2020 Jeep Gladiator

[tball]

Seems to make sense, even if they can just take a small peice of Tacoma sales. I think it looks great and Jeep folks will eat it up. There are Jeep people (yes, I don't understand) that need a truck, right?

 

[JeffB]

Built in my hometown!

But on the other hand,my sense of good taste may be off too, I always thought the 80’s model Grand Wagoneers were cool!

Your taste isn't off - the 80s GW is objectively awesome. There is a nicely restored navy one that lives in my neighborhood and I covet it.

As for the new model, I kind of like it. I don't really "need" a truck, but then again, I don't really "need" a jeep either. For that reason, I'm probably well-within the target market.

 

[Core2]

If only Jeep had Toyota or Subaru build quality. I love the look and style but nothing else.

 

[cantunamunch]

Seems to make sense, even if they can just take a small peice of Tacoma sales. I think it looks great and Jeep folks will eat it up. There are Jeep people (yes, I don't understand) that need a truck, right?

I expect it will be quite popular amongst the watersports lifestyle crowd around here; the fact that the bed is short is irrelevant since even a full size bed needs to be extended to fit jet skis or a lot of kayaks.

 

[Dwight]

I think I'll stick with this.

 

[WheatKing]

I'm a jeep guy and it's meh... kinda has a design by committee look to it.. it's nearly as big as most 1/2 ton trucks.. which.. while nice.. kinda misses the point..

I've got an 82 wagoneer i'm restoring.. all the bells and whistles including air and factory sunroof (which doesn't leak to this day!). To many awesome concepts led up to this.. you can see where the accountants were.. nope.. nope ... just use this part.. Glad they're finally making it.. but maybe the next version will be better.

 

[neonorchid]

ESS Engine Start Stop No Thank You!

 

[tromano]

Rich Jeep Truck Heritage

Hah. They had to dig deep for that one.

At least it is a truck which has some added utility over a wrangler. Was wondering when they were going to try something more pracitcal.