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2023 Jeep Gladiator review
The Jeep Gladiator might be a warrior off the beaten track, but it falls short in a number of areas against segment favourites.
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Jeep Gladiator vs Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
Jeep Gladiator
Volkswagen Amarok
2024 Jeep
Gladiator
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2024 Volkswagen
Amarok
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4)
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok STYLE TDI500 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Off-roading
Transporting thingsAwards
The Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant. We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Offroad
Fuel Efficiency
83L
1029 km
80L
568 to 792 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$78,250 - $87,250
$50,990 - $79,990
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheaper than a Wrangler...
- Unstoppable on the rough stuff
- Looks tough
Misses
- ... but still hella expensive
- Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
- Off the pace in payload, towing capacity
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb technology that all works
- Attractive styling, inside and out
- Smooth, responsive powertrain
Misses
- Less user-friendly interior than Ranger
- No rear USB outlets or app connectivity
- A bit pricey
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Lifestyle Adventure Group (+$2,950)
- Premium Paint (+$895)
- Electric Brake Controller (+$499)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
Colours Available
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3604 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.6L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6 | DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 209kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6400 | 3250 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 347Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4100 | 1750 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.03 | 10 - 16.5 | |
