2021 New Jeep Gladiator Sport vs. Willy Sport vs. Sport S vs. Willys Model vs. 80th Anniversary vs. Overland vs. High Altitude vs. Rubicon vs. Mojave
WHAT’S NEW
The 2021 Jeep® Gladiator builds on the success of last year’s debut with some important changes. The addition of the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine with a whopping 442 lb-ft of torque is sure to warm the hearts of off-road enthusiasts, as well as those interested in towing and hauling. Several technology features are now more broadly available, as are the Selec-Trac® and Rock-Trac® systems. A few exterior changes are available to change up the Gladiator’s appearance, but the big news is the addition of two new models: The 80th Anniversary and the Willys.
EXTERIOR
- Standard body color fender flares on Sport S
ECHNOLOGY/FUNCTIONAL
- SiriusXM® Audio trial is now 6 months for 21MY – three months more than the competition: Ford & GM
- Forward-facing camera now available on Overland
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Full Time Selec-Trac® now available on Sport, Overland and Mojave models
- Full Time Rock-Trac® now available on Rubicon models
MODELS
80th Anniversary – Available on Sport and Overland; includes Automatic Transmission
Sport
- Exterior
- Power tailgate lock
- Security alarm*
- Deep tint glass
- Power heated mirrors
- Interior
- Convenience Group
- Technology Group
- 8.4″ radio and premium audio group
- Cloth seats with 80th logo
- Sunvisors with illuminated mirrors
- Berber floor mats with “80th” logo
- 80th console badge
- 80th oak key fob medallion
- Light tungsten interior
- Annodized gun metal interior
- Technology/Functional
- Remote keyless entry
Overland
- Exterior
- 80th Anniversary fender badges
- Black Jeep® badges and Trail Rated badge
- Neutral Grey Metallic grille bezels, headlamp rings, and fog lamp bezels
- Technology/Functional
- 18-inch Granite Crystal aluminum wheels
- Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tires
- Optional remote proximity Keyless Entry
- Interior
- 8.4″ radio and Premium Audio Group
- Technology Group
- Diamond-embossed cloth seats
- Light Tungsten accent stitching
- Anodized Gunmetal dash mid bolster
- 80th Anniversary console badge
- 80th Anniversary front seat tags
- Berber floor mats with tag and accent stitching
- Oak medallion key ring
Willys 2TK
- Exterior
- Willys hood decals
- Gloss Black grille
- Black Trail Rated badge
- Body-color fender flares
- Deep tint glass
- Interior
- All-weather slush mats
- Technology/Functional
- 17-inch Mid-Gloss Black aluminum wheels
- Rubicon center rock rails
- Trac-Lok® anti-spin rear differential
- Rear red HD shock absorbers
2TW
- Exterior
- Willys hood decals
- Black grille
- Black exterior badges
- Body-color fender flares
- Rock rails
- Power tailgate lock
- Deep tint glass
- Power heated mirrors
- Automatic headlamps
- Interior
- Technology Group with 7″ radio
- Convenience Group
- All-weather slush mats
- Sunvisor with illuminated mirrors
- Power windows and locks
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Technology/Functional
- 17-inch Black aluminum wheels
- Limited slip rear differential
- Security alarm*
- Remote keyless entry
- Front and rear red shock absorbers
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With nine available trim levels available, choose the Gladiator trim level that best suits your adventurous needs. The product specialists at Woody’s Automotive Group in Chillicothe, Missouri have highlighted the key features of each model below.
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Gladiator Sport (like all Gladiator models) is a Trail Rated pickup truck with best-in-class* available 4×4 payload and best-in-class gas towing. Standard features include:
- 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine featuring Engine Stop/Start with 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque
- 6-speed manual transmission (8-speed automatic available)
- Heavy-duty front and rear Dana 44 axles add durability and improved axle strength
- 3.73:1 axle ratio
- Command-Trac part-time two-speed 4×4 transfer case (2.72:1)
- Skid plates
- On-road/off-road four-wheel-disc antilock heavy-duty brakes featuring Hill Start Assist and Electronic Stability Control*
- Selec-Speed Control (requires automatic transmission)
- Trailer Sway Damping*
- Electronic Roll Mitigation
- All-speed traction control
- Classic Jeep® Brand seven-slot grille, round halogen headlamps and trapezoidal wheel openings
- Tow hooks
- Fog lamps
- 17-inch on-/off-road tires and low-gloss black steel wheels
- Black fender flares
- Removable doors and fold-down windshield*
- Black zipperless Sunrider removable soft top
- Five-foot steel box with LED cargo lighting
- Damped three-position tailgate
- Full-size spare tire
- ParkView Back-Up Camera*
- Push-button start
- Comfortable black cloth-trimmed seats with two-way manual lumbar adjustment at driver seat
- Pillar grab handles
- Sliding sun visors with mirrors
- Manual windows and door locks
- Full-length floor console with illuminated cup holders
- Front airbags* with front-seat-mounted side airbags*
- Speed control
- Uconnect 3 with 5″ Display with touchscreen control
- Eight-speaker audio system
- Integrated hands-free Bluetooth phone with Uconnect Voice Command and music streaming
- Media Hub with two USB ports and auxiliary input jack
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Variable-intermittent windshield wipers
- Tilt/telescoping steering column
- 3.5-inch black-and-white TFT Driver Information Display
- Outside temperature display
- Removable carpet with sound deadening
- Air conditioning with cabin air filter
- Sport bar with padding
- Flexible 60/40 split-folding rear seat
- Lockable behind rear-seat storage
- Rear underseat storage
Standard features add/replace on Sport, including:
- Heavy-duty red front and rear shock absorbers
- Trac-Lok antispin rear differential
- 17-inch Mid-Gloss Black aluminum wheels
- BFGoodrich KM2 Mud-Terrain tires
- Daytime Running Lamps
- Rubicon center rock rails
- Gloss Black grille and bumpers
- Black fog lamp bezels
- Body-color fender flares
- Deep tint sunscreen windows
- Willys hood decals
- Black Trail-Rated badge
- 4WD tailgate decal
- All-weather slush mats
Standard features add/replace on Sport, including:
- Normal-duty-plus suspension with gas-charged shocks
- Remote keyless entry
- Automatic headlamps
- 17-inch Tech Silver aluminum wheels
- Deep-tinted sunscreen windows
- Body-color fender flares
- Speed-sensitive power locks (including tailgate)
- Power windows with front one-touch down
- Power heated mirrors
- Security alarm*
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Standard features add/replace on Sport S, including:
- Heavy-duty red front and rear shock absorbers
- Trac-Lok antispin rear differential
- 17-inch Mid-Gloss Black aluminum wheels
- BFGoodrich KM2 Mud-Terrain tires
- Rubicon center rock rails
- Gloss Black grille and bumpers
- Black fog lamp bezels
- Willys hood decals
- Black Trail-Rated badge
- 4WD tailgate decal
- Selectable tire fill alert
- Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control with micron cabin filter
- 7-inch color Driver Information Display
- Uconnect 4 with 7″ Display featuring Apple CarPlay*, Android Auto* and USB host flip
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio* (up to six-month trial subscription included)
- Remote start*
- Universal garage door opener
- All-weather slush mats
Standard features add/replace on Sport S, with the automatic transmission including:
- Same as Sport S
- 18-inch Granite Crystal aluminum wheels
- Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tires
- Selectable tire fill alert
- Neutral Grey Metallic grille bezels, headlamp rings and fog lamp bezels
- 80th Anniversary fender badges
- Remote start*
- Diamond-embossed cloth-trimmed seats
- Light Tungsten accent stitching
- Anodized Gunmetal Dash mid bolster
- 80th Anniversary console badge
- 80th Anniversary front seat tags
- Berber floor mats with tag and accent stitching
- Oak medallion key ring
- Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control with micron cabin filter
- 7-inch color Driver Information Display
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Alpine Premium Audio System
- Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4″ Display featuring Apple CarPlay*, Android Auto*, HD Radio, 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot* and premium 3-D GPS navigation
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio9 (up to sixmonth trial subscription included)
- SiriusXM Traffic Plus* and SiriusXM Travel Link12 (five-year subscription included)
- Up to a 12-month trial of SiriusXM Guardian Connected Vehicle Services*
- 400-watt inverter
- 115-volt power outlet
- Dual-remote USB port (charge-only)
- Console bin task light
- Universal garage door opener
Standard features add/replace on Sport S, including:
- 220-amp alternator
- Silver grille accents
- Daytime running lamps
- 18-inch Granite Crystal aluminum wheels
- Tubular side steps
- Unique Overland tailgate badge
- 115-volt auxiliary power outlet
- Available body-color Freedom Top modular hardtop*
- Overland premium cloth seat trim
- Premium-wrapped instrument panel, center console and door armrests with accent stitching
- 7-inch full-color reconfigurable Driver Information Display
- Uconnect 4 with 7″ Display radio with Apple CarPlay* and Android Auto*
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio* (up to six-month trial subscription included)
- USB host flip
- Dual remote charge-only USB ports
- Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control with cabin air filter
- Console bin task light
- Ambient LED interior lighting
- Universal garage door opener
Standard features add/replace on Overland, including:
- Dana wide front and rear axles
- LED lighting group (Daytime Running Lamps with LED accents, front LED fog lamps, LED reflector headlamps and LED tail lamps)
- Body-color grille w/black accents
- Body-color bumpers
- Premium dark exterior accents
- 20-inch fully-painted Gloss Black aluminum wheels
- Body-color Freedom Top modular hardtop*
- Body-color exterior mirrors
- Body-color door and tailgate handles
- Remote proximity keyless entry
- ParkSense Rear Park Assist*
- Blind Spot Monitoring* & Rear Cross-Path Detection*
- Nappa leather-trimmed seats with quilting accents
- Carmel interior accents
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Alpine Premium Audio System (552-watts powering nine speakers)
- Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4″ Display featuring Apple CarPlay*, Android Auto*, HD Radio, 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot* and premium 3-D GPS navigation
- SiriusXM Traffic Plus* and SiriusXM Travel Link* (five-year subscription included)
- Up to a 12-month trial of SiriusXM Guardian Connected Vehicle Services*
Standard features add/replace on Overland, including:
- Performance suspension with Fox 2.0 shock absorbers and an extra inch of ground clearance
- Heavy-duty Dana 44 wide track axles
- Tru-Lok electronic remote-locking front and rear differentials provide power to all wheels equally when engaged
- 4.10 axle ratio
- Rock-Trac transfer case with 4:1 low range enhances ascending and descending inclines, as well as crawling over objects
- Underbody skid plate
- Electronic front sway bar disconnect provides 30% more wheel articulation
- Dramatic 17-inch Granite Crystal aluminum wheels
- 33-inch off-road tires allow Rubicon to nimbly maneuver obstacles
- Cab and bed rock rails help protect the sides of the vehicle on rough terrain
- Rubicon vented hood
- Red tow hooks
- Dark Gray grille accent
- High-clearance fender flares
- Steel off-road rear bumper
- Available forward-facing Trail Cam off-road camera*
- Body-color hardtop and fender flares are available
- Red Trail Rated badge
- Premium cloth-trimmed low-back bucket seats with MOLLE-style Jeep® Utility Grid seatback storage system
Standard features add/replace on Overland, including:
- One-inch additional front suspension lift
- Specially-tuned FOX 2.5-inch internal bypass shocks with external reservoirs
- FOX front hydraulic jounce bumpers
- 4.10 axle ratio
- Heavy-duty Dana 44 wide track axles
- Tru-Lok electronic remote-locking rear differential
- Silver front skid plate
- Unique Mojave hood decal on heavy-duty performance hood with center scoop
- Orange tow hooks (two front, two rear)
- Unique 17-inch wheels
- 33-inch Falken Wildpeak all-terrain tires
- Orange badges
- Desert Rated badge
- Center rock rails
- Available in leather-trim or cloth-trim with orange accent stitching and embroidered Mojave logos
- Aggressive front seats with integrated upper bolsters
- Competition-inspired leather-wrapped steering wheel with accent stitching that features an aggressive rim section
WHY BUYS
The 2021 Jeep® Gladiator is brimming with capabilities to meet any challenge that comes down the road – or off of it. The available Command-Trac® and Rock-Trac® systems provide unmatched 4×4 ability, while its best-in-class gas towing and 4×4 payload capabilities establish Gladiator as a true triple threat in the mid-size truck segment. Its distinctive exterior is defined by its classic Jeep® open-air design. The versatile interior offers numerous seating and storage configurations. Also onboard: loads of advanced technologies including exclusive features that make Gladiator stand out even more. Gladiator is always on guard for occupants too, with the latest standard and available safety and security technology.
CAPABILITY
- All Jeep® Gladiator models are Trail Rated with standard tow hooks in front and back, and skid plates protecting the fuel tank and the transfer case
- Available best-in-class* gas towing (7,650 lb) and best-in-class 4×4 payload (1,700 lb)
- Largest brakes in its class*
- Advanced fuel-efficient powertrains
- 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine (285 hp/260 lb-ft of torque)
- 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine (260 hp/442 lb-ft of torque)
EXTERIOR
- Only Open-Air Pickup Truck in the Industry*
- Three removable tops
- Zipperless Sunrider® soft top
- Body-color Hardtop
- Black Freedom Top® hardtop
- Removable doors
- Tool kit includes necessary Torx bits to remove the doors
- Folding windshield
- Four-bolt design at top of windshield frame allows for quick and easy fold-down operation
INTERIOR
- Best-in-class rear seat leg room*
- 60/40 split-folding rear seats
- Can be folded flat to access cab-back storage
- Provides a load floor for larger items
- Lockable storage behind rear seat and available removable under-seat storage bin
TECHNOLOGY/FUNCTIONAL
- Segment-exclusive available forward-facing off-road camera*
- Advanced technology with an available Uconnect® 4C NAV with 8.4″ Display system
- Industry-exclusive available/removable Bluetooth® wireless speaker
SAFETY & SECURITY
- Over 80 standard and available safety and security features, including:
- Blind Spot Monitoring* with Rear Cross-Path Detection*
- Adaptive Cruise Control*
- Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking*
JEEP GLADIATOR DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Jeep Gladiator Sunrider soft top
- Features easy-to-use zipperless closures design; available in vinyl and premium fabrics
- Built-in water management features keep the interior dry
- Rear window panel can be both rolled up or removed for partial open-air feel
- Spring-loaded side links allow top to glide into open Sunrider position, and two hook-and-loop fasteners (provided in center console) secure the top in this position
Jeep Gladiator Removable doors
- Removable front and rear doors contribute to wide-open driving experience
- Able to store bolts in special underseat bolt bin for convenient retrieval
- Designed for off-road operation only
- Driving on public roads without doors removes the protection to occupants that doors provide
Jeep Gladiator Three-piece Freedom Top hardtop
- Light and easy-to-remove hardtop
- Enjoy a full open-air experience by removing all three sections, or let in the sun by just removing the two front panels
- Available in Black on all trim levels and body-color on Overland and Rubicon
Jeep Gladiator Fold-down windshield
- Lightweight frame made of aluminum for easy lowering and raising motions
- Remove the two windshield wipers and four Torx head fasteners along the interior of the windshield (and store all mounting bolts in the original threaded holds for safekeeping)
- Header bar remains to protect passengers along with rearview mirror and sun visors
- Lower windshield to rubber hood bumpers and secure with straps
- Before lowering the windshield:
– If the vehicle is equipped with Sunrider Soft Top, the soft top MUST be lowered, and the door frames must be removed
– If the vehicle is equipped with a Freedom Top hardtop, the Freedom Panels MUST be removed
- Do not drive the vehicle on-road with the windshield down
- Do not drive the vehicle unless the windshield is securely fastened, either up or down
- Eye protection, such as goggles, should be worn at all times when the windshield is down
JEEP GLADIATOR OFF-ROAD PAGES
- Standard with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4″ Display
- Can be launched within the radio or if the Off-Road+ button is pressed
- Allow access to real-time performance data and in-depth diagnostics to provide an optimized experience
- Summary of data is always displayed in the off-road status bar or greater details can be reviewed within the numerous information tabs
Drivetrain
- Provides status of steering angle, sway bar, front and rear axle lockers and transfer case
Accessory gauges
- Displays coolant temperature, oil temperature, oil pressure, transmission temperature (automatic only) and battery voltage
Pitch/roll
- Displays pitch and roll angles graphically and numerically
TrailCam – Forward-Facing Camera
- Launches the TrailCam Forward-Facing Off-Road Camera
Off-Road pages status bar (located along the bottom of the screen)
- Transfer Case status
- Off-Road+ status
- Latitudes/Longitude GPS coordinates
- Altitude of the vehicle
- Status of Selec-Speed Control and Selected Speed in miles per hour (mph)
Jeep Gladiator TrailCam System:
- Grille-mounted camera highlights off-road obstacles, such as rocks and logs, by displaying an image of what’s in front of the vehicle on the touchscreen display
- To help driver negotiate off-road obstacles, tire path lines that change dynamically when the steering wheel is turned are overlaid on the camera image to indicate the current vehicle path
- Includes integrated washer nozzle that can be activated using radio soft key to clean the camera lens
- Activated by the following methods:
– Press “FWD Camera” soft key on Controls screen
– Press “FWD Camera” soft key on Apps screen
– Press “FWD Camera” soft key on Off-Road Pages
Jeep Gladiator Selectable Tire Fill Alert
- Makes tire inflation or deflation more convenient by providing an auditory notification when the desired pressure is reached
- Desired deflation or inflation pressure is selected in the radio and can be set to a minimum of 15 psi
- If the key is cycled on/off, the system defaults to the recommended placard pressures. At this point you must set the desired pressures again
- Up to two preset pressures can be saved in the radio
- Vehicle must be in Park (automatic transmission) or Neutral (manual transmission) and the ignition must be in RUN mode
Jeep Gladiator Industry-first removable Bluetooth wireless speaker
- Docking station behind rear seat back houses a removable wireless speaker on the passenger side
- Weight: 3 lb; dimensions: 10″ x 5.5″ x 2.75″
- Charged by vehicle power when in the vehicle storage location and engine is running
- Capable of charging other devices connected to its USB Port
- Can be paired with the speaker from another Jeep® Gladiator to play true left/right stereo audio
- Carries the electronics industry’s highest rating for dust protection
- Protected from immersion in water with a depth of up to 3.3 feet (1 meter) for up to 30 minutes
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