2026 Jeep Gladiator

2026 Jeep Gladiator in Bunker Hill, IN — Near Peru & Kokomo

Out here on US-31 in Bunker Hill, trucks aren't a lifestyle accessory — they're a working tool. Grissom Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM carries the 2026 Jeep Gladiator, and if you've been waiting for a truck that handles Miami County's gravel roads, muddy farm access tracks, and the occasional Mississinewa River trail without flinching, this is the one worth a hard look. The Gladiator is the only Trail Rated midsize pickup on the market — a truck that earns that badge through actual off-road testing, not marketing copy. It hauls, it tows, it goes places most pickups won't follow, and it does all of it without asking you to choose between capability and everyday usability.

Interior

The Gladiator's cab is built for people who actually use their trucks. The seats are supportive without being precious about it — you can climb in with dirty work boots and not feel like you're ruining something. The Uconnect 5 system runs on a 12.3-inch touchscreen that responds quickly and stays readable in direct Indiana sunlight. Dual-zone climate control keeps driver and passenger comfortable whether you're running the heat on a cold November morning heading toward Peru or rolling with the windows down on a July afternoon. The cab accommodates four adults with genuine legroom in the rear — not the cramped afterthought legroom you get from trucks that treat the back seat as a storage ledge. Fold the rear seats flat and that space converts to a dry, lockable interior storage area for gear you don't want riding in the open bed.

• Uconnect 5 with 12.3-inch touchscreen — fast, readable, practical
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Rear seating with genuine adult legroom
• Fold-flat rear seats for dry, lockable interior cargo storage
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard
• USB-A and USB-C ports throughout the cab

Exterior

The Gladiator looks like what it is — a Jeep Wrangler that grew a truck bed and meant it. The seven-slot grille, round headlights, and flat hood don't try to be anything other than a working Jeep, and that honesty reads as confidence rather than plainness. The removable doors, fold-down windshield, and available Sky One-Touch power top give the Gladiator an open-air capability that no other midsize truck offers. LED headlamps and fog lights handle Indiana's early morning fog conditions along the Mississinewa lowlands, and steel front and rear bumpers come ready for a recovery situation without needing aftermarket upgrades on day one. The Gladiator doesn't dress up for the occasion — it shows up ready for it.

• Iconic seven-slot grille with round LED headlamps
• Removable doors and fold-down windshield
• Steel front and rear bumpers — recovery-ready from the factory
• LED fog lights standard
• Available Sky One-Touch power convertible top

Payload, Towing, Bed & Cargo

Here's where the Gladiator earns its keep on a working day. The standard 5-foot steel bed handles a full sheet of plywood flat with the tailgate down, and the max payload rating of 1,700 lbs. means you can load it with fence posts, bagged concrete, or farming supplies without doing the math twice. The tailgate itself is damped — it lowers controlled rather than dropping — and the bed includes four tie-down cleats at the corners that don't move around when you're trying to strap something down in a hurry. Tow capacity reaches 7,650 lbs. with the proper tow package, which puts boats, enclosed trailers, UTVs, and smaller equipment trailers well within the Gladiator's working range. The trailer wiring harness and hitch receiver are standard, so you're not paying extra just to use the truck as a truck. In-bed power outlets keep tools, compressors, or chargers running at the job site without needing a separate generator. The fold-flat rear seats add a second dry storage zone for tools and gear that need to stay out of the weather.

• 5-foot steel bed — fits 4x8 sheet goods with tailgate down
• 1,700 lb. maximum payload capacity
• 7,650 lb. tow rating with tow package
• Four factory tie-down cleats with damped tailgate
• In-bed power outlets for tools and equipment
• Standard trailer wiring and hitch receiver — no add-on required
• Fold-flat rear seats for additional dry, lockable interior storage

Off-Road Capability

The Trail Rated badge on the Gladiator's fender means something specific — Jeep tests for water fording, axle articulation, approach and departure angles, traction, and ground clearance under conditions that filter out trucks just wearing off-road styling. The Gladiator runs Dana 44 heavy-duty front and rear axles as standard equipment — the same axle platform used in dedicated off-road builds — paired with Selec-Trac full-time 4WD and a two-speed transfer case with low-range gearing for technical terrain. Electronic front sway bar disconnect, available on Sport S and above, removes front axle resistance to allow maximum wheel articulation on uneven surfaces. Ground clearance of 11.1 inches and a water fording depth of 30 inches mean the Gladiator handles the kind of creek crossings and muddy field access that stops other midsize trucks at the tree line. Skid plates protect the fuel tank, transfer case, and underbody from the rocks and stumps you'll find on the trails behind the Mississinewa reservoir.

• Trail Rated — tested and certified, not just badged
• Dana 44 heavy-duty front and rear axles standard
• Selec-Trac full-time 4WD with two-speed low-range transfer case
• 11.1 inches of ground clearance
• 30-inch water fording depth
• Standard skid plates protecting fuel tank, transfer case, and underbody
• Electronic front sway bar disconnect for maximum axle articulation

Advanced Technology Features

The Gladiator keeps the technology stack practical and fast. Uconnect 5 on a 12.3-inch screen runs the infotainment side — wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect without a cable, and the system updates over the air so it doesn't fall behind. A wireless charging pad sits within easy reach, and USB-C ports are placed where you'd actually use them. The off-road-capable trail camera system shows what the front tires are doing on technical terrain — a tool that earns its keep when you're picking a line through rocks you can't see over the hood. Amazon Alexa built-in handles voice commands without requiring a phone connection, and a Wi-Fi hotspot keeps the crew connected whether you're parked at a job site outside Peru or camped near the Mississinewa Lake shoreline.

• Uconnect 5 with 12.3-inch touchscreen and over-the-air updates
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wireless charging pad and USB-C ports
• Trail camera system for off-road line selection
• Amazon Alexa built-in and Wi-Fi hotspot

Safety Features

The Gladiator's safety equipment works the way safety equipment should — quietly in the background until you actually need it. Forward Collision Warning monitors traffic ahead and alerts early, with Autonomous Emergency Braking ready to act if the situation moves faster than driver reaction. Blind-Spot Monitoring covers the zones that a truck's mirrors can't, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert watches for moving vehicles when you're backing out of a crowded lot or reversing a trailer. Lane Departure Warning keeps the Gladiator tracking straight on longer highway runs between Bunker Hill and Indianapolis. The standard rear backup camera covers the hitch area clearly — useful when you're lining up a ball and coupler in a parking lot without a spotter. ParkSense rear sensors add another layer of proximity awareness in tight spaces.

• Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking
• Blind-Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Lane Departure Warning
• ParkSense rear park assist sensors
• Standard rear backup camera — clear hitch-area view

Driving the 2026 Jeep Gladiator Around Bunker Hill, IN

Pull out of the dealership lot onto US-31 and the Gladiator settles into highway driving with more composure than you might expect from a body-on-frame truck with solid axles front and rear. The ride isn't silky — it's a truck and it rides like one — but it's controlled and predictable, which is what you want on a long haul toward Kokomo or a loaded run down to the grain elevator. Drop onto the county roads east of Bunker Hill and the Selec-Trac system handles the gravel and occasional mud without drama. Engage low range for the two-track access roads running toward the Mississinewa reservoir and the Dana axles and sway bar disconnect do the mechanical work while you focus on picking the line.

The open-air capability separates the Gladiator from every other midsize truck on the Indiana market. Pull the doors, fold the windshield, and a gravel road along the river becomes something worth remembering rather than just covering. Camp gear loads into the bed, straps to the cleats, and gets covered when the weather turns. The cab keeps four people comfortable on the drive out to Mississinewa Lake or down through the Peru river bottoms, and the fold-flat rear seats stow extra equipment where it stays dry and locked. There isn't another midsize truck on the market that handles the full range of what Indiana working and recreational life actually demands — the Gladiator covers all of it without asking you to compromise on any of it.

Grissom Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM – 2920 W Broadway, Bunker Hill, IN 46914

2026 Jeep Gladiator FAQs – Bunker Hill, IN

What is the tow rating on the 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
With the tow package, the 2026 Gladiator is rated to tow up to 7,650 lbs. — enough for boats, enclosed trailers, UTVs, and light equipment trailers. The trailer hitch receiver and wiring harness come standard, so you're ready to hook up without extra add-ons.

What is the payload capacity of the 2026 Gladiator?
The Gladiator carries a maximum payload rating of 1,700 lbs. in its 5-foot steel bed — a solid working number for farm supplies, building materials, and equipment loads common across Miami County.

Is the 2026 Jeep Gladiator actually Trail Rated?
Yes — the Gladiator is the only midsize pickup truck to carry Jeep's Trail Rated certification, earned through tested performance in water fording, axle articulation, maneuverability, traction, and ground clearance. It runs Dana 44 axles front and rear and 11.1 inches of ground clearance as standard equipment.

What 4WD system does the Gladiator use?
The Gladiator runs Selec-Trac full-time 4WD with a two-speed transfer case offering both 4H and 4L low-range gearing — a proper off-road setup, not a part-time system retrofitted from a car-based platform.

Does the 2026 Gladiator have in-bed power outlets?
Yes — in-bed power outlets are available to run tools, compressors, and equipment directly from the truck at a job site or trail head, reducing dependence on a separate generator.

Where can I see the 2026 Jeep Gladiator near Kokomo or Peru, Indiana?
Come by Grissom Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM at 2920 W Broadway, Bunker Hill, IN 46914 — right off US-31, between Peru and Kokomo. Call Sales at 765-302-4602 to check what's on the lot.