Can’t Afford A Mercedes G-Class 6×6? How About A Six-Wheel Drive Jeep Gladiator Instead?

Big trucks/SUVs with three axles are the bomb, and if you know where to look, then you could find a suitable conversion for some popular models, including the Jeep Gladiator.

And we’re not even talking about the crazy-looking Apocolypse Hellfire, as this one doesn’t venture ‘that’ far off the OEM path. As you could probably tell by the exterior decals, it comes from a California-based company called Next Level, and surprisingly, it is offered through authorized Jeep dealers.

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Pricing starts at $132,000, almost $100,000 more over the MSRP of the Gladiator in the States, and despite not being for everyone, it sure seems like a bargain compared to the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 that usually goes for around $1 million. It’s also more affordable than the Kahn Flying Huntsman that starts from the equivalent of over $400,000 in the UK.

Besides featuring one extra axle, the Gladiator 6×6 has an extended 8-foot (2.44 m) bed, Fox shock absorbers, 4.88 gear ratio, retractable side steps and 20-inch wheels shod in chunky rubber. Optionally, it can be be fitted with a front winch and additional lights.

Black leather upholstery with white contrast stitching decorates the cabin, and the tuner’s logo can be found on the seats and headrests.

Next Level is offering the Gladiator 6×6 with three engine options: the 2.0-liter turbo-four, the 3.6-liter V6 and the 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel. The gasoline burners produce 270 HP and 290 lb-ft (393 Nm) and 285 HP and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque respectively, and the diesel delivers 375 HP and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm).