2026 Jeep Gladiator For Sale Near St Albans, VT
Find a New Jeep Gladiator in Saint Albans City Near Burlington The Only Open-Air Pickup Built for Real Vermont Life
At-a-Glance
- Body style: Crew-cab midsize pickup (the only open-air pickup in America)¹
- Lineup: Sport, Sport S, Texas Trail, Willys, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Mojave, Mojave Xā“
- 4x4 hardware: Trail Rated® Rubicon & Desert Rated® Mojave; 33-inch A/T tires standard on Rubicon & Mojave¹
- Max towing: Up to 7,700 lbs (properly equipped)¹ ²
- Max payload: Up to 1,720 lbs (Sport S, when properly equipped)¹
- Powertrain: 3.6L Pentastar V6 (285 hp/260 lb-ft) + 8-speed automatic (automatic-only for MY26)ā¶
- EPA fuel economy (4WD auto): 17/22/19 mpg city/hwy/combined²
- Open-air freedom: Removable top/doors/windshield with a new no-tools door-hinge system for 2026¹
Q: What makes the 2026 Jeep Gladiator the right midsize truck for daily life around St. Albans City and weekends on the lake or in the hills?
It blends Wrangler-grade capability with true pickup utility—doors-off freedom for a loop through Downtown St. Albans, bed-down practicality for bikes headed toward Lake Carmi State Park, and confident towing when you’re backing down the Kill Kare State Park ramp. It’s the truck that plays as hard as you do and still fits the Monday-to-Friday commute along VT-105 and I-89.¹
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What's New on the 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
- Official quick-release, no-tools door hinges: Jeep highlights a hinge system that “says goodbye to tools,” making doors-off setup faster and easier¹
- Lineup continuity + packaging tweaks: Carryover V6/8-speed, Rubicon/Mojave 33s, revised option/ADAS groupings ā¶
- Future powertrain buzz: Jeep leadership has said a V-8 Gladiator is planned, but timing/model-year not detailed—assume V6 for 2026 retail³
Recent Model Years
2026 Jeep Gladiator Trim Levels
- Sport / Sport S: Value + payload champs; pair Max Tow (4.10 axle) for small campers or aluminum fishing rigs headed through Georgiaā¶
- Texas Trail: Style/content blend—easy daily driver that still looks at home on VT-207ā“ ā¶
- Willys: Traction adds + attitude for mud season and gravel stretches toward Fairfax and Highgateā¶
- Rubicon / Rubicon X: Rock-first hardware—locking diffs, disconnecting sway bar, 33s, TrailCam—for exploring class-4 roads north of Enosburg¹ ā¶
- Mojave / Mojave X: Desert-tuned suspension (FOX internal bypass), reinforced components; perfect for washboards on routes out to North Hero via US-2ā¶
2026 Jeep Gladiator Power and Performance
- Engine: 3.6L Pentastar V6 (285 hp/260 lb-ft). Transmission: 8-speed automatic (MY26: automatic only)ā¶
- Transfer cases:
- Command-Trac part-time (Sport/Willys/Mojave)ā¶
- Selec-Trac full-time available (Sport/Mojave)ā¶
- Rock-Trac with 4.0:1 low (Rubicon; full-time available)ā¶
- Axle ratios: 3.73 standard on non-Rubicon; 4.10 standard on Rubicon and with Max Tow on select trimsā¶
- Towing: Up to 7,700 lbs when properly equipped¹ ²
- EPA MPG: 17/22/19 (4WD auto)²
Dimensions & Off-Road Geometry
- Wheelbase: 137.3 in; Length: 218.0 in; Bed: 5-ft (60.3 in closed / 81.3 in open)āø
- Ground clearance: up to 11.6 in (Mojave)āø
- Angles (approach/breakover/departure): up to 44.7° / 20.9° / 26.0° depending on trimāø
- Water fording: up to 31.5 in¹
Wheels & Tires
- Sport: 245/75R17 A/Tā¶
- Willys: 255/75R17Cā¶
- Rubicon & Mojave: LT285/70R17 (33-inch) A/T; M/T available on Rubicon¹ ā¶
2026 Jeep Gladiator Interior and Technology
- 12.3-inch Uconnect® 5 standard; available built-in nav with Off-Road Trail Guides¹
- Jeep® Connect app support; abundant charge ports¹
- Cold-weather comforts: available heated front seats/steering wheel and remote start—key for sub-zero mornings around the Perley Fitness Center¹ ā¶
2026 Jeep Gladiator Safety
- Available Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Stop, Blind-Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Path, ParkSense, TrailCam; packaging varies by trim/option group¹ ā¶
- Sport/Sport S/Willys: FCW+, BSM/RCPD & ParkSense via Safety Group; ACC via additional packagesā¶
- Rubicon/Mojave: Broader availability of camera/parking features; Rubicon X/Mojave X bundle premium contentā¶
2026 Jeep Gladiator FAQ
Is a plug-in hybrid (Gladiator 4xe) coming?
No— it has been canceled. āµ ā·
Is a V-8 Gladiator really happening?
Jeep leadership indicated a HEMI V-8 is planned for Gladiator; no MY26 retail listing yet. Treat it as “coming” rather than “here”³ ā¶
Is there a manual transmission?
2026 order materials list the 8-speed automatic onlyā¶
Which trims get 33-inch tires from the factory?
Rubicon and Mojave; they’re standard¹
Whatās the real-world MPG?
EPA lists 17/22/19 mpg (4WD V6 automatic)²
How much can it tow?
Up to 7,700 lbs when properly equipped¹ ²
Rival Towing comparison
- 2026 Gladiator: up to 7,700 lbs¹ ²
- 2025 Ford Ranger: up to 7,500 lbs (when properly equipped)ā¹ ¹ā°
- 2026 Chevy Colorado: up to 7,700 lbs (when properly equipped)¹¹
- 2024/2025 Toyota Tacoma: up to 6,500 lbs¹²
Best Builds for Franklin County
- Daily + winter: Willys with LED & Cold Weather groups + Selec-Trac
- Tow a 3,500–5,000-lb boat/camper to Maquam Bay: Sport S + Max Tow (4.10, cooling, hitch) + integrated brake control
- Mud season/class-4 exploring: Rubicon X with steel bumpers + A/T or M/T 33sā¶
Winter Care for Vermont
- Schedule underbody washes after storms; consider a dedicated winter wheel/tire set (265/70R17 or 285/70R17 with appropriate load rating/clearance)
- Use remote start sparingly; brush/treat door seals before freeze-thaw cycles (consult the Owner’s Manual for exact tire specs/clearances)
Why Choose Nucar CDJR Saint Albans for Your New Jeep Gladiator?
At Nucar CDJR Saint Albans, we know that your truck is more than just a vehicle—it’s a tool for adventure. That’s why we offer:
- A wide selection of Gladiator trims, from Sport to Rubicon X, via the Nucar Network.
- The exclusive 20/200 Protection Plan, covering your truck for 20 years or 200,000 miles.
- Flexible financing and leasing options, making your dream Jeep more affordable.
- A team of Jeep experts, ready to help you customize your Gladiator for your needs.
The 2026 Jeep Gladiator is the most capable midsize truck on the market, combining Jeep’s legendary off-road ability with truck practicality. Ready to experience it for yourself? Visit Nucar CDJR Saint Albans today and test drive a new Gladiator—because Everyone loves a Nucar!
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We are located at
141 Franklin Park West
Saint Albans City, VT 05478
Sources
- Jeep — 2026 Gladiator retail page (no-tools hinges, 33s on Rubicon/Mojave, payload 1,720 lbs, towing 7,700 lbs, water fording 31.5"). https://www.jeep.com/2026/gladiator.html
- FuelEconomy.gov — 2026 Gladiator 4WD (3.6L V6, 8-speed auto): 17/22/19 mpg. https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2026_Jeep_Gladiator.shtml
- Road & Track — Jeep plans a V-8 Gladiator (Aug 7, 2025). https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a65628109/jeep-wrangler-392-v-8-extended-indefinitely-gladiator-gain-a-v-8-as-well/
- Cars.com — 2026 Gladiator trims & overview. https://www.cars.com/research/jeep-gladiator-2026/trims/
- Road & Track — Gladiator 4xe canceled before arrival (Sept 2025). https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a68007233/jeep-gladiator-4xe-is-dead-before-arrival/
- 2026 Customer Preferred Code Guide (Order Guide) — MSRPs, destination, packages, driveline ratios; reissued Oct 2, 2025. Public mirror: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/attachments/2026-jeep-gladiator-order-guide-pdf.446592/
- American Cars & Racing — Official: Gladiator 4xe canceled (Sept 22, 2025). https://americancarsandracing.com/2025/09/22/hybrid-gladiator-canceled/
- Stellantis Media — 2025 Gladiator technical specifications (dimensions/geometry baseline, carried over for 2026 until the 2026 spec sheet posts). https://stellantis-wn2025-assetlib.s3.amazonaws.com/resources/2025_JP_Gladiator_SP.pdf
- Ford — 2025 Ranger towing info (PDF; up to 7,500 lbs when properly equipped). https://www.vdm.ford.com/content/dam/brand_ford/en_us/brand/towing/pdf/2025_Ford_Ranger_Towing_Info_fnl-Dec5.pdf
- Ford — 2025 Ranger technical specifications (confirmation of max tow). https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North%20America/US/product/2025/ranger/2025-Ford-Ranger-Technical-Specifications.pdf
- Chevrolet — Colorado towing up to 7,700 lbs. https://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/colorado
- Toyota Pressroom — Tacoma towing up to 6,500 lbs. https://pressroom.toyota.com/all-new-2024-toyota-tacoma-is-adventure-ready-out-of-the-box/