Jeep Gladiator Wiper Blade Sizes (2020-2025)

The Gladiator nameplate first appeared in 1963 when Kaiser Jeep introduced a full-size pickup truck sharing its platform and front-end styling with the Wagoneer station wagon. Built on a body-on-frame chassis, these original Gladiators were offered in 120-inch and 126-inch wheelbase configurations with half-ton through one-ton ratings.

Power initially came from the Kaiser-developed 230-cubic-inch overhead-cam inline-six known as the Tornado. This engine gained a reputation for complexity and reliability issues, and after American Motors Corporation acquired Kaiser Jeep in 1970, AMC-sourced engines replaced it.

Between 1967 and 1969, Kaiser Jeep produced approximately 33,000 military M715 trucks derived from the civilian Gladiator for the U.S. Army. These were among the first M-series tactical vehicles based largely on commercial components and replaced the aging Dodge M37. While durable, the M715 proved underpowered and difficult to service in military use.

The civilian Gladiator was renamed the J-series pickup for the 1972 model year and continued production through 1988 with a wide range of engines over its lifespan, including AMC inline-sixes and V8s. In total, the full-size Jeep pickup platform remained in production for roughly 25 years under various names.

After the compact Jeep Comanche ended production in 1992, Jeep went decades without a pickup in its lineup. The modern Gladiator debuted at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, reviving the historic nameplate for a midsize pickup based on the fourth-generation Wrangler JL platform.

Production began in early 2019 for the 2020 model year at the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, marking Jeep’s return to the pickup segment after 27 years. The Gladiator features a 137.3-inch wheelbase, significantly longer than the four-door Wrangler, allowing for a five-foot steel cargo bed while preserving strong off-road approach and departure angles.

Standard power comes from a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 producing 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with either a six-speed manual transmission in early years or an eight-speed automatic. Maximum towing capacity reaches up to 7,700 pounds, with payload ratings as high as approximately 1,700 pounds, making the Gladiator one of the most capable trucks in its class.

Like the Wrangler, it offers removable doors, a fold-down windshield, and multiple removable roof options. Rubicon models are trail rated and include Dana 44 axles with locking differentials, an electronic sway bar disconnect, and Rock-Trac four-wheel drive with a 4:1 low range. The Mojave variant is desert rated, featuring reinforced components and performance-oriented Fox shocks tuned for high-speed off-road driving.

A substantial update for the 2024 model year aligned the Gladiator with the refreshed Wrangler, introducing revised exterior styling, a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5, and expanded driver assistance features. The six-speed manual transmission was discontinued after the 2024 model year, leaving the eight-speed automatic as the only transmission choice.

Although Jeep previously evaluated electrified versions of the Gladiator, no plug-in hybrid or fully electric variant has been officially confirmed for production. The Gladiator competes with midsize pickups such as the Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado, and Ford Ranger, but remains distinctive for its removable body panels and emphasis on extreme off-road capability rather than traditional work-truck roles.

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