What's New in the 2025 Jeep Gladiator?

The new face (and the little things that matter)

The first thing you'll notice? That iconic seven-slot grille has been reshaped - wider, flatter, and designed to flow more air into the engine bay. It's subtle, but it looks tougher and has a practical side when you're crawling through hot scrub with the A/C blasting.

The antenna is gone too, tucked neatly into the windscreen so it won't bend or snap the next time you brush past lantana.

Even the glass itself is new - tough Gorilla Glass that shrugs off stone chips better than the old pane.And Jeep didn't stop at looks.

There's a fresh set of 17-inch alloys, a revised skid plate underbody, and a clever new tyre-fill alert system that literally beeps when you hit your target pressure. Anyone who's ever aired down at Double Island knows how useful that is.

Inside: tech for the open-air life

The cabin is where things really start to feel different.

Front and centre is a new 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 screen, not just bigger, but brighter, thanks to a special backlight designed to stay visible with the roof off. That's a nod only Jeep would think of, because who else builds a ute you can completely open to the elements?

The dashboard itself has been softened up, both in touch and design, and it now hides AMPS accessory mounts so you can slot in a phone, GPS, or even a UHF without dodgy aftermarket brackets.

Leather trim and 12-way power front seats (tested to handle water-fording, because of course) are standard, and Jeep claims extra insulation has made the cabin a calmer place when you're chewing up highway kays.

Safety finally gets a lift

Here's the big one for families: curtain airbags, auto high-beam, and a rear-seat reminder are now fitted. That plugs one of the biggest criticisms of the old Gladiator.

Sure, ANCAP's rating still sits at three stars, but there's no denying this update makes it a safer space for the kids in the back.

Bundled kit that actually makes sense

Jeep has been clever with equipment this time. Instead of making you tick endless option boxes, it's baked in what used to be the Lifestyle Adventure Group.

That means a lockable under-seat storage bin, trail-rail tub system, spray-in liner, auxiliary switch bank, a high-output alternator, and even a portable Bluetooth speaker - all included.

For anyone setting up their Gladiator for weekends away, that's serious value baked in from the factory.

Price and value made simple

For 2025, the Gladiator range has been streamlined to a single, highly equipped model: the Rubicon.

Priced at $82,990 before on-roads, it's sharper than the outgoing Rubicon and comes loaded with gear that used to be optional.

That means fewer choices to navigate and more confidence that you're driving away in a Gladiator that's fully prepared for adventure straight from the showroom.

Proven heart, legendary capability

Under the bonnet, you'll still find Jeep's tried-and-tested 3.6-litre Pentastar V6, paired with an eight-speed auto and the rugged Rock-Trac 4x4 system.

With 209 kW of power, 347 Nm of torque, and a crawler-friendly 77:1 ratio, the Gladiator continues to deliver the kind of off-road confidence Jeep is known for.

Whether it's towing up to 2721 kg or tackling rocky trails, it's a powertrain chosen for reliability and capability - qualities that matter when the road runs out.