2024 Jeep Gladiator Sport

The Gladiator is the only open-air pickup on the market, blending Wrangler-style off-road ability with a five-foot truck bed. Its closest rivals are the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma, but neither offers removable doors or a fold-down windshield. On pavement the Gladiator steers with more precision than its size suggests, though the solid front axle can feel busy over bumps. The cabin is functional and upright, with easy-to-clean surfaces and available touchscreen sizes up to 8.4 inches. The Sport gets the same 32-inch all-season tires and steel wheels as the base model, but skips the Willys' upgraded shocks and the Rubicon's locking differentials. Its 3.6L V6 makes 285 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed manual, sending power through a part-time four-wheel-drive system with a 2.72:1 low range. The wash-out interior with drain plugs and removable carpet makes hosing out mud simple, which is the point of a truck like this.