Award-Winning 2021 Jeep Gladiator Adds Diesel Engine & New Models

Not much has changed for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator compared to its predecessor. And why mess with a model that earned Mid-Size Pickup Truck of Texas, Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award and Kelley Blue Book 10 Best Overall Resale Value accolades for the 2nd year in a row?

Six trims return to our Newburgh NY dealership location for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator and they consist of:

• Sport
• Sport S
• Overland
• Mojave
• Rubicon
• High Altitude

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There are also a number of limited-edition Gladiator models that have been introduced for 2021. Besides the CA-exclusive California Edition and the TX-exclusive Texas Trail, there are these special editions:

• Jeep Gladiator Willys
• Jeep Gladiator 80th Anniversary Edition
• Jeep Gladiator Freedom Edition

A new engine also joins the award-winning 3.6L Pentastar V6 with engine start-stop capability and can deliver 285 hp & 260 lb/ft of torque to expand your powertrain options. With that being said, let’s talk about what’s new for the Gladiator pickup truck.

Meet the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Special Editions

As of this blog post’s publishing, we have a number of 2021 Jeep Gladiator Willys models in stock at our dealership serving Middletown NY. Offered with the feature lineups of the Sport and Sport S trims, this special edition gives you these features for an optimal off-road experience & a distinct look:

• Limited-slip rear differential
• Rubicon cab rock rails & shocks
• 32” BFGoodrich KM2 mud terrain tires
• Command-Trac 4x4 part-time 2-speed transfer case with a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio
• Willys hood & heritage 4WD tailgate decals
• Unique black 17” aluminum wheels with gray pad print
• Gloss black sport grille
• All-weather slush mats
• Convenience & Technology Groups for the Sport S-based model

Our brand also achieved a significant milestone and the Jeep Gladiator 80th Anniversary Edition celebrates it by giving the Overland trim these exclusives:

• 18” Granite Crystal wheels & Bridgestone Dueler 255/70R18 all-terrain tires
• Neutral Grey Metallic grille bezels, headlamp rings & fog lamp bezels
• Body-colored fender flares 80th Anniversary commemorative badging
• Black diamond embossed cloth seats with the 80th Anniversary tag
• Light Tungsten interior accent stitching & Anodized Gunmetal dash mid-bolsters
• Berber floor mats with Light Tungsten accent stitching
• 4th-generation Uconnect system with 8.4” touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & SiriusXM satellite radio
• Remote start system

If you embody the American spirit, then your truck can also thanks to the Jeep Gladiator Freedom Edition. This model offers these amenities & exclusive design cues:

• 17" satin carbon wheels with all-terrain tires
• Winch-capable front & rear steel bumpers
• Rock rails for protection when driving on harsh terrain
• Premium LED headlamps & fog lamps
• Military-inspired decals & Oscar Mike tailgate badge to honor those who have served our country

Meet the 2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel

Select 2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport, Overland & Rubicon models at our dealership serving Warwick NY equips the new 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 that's rated at 260 hp & 442 lb/ft of torque. That best-in-class torque, along with exceptional acceleration & strength can be achieved thanks to the use of variable geometry technology and wide track axles with a 3.73:1 axle ratio.

In fact, this engine allows you to tow up to 6,500 lbs of cargo to bring anything you want along for the ride. And that drive will be an efficient one through the use of TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission offering more than 40 individual shift maps to enable fuel economy rated at up to an EPA-estimated 28 mpg highway.

The Jeep Wave Customer Care program also comes standard in the Gladiator. Highlights of this new-for-2021 package include:

• 3 years of worry-free maintenance at Jeep dealerships, including oil changes and tire rotations
• 24/7 support via phone or online chat
• Trip interruption and first-day rental coverage
• VIP access to select, exclusive Jeep brand events

Other highlights available for this year’s Gladiator include:

• New-for-2021 TrailCam forward-facing off-road camera for the Overland
• Multiple soft top & hardtop roof options
• Maximum towing capacity of 7,650 lbs & payload capacity of 1,700 lbs
• 9-speaker Alpine premium audio system
• Dual-zone automatic climate control system
• Jeep Advanced Safety Group with adaptive cruise control & forward collision warning

Contact Hudson Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today to learn more about the 2021 Jeep Gladiator or to schedule a test drive at our Orange County NY dealership location!