2020 Gladiator appeals to Jeep, truck fans

Jeep fans: If you want a pickup truck but you’re loyal to the Jeep brand, check out the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. You’ll find the same rugged features that you love in the Jeep, paired with the utility of a pickup truck.

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Learn more about the Jeep Gladiator and take a test drive at any Earnhardt Auto Centers location, including Earnhardt Jeep in Gilbert and Rodeo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Queen Creek. You’ll like what you see!

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The 2020 Gladiator sports an all-new model with a crew cab style, according to an Edmunds review. The Gladiator sports “rugged Jeep character and off-road prowess,” says the review, and is currently the only convertible truck you can buy. The 2020 Gladiator also offers a bigger back seat than other midsize pickups, an advantage when you’re hauling lots of people.

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The Gladiator offers a 5-foot long pickup bed, comparable to the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger and Chevy Colorado, according to an Auto Trader review. The Gladiator’s towing capacity of 7,650 pounds and 1600 pound maximum payload gives plenty of room to load up and haul all your gear too.

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The Gladiator comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that makes 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft torque, according to Kelly Blue Book. Or an 8-speed automatic transmission can be added. Coming soon will be a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6.

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If you want that Jeep feeling when you’re offroading, the roof and doors come off, and the windshield folds down. But you won’t need to leave your gear behind — the Gladiator offers a removable Bluetooth speaker located behind the back seat. Pull it out and take it with you, wherever you roam! 

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The Jeep Gladiator is also highly customizable, says the Auto Trader review. Buyers can find plenty of after-market features like caps, camper tops and storage solutions to add on to and further personalize their Jeeps.

If you’re looking for the convenience of a pickup truck with the Jeep image, test drive the Gladiator today at any Earnhardt Auto Centers location!

About the Author:

Carolyn Sostrom

Biography:

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle.

She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*.

With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower.

She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix.

Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.

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