If you want a pickup truck that’s ideal for off-roading but also great for your commute in Plymouth, IN, get the 2023 Jeep Gladiator. This midsize truck is the only vehicle in its class with a removeable roof. The 2023 Ford Ranger is about the same size as the Gladiator, but it comes up short of the Jeep when it comes to fun. Auto Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has developed the following comparison so that South Bend drivers can see for themselves why a Gladiator from our new inventory is better.
Engine and Performance
Jeep Gladiator
The new Jeep Gladiator comes standard with a 285-horsepower V6 engine, but a 260-horsepower turbodiesel motor is available. When equipped with the 285-horsepower engine and the Max Tow package, the Gladiator can tow up to 7,700 pounds.
Ford Ranger
The new Ford Ranger is only available with one engine – a 270-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine. With the right configuration, the Ranger has a tow rating of 7,500 pounds.
Jeep Gladiator
Most Jeep vehicles can climb steep grades and drive over rocky landscapes, and the new Gladiator is no exception. It comes standard with four-wheel drive and 10 inches of ground clearance. Off-roading fanatics in Mishawaka, IN will appreciate that Gladiator Rubicon models have an electronic sway-bar disconnect and up to 11.1 inches of ground clearance that enable them to go almost anywhere.
Ford Ranger
The new Ford Ranger only has 8.4 inches of standard ground clearance and four-wheel drive is optional. Even when equipped with the available Tremor package, the Ranger’s highest ground clearance is just 9.7 inches.
Interior
Jeep Gladiator
The new Jeep Gladiator has an upright dash with durable materials that were made to withstand the elements, including a waterproof push-button start. Its removable top and doors allow you to enjoy open-air driving on nice days in Warsaw, IN.
Ford Ranger
The new Ford Ranger has an outdated dash with lots of visible hard plastics. It does not offer a convertible top. Push-button start is optional in the Ranger, so you have to pay more to get it.
Tech Features
Jeep Gladiator
You’ll stay connected and entertained while you drive the new Jeep Gladiator, which comes standard with the easy-to-use Uconnect infotainment system and a 7-inch touch screen. Music aficionado’s in Plymouth, IN will like the Gladiator’s available removable Bluetooth speaker for tunes at their campsite or tailgating party.
Ford Ranger
The new Ford Ranger only comes standard with a 3.5-inch infotainment display and Bluetooth. Ford offers an optional 8-inch touch screen, but a removable Bluetooth speaker is not offered in the Ranger.
Safety
Jeep Gladiator
The new Jeep Gladiator has more than 80 standard and available safety and security features. An optional forward-facing wide-angle camera can help South Bend drivers spot obstacles in the terrain ahead so that they can avoid them.
Ford Ranger
The new Ford Ranger actually has a few more standard driver-assist features than the Gladiator, but a forward-facing camera is not available in the Ford.
Test Drive a New Jeep Gladiator at Auto Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Jeep makes some of the most off-road capable vehicles in the industry, and the Gladiator is a case in point. The Ford Ranger has available off-road packages, but even with these additions, it doesn’t offer the open-air driving experience you get with the Gladiator. Auto Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has a wide array of Gladiator trims for sale or lease near Mishawaka, IN. Stop by our dealership and test drive one today.
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