2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Everything About It And Impressions
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
- 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Everything About It And Impressions
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Just bought the 23' Jeep Rubicon few days ago after driving a loaner one for about two weeks. My wife and I fell in love with it. And we love it even more now watching this informative video. Really appreciate it.
Congratulations on such a great and fun vehicle!
I've owned jeeps my entire adult life (I'm 67). Bought my first one '80 CJ7 Laredo with a 304 V8 and 4spd. Owned every model they've made except the Gladiator...might be might next purchase. Use to drive the old M1A1 jeeps in the Army back in the '70's. Love them.
Love that you've owned them all! Such great vehicles.
I just bought a $60k 2023 Gladiator Overland for $40k. I freaking love this truck. First midsized truck since my 1988 S10. I have had a few different trims of the F150. Subbed! 🤘
Smoking hot deal right there. Congratulations on an amazing truck. And your deal beats mine big time. I paid 46.5k for my rubicon sticker was 59. You crushed it on your deal. Well done!
how'd you manage to buy it for 40k?
I have the sensors in my rear view mirror. The windshield is made to drop forward and you don’t need to recalibrate. I had my windshield replaced for $350 earlier this year on my 2020 Gladiator Rubicon. The sensors self calibrate and even after I had 3.5” lift on 38” tires. The truck safety self braking avoidance still works.
Outstanding and good to know. On my tacoma the stupid windshield replacement was 1200 bucks because of that digital sensor crap
I got 8000miles on my 2023 and it is my first ever jeep ❤😊
Very nice. Congratulations on a awesome vehicle!
Had my heart set on the Gladiator Rubicon. Took it for a test drive and it is not butter smooth lol. Test drove the Mojave right after. The Mojave is butter smooth. But I wanted the Rubicon so I took it out again and was vibrating in the seat on the highway. Took the Mojave back out and it was a no brainer. Night and day difference and as it is a daily driver and will spend 90% of the time on asphalt the Mojave is now sitting in my driveway. No regrets.
The suspension on a the Mojave is amazing. Glad you got the truck that's best for your needs. Congratulations on it too. You are gonna love it.
Dude!!! You are the first person to tell/show how to engage the locker in 4high!!! I thought it was an impossibility. THANK YOU!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
I’m loving the new Jeep! I showed the wife the hill descent control the other day on the way to her tree stand, I’m not sure if it blew her mind or she was indifferent but it’s always fun playing with toys 😂
The jeep is outstanding off road. Absolutely outstanding.
Jason, you got me wanting a gladiator now man. At first, I thought they were goofy looking when they first came out but gotta say, they’ve really grown on me and you not only do you get a jeep, you get a truck, and a convertible lol… awesome video sir. Keep up the great work. 👍👍👍
It's such a fun vehicle. And so capable. It is a little goofy looking but I'm loving it. And when I put the the 35 inch tires on it it looks more proportional now.
@@Jason-Samko it’s awesome man. The gladiator has really grown on me and I don’t think they are as goofy looking as they’ve grown on me. Please keep us updated as I know you’ll be putting your new gladiator to the ultimate off road test. Love your info and channel man. Keep up the great work…👍👍👍
@@pointbreak8293 im excited to put it to the test when we get some rain and mud becomes an issue. So far though its been thru some log crossings on grass roads that had me laughing. love the ground clearance with the 35s. with my tacoma I would of had to break out the saw and wast a half hour. the gladiator rolled right over it. It truly feels unstoppable.
Add an rsi smartcap and they look even more amazing
@edhead35 those rsi caps are excellent. I don't keep a truck long enough to benefit from it cost wise. But if I owned a truck for 4 or 5 years I would have that cap!
Been waiting to see this initial review on your new truck. I bought a ‘23 Tacoma based on some of your reviews on yours. One of my favorite channels to watch, keep up the good work!
I'm loving the gladiator. Bit on the same note the tscoma was an absolutely amazing truck. Loved it too. I believe the 23 tacoma will be like the fj cruiser and worth a fortune in 10 years
Got a chance taking over payments for 23 Tacoma Trd off road technology pkg 500 miles on it 38,00 are owned on it from family member or a 23 rubicon white leather interior in Texas for 49,900
@@SMOKEYSS83 Cant go wrong with either of them! both are amazing. I do believe the 23 tacoma value is gonna go up big time because of the price of the new 24 tacoma. on road manors are better on the tacoma only slightly. the offroad capability of the rubicon is un matched and the seating position I personally like better in the jeep. I would drive both before making a decision. But you can not go wrong with either.
The first thing i noticed when i first test drove my 2023 Gladiator Rubicon was the visibility. I bought mine January this year with rebates almost 15,000.00 off which brought it down 2,000.00 less than the Canyon or the Colorado ZR2 i was looking at and i couldn't even locate a new 2023 Tacoma TRD Pro i was looking for at the beginning of 2023. As a former Wrangler owner i missed my Jeep but it wasn't practical as my other pickup. I really like the Gladiator but I've only put less than 300 miles on it but around 50 has been on a big snow we got and it performed flawless
Congrats on the great deal on a great vehicle. You will love it
I've got the identical package in Sarge green, have just over 6k miles on it and love it. I agree with your assessment of ride quality and cabin noise, it's smoother and quieter than my 2014 Grand Cherokee that this replaced. It's actually quieter than any Tesla I've ever driven or ridden in.
Yep love this gladiator. Glad to hear you are loving yours as well.
I owned a 2015 jeep jk Sahara and i loved it. Bought a new 2018 ecodiesel, just hit 80,000 km. Im going to check out a 2023 rubicon this saturday because i keep hearing about how the ecodiesel engine blows between 100k -125k kms. Thanks for the video. Might take the leap
Still some great deals on the 23s!
I have 22 same color, cloth basically same truck with a few more options. Just rolled past 17k and still love it. Just put on some hood and brushbar lights this weekend. Also added a tazer mini. Awesome can put on rearx in 2wd and never have to touch autostart ever again.
Glad to hear you are loving yours too! Yep the tazer is such a great unit. Gets rid of the annoying and unlocks rhe benefits we should have got originally.
It's clearly evident you love your 2023 Gladiator Rubicon! I'm going to save your video on the Gladiator Rubicon so I can show it to my wife. I've been working on her---soft sale, not yet hard sale---for the past three plus years about our buying a Gladiator. We sold her Grand Cherokee in Utah prior to moving to Hawaii in March 2019. We have a 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon I ordered from the factory in January 2012. (We'll be keeping my Wrangler Rubicon. I dearly love the Ruby. It's extra-low gearing is worth the extra cost of the Rubicon; I've only used either of the two lockers once or twice in the past 12 years. The front sway bar disconnect has been used just once.) As just stated, it's the ultra low gearing of the Rubicon that is worth its weight in gold, in my opinion. Thank you for this very interesting video! There can be no doubt in anyone's mind who watches this that you LOVE your new Jeep! I still love my Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon after 12 years. And it has been completely reliable save for having its navigation system replaced while still under warranty. You should have been a Jeep salesman!! Thank you for this very informative UA-cam video! Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawaii.
The deals are even better than I got right now. It's a great time to buy a 23 with them pushing to move them before the 24 gets here. Glad you live your wrangler. I have owned a few and always loved them. They are like Legos for grown ups with all the cool stuff you can do to them. Now that we live in the south and not far from the north carolina, Tennessee north ga mtns we are gonna start running some of the trail systems here this spring and can't wait to get this gladiator out there.
Great, informative video that taught me a few things I didn’t know about my ‘23 Gladiator Rubicon. It looks like you actually shot this the same day I bought mine.
You are gonna love the gladiator. 10k miles on mine so far and can't get enough of it!
Not a phone holder. It's Fer your key fob.
The manual shifter is + back (like you’re taking off) and • forward (like you’re landing). Like a pilot’s stick.
Thank you. Always takes me a second to remeber and I have to look down to verify
Like the video but “hunting comes first” .. that’s hilarious and fantastic!
Hunting Is my life, and my lively hood. all the content associated with my traditional bowhunting and wilderness podcast brand is how I pay my bills. Love hunting and being in the woods.
According to the sticker on my 2022 gladiator rubicon it does indeed have Fox 2.0 Performance Shocks.
Awesome. In 2023 they went to the rubicon shocks from the wrangler
@@Jason-Samko I wonder why they changed? I’m sure there’s not that much difference but it makes me curious, I haven’t had any problems thus far with these Fox shocks, I do a lot of forest services roads here in western NC
@isaacvaughn1110 probably something as simple as cost savings for the rubcon shocks vs the deal with fox.
21 Mojave which I enjoy but had several issues, thank goodness for the warranty.
All vehicles for all manufacturers today have problems. But jeep always fixes em quick and has the best extended warranty for a great price. My 5 year/100k factory warranty was 1270.
Phenominal vehicle. I wish the bed was a little bigger so i could get one for a work truck! Congratulations!
Yep would be cool if they offered a 6 foot bed option. But none of the other mids size trucks do now in a 4 door anymore. Wish they did
@@Jason-Samko I think Frontier and Tacoma will continue with 4 door. 6' option. Ford said Ranger would, but it's not on their '24 build yet.
@@sharkskin3448 I hope they do. There are many that need a 6 foot bed and 4 doors.
2024 Tacoma TRD OFFROAD x 6 ft bed
Great video as always. Just got a 2023 stock and wondering if the stock skid plates are good enough without heavy rock crawling. I've chimed in before, but forgot to ask you that. BTW I got the bed cover you recommended and love it. I've learned so much off of your videos being a Jeep newbie.
Congratulations on your gladiator! If your not rock crawling I don't think there is a need for more skid plates. Everything is tucked up well and safe and it's much easier to clean in stock form than it would be if you add more skids. For me be able to clean all the mud out is important. On my tacoma I had full coverage skid plates and it would hold 200 pounds of mud on top of it that was exhausting to try to clean out all the time
@@Jason-Samko 👍
This is a very good video 👏📸 review of your Gladiator. You're very thorough on what you described and showcased the features of this vehicle. You provide great ideas on what you want to install.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
Before your next video, decaf, please. That front bumper, 99.99% plastic. Are you perhaps related to Ron Popeil or Billy Mays?
The front bumper is strong enough for me to sit on, kneel on and stand on. I do it all the time. Love the bumper!
Hey, I was watching this video, and I was. This voice sounds familiar, like Jason from traditional bow hunter. Then I saw you. I am glad you like your new rig. It should get you into some great hunting spots. I am contemplating in getting one of these jeeps just on the fence with the wrangler or gladiator. Great review by the way.
Yep its me. This is my secondary channel. Love the gladiator. Also love the wrangler. Just test drove and checked out a 24 wrangler. Love the refreshed interior. These are such great rigs for what we do.
@SamkoWorkShop so if you could start from scratch 2024 wrangler rubicon, or 24 gladiator rubicon what would you pick?
Can't argue with butter smooth and easy to modify...
I love it!
Having owned one myself, I can tell you that other than blowing all over the road and being mildly underpowered and overpriced, it's really not a half bad little truck.
30k miles on it now and absolutely love everything about it.
Can’t wait to get mine.
You are gonna love it!
@@Jason-Samko I don’t doubt it. Have a good rest of your week. 🤙🏻
@@Jason-Samko your opinion do you think they can last for a long time ? Was looking into a new Tacoma but I’m really loving the gladiator
Thanks for sharing the information
Glad you enjoyed it
Can the front passenger air bag be manually disabled?
Good question. I'm in the gladiator right now and don't see a way to
Cool rig bud 👍🏻👍🏻🌷🌷🇺🇸🙏🏿🇸🇦🇺🇸
Thanks
Cool truck. It does come for off road.
Thanks. It's a beast off road. I'm loving it
State Farm and several other insurance companies do not increase your rates if you file a comprehensive claim. To self insure for the first $500 of a comprehensive claim is not the best financial choice. I have a $100 deductible and it costs me $36 a year more than a $500 deductible. In the last ten years I have used my comprehensive insurance for 2 windshield replacements and tire chain damage with a total of $1442 for the two windshield replacements including calibration and $1600 for the tire chain damage.
So I’m out $100 for each claim for a total of $300 and $380 for the yearly increase in premiums to lower the deductible for a total of $680. If I had a $500 deductible I would have been out $1500.
I also enjoy a more technically advanced windshield that keeps me from getting in accidents and helps keeps me in my lane instead of a basic windshield.
That saves money.
Plus with a windshield that is prone for multiple cracks like a jeep, maybe a couple a year. 10-20 windshield replacements in ten years,let’s say a $300-$400 windshield replacement price, that’s $3000-$8000 in windshield replacements versus $1000-$2000 in deductibles over the ten years. My two cents😅
It's not about increasing rates foe glass claims. It's about becoming uninsurable because of too many claims in a 5 year period. Trust me, get 7 glass claims for windshields in a 5 year period and watch what happens when you try to change insurance companies. Take it or leave it but I'm talking form experience here.
@@Jason-Samko
It’s not true. I owned an auto glass company for 10 years and was in the auto glass business for 36 years. I know because I called on insurance agents and people have glass claim, it’s out of their control hence having comprehensive claims do not have an effect on your ability to get insurance.
@RickyRacer59 that is incorrect. And I don't mean that as an attack but as truth from first hand experience. I just dealt with it when I moved from Michigan to Georgia. Was denied coverage because of 7 glass claims in 5 years. It's 100% a factor.
One question.... would you say it's an absolute beast?
😂😂😂 I would....again and again
Cool rig
Thanks
So what are the motor options? Not a fan of turbo gas motors.
3.6 pentistar v6 naturally aspirated
My neighbor had the same exact gladiator rubicon as yours with about 62k miles on it , I drove by the other day and he had a brand new TRD pro Tacoma with new temp plates on it sitting in his driveway, I’m kinda wondering why he traded it in for the pro Tacoma , I’m going to ask him this wknd when I see him . I know he was having some mechanical issues with it last time we spoke , but I will ask him for sure …
im curious, will ya update?
Interesting. It has to be hard going from a jeep to a tacoma. The sesting position is very upright and vertical in the jeep and in the tscoma its like a car with your legs out front and very low. I loved my tacoma. But I 100% like the gladiator much better. 2200 miles on it already and it's making me very happy
Very nice Jeep.
How much weight can you tow with your setup?
Because it's a rubicon (softer off road suspension) I can only tow 4500. The non rubicon models tow 6700 I believe
I'm sold, I'd buy one if I could get the same price lol. Give us your sales guy's # and he can sell us all one
There is some good deals on them still. So far im loving it!
There’s always a guy at a high volume dealer that wants to make a deal!
@phillipjohnson5053 yep just need to find them. And then hit them at the right time. 10 days from today is best day to buy. End of month, end of quarter, and end of 3rd quarter. There is a reason I bought mine on 8-31
What is the bed length with tailgate down?
81.3 inches it says
How is it on gravel roads with that suspension, all i hear is how the Mojave is a better ride
Never drove a mojave offroad. This truck in my opinion works like a champ. I needed the rubicon for the front locker for what I do. The mojave will be better suited for fast speed trail running from what I gather. But at the cost of the front locker.
@SamkoWorkShop Mojave does 90 percent of what the rubi does according to Mojave owners....I drove one but not the rubi....seats are amazing in a Mojave but I was on pavement not gravel
@christrarback9748 yep I would say 90% is a fair assessment. Except in mud sand and deep snow. That's where the front locker shines. But it's all about what's most important to you. Both the rubicon and the Mojave are excellent
@SamkoWorkShop watching your next video hoping you haven't gotten rid of it yet 🤣
@@christrarback9748 😂😂 planning to hang on to the gladiator for about 2 years
How does it ride on rough streets and highways? I’m driving an Overland while I’m in Dallas and it’s kinda obnoxious. I may just be used to the ride in an extended cab full size with a 6 foot bed.
I'm sure the overland is a little rougher than the rubicon because the overland can tow more. The rubi has more off road tuned softer shocks. But I'm very impressed with it.
Also remeber the gladiator is a solid front axle so it will never be as smooth as a independent front suspension. But the trade off off road is substantial
@@Jason-Samko it's not the way the front end rises as much as the rear. The roads around Dallas make the roads in Nebraska seem smooth.
@Volstandigkeit I have not spend any time on pot hole type roads with it yet
Does it have a limited slip as well?
Yep. And both front and rear lockers on solid Dana 44 axles. It's a beast. Jeep has the best computer controlled lsd out there too. It's very fast to engage with very little wheel slip
Any reason why you're going away from falkens?
They dont make them in the tire size I wanted on the gladiator. Otherwise I would of went with falkens.
I wonder what mpg could you get On th highway at 50-60mph 🤔
19mpg is what I get on our 55 mpg road driving 20 miles from my house to my mom's. According to the onboard mpg gauge.
@@Jason-Samko oh snap was expecting about 25mpg at 50-55 mph interesting. thanks
@@NeverFollowTheCrowd doubt a gladiator or jeep could ever get that mpg with its blocky shape and large tires and huge ground clearance
very true. are you able to disclose how much you paid otd, monthly payments and insurance?
@@NeverFollowTheCrowd I got 10,600 off msrp. Everything else is only relevant to each state a person lives in.
Are you planning to put 315s or 35s?
35x11.50. Stock rims are 7.5 inches so you can't run a 12.5 on them. And the 12.5 wide tires will tub when fully articulated with the sway bar disconnected. And they weigh a ton more. I have toyo open country at3 35x11.50 and live them. 2k miles on them and only lost a half of mpg!
@@Jason-Samko When you gonna put them on? Can't wait to see. I am planning to do the same, but still deciding between 35s or 315s, I don't really know the difference tho. So you are not going to lift the trunk? Don't forget I bought the same trunk after watched your video lol.
@elginwang1572 will send you the unpublished video in a minute that shows it all done. If you do a 12 inch or wider tire you need new wheels that are atleast 8 inches wide and will need more offset. A 315×70×17 is basically a 35x12.50. Both will require new wheels or you will get uneven tire wear and wear the middle of the tread out fast. This is because the factory wheels are only 7.5 wide. I'm not going to lift mine. If I were doing 37s I would do the 2 inch Mopar lift. But it's not worth it to me because I only keep them a year and a half to 2 years. So slapping 35x11.5 on the stock wheels was perfect and didn't cost a fortune.
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@@Jason-Samko I agree, I plan to get some aftermarket wheels, 17X8.5. I am debating between 35X12.5 VS 315/70/17? What do you think? I am not going to lift mine either. Do you think the trunk looks good/balanced with 35s? I mean the gap between fender flares and tire, do you think is it too narrow in person? Or should I just keep the 33s tire? I wish I could get some advices from you, thank you.
I hated having a jeep and sorry sobs wouldn’t wave back.
😂😂 tina laughs when we are in the 4 runner and I wave at jeeps. So used to doing it in the gladiator
Not wandering??? wheel base, wheel base, wheel base...
The wandering in the early days was do the an aluminum steering box. That jeep corrected to steel and a gladiator has not wandered since 2021
You claim therebis a ton of room in this truck but you look to be very short im guessing a tall 6ft 4 guy like myself would be cramped in the front seat.
Maybe. But with the upright, bent knees of this truck compared to my 22 tacoma I bet this would be much better. But obviously test drive to make sure. But I was mainly referring to the back seat space and storage. No midsize truck has this kind of room or storage in the back. It's amazing
@SamkoWorkShop thanks for the reply I love these gladiators but I'm a 6ft4 lol I'm worried that it wouldn't be comfortable long distance driving
@ROYZARMY if I was super tall like that I'd definitely test drive any vehicle to make sure you are gonna fit well. Pros and cons to short and tall. Me at 5'6 I always need to make sure a vehicle has an height adjustable seat so that I can get high enough to see everything off road well. My son inlaw is 6'3. When we bought his new car he had to test drive a bunch to make sure he fit in them comfortably. One of the main reasons he bought his 23 Honda civic sport. The seats went back far enough for him.
You have never hit a deer have you... Fuhget about the bumper, hood, quarter panels radiator pushed back into the motor... Now you are talking deer hit. Elk? Literally in your face, sometimes deer also. Depends upon how big...
Love it when people assume i dont know what im talking about! I've hit over a dozen deer. Got a pretty good idea what it does. And I've hit them with cars, trucks even a snowmobile once. You can't grow up where I did without hitting deer. And that was northern Michigan where some where 250 pound whitetails are not unheard of.
Yep me too, that's why I noted not worrying about the bumper based upon personal experience and friends over decades. Ranch Hand full monte is your friend imho. Even a bull bar helps for those center hits. Just my opinion.@@Jason-Samko
I love them Carhartt 💺 💺 covers... I got the actual set that fit front & back in my Tacoma they were expensive but DAMN are they good... Had them for a year & they still look brand 🆕! Nice ass Jeep, glad u dig it! 🛻💨💯👍👍
Love the seat cover! Love the gladiator! Love the tacoma you have!