2020 Jeep Gladiator | Family Review
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Thanks to my day job at Kelley Blue Book, I drive and review lots of cars. Today I’m driving a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. This particular Gladiator pickup is the Overland trim featuring a 3.6-liter V6, four-wheel drive (of course), and a range of options that bump its MSRP from $40,395 to a lofty $54,790 including destination charges. No, the Gladiator ain’t cheap.
Then again, the Jeep Gladiator should hold its value well over time, just like the resale-value-leading Jeep Wrangler. Also, the 2020 Gladiator is arguably the most fun midsize pickup truck you can buy. Not only is it highly capable off-road but the top comes off for open-air frivolity. So, even though its expensive (doubly so with dealer mark-ups) the Gladiator is an alluring entry into the midsize pickup segment.
To see how Jeep’s new pickup fares as a family truck I dragged my wife and daughter to the nearest off-road park for some dirty, dusty, muddy good times. Along the way we discussed important stuff like interior comfort, child seat installations, safety features, and styling.
And just so the premise is ultra-clear, this is not a comprehensive review but rather a casual look at the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, while I live my normal life. Simple. Fun! #MicahDrives
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I love these family car reviews. Makes it easier for me to picture my daughter and wife in the vehicle. Thank you, Micah!
We really appreciate the support, Jon. Cheers!
Also I love their input about the car!
If I could find a woman that would genuinely smile and look at me the way Micah’s wife does with him, I’d die a happy dude. Enjoyed the video
My thoughts exactly!!! :)
I thought that when I watched the newest review too!
You do a great job with your review and you have a great family.👍🏾
Micah the type of dude who mixes business and pleasure
How on earth did you manage to get so lucky finding such a loving caring devoted smart. and beautiful wife gave birth to a small version of herself to bring up? Damn Micah. Great video
No doubt, Gene. I'm incredibly fortunate and definitely aware of that fact. 🧡
beautiful?????????????????????
I like your review style, and this family review was the tipping point to sub and like. Please family review the other "midsize" trucks. I'm looking at the Canyon and Ranger currently.
Corey Ma Thanks for the sub, man! Lemme see if I can get my hand on a Canyon.
@@MicahMuzio Awesome, thanks!
Love the wholesome family review format. Genuinely refreshing. You should sell the concept to KBB or/and make it a regular thing.
Great review Micah! Looking into a gladiator for me and my small family. This was perfect to see if it’s practical or not. Keep up the great work!
I'm really fond of Micah's channel in relation to other car reviewers.
Saabkyle is like the librarian of car reviewers.
DeMuro is the comedian.
Micah is the one kids cartoon that is so fun to watch, it's the only one that doesn't make dad go on a tangent about how all cartoons suck nowadays.
Dude. This super kind of you to say. I will happily be your watchable cartoon!
Your daughter is the real star of the video.
What a beautiful family. I was hoping you were going take the doors off
Virtua Sega Sadly our schedule didn’t permit. Maybe next time!
Sounds like a VERY specific purchase and I will more than likely never purchase one, but it looks sweet though.
Only reviewer to do off roading with a 3 year old at the back seat. That’s Micah confidence or Jeep confidence?
Could be both?
She's 4 years old.
When I went off road with my 8 month old in the car, it knocked my baby to sleep. Putting babies to sleep is a Jeep’s wrangler’s amazing because Jeep’s aren’t made with “quiet” or “ less movement” in mind like other vehicles. The tire noise, depending on the types of tires you have, will lull your child to sleep.
Oh my God. What a great review! Would've loved an overall opinion on the whole package in one spot, but it was great to have a kid in the car and the wife giving her opinions. Really puts things in perspective and removed a lot of the hype factor to think about a larger purchase like this more seriously.
Since you're coming at it from the practical angle, I would love to have your opinion on maintainability and lifetime cost compared to similar vehicles in these reviews. Thanks!
First, thanks for the kind words! I love making car reviews with my family, so it's great to hear they're appreciated.
As for lifetime costs, my daily employer Kelley Blue Book is better equipped to answer that. Digging into KBB's 5-year Cost To Own figures the Gladiator should be slightly cheaper to own than an equivalent Toyota Tacoma or Chevy Colorado. The Tacoma has slightly better resale figures than the Gladiator while the Colorado is much worse. Interestingly, KBB's numbers peg the Gladiator as the cheapest to maintain. I'm not quite sure why that would be the case.
Anecdotally I'd chose the Tacoma over the Gladiator if reliability were my top concern. But personally the ability to drop the top might inspire me to overlook Toyota's perceived reliability advantage.
Great review, refreshing honestly. I could not figure out how to recline the seat the first time I rented a new Wrangler so you are not alone.
Andrew Hillman Thanks for the kind words, Andrew!
Love this family review. My family just purchased this last week and they love it.
Holo Holo Adventures Congrats on the purchase!
Good review. Your wife looks at you very lovingly
4:59 Good point. In my experience, I’ve run into 2 schools of thought in setting up your mirrors correctly. I believe a car and driver or road and track article addressed this. I argue that you should set up your mirrors wider to minimize the blind spot as much as possible, as well as looking over your shoulder
My mirrors see everything, because I MOVE my head to see everything through the mirror. I never have to look behind me.
Didn’t like them at first but when they are all dolled up I gotta tell you it looks so sick! Also, drove one for the first time last week and wow… definitely does not feel like you’re driving a Jeep! Kinda loving it now…
Its awesome how you include your family in the review. Very cool
Great video, Muzios!! Loving this family format. Not loving the Gladiator so much for the price.... a mid level Wrangler is more my taste... and bank account. And Jet Blue as a sponsor is a terrific idea! 😎
All auto journalists should shoot car review videos with their significant other. The down-to-earth, meaningful comments create a great connection with us regular folks!
It’s the best video I ever seen.I have a JL 2018 Sahara,and I going this afternoon to see if I can change for a same like yours.
Thank again.Jean-Luc Dorais from Quebec,Canada
That was a great review. Refreshing. Wife's reaction to the price.... realistic. Lol
Best review I've seen. I love the unscripted moments and info provided.
I rented a Wrangler and put 1,000 miles on it and was really impressed with the ride to be honest. My two girls and I had a blast!
That seat back release strap fooled me too!,👍😁 “Driving a boat”👍😁😁 “Old timey driving”👍😁 Elbow comfort! Excellent 👍😎 Great review👍😎😎
Not that it matters to them but Jeep priced themselves out of a customer. I LOVE this truck but at $55k for a mid-tier Gladiator Id sacrifice some capability for a better equipped and much more practical/comfortable Ram Rebel
How true. I was all set to trade my Toyota Tundra in for one, but when I saw the price for one with good options I laughed and walked away. I can buy a nice used 2018 Sahara Unlimited with about 15,000 miles for $32-35,000, and that's the newer model type.
Either way FCA gets your money, and I think that's the way they look at it. If the Gladiator is too pricey for you, they're gladly put you in a full sized Ram for a little less money.
Re: an aesthetic choice. It’s the “Jeep lifestyle” - 99% of these will never go off road and never have anything in the bed. But here’s the important part - owners don’t care. It gives them the image they want and that’s more than good enough. We can discuss all day whether it’s worth the money or not, but gladiator owners don’t/won’t care. I won’t be getting one, but I won’t judge those that do. Beautiful vehicle, just not for me.
Another fine, fine car review!!
I feel attacked Micah !!!! But I'm still following you just because is you and yes I still think that you don't need to stick your head out the car to change lanes.
Hector Rod you are correct. I think c&d wrote up an article on the whole blind spot thing. There is a way to adjust mirrors such that there is no blind spot. All you need to do is look slightly to the side and rest is mirrors. But this requires adjusting side mirrors such that you can’t see sides of your car in them, which makes most people disoriented I guess. Driving forward and looking backward for shoulder checks is scary haha.
The lovely family and good report THX 👍👍👍
Didn’t know you had your own channel until today. Pretty great and with the family too.
Axel Burner I’m glad you found us. Welcome!
Cuteness overload! Love it
Great family style review! Love this jeep Gladiator
Great video. Just cool man.
Oh how things have changed!
"Weeeeeeeee" More car reviewers should bring along their adorable daughters. They do a great job of highlighting all the best parts of the vehicle and driving it. Purple trucks, clouds and going on mud.
This was so much fun to watch!
Love the family videos. Do you know where I can listen or watch Rick Titus & his partner Jay Dalton who used to have Drivers Talk? ~ from Texas
Richard Crouse If it wasn’t for Rick Titus, I wouldn’t be in this biz. Yes, you can find them here. czcams.com/video/R9LDWRfXc44/video.html
Along with your blind spot comment, it shocks me with the amount of people that don't check their blind spots at all while driving.
Gotta love the steering response of a live axle.
Micahcentric is going to be the name for the next generation of infotainment systems for either Honda or Mazda. Just remember I called it...
They had this at the NYC auto show and when I got in the back seat I bagged the hell out of my hip on the door latches
The Tonneau cover does lock somewhat. If closed properly you can not open it unless you open the tailgate first.
Not true. I triple checked, verifying with PR at FCA. This Jeep accessory tonneau doesn’t lock. Though I’m sure someone will introduce one (or maybe already has) that does lock.
@@MicahMuzio The top doesn't lock, but you can not open the top unless you open the tailgate. I've seen this at the dealership. Yes it's the same roll up style. Also check out some of the other reviews on CZcams. Actually a good one is by TrailRecon. Title is "I Bought a Jeep Gladiator - Let's Take a Closeup Look.
I have this exact same Gladiator, same color and options. The tonneau cover can't be opened if you close it first and then close and lock the tailgate.
I loved it. Fun video Micah
How is the safety on one of these? I gotta be honest seeing a little one in the back makes me feel better. We have a 1 year old so i'm debating on grabbing one of these or a Limited Ram, but just worried on the safety. Any help on this would be great.
0:06 Idk which is best 72 super beetle or 86 Isuzu trooper ;)
Btw your family videos are really wholesome 😊
No 5hit trooper all day
Acura RSX would be a good one for family review.
New subscriber here, great review, and beautiful family! thanks!
I had less than 1k miles on my JL and washed the inside dash and all at the car wash and everything worked great when done. If I get mud all over the dash of my Gladiator Ill see if it does as good.
Haha, image coming soon. That's a great treat near the end of the video.
You do a fantastic job, Micah! PS first!
Thanks for the kind words. And congrats on First!
First family review I have seen, interesting.
Can we have a microphone for the lil Muzio PLEASE??? Thanks for another great video.
I as well have a fam of 3 with a 4 year old. Your videos are a reality check and dream crusher at the same time. Visions of Dad in a Miata hard top..pooof.
Joe Egan Counter-point. My daughter and I have had some wonderful times driving around in Miatas. Maybe grab one as a backup/bonding car?
Howdy, awesome video as always! Y’all are awesome!😸😻😸
Ryan Frisby No, you’re awesome. Thanks for the support!!
Reviews gettin betta👍🏾
We’re working on ‘em. I appreciate you sticking with us!
My problem with baby car seats is when the child is less than 2 and faces backwards. Baby car seats take a lot of space and this is what I wished I saw with your review. I guess I’ll just have try the car seat at the dealership one of these days because I’m expecting another child soon.
Jeep is actually working on a fix for the steering so hopefully next year it will be better.
That coffee drink is making me thirsty!
Thoughts on lack of airbags for rear passengers?
I finally saw one of these yesterday in person, it looks ridiculous!!! Wayyy smaller than I thought, you would have to be a fool to buy this over a Tacoma
Michael Kastner It has more room than a Tacoma
In reality, anyone would be a fool to buy anything made by FCA. However, they have a lot of interesting vehicles (crap build quality be damned) and paint colors too in my opinion
Cool car reviews. She's cute too!👍
The price being as much as a luxury full size truck keeps me from being ok with getting one unfortunately.
You said you have to check your blind spots. What about a panel van with no windows. You totally can adjust your mirrors so that there isn't any blind spot.
You ever notice how panel vans usually have supplemental wide angle mirrors at the bottom of their side mirrors? Those help fill in the blind spots created by a lack of windows.
The Gladiator and most other passenger vehicles don’t have supplemental wide angle mirrors. So it’s wise to check your blind spots.
@@MicahMuzio true. As an FJ cruiser owner I've had to learn to trust my mirrors! 😂 Worst blind spots ever. Great channel, love the family dynamic!
@@buickratrod Thanks so much! I saw a blue FJ earlier today. Those things still look awesome. But yeah, I remember the blind spots being hard core. 😁
"You're speaking of something called expectations" 🤣👏
Do you have any tips on how to easily install the forward facing carseat tether? I have the hardest time trying to install the tether securely. I also find that if I secure the tether tight, I won't be able to undo the tether straps bc the carseat won't fold down enough to where I can stick my hand behind and unhook the strap. Thank you!
Interesting review. For the interior space, I thought the JT was larger than many other midsize pickups (especially rear leg room). Worst one was the tacoma... the seats seemed really close to the floor.
Muzios!! Nice review....but an ugly vehicle. Sorry, but give me a 2 door wrangler Rubicon and call it a day. So not a fan of the stretched out jeep look, not even the 4 door. Plus the pricing is insane, but glad you and the lovely fam had a great time with it. Keep em coming!
There's comedy gold here...
5:06 I don’t turn my head to change lanes, I use my mirrors.
5:23 if you can’t see it with your mirror, it’s in your blind spot, I can’t turn around and see what’s in my blind spot unless I stick my head out the window.😅😅
Question. If a driver 2 lanes over is merging into the same lane you're merging into, how do you know they're there?
@@MicahMuzio even if you looked over and saw them that could still be an accident waiting to happen. Especially if they are on their phone and don’t use their turn signal. And again, I still use my mirrors to know what all my surroundings are. You should know all about this, you live in California. Haven’t you driven through LA traffic? You should come to Ohio it’s crazy here. lol
It’s not a black and white scenario though either.
Awesome Fam Vid!
Nice review, however I would rather get a JLU Wrangler or a 4runner TRDpro
You guys are great!!!!
Great review appreciated 👍
Jeeps pull great behind Motor Homes, will the Gladiator also pull OK?
Good video
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I'm looking forward to the day when Micah is in the back seat and his daughter does a review. Next year maybe? :)
Did your daughter's car seat fit well in the back seat? I know you mentioned latching it to the hook behind the seat was harder, but I was wondering if the seat was large enough to accommodate her car sear. My 2.5 year old son has a full size convertible car seat, forward facing and my husband wants to get the Jeep Gladiator and I was wondering about having enough room for his car seat
Our daughter's car seat fit well enough but I wouldn't say there was a ton of space for her in the back of the Gladiator.
@@MicahMuzio thank you. Hopefully my son's car seat will fit in there without any issues
@@vicktv33 A quick swing by the nearest Jeep dealer might be in order. Any reasonable dealer will let you test fit your son's car seat.
With improved safety ratings I’d buy one in a heartbeat
Awesome!
My god, $55,000.
The Gladiator is the result of what happens to a hummer when it stars to works out...
ooo first time i heard about the lane keep assist, is that just a warning or does it self correct?
Troy Dawson It can self correct.
Wow I took you to 1K likes wohoooo!!
Much appreciated, dude!
I want an Overland with the diesel, not paying less than $60,000 when that's available.
Don't you mean more than $60k when its available?
@@Sig721Tau I mean I bet the MSRP with the diesel and the options I want will crest 60K. Maybe not but I doubt the diesel wil be a bargain.
Hi Micah, great review, i am really thinking about buying this vehicle, but want to make sure it is family friendly. Have a two year old, and family may grow eventually. You touched on the subject, but do you think the interior is too small for a family plus all things the one have to carry around with a child?
Hi, Edgardo! We really liked the Gladiator and I think you could probably make it work as a family hauler.
That said, I would definitely test fit your child seat prior to committing. A rear-facing car seat might be tight. I'd also verify that there's room for all the other gear you need. Based on my experience you'd probably need to use the bed to haul a stroller and other essentials. That means adding a tonneau cover and perhaps some sort of cargo divider to keep your stuff from sliding around the bed.
All things being equal, a Wrangler is probably more family friendly but there's ways to make the Gladiator work if you absolutely adore it.
I don't usually comment on vehicle prices. I figure everyone has to decide for themselves whether a particular vehicle is worth what a dealer is asking. Personally, I ask myself how much cash on hand I would have to have to purchase vehicle X at price point Y. And on that scale I figure I'd have to have Bill Gates' money and garage space to bring home the Gladiator.
22k subbed good job
Love y’all!
If you can take the doors off, (and the windows with them), then having the window switches still taking up space in the center of car is dumb. If anything, the window switches should be on the door because you don't need them if you remove the door.
Lane keeping assist in the Gladiator?
Riley Palmer no LKA option on any trim.
Stop putting your family in your videos. Now I have to watch. Damn you and your beautiful family. Anyway, loved the video.
Stephen Y 😁 Thanks for watching, man!
Where did you get your T-shirt?
LanuzaFox Blipshift.com Almost any shirt you see me wear comes from there.
How y’all are you Micah ? Curious if I’m too tall for this truck
I’m 5’ 10”
Micah Muzio I went and bought the gator color sport and love it
No clue..... Jeep!!!
No mention of the horrible Jeep crash test ratings? A Jeep is fine alone out in the woods, but a death trap anywhere there's the possibility of an accident. Whereas with most vehicles you walk away unscathed, not so with a Jeep.
Thanks you just made me not want to buy this. The soft top on the sport is a no go. Too much wind noise and not comfortable.