Jeep announced the 2022 model of ” Gladiator ” (Jeep Gladiator) in the United States on December 20th . The gladiator is a pickup truck that has also been introduced in the Japanese market.
The Gladiator is a Jeep pickup truck that first appeared in 1963 and has been manufactured for over 20 years. After that, after working on multiple models such as the Jeep Comanche, a pickup truck named after the Jeep, Gladiator, has appeared at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2018 for the first time in 26 years in the fall of 2018.
Interior of Jeep Gladiator
In the 2022 model, the latest connectivity “Uconnect 4C” is standard equipment on the three grades of “Overland,” “Rubycon,” and “Mojave.” The system consists of an 8.4-inch display, navigation, and 9 Alpine speakers. The “Sports” grade is equipped with a 7-inch screen “Uconnect 4” in place of the conventional 5-inch screen “Uconnect 3”.
In addition, remote proximity keyless entry is standard equipment on the three grades of Overland, Rubycon, and Mojave.
Silver Zinnis has been set as a new body color for all 2022 models. Replaces traditional billet silver. A cabin filter that removes 95% of particles in the air is standard equipment.
◆ 3.6 liter V6 gasoline and 3.0 liter V6 turbo diesel
The gasoline engine will be equipped with a lightweight and highly efficient 3.6-liter V-6 “Pentastar”. The maximum output is 285hp and the maximum torque is 40kgm. It comes with a stop and start function called “ESS”. The transmission is an 8-speed AT “TorqueFlite” and a 6-speed MT.
A 3.0-liter V-6 turbo-diesel “Eco Diesel” engine can also be selected. The maximum output is 260hp and the maximum torque is 61.1kgm. In order to cope with strong torque, it is combined with the 8-speed AT “TorqueFlite8HP75”.
There are two types of 4WD systems, “command track” and “rock track”, both of which are designed to provide optimum grip even under low traction conditions. “Hill descent control” works with 8-speed AT to support steep descents at a constant speed.
More than 80 advanced driver assistance systems
More than 80 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are available. The “Blind Spot Monitor” monitors the distance between the vehicle and other vehicles, and notifies the driver by lighting an icon on the door mirror or a warning sound when an object such as another vehicle enters the blind spot on the side or rear. .. “Rear cross path detection” is activated when the shift lever is put in “R”, and when it detects a vehicle or pedestrian crossing behind, it warns the driver by lighting an icon and chime.
The “Park View” rear backup camera with dynamic grid lines displays a wide-angle image on the touch panel monitor immediately behind the vehicle when the shift gear is set to “R”. The video shows a dynamic grid line that bends according to the steering angle, supporting backward operation when parking.
Notify the existence of obstacles with images and warning sounds at appropriate times. When driving off-road, the camera in the front grill detects obstacles in front of the off-road camera. Adaptive cruise control is also set.