Gladiator (or other 4-door) Jeep Discussion/rumors....

Tightwadsjeeper · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 9:57 am

Hey... I notice that Jeep has a pretty good site of stuff on the Gladiator concept vehicle...

http://www.jeep.com/autoshow/news/index.html

Has anyone heard anything else about this vehicle???

Also, I understand that supposedly they'll be introducing a 4 door version of the Wrangler (Unlimited) sometime soon??

I guess I just dream of owning some sort of 4 Dr. Jeep that's a little more Hard core offroad than the Libby.... :wink:

This is meant to be just a rumor/confirmation/discussion thread of what's new and upcoming in the future from Jeep....

Luis

auggy · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:55 am

If the gladiator goes into production it will probably be my first ride when I get out of college. That thing is amazing.

SunDvl · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:16 am

The new TK (wrangler) will be available with 4 doors. The days of hard top/soft top are gone, as due to safety requirements the panels will be solid and removable. The TK is supposed to retain solid axels.

allscan · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:25 am

I would trade in the KJ CRD in a heartbeat if they brought those to market. First, it has the diesel. Second, it actually has a manual transmission. I hope Jeep/DC makes the right decision, this could be what they need to make money and keep away from more cute-utes and car like SUVs.

dog_party · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 1:54 pm

If they build that...CRD...6 speed..."seven-slot grille, an open-air passenger compartment, a Command Trac® part-time 4x4 system, front- and rear-locking differentials, a front winch and full skid plates"...my fiancee will get her wish...she'll be driving the Liberty.

crash87 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 4:39 pm

I hope those are in production by the time i need to retire the kj, im out of school, and i have a good enough job to make the payments on one of those bad boys, its gonna be a tough rig.

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:44 pm

guys, that gladiator concept is the new wrangler 4 door, due out for the 2007 model year. Concept vehicles are always way more blingy than what the final vehicle ends up being.

skrracing · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:09 pm

It's not from Jeep but they have had the Brute out for many years and it is even better than the Jeep. it also comes wiht a great warranty. later..Clint

http://www.aev-conversions.com/Vehicle_Brute.html

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:20 pm

Clint, if it isn't from Jeep, then why do they have the Jeep name on it?

WOW! I just realized I have gone over 1000 posts!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Where's my cookie so I can eat it too? :lol:

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:27 pm

Tokyojoe wrote:

Clint, if it isn't from Jeep, then why do they have the Jeep name on it?

WOW! I just realized I have gone over 1000 posts!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Where's my cookie so I can eat it too? :lol:

Because it is a modified wrangler unlimited

BTW, when I spoke above I was thinking of the Rescue, not the gladiator.

Steakgoddess · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 9:50 pm

Let me tell you, if that Gladiator comes out, my husband and I will be at the Jeep dealership as fast as we possibly can.

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:29 am

I am with you on the Gladiator Steak Goddess....

According to the Sales staff at Faricy down in Co Springs, the Gladiator will be available late Fall '06 as an '07, with the Diesel manual Trans first, then an auto and the V6 as options later, kinda reverse what the Lib did at first...

This is great timing.... Tricia's car will be paid off in Feb/March... I sew on E-6 in June, Gladiator in Driveway in November/December.... Towbar on KJ and hack off the top!!!

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

Do I smell a G.O.S.T. branch coming up?

dog_party · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:51 am

That Brute is sick! Wonder if they'd do a Cummins TD swap instead of the Hemi...

Joe Jeep Owner · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:24 am

Does this mean the KJ sight will slowly dwindle and go away? :cry:

I would love to have one of those but seeing as I havent even had my KJ for a year yet, unlikely. Plus I'm sure sticker is going to be high on that with all the bells and whistles.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:23 am

WOW! It has a pet door!

Is that the jack under the spare or an RPG rocket?

Seats don't look very comfy.

There's just something very wrong about a vehicle sitting on a dirt road and the tires are completely clean. No dust on the tread.

dog_party · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:22 pm

Pet door would be pretty handy for me.

Some days, so would the RPG! :twisted:

I'm not going anywhere Joe Jeep. The KJs in my family for...let's shoot for 500k miles. I'll be LOST for a looooonnnnnnnnnng time.

bennybmn · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:25 pm

It's my understanding that the company that makes the Brute (AEV conversions?) has been stretching Wrangler chassis for a lot longer than the Unlimited has been around. They had one out a while back that was the same length as the Unlimmited, BUT! The wheelbase is longer, so the departure angle is better. More stability too. Very cool! Very expensive :lol:

Gotta admit, that brute would be sweet!!

auggy · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:51 pm

How much does one of those brutes go for?

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

auggy wrote:

How much does one of those brutes go for?

45K I gave them a call once.

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