It’s the perfect time to celebrate vehicles that do it all. The 2026 Jeep Gladiator continues Jeep’s tradition of toughness while adding the versatility drivers need for both work and weekend adventures.
With rugged off-road capability, practical cargo solutions, and a lineup designed to handle whatever life throws your way, the 2026 Jeep Gladiator proves that a mid-size pickup can be as adaptable as it is capable. Keep reading to discover why the 2026 Jeep Gladiator is the versatile mid-size Jeep pickup truck perfect for both work sites and weekends.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 Jeep Gladiator lineup is completely new, with fewer trims, but it still includes the Texas Trail, available at Coleman Motors.
- The 2026 Gladiator has a new hinge and check strap design that allows quick, tool-free, easy door removal.
- The Jeep Gladiator is a powerful mid-size open-air pickup truck with best-in-class gas towing capacity and best-in-class maximum 4x4 payload.
What’s new for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
The new 2026 Jeep Gladiator is here and ready for review, featuring a couple of upgrades, including quick-release door hinges that don't require tools, making open-air driving easier and more accessible. Without bolts that are easy to misplace and with a new hinge and check strap design, removing doors for more adventure is easier than ever and tool-free. Also new for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator lineup is the return of Reign, a stunning purple shade making a comeback for a vibrant exterior.
Other changes for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator lineup include the absence of the limited-edition trims, the High Tide and the Nighthawk. The High Tide is perfect for beach and lake life, while the Nighthawk is an upgraded version of the Sport trim with black accents and signature designs, offering a sophisticated city style and a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds. Although the lineup is smaller, the 2026 Jeep Gladiator ranks among the best mid-size pickups by J.D. Power.
2026 Jeep Gladiator Trims:
- Sport
- Sport S
- Willys
- Texas Trail
- Rubicon
- Majoave
- Mojave X
- Rubicon X
What features are included with the 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
The 2026 Jeep Gladiator is one of the best and only open-air mid-size pickup trucks featuring the new quick-release door hinges, the ParkView Rear Backup Camera, Push-Button Start, Uconnect 5 with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and Navigation connecting you to Integrated Off-Road Adventure Guides and 68 Jeep Badge of Honor trails, Off-Road Info Pages, heated seats, heated steering wheel, Nappa or McKinley leather seats available on certain trims, 33-inch all-terrain tires standard for the Mojave and Rubicon trims, Sway Bar Disconnect, enhanced suspension, and the Desert-Rated Badge on the Gladiator Mojave, along with the available TrailCam Off-Road Camera.
Other features available on the 2026 Jeep Gladiator trims include Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path Detection, and other safety and security features for peace of mind during your commute and off-roading on tough terrains.
Which engines are available for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
Every 2026 Jeep Gladiator has a 3.6L V6 24V VVT engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Some trims feature the available Heavy-Duty Dana 44 Wide Front and Rear Axle, the Trac-Lok Anti-Spin Rear Differential, and a 4x4 drivetrain. Trims like the Jeep Gladiator Willys, Mojave, Mojave X, Rubicon, and Rubicon X have a higher curb weight, which results in greater towing capacity, a best-in-class gas towing capacity of 7,700 pounds, and an available best-in-class maximum 4x4 payload of 1,725 pounds with the 2026 Jeep Gladiator Sport S.
The Best Mid-Size Jeep Pickup
The 2026 Jeep Gladiator is one of the best mid-size pickups that delivers capability, power under the hood, and versatility on and off-road. Coleman Motors is thankful this season for the family, friends, and support staff, making an exceptional buying experience the best. Visit one of our showrooms or shop our inventory online, and call us so we can help you find the perfect Jeep to start the new year off right.