But wait, that’s just the beginning! Customers going for the Launch Edition can order the model on April 4th, not a day before or after, no sir! That’s Jeep 4×4 day according to the automaker, because April is the fourth month in the year and 4th is… well, the fourth day of the month. Not clever at all, Jeep, just dull like a cookbook written by someone who doesn't like food.
An exclusively online deal, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition is based on the Rubicon. Standard features include 17-inch aluminum wheels, 33-inch tires, leather upholstery, red stitching, unique badging, and a handful more. Don’t forget this mid-size truck is $17,270 more expensive than the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, and that’s unjustified by all accounts.
“Alright, but what do I get in the Sport?” An interesting question, and the answer will surprise you given the starting price. Roll-up windows, manual door locks, halogen headlamps, not much. The Overland appears to be the pick of the bunch unless you’re an off-road enthusiast that can’t do without the Rubicon, packing power windows and locks, automatic dual-zone climate control, and so forth.
The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 is standard regardless of trim level, offering a low-range mode for off-roading. A six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic complete the picture, and next year, the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 developed by VM Motori will be added to the lineup.
