The all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator will no doubt get a lot of attention from tuners after its world debut at the LA Auto Show later this month.
Most aftermarket companies will likely focus on improving the pickup’s looks and off-road capabilities with cost-effective mods. Few (if any) will take up the challenge of turning it into a 6×6 truck, though. If we were to place a bet, we’d put our money on Hennessey Performance to be the first tuner that adds another axle to the Gladiator.
Until that happens, however, we’ve got a rendering that prepares us for the inevitable. Created by Allcarnews, it’s a rough sketch of a Gladiator 6×6 variant that would bring two benefits to Jeep’s pickup truck. The Gladiator would become better off-road and would gain a longer bed in the process.
Of course, fuel economy would take a hit but we’re sure plenty of people would be willing to accept that for the sake of a more hardcore truck. Not that the standard Gladiator won’t be capable enough off-road, mind you.
According to a leaked official document, the truck will offer Command-Trac and Rock-Trac four-wheel drive systems, Dana 44 axles and locking front/rear differentials. Furthermore, a limited slip differential and 33-inch off-road tires will be available too.
As a result, the truck will be able to drive in water that’s up to 30 inches (762 mm) deep. It will also offer best-in-class towing of up to 7,650 lbs (3,470 kg) and 4×4 payload of up to 1,600 lbs (725.7 kg). Power will come from a standard 3.6-liter V6 and an optional 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 that will arrive in 2020.
By now you must have noticed that the rendering portrays a two-door extended cab Gladiator, something that hasn’t been confirmed yet by Jeep. The only body configuration we can be sure of at the moment is the four-door crew cab. We know we wouldn’t mind an extended cab model, would you?