used conventional oil on it for its whole life. It lasted the lifetime of the vehicle.
Josh Mann also 4 cylinders by nature are easy to work on and repair. Lots of room in the engine compartment.
What do you guys have against Nissan? You can get a Pro-4X Frontier for what you would pay for the lower end and mid-range models of the trucks you tested.
It's ancient. Plus Jeep provided the vehicles. Not tdl
@@technom3598 That's true about Jeep providing the vehicles, but even in their own testing they seem to never have a frontier with the other mid-size trucks. The Taco is just as ancient.
@@lxcoupe the taco is actually far newer. Friend of mine has a frontier and loves it. 180k on. Just regular maintenance. Great truck
4 cylinders just have to work harder and it’s more stress on them as opposed to a V6 or V8 (from towing standpoint). The gas mileage of 4s are good, but is it good when you’re towing?
Who gives a shit! Nobody buys a compact truck for towing every day!! They tow a 3k lb boat 2x a month. Get real, a dam 2cly could do that!
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16:45 for Base price
17:12 for Mid price
17:21 for High end price
18:03 for Top of the line
Tacoma diesel! Where are you?
Diesel trucks sucks because of DEF fluid.
Most trucks used around Africa are diesel.
He said ranger for best fuel economy. TFL just did an mpg loop and found ranger numbers were way off 🧐
I was getting 29-31 mpg from SoCal to Scottsdale arizona
I have found the EPA numbers are bullshit regardless. My 2016 scion iM is rated 28 city 37 hwy. I was barely getting 22mgp city. 28 hwy. Nothing wrong with the car even had several mechanics check it. It's definitely not my driving style also. Meanwhile in the Tacoma i did a trip from LA to Denver in the snow and i still managed 28mpg and 21 in the city. This is a v6 4x4 sr5.
I have a Colorado but I will definitely check out the gladiator when the time comes to trade my truck in
The sponsor for this show is essentially a breaker bar and that makes me lol
I just use another wrench to extend my wrench. And my jack handle to extend my ratchet. Basically i carry no tools tbat have less than two uses.
4:37 or just get a cheaper trim of a f-150 and have a much better and respectable truck LOL
I wonder about the long-term durability/reliability of the Ranger's turbo 4, particularly for people who actually use it to tow/haul. Granted, if I was going to tow/haul, I'd move up to a full size truck, and I figure the vast majority of Ranger buyers are never going to load it down. But for those relatively few people who decide to get the Ranger & really work it...
Then again, this isn't really a Ranger, given that it's basically the same exterior size as the early 2000s F150 SuperCrew.
Or maybe I'm just old, because I really want a 2-door, RWD, body-on-frame, actual small pickup. Ford seems to be working on bringing us a FWD/"AWD" C-Max ute, and they'll probably sell loads of them, but it's still not a small pickup. People have been asking for another S-10 size pickup for years now, and all any automaker has been able to come up with is a chopped-off hatchback.
If it is anything like my 2013 F150 EcoBoost, it is going to require a bunch of maintenance after 100k.
They are not close in size. Ranger is still small.
Need to compare that Jeep to my hummer h3t alpha, I’m in Sacramento if you guys are interested
ID WATCH THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeep would win
Shawn Clark obviously it’s a new model vs a 10 year old truck but they’re the most Similar in off road capability and looks
I'm liking the midsize truck class a lot more then the fullsize right now. they're just the right size! not overwhelmingly big, not uselessly small. they're also not over styled. and their weird styling quirks are more functional then hahaha look how big we made the grill!
Once again. Homerun on the reviewz. My personal experience with the 2017 wrangler sport 3.6 liter 6 speed manual with 3.21 axle ratio in the high country was not very good. I live here in Colorado and run Eisenhower/ Johnson's Tunnel. It struggles when taking off in first gear. As you know the high country is tuff on naturally aspirated engine. I believe the turbocharger on 4 cylinder or the turbo diesel will do alot better in Colorado.
Jeep needs another straight six. A modern, more efficient yet as reliable as the 4.0L was. Say, near 280-295hp, and 310-330tq.
The pentastar is much better than the old AMC 4.0. I love the old straight 6 that were in both my xj's but, the pentastar is a 4 cam monster thats held back. It makes more power, torque, and doesn't leak as much.
Turbo Tigershark 4cyl has that first set of numbers already. And weighs less than the six,.
@10:46 has that jeep already got a light out?
JEEP + towing= lol
Dam things can't stay in the lane on its own . An when they get worn in with that death wobble 😆 im keep back
So is Jeep worried about the Nissan Frontier pricing. It’s a competitor as well. But I guess the base model 2wd 2 door is like $20,000 for a brand new truck.
Bought a Frontier Desert Runner last year, love it
Why no love for the Nissan frontier
Because Nissan doesn't even shows no love for the Frontier.
Because it's the automotive equivalent of an antique, and doesn't compete on any metric with the new trucks. I'd even say that Toyota sits at the same non competitive level as the Nissan, but Toyota has successfully conned the buying public that their heavy MCE was a total redesign.
Look up the Mercedes-Benz X-Class and Renault Alaskan both badge engineered Nissans. So at least here in europe they are doing great.
Because Renault completely ruined Nissan in recent years
I was just thinking the same thing: where’s the Nissan? It might be “old and outdated” in terms of modern accoutrements, but I would buy it in Pro-4X form before ever buying a Taco again. The Nissan will probably last the longest due to a lack of electronic crap that the other brands keep slapping on these trucks (and a cheaper price to boot...).
I would like to see the service history on one of those in 8 years in a northern state.
It will never happen. We'll have to design and build our own with a million other guys.
5 years in any state.....
Why is the dampened tail gate a big deal? I'd rather save that money than have the fluff.
Then keep your old truck. Why buy new if you are not upgrading?
Why would you need it. "Im about to load 1000 pounds of stuff but opening the tail gate is just too much.
bentboybbz actually that brings up another point. The ranger is just too tall. Not easy to lift 90lb bags of concrete into that bed. Also I work on classic cars so I need to reach over the bed and put small dirty parts in and out. I don’t want to climb in every time. At least with the GM trucks they put a nice step there. But the Jeep is low enough I can reach over
A lot of girly men out there anymore.
It doesn’t cost a lot, and once you get one you’ll start to appreciate it. I just dump the tailgate and walk away to load what I need in the truck, it’s faster, more convenient, and easier on the truck....
I get that it's an ad, but you could do the same thing the max leverage things do with regular combination wrenches.
The gladiator’s right side fog light is out already!
Covered in mud
Trd sport Tacoma or base model gladiator 🤔🤔 I will take the Toyota please
tacoma is easily the nicest looking truck imo
I own a frontier but I think the canyon/Colorado are the best looking in the segment
Janet good luck getteing 20k for a ten yr old tacoma! Your delusional!
Just sad it has the worse seating and transmission
Miguel Gonzalez It’s the truth, look up 10 year old tacoma’s, and i bet you will find one at the 20k mark if not just a hair below that.
Yep, and those I found are not 4x4 either. I was offered more trade for my beat up 04 Tundra than my co-worker was offered for his 2012 Ford F150. Dude was so mad. LOL
Yes it is 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport Vs 2019 Ford Ranger XLT Vs 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4X4 Sport Vs 2019 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.6L v6, 3.6L v6, 2.3L 4-CYLINDER,and 3.5L v6 21-26,20-23 Ultimate Compact Sporty Midsize Truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Isaac Miranda to bad all the others (Chevy ford and Toyota) are 35-38k
The gladiator is 45k lmao
At 15:22 you almost bought the Jeep and the boat. lol
Any chance you guys drove the truck with the Airstream attached? If so, is there any video you could put up on the towing experience with it? Thanks! Keep up the great work. Proud to be a Patreon supporter.
Jeep should check if all the lights are working before handing a car out
Maybe they did and the light went out while they were driving it. It does happen 🤪
@@sacreligious74 on a new car. Thats very sad. They should User better lights then
@@del7723 the fog light is simply covered by mud. You can clearly see the drl is also “out” on that side of truck.
Before you join the others and compare the pricing to a half or 3/4 ton truck, just remember that these midsize trucks occupy a totally different section of the market, and that even comparing them is asinine. Nobody that is looking at buying a Jeep gladiator rubicon is also looking at an f250 powerstroke. They serve completely different purposes. So using one against the other to gauge price is a fools errand.
Well said.
Of course no one buying a 1/4 ton truck is looking for a 3/4 or 1 ton truck, but a 1/4 ton and 1/2 ton are very comparable.
The main reason why 1/4 tons dropped put of favor was because of laws regarding safety, and their small size made reaching those standards nearly impossible for manufacturers so they dropped these vehicles. Just look at the new Ranger compared to the older F-150's from the mid 2000's, they are roughly the same size. Unless you live in a city like New York, San Francisco, or LA the size point is fairly mute. Sure it can be a little bit annoying to maneuver a 1/2 ton in a tight parking lot common in suburbia, but the 1/4 ton's getting so large has made that maneuverability advantage they did have a lot smaller. Unless I knew I was never going use the truck for anything other than hauling groceries and people I'd get a 1/2 ton because it offers more options down the road for me. Sure I might not tow anything right now, but what about in a few years if I get an RV or boat? Suddenly the 1/2 ton is looking a lot better because it can easily tow those things and has more towing features to make my life easier. What if I'm taking my ATV to the beach for spring break? Gonna be a tight fit in either truck, but the 1/2 ton is definitely a lot more capable.
1/2 tons and 1/4 tons do compete on the same market, in the end though it comes down to a few things; 1) Buyers being ignorant or not thinking ahead, 2) Marketing and salesmen over-hyping the truck, and 3) Peoples needs changing.
Of the three things I just said only the last one is really a logical one. If you lost your job and went from being a desk jockey to construction worker at a small company in town that would be a big shift and depending on your employer and what is expected of you you might need a larger truck. Maybe you had a mid-life crisis and decided to go explore the world with an RV, but now your 1/4 ton can't tow the one you really want. I could be here all day, but you get the point.
Bnadit honestly I don’t know where I lost you on my original post. I’m simply saying comparing price is strange due to the different markets they occupy. Most midsize trucks are offered in trims that boast about off-road capability (rubicon, zr2, Trd pro, etc) or fuel economy. While the bigger trucks delve into this as well, this is the bread and butter of the midsize truck market. The larger trucks focus mostly on luxury and towing capacity/ payload. Fuel economy and off-road take a backseat in most offerings. So like I originally said, comparing them isn’t very logical.
It really isn't. This is the precise reason Ford was apprehensive about bringing the Ranger back. It offers nothing the F-150 can't do better, except size which isn't really that big of a deal for most truck owners.
Merrell Johnson is that the reason? Or is it that they are offering the same power plant, Better fuel economy, and a high enough towing rating for a large sum of their f150 customers? Ford is concerned with keeping f150 sales high for the sake of it being the number one selling vehicle. The ranger will cut into that.
Cool jeep but I got my gen 3 Tacoma trd offroad limited for a steal of a deal and love it!!
Worst Gen of the Tacoma’s. You choose poorly my friend
Dean Emberley that’s your opinion. And opinions are like arm pits, we all have them and they all stink except mine.
Always enjoy this gentleman's enthusiasm and knowledge .
Are all the lights working on the front on the Jeep
flyby4by I noticed that then I took a closer look it was just mad on the passenger side fog light LOL