What Can a Used Jeep Gladiator Sport Offer You?

If you are in the market for a used vehicle, you are well aware of the number and variety of options. However, it’s easy to narrow down these options to fit into your lifestyle. For example, if you need an off-roading adventure vehicle, you are not going to want to go with a little sedan. If you are into off-roading or adventuring, the odds are good you are looking for a used Jeep. And if you have a soft spot for unique truck-like vehicles, then you might consider taking a closer look at a used Jeep Gladiator Sport.

The Sport is the base trim of the Gladiator, but just because it is a base model doesn’t make it generic. In fact, the Jeep Gladiator Sport offers more capabilities than any other run of the mill truck out there. The Jeep brand is known for its off-roading specialties, and the used Jeep Gladiator Sport is no exception. The Jeep Gladiator Sport combines the truck world with the off-roading world and makes a genre all its own.

Backwoods Adventures With a Jeep Gladiator Sport

The Jeep Gladiator was introduced in 2018 and went into production as a 2020 model, meaning it is still quite new to the market. Because of this vehicle’s newness, you are going to get some pretty modern features and capabilities on any used model you end up with. This is great news because now you can save money on a pre-owned model without sacrificing convenience.

The first thing to note about a used Jeep Gladiator Sport is the heavy-duty dana 44 axles. These axles are specifically designed to be rough and tumble, off-roading capable. It is well known in the off-roading world that if you get a tough-looking vehicle that has too weak of an axle setup, then all you have is a tough-looking but pavement only vehicle.

This is definitely not the case with the Gladiator Sport. In fact, the Jeep Gladiator is the only pickup that comes with a Trail Rated Badge, which is Jeep’s badge of honor for vehicles that are off-road ready. All used Gladiator Sports will include skid plates and tow hooks because these features are standard.

A used Jeep Gladiator Sport is ready to take on all kinds of terrain, including water. The Gladiator features a high air intake as well as a special water sealing that makes it capable of going in creeks and streams that are up to 30 inches deep. When traveling off-road, especially on long trails, you are going to have to cross water. If your air intake is too low, then you can suck water up into your engine, and before you know it, you’ll find yourself in the middle of nowhere with a seized up engine. Making sure you have a high air intake, as well as knowing the water depth, is critical for any off-road adventure.

Skillful Maneuvering

Many times people think of racing around deserts and open dirt roads as off-roading, but what about when you get into those small, tight spaces? If you have too large of a vehicle or a vehicle with poor steering, you could find yourself hung up or stuck in one of those tight spots. Your used Jeep Gladiator Sport has precision steering and an optimized wheelbase to prevent just that. Moving into narrow gaps and passages or around tight corners will not be a problem for this bad boy.

The articulation of a vehicle when crawling over obstacles or driving over multi-leveled terrain is very important. You don’t want to get stuck on the ground or smash your truck just because your tires did not have enough motions and flex in your drive. All Gladiator Sport models have fantastic articulation, especially for a stock truck, which makes keeping your wheels on the ground and moving you forward possible, even when regular trucks would not have been able to reach.

Used Gladiator Sport Packages

Your used 2020 Gladiator Sport only comes with one engine option, but this engine will surely serve you well. It is a 3.6L V6 engine with ESS. This engine will give you 285 horsepower, 260 lb-ft of torque, and up to 7,650 lbs of towing, depending on the configuration. This engine is coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed automatic transmission, so as you are looking at used vehicles, be sure you find one with the transmission you would prefer.

There are a number of packages that may have been added to your potential used Jeep Gladiator Sport, so make sure you find a vehicle that comes with the features that are most important to you. First, you’ll want to keep an eye out for the Trailer-Tow Package. This package will give you a 240 amp alternator, a class IV receiver hitch, heavy-duty engine cooling, and trailer hitch zoom. All these options come together to give you a very powerful towing vehicle.

However, if this option isn’t enough for you, you can try to step your Gladiator Sport’s towing game up a few more notches with a model that has the Max Tow Package. Not only will this package give you the afore-mentioned towing upgrades, but you will also enjoy all-terrain tires, a 4.10 axle ratio, the Trac-Lok Anti-Spin Rear Differential, and wider Dana 44 axles on both the front and the rear. This is the package you want if you need that 7,650 lbs of towing ability.

There is an auxiliary switch group package for those of you who are planning on upfitting some items, such as extra lights, onto your used Gladiator Sport. Additionally, for those who need to smoke and drive, there is a smoker’s group package. With all these different packages, you will want to decide what is a requirement for you personally and make sure you only look at the used Gladiator Sports that come with the packages you want.

Open-Air Freedom

One of the really fun things about the Jeep Gladiator is the fact that you can enjoy open-air driving. A used Jeep Gladiator Sport is much like the Wrangler in that regard, and there are a bunch of options to look for when browsing used models. The first option is the Black Freedom 3-Piece Hard Top. This option is going to be ideal for those who live in, or frequently visit, colder climates because the hard shell will be able to stand up against the snow and keep the heat in the vehicle.

For those of you who want to enjoy the air blowing through your hair minus the bugs getting into your teeth, find a used Gladiator Sport that comes with a Mopar Mesh Sunbonnet Top. This option will give you a little sunshade as well as significantly fewer bugs. If you need full sun shade but a soft top, go for the Mopar Solid Sunbonnet Top. As you can see, there is an option for everybody, depending on what you are looking for in your specific vehicle.

Finding Your Perfect Used Jeep Gladiator Sport

There are so many things to look for when shopping for a used vehicle, and the used Jeep Gladiator Sport is no exception. Lucky for you, Dan Cummins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has plenty of options for you to choose from. Visit our dealership and let our team give you a tour of our used Gladiator Sport inventory and help you find the vehicle that is perfect for you. Whether you want an off-roading adventure vehicle that doubles as a rough and tumble truck, or you just want a unique looking vehicle that can get you anywhere you want to go, the Gladiator Sport is a great option. So visit us and see what this awesome vehicle can offer you.

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