00:00Jeep is launching a new variant of the Gladiator for the 2025 model year, the Dark Sky Edition.
00:08This is based on the sport trim level, but is marketed by Stellantis North America as a separate edition.
00:14The Gladiator Dark Sky offers more than just cosmetic changes.
00:19Buyers can order it with a hardtop and optional body-colored paint.
00:25The dark emblems and decals on the exterior, as well as the body-colored fender flares,
00:29are striking.
00:32Additionally, the vehicle receives gloss black inserts in the front and rear bumpers,
00:36as well as a hood inspired by the Mojvi model.
00:40All of these extras cost approximately âŹ1,400 more than the base sport model.
00:48Standard equipment includes a 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 infotainment system,
00:53numerous active safety features, a high-quality steering wheel, and front axle deactivation.
00:58Robust Dana 44 axles are installed front and rear.
01:03The Gladiator Dark Sky also protects its mechanicals with skid plates on the transmission,
01:08transfer case, and front axle.
01:11Like the Sport S variant, the Dark Sky has a ground clearance of 10 inches,
01:16which equates to 25.4 centimeters.
01:20Power is provided by an 8-speed automatic transmission coupled to a 6-cylinder gasoline engine
01:25from the Chrysler Pentastar series.
01:27The 3.6-liter V6 produces 289 horsepower and delivers a maximum torque of 353 newton meters.
01:35The maximum towing capacity is around 3.5 tons.
01:40The second 25-liter Gladiator is available exclusively as a four-door crew cab and is not
01:45known for its fuel economy.
01:47Combined fuel consumption is 12.4L, 100 kilometers.
01:50With a fuel tank capacity of over 83 liters, this results in a range of approximately 670 kilometers.
01:59Off-road capabilities are guaranteed by three available all-wheel drive systems,
02:03Command Track, Select Track, and Rock Track.
02:06For the second model year of the 620, the Gladiator is also planned as a plug-in hybrid version,
02:12the 4E.
02:13This will likely adopt the Select Track and Rock Track all-wheel drive systems from the
02:18Wrangler 4x4E.
02:19According to rumors, the upcoming hybrid system will feature a new transmission with a more
02:24powerful electric drive unit.
02:27Instead of the current 136 horsepower and 245 newton meters, the new system is expected to
02:32deliver 218 horsepower and 450 newton meters.
02:36Due to previous issues with the high-voltage battery, which is supplied by Samsung SDI,
02:43improvements in battery quality are also expected for 2026.
02:47The market launch of the Gladiator 4E is expected in the second half of 2025.
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