2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport S

The 2021 Jeep Gladiator is a mid-size pickup that brings Wrangler-style open-air motoring to the truck segment. It competes with the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, and Chevrolet Colorado, but none offer removable doors and a fold-down windshield. On the road it steers with a relaxed, truck-like feel, while the solid front axle delivers genuine rock-crawling capability off pavement. The ride is firm and can be bouncy over rough pavement, which is the price of its off-road-focused suspension. The five-foot bed is short but useful, and the cabin offers comfortable seating for four with ample headroom. The Sport S skips the Rubicon's locking differentials and sway-bar disconnect, saving money while keeping the Command-Trac 4WD system and Dana 44 axles. Its 3.6L V6 makes 285 horsepower and pairs with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, returning 20 mpg combined in mixed driving. Standard body-color fender flares and a leather-wrapped steering wheel give the Sport S a cleaner look than the base Sport.