If he is a very popular category in the US, it cannot be said that pickup trucks are wildly successful in Europe. You just need to compare the best selling models in these two markets. Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado and RAM 1500 in Uncle Sam against Peugeot 208, Dacia Sandero and Volkswagen T-Roc on the Old Continent. Ying and Yang… The rare models sold here act as underdogs. Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi L200, Volkswagen Amarok and Isuzu D-Max, name only the most popular. No, on the side of the Jeep, which landed in our region in 2020, there is also: A gladiator whose appearance should be familiar to you.

Gladiator, utility Wrangler

There is a gladiator based on Wrangler Unlimited (5-door), to which we lengthened the wheelbase and grafted a wide bucket at the rear. This is a real “rough & tough” 4×4, based on which ladder chassis and has permanent four-wheel drive. Versatile 4X4 that can carry 1005 liters and 565 kg of equipment. We have it only in motorization V6 diesel. 3.0-liter twin-turbo with a capacity of 264 horsepower, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. “Is” or “was”? Unfortunately, we will soon be able to speak in the past because Jeep will soon remove it from its European range. Its size, average consumption and CO2 emissions are far from European expectations. To let him really make his way with us. Continuity must be ensured by a 100% electric model.

The last of the last

One last knock and all was gone: Jeep offers it a farewell version called FarOut Final Edition. It’s based on the best Overland finish to which we’ve added a few extra features. He receives running boards and a special hard roof from three parts, as well as an Alpine audio system with 9 speakers. Some new stickers especially on the tailgate and above the wheel arches. Additional equipment is offered, such as a side socket 230 V, omnidirectional cameraa storage compartment under the rear seat or even a black soft top for the roof. This is the last of the gladiators billed in France (with the exception of options) in 79,600 euros. Fortunately, there is no need to add an environmental penalty as this model is homologated in France as a four-seater SUV. Phew…

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