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Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 4WD Dual Cab Ute 2023 Review

Rob Fraser

Gladiator Rubicon – Amongst Dual Cab Utes the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon almost sits in a class by itself. Purpose built for heavy duty 4WD activities the Rubicon is amongst the best 4WD Utes around. Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 2023 front quarter 2 With almost 250mm of ground clearance, excellent wheel articulation, Fox shock absorbers, front and rear diff locks, mud terrain tyres and the ability to disconnect the front sway bars, the Gladiator Rubicon is at home in the rough stuff.

These very factors are opposite of what is needed for a good highway cruiser.

On road it’s a slightly different story. It has what we call personality. Its ok, just not my first pick as a long-distance cruiser.

Inside the Jeep is all comfort. There’s a little wind noise, and the mud terrain tyres have the typical roar. But the heated seats are particularly comfortable, the infotainment system is straight out of the premium models, and you soon adapt to the “personality’ and enjoy the drive.

Jeep has persisted with the 3.6L Pentastar petrol engine with 209kW and 347Nm, running through an 8-speed automatic transmission and the awesome Jeep Rock-Trac Active On-Demand II 4×4 system. It can be heavy on fuel if pushed hard but not bad on the freeway.

Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is priced from $87,250 plus the usual costs.

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Jeep Gladiator Rubicon details:

What is good?
  • Very cool styling
  • Outstanding 4WD capability
  • Interior comfort

What is not so good?
  • Limited Payload
  • Limited towing capacity
  • No diesel or hybrid

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Dual Cab 4WD Utes are popular. However, the Gladiator Rubicon is different to the mainstream 4WD Dual Cab Utes.

Buyers could look at Ford Ranger Raptor, Toyota 70 Series LandCruiser, RAM 1500, Chev Silverado ZR2,   Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior, Toyota HiLux Rogue, Mazda BT-50 Thunder.

Jeep Gladiator

Model

Gladiator Rubicon
Model Price $87,250 MLP*
Engine 3.6L V6 Petrol Euro 5
Drivetrain 8 Sp Sports AT Dual range 4WD
Power 209kW @ 6,400rpm
Torque 347Nm @ 4.100rpm
Safety Three-star ANCAP (tested June 2020)
0-100kmh / Top Speed TBA
CO2 Emissions 288 g/km
Economy ADR 12.4L/100km / 83L capacity
Economy on test 13.5L/100k
Max Range 783km
Servicing 12Mth / 12,000km Capped Price
Warranty 5yr/ 100,000 km
Roadside Assist 5Yr. conditional roadside assist

*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)

Overall Rating    

84/100
Behind the Wheel 8
Comfort 8
Equipment 9
Performance 8
Ride and Handling 8
Practicality 9
Fit for Purpose 8
AWD/Towing Capability* 9  (4WD 5/5 Towing 4/5 )
Technology/connectivity 9
Value for Money 8

*Towing and AWD capability is measured against similar vehicles in the same class.

Dimensions

  
Overall Length 5591mm
Wheelbase 3488mm
Width 1894mm
Height 1909mm
Wheels 17×7.5 Alloy
Tyres 255/75 R17
Max ground clearance Up to 249mm
Wading Depth 760mm
Approach 40.7 degrees
Rampover 18.4 degrees
Departure angle 25.1 degrees
Turning Circle KTK 13.6m
Tub Length TBA
Tub width arches TBA
Tub Depth TBA
Kerb Weight 2242kg
Payload (kg) 693kg
GVM (kg) 2935kg
GCM 5656kg
Towing Capacity 2721kg
Tow Ball rating 272kg

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