The 2020 Jeep Gladiator was crowned as the Official Winter Truck of New England at the annual New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) winter vehicle competition. NEMPA members evaluated a range of vehicles from various manufacturers that covered several categories to determine the best option. The northeast is Jeep’s largest market and the 2020 Gladiator earned this title in its first year of eligibility at this event, making it an even bigger and better feat.
“The Jeep Gladiator is the Swiss Army knife of Jeep, it is a serious off-road vehicle, useful pickup truck, comfortable passenger vehicle, competent highway cruiser that easily dominates winter in New England,” the public was informed by New England Motor Press Association President, John Paul. “The Jeep Gladiator proves itself as the best all-around pickup truck and makes it the clear choice as the 2020 New England Motor Press Association Winter Pickup Truck of the Year.”
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator is extremely cross-functional. Engineered from the ground up to be the most off-road capable Jeep truck ever, this vehicle is built to handle the demands of an active lifestyle. The truck offers an open-air driving experience, smooth driving, and a design that is unmistakably Jeep. The proven 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine delivers 280 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. The versatile cargo box makes the vehicle capable of taking passengers and cargo anywhere. With plenty of interior cargo space and the classic cargo bed, the truck cultivates a sense of rugged utility and clever functionality. It is equipped with an all-new high-strength steel frame, heavy-duty axles, new coil rear suspension, and the largest brakes in its class. It additionally has a Best-in-Class 1,700-pound 4x4 payload. The highly esteemed 2020 Jeep Gladiator leaves owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence.
This award is one feat among several others that amplify the truck’s versatility and capability. Indicated by The Gladiator’s official Trail Rated badge—the off-road truck can handle anything you throw at it, from challenging off-road conditions noted by five consumer-oriented performance categories including: traction, ground clearance, maneuverability, articulation, and water fording. The Jeep Gladiator also recently received a Desert Rated badge as the first official model of the Desert Hawk collection.