Adventure seekers from Kingston to Manorville regularly visit Sawyer Motors for great deals on outstanding off-road vehicles. When it comes to venturing off the beaten path, it's hard to beat the Jeep® Brand, especially the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator. But which one is right for you?
Performance
The Gladiator and Wrangler both come standard with the same engine: a 3.6-liter PentaStar V6 that gets 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. While this is the only engine for the Gladiator, the Wrangler offers two more available engines for Hudson drivers to consider: a 2.0-liter turbo I4 (270 horsepower, 295 pound-feet of torque), and a 6.4-liter HEMI® SRT V8 (470 horsepower, 470 pound-feet of torque). The Wrangler comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission and offers an available eight-speed automatic, while all Gladiator models get the automatic transmission. Both vehicles come standard with four-wheel drive.
Design
The Gladiator and Wrangler both offer the thrill of open-air driving, courtesy of removable doors, a removable roof, and a fold-down windshield. In fact, the Gladiator is the only pickup truck on the market with this capability. The Gladiator has a five-foot truck bed with up to 35.5 cubic feet of storage space. A midsize SUV, the Wrangler has a maximum cargo volume of 31.7 cubic feet with two-door, four-seat models and 72.4 cubic feet with four-door, five-seat models.
Verdict
The Jeep® Wrangler and Gladiator are ultimately similar enough that picking the right one for you in Rhinebeck boils down to what you need from your off-roader. The Gladiator offers very similar performance to the standard Wrangler (minus the manual transmission) while adding the utility of a truck bed. The Wrangler gives you more options, with two additional engines and your choice of a manual or automatic transmission.
Test Drive the Jeep® Wrangler and Gladiator at Sawyer Motors
If you are ready to see for yourself if the Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator is right for you in Red Hook, then visit Sawyer Motors to take both vehicles for a test drive. Before you visit, you can apply for financing on our website. Contact us today to schedule your test drive.