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What's New for 2025?
Alas, the Gladiator's manual transmission is no more, so the eight-speed automatic is now the default. For better or worse, you can't get manual windows and locks anymore, either, as the base Gladiator Sport now comes standard with power accessories. Newly available is an Active Cabin Ventilation feature that lets you warm or cool the cabin via mobile app.
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"The Gladiator might look like more of an off-roading toy than a serious truck, but the numbers don't lie. If you get the Max Tow package, this Jeep is one of the most capable midsize trucks when it comes to both towing and payload. It deserves more truck points than it tends to get. Just don't expect rewarding on-road handling; this is a Wrangler-derived vehicle, after all, so its natural habitat is definitely not paved. We like the Gladiator's spirit, though. It's a cool truck despite its limitations, whereas the Ridgeline is uncool despite its more civilized skill set."—Ranked #6 out of 7 Midsize Trucks
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. There's only one standalone version of the 2025 Jeep Gladiator, and here it is, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
Equipping the Gladiator with the optional Max Tow package bumps up the maximum payload rating, too, making it fully competitive with other midsize trucks in terms of towing and payload. We'd consider that Max Tow package borderline mandatory — there's only upside to having it on your truck.
The 2025 Gladiator is offered in just one mechanical configuration. Hit the link or button to read our editorial summary and see detailed specs.
| Version | Price | Fuel | Power | MPG | Max Towing | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Automatic Transmission | $38,100 | Gas | 285 hp | 19 | 7,700 lbs | 1,725 lbs |
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