2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

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 Rubicon is the hardcore off-road specialist in the Gladiator lineup, above the Sport and Willys and below the Mojave, with locking Dana 44 axles and a disconnecting sway bar. Its 3.6L V6 makes 285 horsepower and pairs with the six-speed manual, giving you low-speed control on the trail that an automatic can't match. The 33-inch all-terrain tires and steel rock rails come standard, so you can head straight for the rocks without upgrading anything.