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2023 Jeep Gladiator review
The Jeep Gladiator might be a warrior off the beaten track, but it falls short in a number of areas against segment favourites.
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James Wong
2023 Jeep Gladiator vs 2024 Mazda BT-50 Comparison
Jeep Gladiator
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2023 Jeep
Gladiator
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2024 Mazda
BT-50
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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Based on the Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4)
Based on the Mazda BT-50 SP (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Off-roading
Transporting thingsAwards
The Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant. We don’t have any awards for Mazda BT-50.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Offroad
Fuel Efficiency
83L
1029 km
76L
532 to 608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheaper than a Wrangler...
- Unstoppable on the rough stuff
- Looks tough
Misses
- ... but still hella expensive
- Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
- Off the pace in payload, towing capacity
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives like an SUV
- Well-calibrated ADAS
- Premium cabin materials
Misses
- Expensive with options
- Rivals have more grunt
- Infotainment upgrade isn't worth $5000
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Lifestyle Adventure Group (+$2,950)
- Premium Paint (+$895)
- Mica Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
Ice White is standard, while premium paint is an extra $695.
The full palette consists of:
- Red Volcano
- Concrete Grey
- Gun Blue
- Ingot Silver
- Rock Grey
- True Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3604 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.6L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 209kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6400 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 347Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4100 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.03 | 16.3 - 16.5 | |
