Jeep Gladiator Concept (2005)
Concept car · 2005 · Combustion
A diesel pickup concept that foreshadowed Jeep's return to trucks
The 2005 Gladiator concept was a rugged, diesel-powered pickup that previewed cues later seen on the Wrangler and Jeep's eventual truck revival. It used a 2.8 L turbodiesel four making 163 hp and 295 lb-ft through a six-speed manual and full-time 4WD. A clever expandable bed stretched from 5.5 feet to nearly 9 feet with the tailgate down, and it offered a fold-down windshield and removable doors.
Key facts
- Engine: 2.8 L turbodiesel I4
- Power: 163 hp / 295 lb-ft
- Transmission: 6-speed manual, full-time 4WD
- Bed: Expandable 5.5 ft to ~9 ft
- Ground clearance: 13.7 in
Production
- Status: Concept only
- The 2005 Gladiator was a pickup concept; the unrelated production Gladiator came in 2019.
- Revealed at 2005 North American International Auto Show
Source: JeepSpecs