{"id":35313,"date":"2022-07-01T08:54:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T06:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=35313"},"modified":"2022-07-01T08:54:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T06:54:25","slug":"jeep-unveils-its-r1-26-million-gladiator-bakkie-coming-to-sa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/jeep-unveils-its-r1-26-million-gladiator-bakkie-coming-to-sa\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeep Unveils its R1.26 Million Gladiator Bakkie Coming to SA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jeep has announced the pricing and details for its all-new 2022 Jeep Gladiator, confirming that the rugged new pick-up will be available in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The 2022 Jeep Gladiator features an eight-speed automatic 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine delivering 209kW and 347Nm of torque and features ESS as standard equipment. It also includes the company\u2019s Command-Trac and Rock-Trac 4\u00d74 systems, third-generation Dana 44 axles, Tru-Lock electric front- and rear-axle lockers, Trac-Lok limited-slip differential, segment-exclusive electronic sway-bar disconnect capability, and off-road tyres.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35315 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-hero-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"2022 Jeep Gladiator\" width=\"705\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-hero-300x169.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-hero-768x432.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-hero-1024x576.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-hero.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>PriceCheck tip:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re planning your next offroad getaway, make sure you have the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/279\/Camping?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Jeep_Unveils_its_R1_Million_Gladiator_Bakkie_Coming_to_SA&amp;utm_content=Jeep_Unveils_its_R1_Million_Gladiator_Bakkie_Coming_to_SA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">camping and outdoor gear<\/a> to make any rough-and-ready excursion a dream vacation.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Design<\/h3>\n<p>As for the five-foot scratch-resistant steel bed, the Gladiator prioritises functionality and versatility, using under-rail bed lighting, and strong integrated tie-downs, to provide durability and versatility. A Trail Rail <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/291\/Car+Parts+%26+Accessories?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Jeep_Unveils_its_R1_Million_Gladiator_Bakkie_Coming_to_SA&amp;utm_content=Jeep_Unveils_its_R1_Million_Gladiator_Bakkie_Coming_to_SA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cargo Management System<\/a> provides additional storage options to organise and secure cargo.<\/p>\n<p>A four-bolt design at the top of the car windshield frame allows for the windscreen to fold down quickly and easily. A header bar connects the A-pillars and stays in place even when the windscreen is folded down. This allows the rearview mirror to remain in place even with the windscreen folded.<\/p>\n<p>Lightweight, high-strength aluminium doors feature the Torx bit size stamped directly onto the hinge to eliminate guessing which size bit is needed to remove the doors. A tool kit with the necessary Torx bits to remove the doors and lower the windscreen is provided as standard equipment. The bakkie&#8217;s modular design means that finding and replacing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=jeep+car+parts&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Jeep_Unveils_its_R1_Million_Gladiator_Bakkie_Coming_to_SA&amp;utm_content=Jeep_Unveils_its_R1_Million_Gladiator_Bakkie_Coming_to_SA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeep car parts<\/a> should be a lot easier for owners who love to tinker with their own cars.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35317 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"2022 Jeep Gladiator\" width=\"701\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-1-300x169.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-1-768x432.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Gladiator also features body-colour sport bars, which are welded to the chassis and feature integrated grab handles for front occupants.<\/p>\n<p>Choose between both soft-top and hard-top options to suit your lifestyle. Premium Sunrider soft top provides an easy open-air option, which helps to quiet wind noise and allows for access to partial and full open top positions. The soft top features retainers that slide into a track for easy rear window removal.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a black three-piece hardtop which offers even more options for open-air driving. The two Freedom panels and quick-release latches enable a fast removal and installation of the hardtop. The hardtop features a manual rear-sliding window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35316 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"2022 Jeep Gladiator\" width=\"704\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-2-300x200.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-2-768x512.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-2-104x69.jpg 104w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Interior<\/h3>\n<p>The interior features an instrument cluster that has a 7-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) information LED display. The 7-inch LED display allows the driver to configure information in more than 100 ways, including current media being played, tyre pressure, tyre-fill alert or digital speed readout; and integrated buttons on the steering wheel control audio, voice, and speed functions.<\/p>\n<p>Additional features include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=apple+car+play&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Jeep_Unveils_its_R1_Million_Gladiator_Bakkie_Coming_to_SA&amp;utm_content=Jeep_Unveils_its_R1_Million_Gladiator_Bakkie_Coming_to_SA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Carplay<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=android+auto&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Jeep_Unveils_its_R1_Million_Gladiator_Bakkie_Coming_to_SA&amp;utm_content=Jeep_Unveils_its_R1_Million_Gladiator_Bakkie_Coming_to_SA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android Auto<\/a> compatibility, along with Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, standard ParkView rear back-up camera with dynamic grid lines, Adaptive Cruise Control and electronic stability control (ESC) with electronic roll mitigation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35318 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2-300x285.jpg\" alt=\"2022 Jeep Gladiator\" width=\"701\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2-300x285.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2-768x729.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Pricing<\/h3>\n<p>The 2022 Jeep Gladiator features a retail price of\u00a0<strong>R1,259,900<\/strong>, which comes with a 3yr\/100,000 Km Maintenance Plan and 5yr\/100,000 Km Warranty Plan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out what the 2022 Jeep Gladiator has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":35314,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15,2860],"tags":[5379,2594,6870,248,5819,9627,9628,9629,3140,8941],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jeep-Gladiator-2022-red.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35313"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35313"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35313\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35436,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35313\/revisions\/35436"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35314"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35313"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35313"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35313"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}