Johnsons of Kingfisher is excited to present the new 2023 Jeep Gladiator, a stunning fusion of traditional rugged Jeep DNA with all the comfort and convenience drivers expect from a versatile midsize pickup truck.
Combining the fun of a responsive off-road SUV with the utility of a pickup-truck bed, the Gladiator is equally at home on a weekend scramble as it is hauling materials to a work site.
Sharing the trail-conquering handling and ride of its Wrangler cousin, the 2023 Jeep Gladiator outperforms other midsize pickups while out on the trail without giving up any of its cargo-hauling and towing capabilities.
With a new set of dynamic, eye-catching colors, removable roof panels and doors so you can live that convertible life, a spacious and conformable cabin, and multiple powertrain options, the versatile 2023 Jeep Gladiator offers an amazing balance of utility, practicality, and off-road power.
In this article, we will delve into the key aspects of the 2023 Jeep Gladiator, breaking down its color options, versatile configurations, and its impressive powertrain specifications.
2023 Jeep Gladiator Colors
The new 2023 comes with ten exterior color options, including the new-for-2023 High-Velocity Yellow, which replaces 2022's Snazzberry Maroon. Alongside this eye-catching new yellow paint option, you'll also be able to choose from the following:
- Black Clear-Coat
- Granite Crystal Metallic Clear-Coat
- Sting-Gray Clear-Coat
- Silver Zenith Clear-Coat
- Ceramic Grey Clearcoat
- Hydro Blue Pearl-Coat
- Firecracker Red Clear-Coat
- Sarge Green Clear-Coat
- Bright White Clear-Coat
Having ten full exterior colors to choose from allows you to customize your 2023 Jeep Gladiator to suit your style, whether that means attention-grabbing High-Velocity Yellow or Hydro Blue Pearl-Coat, or the more muted and stylish Granite Crystal Metallic Clear-Coat or Ceramic Grey Clearcoat.
2023 Jeep Gladiator Specs
Engineered to deliver excellent on-road performance, unparalleled towing and hauling power, and smart and responsive off-road handling, the 2023 Jeep Gladiator's specs are truly impressive.
Here are some of the key specifications that make the 2023 Jeep Gladiator such a standout midsize pickup truck:
Robust powertrain options
With a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, producing 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, as standard, and the option to switch to the more fuel-efficient 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine, the 2023 Jeep Gladiator gives you solid powertrain options and meaningful choices.
Both powertrain options come mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and four-wheel-drive (4WD) as a standard. There is also the option to switch to an 8-speed automatic transmission, which also includes Jeep Selec-Speed, acting as a low-speed 4WD cruise control.
Excellent towing capabilities
Despite its compact size, the 2023 Jeep Gladiator has top-of-the-range towing and hauling capabilities. The maximum towing capacity is 7,700 lbs, while the maximum payload capacity is 1,710 lbs. There is also an optional Trailer Tow Package, offering upgrades such as trailer sway control and rear trailer light controls.
Great fuel economy
Despite its design being too robust to really be aerodynamic, the 2023 Jeep Gladiator still boasts an impressive EPA-rated fuel economy of 16 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway, for an overall combined rating of 19 MPG. That means you'll get a maximum range of 352 miles of city driving or 506 miles on the open highway.
Off-road power
The 2023 Jeep Gladiator, especially the Rubicon and Mojave trims, is designed with hitting the trails in mind, offering some real off-road muscle. The more off-road-oriented trims offer Command-Trac 4WD systems with Rock-Trac upgrade options, Off-Road Plus drive modes, added ground clearance, and electronic front sway bar disconnect so you can get the best possible performance out of your Gladiator.
2023 Jeep Gladiator Configurations
The 2023 Jeep Gladiator offers a range of trims and configurations that will help you find exactly the right combination of features and benefits to turn the Gladiator into your perfect truck. We've broken down the key features of each trim and what they offer.
2023 Jeep Gladiator Sport
The 'basic' model of the Jeep Gladiator still comes packed with features, such as Jeep's Command-Trac part-time shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles,17-inch steel wheels with 32-inch all-season tires, full steel doors, and Uconnect 4 infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen.
You'll also find a full complement of safety enhancements, such as a rear backup camera, electronic stability control, and roll mitigation, side airbags, and hill start assist
You can complement this range of features with optional upgrade packages for the sport, including the Trailer Tow Package for a Class IV hitch, rear-mounted towing camera, and heavy-duty engine cooling for extra towing power.
If you're hauling really heavy weights, you also have access to the Max Tow Package, whose limited-slip differential, 4:10:1 rear axle, and heavy-duty brakes push the Gladiator's tow rating up to 6,250 pounds.
Standout Features
- Feature-rich - Despite being the basic model, the 2023 Jeep Gladiator Sport still comes with a range of off-road upgrades, safety features, and additional packages for further customization.
- Infotainment options - The Uconnect 4 infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen gives drivers access to a range of apps and helpful driver's assist features.
The Jeep Gladiator Sport also comes with a number of option upgrade trims, including:
2023 Jeep Gladiator Willys Sport
An upgrade for the Sport trim, the Jeep Gladiator Willys Sport adds a little more off-road punch and some aesthetic upgrades. The exterior of the Willys Sport comes with 17-inch black alloy wheels, body-colored fender flares, and a signature black grille.
The offroad capabilities are upgraded with heavy-duty shocks, a limited-slip rear differential, mud-terrain tires, and the option to upgrade the V6 into a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
2023 Jeep Gladiator Sport S
Offering a more comfort-oriented upgrade than the Willys Sport, the Sport S levels up the Gladiator's cabin with heated side mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, and an optional 9-speaker Alpine Premium audio system with a removable Bluetooth speaker.
The Sport S also comes with upgraded functionality, including a power tailgate lock, an optional Selec-Trac full-time 4WD system, and automatic headlights and fog lamps.
2023 Jeep Gladiator Freedom
Designed to celebrate the men and women of the U.S. armed forces, the limited-edition Freedom package sports military-themed styling, a winch-capable steel front bumper, unique 17-inch black wheels, and steel rock rails. Jeep contributes $250 to military charities for every Jeep Gladiator Freedom purchased.
2023 Jeep Gladiator Willys
The 2023 Jeep Gladiator Willys includes most of the optional upgrades from the Willys Sport. In addition to everything on the Willys Sport, you'll also get a power-locking tailgate, heated side mirrors, power windows and locks, automatic climate control, and proximity-based keyless entry.
2023 Jeep Gladiator Overland
A discrete trim level, rather than an upgrade of the S2023 Jeep Gladiator Sport, the Overland really ups the Gladiator's luxury with automatic air conditioning, LED ambient interior lighting, and a 7-inch configurable instrument cluster.
The infotainment system is upgraded with Uconnect 4C Nav and an 8.4-inch touchscreen, while the audio is upgraded to a 9-speaker Alpine Premium audio system.
The exterior is given a glow-up with 18-inch Granite Crystal wheels and the option for a grille-mounted forward-facing camera.
Standout Features
- Premium audio - The 9-speaker Alpine Premium audio system provides loud and clear audio, perfect for playing music when the top is down.
- Adaptive cruise control -An option upgrade, Jeep's advanced adaptive cruise control will even bring the Gladiator to a full halt in response to traffic.
2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
The Jeep Rubicon trims are justifiably famous for their off-road credentials, and the 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon lives up to that reputation. The addition of electronic locking front and rear differentials, heavy-duty Dana 44 wide axle, an electronic disconnecting front sway bar upgraded shocks, and 33-inch all-terrain tires really add to the Gladiator's offroad performance.
The tech upgrades are also off-road focussed, with an Off-Road Plus terrain mode as well as Jeep's Rock-Trac part-time 4WD system with an additional 4:1 low gear ratio for steep climbs.
The Rubicon also changes the Gladiator's looks, with a dual-vented hood, red tow hooks, and Rubicon decals.
Standout Features
- Low-speed gearing - With the addition of Rock-Trac 4:1 gearing, the Gladiator has the kind of crawl ratio needed to tackle challenging inclines.
- Electronically disconnecting sway bar - A critical off-road upgrade, a disconnected sway bar gives the front wheels for the Gladiator Rubicon a greater range of motion.
2023 Jeep Gladiator Mojave
A midway point between the off-road power of the Rubicon and the comfort of the Overland, the Mojave borrows the Dana 44 wide axles, Fox shocks, and Off-Road Plus mode from the Rubicon and marries them with the Uconnect 4C navigation and Alpine premium sound system 17-inch gloss black wheels of the Overland.
Offering the best of both worlds, the Mojave is more comfortable than the Sport, but still has upgraded off road abilities in comparison to the Overland.
Standout Features
- Leather interior options - The Jeep Gladiator Mojave allows you to upgrade the interior comfort with full leather seats.
- Enhanced shocks - These upgraded lightweight aluminum performance shocks work hand in hand with the Mojave suspension to give you better off-road handling.
2023 Jeep Gladiator High Altitude
The top-of-the-line Gladiator, the High Altitude trim builds on the Overland by adding quilted Nappa leather seats, a wrapped instrument panel bezel, and interior LED lighting. The exterior is upgraded with 20-inch gloss black wheels and a body-color Freedom hardtop.
You'll also find more practical upgrades, such as a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert and parking sensors, and off-road additions like Dana 44 wide axles, a sport suspension, and upgraded shocks.
Standout Features
- Leather interior as standard - Building on the Mojave, the High Altitude comes with leather seats as standard and offers the option to upgrade to premium McKinley-trimmed leather.
- Still off-road ready - Despite the added luxury, the off-road axles, suspension, and shocks give the High Altitude surprising off-road credentials.
An excellent off-road pickup
Overall, the Gladiator offers an excellent combination of off-road capability and on-road performance. Depending on your trim has a great 4x4 system with adjustable drive modes for varying terrain conditions. The suspension setup provides superior ride comfort and plenty of articulation when traversing trails, while the powerful 3.6-liter V6 engine ensures ample power no matter where you're headed.
Inside the cabin, you'll find plenty of storage options, tech features, and comfortable seating. The Gladiator also offers plenty of convenience features like keyless entry, power windows and locks, Bluetooth connectivity, and a rearview camera.
So if you're looking for an off-road pickup that offers plenty of capability and great tech features, the Jeep Gladiator is the perfect choice. Book your test drive with Johnsons of Kingfisher today, or visit our research hub to learn more about the excellent 2023 Jeep Gladiator!
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Our knowledgeable sales team can work with you to select the best Gladiator model and trim level for your needs, plus our finance team can help you secure a great loan or lease plan. So come on by today and let us show you why we're the dealership of choice in Kingfisher!
