Gladiator Rubicon vs Mojave vs Willys

The Jeep Gladiator is a brilliant hybrid of both truck and Jeep. It does Jeep things and truck things. When properly equipped, the Jeep Gladiator has a maximum payload of 1,725 lbs and a towing capacity of up to 7,700 lbs. 

For 2024, all Gladiator models get a standard 12.3-inch Uconnect Touchscreen Radio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. All models also get standard side-curtain airbags. 

All Jeep Gladiator grades come with the tried and true 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 that puts out 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque and is mated to either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic transmission. 

Willys

The Willys trim level harkens back to World War II when the Willys Jeep was seen as the perfect vehicle for troops to drive officers around both bases and the battlefield. Many videos showcase its abilities when forced to move through rough terrain. The Willys Jeep is as American as apple pie, and now it’s the step up from the base model Gladiator. The base MSRP of the Willys is $46,715, and it  features:

• Tru-Lok rear-axle locker
• Off-road+ mode adjusts throttle, transmission shift points, and traction control for peak performance on higher-speed passes on sand terrain and during low-speed rock crawling. It also enables the rear axle to be locked in 4HI
• Trailer tow with programmable auxiliary switches 
• 32-inch mud-terrain tires
• Rear-locking differential
• Trailer tow and programmable auxiliary switches
• LED lamps (front, fog)Steel rock rails

Mojave

The Mojave Desert is in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It is one of the most treacherous places in the world. It is 54,000 square miles and contains lots of minerals. However, it is in Death Valley, and the aptly named Jeep Gladiator Mojave is meant more to go off-roading at faster speeds. The Mojave features a long list of purposeful equipment and tools to avoid getting stuck in some place you don’t want to be. The Mojave trim has a base price of $51,490 and comes with:

• Selectable high-speed rear-locking differential
• High-clearance black fender flares
• Off-road Dana 44 axles
• Performance hood with center scoop
• Sport steering wheel 
• 7-inch TFT cluster
• Proximity keyless entry
• Dual-zone automatic temperature control
• FOX 2.5-inch internal bypass shocks with reservoirs
• FOX front hydro jounce bumpers
• 1-inch front suspension lift
• Off-Road+ mode
• Trailer tow and programmable auxiliary switches
• 12-way power-adjustable front seats
• 12.3-inch digital touchscreen with navigation
• Nine-speaker premium Alpine audio system
• Nappa leather seats
• Heated seats and steering wheel 
• ParkSense rear park-assist system
• Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection
• Steel front and rear bumpers
• Integrated front off-road camera
• Body-color fender flares and hardtop with headliner
• Integrated Bluetooth speaker
• Selec-Trac full-time transfer case

Rubicon

The name Rubicon has been around for a long time in the Jeep world. After debuting in 2003, the Rubicon quickly became one of the best-selling Jeep vehicles in their history. Like the Mojave, the Rubicon has a base MSRP of $51,490. The Rubicon can be used as a pure rock-crawling truck, which is mainly done as a slower and more thought-out off-road vehicle. 

• LED lamps (front, rear, fog)
• Trailer tow and programmable auxiliary switches
• Off-road Dana 44 axles
• Rock-Trac part-time transfer case
• Electronic front sway-bar disconnect
• 33-inch all-terrain tires
• Steel rock rails (cab, box)
• Steel rear bumper
• Selectable front- and rear-locking differentials
• Dual vented hood
• High-clearance black fender flares
• Proximity keyless entry
• 7-inch TFT cluster
• Dual-zone automatic temperature control
• Off-Road+ mode
• 12-way power-adjustable front seats
• 12.3-inch digital touchscreen with navigation
• Nine-speaker premium Alpine audio system
• Nappa leather seats
• Heated seats and steering wheel 
• ParkSense rear park-assist system
• Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection
• Steel front bumper
• Integrated front off-road camera
• Body-color fender flares and hardtop with headliner
• Integrated Bluetooth speaker
• Rock-Trac full-time transfer case

The Choice Is Yours

In the end, the choice comes down to preference and price. If you can’t afford to spend $50,000 or more, the Willys is the perfect vehicle for your lifestyle. However, if you can afford the cost of a Mojave or Rubicon, you won’t go wrong, as they both come in the same exterior colors and have leather interiors. 

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