2026 Jeep Gladiator

Exploring the 2026 Jeep Gladiator in Milwaukee, WI

The Gladiator is the industry's only open-air pickup truck, with a folding windshield, removable doors, and a choice of three roofs wrapped around a real truck bed. It's a vehicle that makes sense for Wisconsin drivers who want to spend summer weekends with the doors off and still need to haul a load on Monday. For 2026, Jeep adds a new trim, an easier door system, and a heritage-inspired special edition. Griffin's Hub Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM is proud to offer the Gladiator to Milwaukee County drivers.

A New Sahara Trim

The Gladiator lineup gains a Sahara trim for the first time in 2026, blending authentic Jeep capability with everyday comfort. It fills the gap between the value-focused Sport S and the trail-focused Mojave and Rubicon, giving shoppers who want more refinement than the entry trim without the full off-road hardware of the top models a more natural choice. Optional aggressive all-terrain tires are also available on Sport S for buyers who want to dial up capability without stepping up a trim.

Easier Door Removal for True Open-Air Driving

An enhanced door hinge system for 2026 makes removing the doors quicker and easier. That matters because the open-air experience is the whole point of the Gladiator, and anything that lowers the effort of taking the doors off makes it more likely you'll actually do it. Pair it with the folding windshield and three removable roof choices, and the Gladiator remains the only pickup in the industry that lets you strip away the cabin in a matter of minutes.

285 Horsepower and Class-Leading Capability

Every Gladiator uses the 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6, producing 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Properly equipped, it offers unsurpassed 4x4 max towing of up to 7,700 pounds and best-in-class max payload of up to 1,720 pounds. Those numbers put the Gladiator in a different category from the typical midsize truck, and they're the reason it works as a real work vehicle as well as a weekend toy.

Serious Trail Geometry

The Gladiator delivers 11.6 inches of ground clearance, a 44.7-degree approach angle, a 26-degree departure angle, and a 20.9-degree breakover angle, along with water fording capability of up to 31.5 inches. Those are the kind of numbers that determine whether a truck can actually handle a rocky trail or a deep creek crossing rather than just look the part, and they're a big part of what makes the Gladiator more capable off-road than most pickups in its size class.

The Willys '41 Buzz and New Colors

A new Willys '41 Buzz model pays tribute to the Kaiser Jeep M715 military truck with rugged styling, exclusive content, and mud-terrain tires for enhanced trail performance. Limited-edition exterior colors Reign and Goldilocks also join the palette, with Goldilocks arriving later in the model year. Together they give returning shoppers a few fresh ways to make a Gladiator their own.

Finding the Right Gladiator in Milwaukee, WI

With a new Sahara trim and a heritage special edition joining the lineup, there's more to compare than in past years. Visit Griffin's Hub Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM to see the 2026 Gladiator in person and arrange a test drive.