The 2027 Jeep Gladiator lineup brings new packages, more standard equipment and two fresh exterior colours. Jeep describes the Gladiator as the industry’s only open-air pickup, and the new model year builds on that idea with gear that makes each grade easier to love from the first drive.
There are seven grades for 2027: Sport S, Willys, Sahara, Mojave, Mojave X, Rubicon and Rubicon X. Every one of them is 4WD. Below, we walk through the headline changes first, then the new colours, and finish with the strong core that every Gladiator shares.
New for 2027: The Gladiator Altitude Package
The biggest news for the entry grade is the new Gladiator Altitude package. It is based on the Sport S, and it gives that grade a darker look along with serious hardware underneath.
The package brings:
- Black 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
- Wide-track Dana 44 heavy-duty axles
- Trac-Lok limited-slip rear differential
- Dark exterior accents and an available performance hood
That list is worth a second look. With Altitude, a Sport S buyer gets heavy-duty axles and a limited-slip rear differential in a single package, along with a look that stands apart from the standard grade.
High Altitude Returns on Sahara
Good news for Sahara fans: the Gladiator High Altitude is back. It takes the Sahara and adds a dressed-up look, plus the same heavy-duty axle setup found in the new Altitude package.
High Altitude adds machined 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. The bumpers, mirrors, door handles and tailgate handles are all finished in body colour, which gives the truck a clean, single-tone look. Inside, Nappa leather seats set the cabin apart. Underneath, it gets wide-track Dana 44 heavy-duty axles and a Trac-Lok limited-slip rear differential. A performance hood is available.
High Altitude is offered in three colours: Black, Bright White and Sting Gray.
Sahara Gets More Standard Equipment
Every 2027 Sahara now comes standard with a vented power dome hood and side steps. The hood gives the front end a bolder shape, and the side steps make it easier to climb into the cab.
Those additions join a Sahara list that was already well equipped. Sahara includes body-colour fender flares, a body-colour three-piece hardtop, 18-inch aluminum wheels, McKinley leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. A 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch driver cluster, LED headlamps and fog lamps, remote keyless entry and remote start round it out.
Hardtops Are Now Standard on Mojave and Rubicon
For 2027, Jeep adds a standard roof upgrade to its two trail-focused grades. Mojave and Rubicon now include a standard black hardtop. Mojave X and Rubicon X go a step further with a standard body-colour hardtop that matches the paint.
That change makes the X grades easy to spot in a parking lot. It also means buyers of these four grades get a hardtop without picking it from an options list. The Sport S and Willys keep the Sunrider soft-top as standard, and the Sport S offers the Freedom Top three-piece hardtop as an option.
Two New Colours Join the Palette
The 2027 colour list has 12 choices, and two of them are new: Ghost and Limited Edition Gum 31. They join Black, Bright White, Granite Crystal, Hydro Blue, ’41, Firecracker Red, Hella Yella, Sting Gray, Gobi and Limited Edition Fathom Blue.
Inside, the cabin comes in Black. The Mojave also offers a Black/Mantis Green interior that gives its cabin a look of its own.
The Gladiator Sarge Special Edition
The Gladiator Sarge is a special edition with a military-inspired design. Its look draws on the 1941 Willys MB. Sarge is based on the Willys and Rubicon grades, so buyers can pick the foundation that suits their plans.
What Stays the Same: A Strong Core
Every 2027 Gladiator uses a 3.6-litre V6 with 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. It is paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The Gladiator offers unsurpassed towing of up to 7,700 lbs (3,493 kg) and a maximum payload of up to 1,720 lbs (780 kg). Those numbers let it handle real truck work on weekdays and still drop the top on a sunny weekend.
Four advanced 4x4 systems are offered across the lineup: Command-Trac, Rock-Trac part-time, Rock-Trac full-time and Selec-Trac full-time. Command-Trac is standard on Sport S, Willys, Sahara and Mojave. Rubicon comes standard with Rock-Trac part-time and its 4.0:1 low range. Every Gladiator is built at the Toledo Assembly Complex.
Key Takeaways
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Topic |
What to Know |
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Grades |
Seven: Sport S, Willys, Sahara, Mojave, Mojave X, Rubicon, Rubicon X |
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New package |
Altitude on Sport S, with Dana 44 axles and Trac-Lok |
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Returning package |
High Altitude on Sahara, with Nappa leather seats |
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Sahara standard gear |
Vented power dome hood and side steps |
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Hardtops |
Black on Mojave and Rubicon; body-colour on Mojave X and Rubicon X |
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New colours |
Ghost and Limited Edition Gum 31 |
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Engine |
3.6-litre V6, 285 hp, 260 lb-ft, eight-speed automatic |
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Towing and payload |
Up to 7,700 lbs (3,493 kg) towing; up to 1,720 lbs (780 kg) payload |
Learn More at Atlantic Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Curious about which 2027 Gladiator grade suits you best? Drop by and chat with our team at Atlantic Dodge Chrysler Jeep in Halifax. We are happy to walk you through the new packages, colours and hardtop choices, and help you sketch out the Gladiator that fits your plans.
