Which is right for you, the 2025 Jeep Gladiator Mojave or the Texas Trail? There's a lot to love about both trail-ready midsize trucks, but each has its own unique appeal. Keep reading to find out which Jeep pickup is more you.
Key Takeaways
- The Texas Trail is popular for its homegrown style and off-road upgrades. Meanwhile, the Mojave takes everything from performance to interior comfort to the next level!
- Although these Wranglers share quite a few features, the Mojave ultimately offers more luxury upgrades and options.
- Both SUVs feel at home on the Texas range, but the Mojave is equipped to travel off-road desert trails at a faster pace!
- Check out the exclusive Wrangler Texas Trail, starting at $43,800*, or enjoy faster-paced adventures with the Mojave, from $51,695*.
Which 2025 Jeep Gladiator trim is right for me, the Mojave or Texas Trail?
To choose between these Gladiator trucks, you should consider things like how much you want to spend and which off-road upgrades you can't live without! The Gladiator Texas Trail offers a great price on exclusive style and rugged capabilities. Meanwhile, the Gladiator Mojave takes performance to the next level -- and it even throws in a few utility features to boot! Either way, of course, these popular midsize trucks are designed to deliver the thrill of open-air freedom.
What features come with the 2025 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, compared to the Texas Trail?
The Texas Trail is as accommodating as it is stylish. Modern utilities -- including automatic climate control and power-adjustable front seats -- deliver everyday comfort. Heated seats and a heated, premium-wrapped steering wheel keep you cozy all winter. And modern infotainment technology provides quick and easy access to smartphone features like your maps and music apps!
The Mojave will also keep you pretty comfy! It shares a lot of features with the Texas Trail, including remote ignition and automatic climate control. And by comparison, the Mojave is really big on sporty utility, with extras that include programmable auxiliary switches and Trailer Hitch Zoom!
Comfort, Convenience, and Appearance Features
|
Texas Trail |
Mojave |
| Wheels |
17-inch Black-painted aluminum wheels |
17-inch Dark Gray-painted aluminum wheels |
| Upholstery |
Black McKinley-trimmed seats |
Premium cloth with Terracotta accent stitching and sport bolsters |
| Front Seats |
Heated, power-adjustable |
Manual-adjusting, manual lumbar |
| Start/Entry |
Remote ignition, keyless entry |
Remote start, front-door passive entry and lock |
| Steering Wheel |
Heated, premium-wrapped |
Premium-wrapped |
| A/C |
Automatic climate control |
Automatic climate control |
| Driver Information Display |
Reconfigurable 7-inch color cluster |
Reconfigurable 7-inch color cluster |
| Infotainment |
Uconnect 5 with 12.3-inch touchscreen |
Uconnect 5 with 12.3-inch color touchscreen |
| Audio |
Eight speakers |
Eight speakers |
| Headlamps/Tail Lamps |
Automatic |
Automatic LED reflector headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, LED tail lamps |
| Fog Lamps |
Optional |
LED |
| Exterior Mirrors |
Power, heated |
Power, heated |
| Safety Tech |
Adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning |
Adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, blind-spot monitoring |
| Exterior Styling |
Body-color hardtop, body-color fender flares, unique Texas Trail hood and tailgate decals, Black accents |
Freedom Top three-piece modular hardtop in Black, Orange Desert Rated badge |
| Extra Features |
|
Ambient interior lighting, Trailer-Hitch Zoom, Four programmable auxiliary switches |
| Options |
Built-in navigation, Nine-speaker premium Alpine audio, LED headlamps and fog lamps, Blind-spot warning |
Leather-trimmed seating, Nine-speaker Alpine premium audio, Built-in navigation, Connected Travel and Traffic Services |
Which comes with more off-road performance upgrades, the 2025 Jeep Gladiator Mojave or Texas Trail?
While both Gladiator trims are destined for the trail, the Mojave is built for extra-rugged action. In fact, the Mojave comes standard with upgraded shocks and a 4.10 axle ratio to help you maximize torque in difficult terrain. Compared to the Texas Trail, the Gladiator can also tow a bigger boat (or camper), with a max rating of 7,000 pounds.
Of course, the Texas Trail is still a great option for off-road adventure. Standard four-wheel drive and 32-inch mud-terrain tires help you navigate East Texas trails in style. Plus, this Gladiator can tow up to 4,500 pounds' worth of your oversized toys.
Rugged Performance Features
|
Texas Trail |
Mojave |
| Engine |
3.6L Pentastar V6 (285 hp, 260 lb-ft of torque) |
3.6L Pentastar V6 (285 hp, 260 lb-ft of torque) |
| Transmission |
Eight-speed Automatic |
Eight-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain |
Command-Trac 4x4 part-time, two-speed transfer case |
Command-Trac 4x4 part-time, two-speed transfer case |
| Tires |
32-inch mud-terrain tires |
33-inch all-terrain tires |
| Suspension |
Sport rear shock absorbers |
FOX 2.5 performance internal bypass shocks with reservoirs and 1-inch front lift |
| Axles |
Standard |
Wider-track, heavy-duty Dana 44 (front and rear); front axle with cast-iron steering knuckles |
| Axle Ratio |
3.73 |
4.10 |
| Max Trailer |
4,500 lbs |
7,000 lbs |
| Max Payload |
1,100 lbs |
1,100 lbs |
| Extra Features |
Steel rock rails |
Fox front hydraulic jounce bumpers, Thicker front upper control arms, Larger, reinforced track bar, Reinforced frame, Heavy-duty cooling |
How much are the 2025 Jeep Gladiator Mojave and Texas Trail trucks?
The 2025 Gladiator Texas Trail pairs exclusive styling with off-road adventure starting at $43,800*. Then there's the 2025 Gladiator Mojave, which upgrades everyday convenience and trail capabilities from $51,695*. Which of these midsize trucks is a good fit for your adventures? Visit us at Coleman Motors in New Boston, TX to give it a test-drive!
*MSRP as of 12/10/25. Subject to change.