2020 JEEP GLADIATOR - REVIEWS BY THE MECHANIC
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Full inspection of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. Reviewing this new Jeep from the mechanical/technical side and what you can look forward to down the road.
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MBRP 4" exhaust
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One of Your Best Videos Brotherman!! Excellent review and coverage of the New Jeep Gladiator!! 🍻👍
Great video
Lower music volume next time.
I just bought my 2020 jeep gladiator from Jeep Dealer . I love it. Love it love it. I have no power windows. Power locks . 😊thumbs up. It came with a lift with 35s. Tires . And it’s awesome.
Being a mechanic myself, it's great to have a fellow wrench explain and point out all the characteristics under the truck. You explain everything in reasonable detail without boring the viewer. Well done brother! You're helping me with my research before I purchase.
One of the absolute best gladiator run downs I’ve seen. A HUGE help
I have a Sport and I love it! Best on gas, stronger towing and best price... plus I’m not planning to go off-roading 🤷🏾♂️
Thanks for your mechanics point of view. Just traded my Ram 1500 on a 22 Gladiator Altitude. So far very impressed, especially with leg room. Thanks for sharing!
now THIS is USEFUL!, before I spend 40k on what may be junk, need to watch this video...
Very informative and well done. Thanks
I would like to see a two door version, like the old Comanche.
i would too but they said there not going to spend the money on it as something like 80% of midsize trucks sold are 4 doors
Took a few test drives, really like the truck but would rather have the extra bed space than the two extra doors. I'll just wait for a used one if they won't bother to build the truck 1/5 of their customers want.
Thanks for the video!
The passenger side exhaust loop is to tune exhaust pulses. Something especially important for v6 engines and actually reduces back pressure.
It would be. There are people out there who already hacked some up for the two door version. However most people overall want 4 door.
They stick the taillights out that far because of the blind sopt monitoring system sensor's. Function over form.
There’s no difference in how much they both stick out! It probably has more to do with the DOT regulations about lighting placements and distances. Like even the older step-sides had the taillights hanging off the sides of the tailgates.
I think they nailed the styling...
The music seems a little loud.
WHAT?
What you say?!? 👂🏾
I would love a video on the additional tools to add in the empty box in front of the standard sockets included in the JT. Thanks!
I’m thinking about getting one of these. Seems perfect for my needs
Great video, exactly the info I wanted 👍🏼
2.5 hours for a spark plug service but still 9/10 for serviceability.
...just shows how far engineers have gone from making it easy to work on your own car.
I wish I never sold my old XJ!
At least spark plugs aren’t due til 100k🤷♂️
@@RustbeltMechaniclike pretty much every modern car?
Best review I have ever seen, it actually showed everything that I wanted to know about this pickup. 😁👍
Well done sir,recently purchased a 21 willy's. 2000 miles and we really like it.
This makes me more comfortable getting a JT. Thanks brutha
Dude I would think payload capacity and towing capacity would be at least two numbers worth 5 seconds of your video time.
Love this video man. I know exactly what u mean. I’m 6’3 and tried to get a wrangler as my first vehicle. Test drove a stick and kept hitting my knees in the dash if I was careful when shifting.
Very nice video with a lot of information along with views of every nook and cranny. Now here I am in 2024, with a new 2024 Sport S, that’s very similar, a different grill, without the plastic filler between the bumper and fender. Plus more open space in the grill to help cooling. Also time has proven that aluminum steering box has been troublesome and replaced with cast iron like mine. I have every option that one has, but tow hitch and auxiliary switches didn’t come, but was marked down from msrp of $52k to $37,800! But I do have heated seats and steering wheel, auto climate control, ACC, adaptive cruise control, plus cross traffic notification and auto stop. The other slight difference is 17” dark grey alloy wheels that actually match the Chrystal Granite Metallic Paint. Plus hard top and automatic trans. One item I miss is limited slip rear differential. But like I said it’s how I found it marked down and I’m not a hard core off road driver and love the nice ride the 245/75-17 tires like on the one you had. I’m disappointed with the halogen headlights and fog lights, but every other are LED’s, so I plan on changing the bulbs. I’m not sure if the 2020 have this other great feature you did not show, that is the rear seat back that also folds down, that also locks in the up closed position with the key, that we use for security storage. I’m getting 17-18 mpg around town, depending upon how many lights and traffic is moving, but as high as 26 mpg at 55 mph to 60 mph on flat ground. But go 65-70 it drops to 24, at 75 goes to 22. Haven’t had it over 75, but do believe that mileage will be less than 21-20! Like every vehicle I’ve driven I get better mileage without Cruise Control, by just feathering the gas pedal just enough to maintain speed, that helps keep from downshifting, however In traffic the auto cruise control is great, just set the distance and relax, the only problem is you can’t set the space close enough to keep aggressive drivers from diving into the space, that sends the system to hammer the brakes! But if traffic is normal stop and go, the system will bring you to a complete stop, about 25-50’ depending how long you set it, then will automatically take off as traffic moves, unless you’re stopped for longer than 5 sec, then you must push the resume button and then it will take off at a reasonable quickness up to the set speed or 25’ from the vehicle in front. We drove up into Orlando on Rt4 the other day, a full 12 miles without touching anything pedals! I touch back in a year with an update, 1,280 miles so far with no issues at all. Oh one more thing, the new 12.3” touch screen and voice control Apple Car Play is amazing, very complicated and still learning everything it can do. But disappointed in the sound quality of the 8 speaker mid upgrade.
Excellent Video!
I got the same one, all black. Although I added some step bars for my feet on the outside. Love this beast
For all the components shared with JL. You’d think the “increased cost” would of been zeroed out or close to it (+/- $1,000-$3,000).
Dude you need to do more reviews like this. Well done!
moparfanboy i agree. Shit was great
Great reviewer with the mechanics touch. I like. The music could've been calmed down tho
Awesome video brother you put a lot of work into this one and did a great job!
Dude said, "..tightness in the cockpit area..". 😁😂🤣
2021 gladiator, 30k miles, crankshaft replaced 3 times, valve springs replaced, mat sensor replaced... now filling for the lemon law as the crankshaft went out again.
Excellent. I'm now even happier I bought it (Sport)
Looked at almost the exact same one and was very close to buying it until I looked at the f150. I told the dealer I was looking at these and I wanted to stay in the 45k price range. They showed me a truck that was 57k and said I can get you into this for 45k. Loaded to the gills xlt with the motor that I wanted.
I would like to hear from you about what you think about this Jeep Gladiator now how it is holding up etc
Thanks for sharing this great review on the new Jeep I really like the design on these
Thanks! Researching truck, got an 08 Wrangler unlimited, love it.
Nice review! Just traded my JKU in for a Gladiator Rubicon with sticker price $48,880. For the upgrades alone it’s definitely worth the 4K. I miss the available engine space that the JK offered. But for the life of me I cannot understand stand why Chrysler runs the exhaust line directly below the transmission oil pan. Gladiator looks as if there maybe some extra space to remove the screws when the pan rots from the inside out. I’m 6’3” and 270 and had no issues with my YJ or Jk. But I couldn’t agree with you more about the arm placement in the JK on the door and center console.
what a great idea for videos. Great information. Thumbs up!!!
Amazing video Kyle! Thank you so much.
Very nice, was considering this when replacing my 06 Dakota, but I went with a Ram 1500 Tradesman Classic cause it was a better buy for the price, I do miss the size of a midsize sometimes though, but it’s no big deal.
One of the best videos you have done bro
Awesome video and great to hear a Chrysler's tech side of how working on these are. Hopefully your able to do a up grade packages and show us.
Thanks
good video bro.. one of the best on covering the gladoator
Very informative and very detailed.
Funny thing is I think they did win best in class rear leg room for mid size trucks
Nice video. Just bought a max tow Sport S a couple days ago in Gator green.
Auxiliary battery is a horrible idea. Why not mentioned?
How do you check and service automatic transmission, I did not see a dip stick
Love the jeep, we own a JL. Honestly though I'm 6'1" and do not think there is enough front leg room. Aside from the vague steering, that's my only complaint. Thanks for sharing.
Vague steering?
@@MexiChriSdoesn’t communicate. Wanders, too.
Best walk through. Subbed
The rear taillights stick out because that's where the sensors are in the higher trims. Jeep says that's why they need to stick out like that.
Chrysler technician. Must be one busy guy.
I also have a jeep Sahara Wrangler on top of my gladiator. I get in one, get in the other. I get the same feel and I love it. Except I got a box. ❤️
Great Job!
I factory ordered 2020 JL Rubicon, I hope they did the same changes for it which they did for Gladiator. Over everything, DW is my only concern... Thanks for the nice review
Please kill the music it is distracting to your great information, Thanks.
Thanks for sharing.
My 2020 sport gladiator is awesome
Good build quality!
great video , thank you
The Saxaphones at 10:54. 😆
Oh yeah, You know I'm getting that, I said it before... 👨🔧
I agree on the rear taillight they could have rounded them ...
I like the accessibility to work on it as Tech... Thanks for the video bro... 👍👨🔧
The JT doesn't have a 2.0L engine option.
What's your opinion on the full-time Rock Transfer case? The "MP3022". Thanks for the review.
Hey good report but just a few things, the back seat has a little more room than JL & that grill has bigger openings width & length for better cooling, also the brakes are bigger than JL & all JT’s have adventeck Dana 44’s front 210m & rear 220m with 10mm thicker axle tubes . Thanks man
Hey, do you think they will do the same changes for 2020 JL aswell?
Nicely done!
Nice video. But why didn't you point out the Oil Filter and how easy, or not it is to replace?
i could not take the music any longer.
The same year as this video I bought a Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad package for $36,000. I could sell that truck today for more than I paid for it. Plus it's a much better value than any Gladiator hands down.
Tacomas are rated dead last for mid size truck reliability out of 7trucks. They just are ok now. Used to be good
@@billricheter5678 stop embarrassing yourself sir, and name your sources.
@@jasonmolihan61 Can you believe the Tacoma pickup is rated only average for reliability by Consumer Reports? Not only that, but this truck is also only sixth out of nine in the overall rankings. Does that sound like the right pickup for you to drive?
@@jasonmolihan61most sources rate it poor. Here are two. You are living in the oast.
The Toyota Tacoma Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 7th out of 7 for midsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $478 which means it has lower than average ownership costs.
Great video, Jeep Wrangler JK Owner...Thanks for breaking it down in true detail. Unlike the "Wanabee" car people. But lower the volume on the bed music..
This so best film I've watched about the Gladiator, or any vehicle for that matter. Sho nuff, Jeep fans will not be buying the Gladiator as a status symbol. Two dislikes I have are: 1. There is only seating for five which is unfortunate as there are six of us in the family for the foreseeable future. 2: Almost $45,000.00 for a mid-range model? Chevrolet and Ford is charging around that price for their full-sizs, mid-range, Pick-ups, and the almost $45,000.00 for the Silverado is the new 4-cylinder model....sheeesh!
Chrysler needs to simplify the Jeep line again with just the Gladiator, Wrangler, and Grand Cherokee. I'd like to see a full-sized Jeep pick-up again like the old J-10/J-20.
Donald Hollums
Unfortunately for you this or any mid size truck may not fit your needs. I cross shopped this truck with 4x4 Ford Rangers, Chevy Colorado’s, Toyota Tacomas and the price is pretty even.
Midsize trucks fetch a hefty price in today’s market and one would be foolish to cross shop with full size truck.
We just got a Gladiator and I am about 6ft 245lbs and I fit comfortably in the back of the JT, and the previous JK too. No you won’t get 6 in the Gladiator but you won’t get 6 in my F150 either. It only has seatbelts for 5. As for status symbol I’m not sure what cars meet that criteria these days. The JT does draw a lot of attention but it’s new so that’s expected.
Jeep needs to lower prices. I think that is clear. They’ve also lost over 35% sales the last 5 years (as prices increased).
Great video kyle
To be fair. This does have the most rear seat room in the mis size pickup class
Better than that fidget-sized Tacoma.
Does this chassis have drain plugs for the differentials and transmission pan? How about zerks to grease the driveshaft?
I got mine sprayed after purchase
Will come complete with Chrysler electrical Ghosts lol
How tall is this guy again??? I don’t think he mentioned it...
great review 👍
Would like to see a review on the Gladiator 2021, including the eco diesel. Providing you haven't already done so. Also, your thoughts on whether, or not to get the gorilla glass upgrade? Thx for the info.
I got the gorilla glass upgrade on my rubi gladiator and my friend has a sport one, a rock about the size of a quarter hit mine and cracked it but when a similar one hit his it punched a tiny hole with a huge chip on the front and a big hair line crack from the driver side top corner to the middle bottom of the window I don’t think it’s a massive difference but definitely extra durable
@@AmericanFry thanks for the info.
Ooohhh Hell Ya!!!
What about wagon neer
I pull a lot with mine, not heavy but a enclosed trailer. What add on do you recommend for my AUX add on
Very informative walk-through. At 9:50 of the video you mention the downside of the EGR cooler. Could explain why that is a negative vs. the previous Pentastar 3.6?
Just plain having it makes it much harder to work on
@@RustbeltMechanic
How so?
Egr is a nightmare is not needed and cost ton of many to fix. Is not question if it's going to go bad but when.
@@zelenizub2036 my old Chevy has the original in it with over 180000 miles
Great stuff! ....and what music 😁
Whooh whoo drain plug missing on front axle?
Love the video, but music was overpowering.
Nice review
Decent transmission in these ? Automatic
What about adding a rear locker?
You can’t put a winch on the aux buttons……….wtf are you talking about. Also for some people that were looking for useful aux button info, there’s a second set of the stub wires in the passenger right foot well
2.5h for spark plugs?!😮
Thanks for the vid!
4:48, I never understood why manufacturers made them to point straight forward like that. I get the visibility thing, okay, but let them find flat like the rearmost seats of the Chrysler Town & Country!
Can purchase a one piece modular roof - aluminum or steel - durable way less tacky
Than the excessive usage of cheap faux plastic.
Especially when your looking at 50,000 for an
Entry level jeep .
Good Video, but the music is a bit too loud to hear you speak easily.
What is the most reliable engine and transmission on the jl?
A 2023 same model is $57,000 MSRP
I saw some on the lot 10k cheaper. They aren’t selling well at all.
Hey Hey - I’m a single Mama with two boys and love the concept of this vehicle for our needs - my concern is in the maintenance of this Jeep model - as a mechanic - how well will this new model perform for a single Mama that would have to rely on a mechanic ☝️?!? Thank u for the video
Thanks for the support! These Jeeps don’t have much in the way of issues. Especially if you are buying one new, it will be very reliable. The only thing to be mindful of is that maintenance will cost more on the 4cyl direct injected model. That engine requires full synthetic oil changes where the 6 cyl model does not. So up to you if the small change in fuel mileage makes up for the oil change cost difference.
good review. how is the diesel gladiator?
Why didn't the designers square off the back doors? There is no purpose to the angle now. Looks goofy.
They said so there would'nt be different doors on this if you needed replacements in a crash or aftermarket doors, to keep it simple.
great advice, thanks. What are your thoughts on the eco-diesel - might be a good idea for a video on it... I will be getting a gladiator, but I am thinking of waiting for the diesel.
Total pos. Wish it wasn't. If your planning to sell at 60-100k go for it, it'll be decent for that long. Research those eco Diesels. Eeeeeks
Good info, but the background music ruined it.