The Jeep Gladiator has received a $2000 price increase, but there have been some minor tweaks made and new features added to the dual-cab 4×4 pickup.
Available only in rugged Rubicon trim with a naturally aspirated V6 petrol engine, the 2026 Gladiator Rubicon is priced at $84,990 before on-road costs.
For 2026 the Gladiator receives remote start and new quick-release door hinges, allowing for faster and easier door removal.
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There’s also Tungsten-coloured steering wheel stitching (replacing red) for a “more premium, unified cabin appearance”, while the Gladiator also gets a new zippered bolt-storage pouch to put tools and bolts in when removing the roof, doors and windscreen, replacing the previous plastic trays.
The Gladiator also gains a new Goldilocks exterior finish which, as the name suggests, is a golden yellow.
The update comes after a facelifted Gladiator launched for model year 2025 (MY25), around two years after it was revealed in the US. This saw the lineup culled to a single Rubicon variant, which dropped in price but gained more standard equipment.
Australian Gladiator sales fell by 35.5 per cent in 2025, mirroring the double-digit declines recorded by its Wrangler sibling.
It remains the only ute on sale in Australia with a removable roof and doors.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon | $84,990 (+$2000) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There’s just one engine available: a petrol V6 with idle stop/start.
| Specifications | Jeep Gladiator |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.6L naturally aspirated petrol V6 |
| Power | 209kW @ 6400rpm |
| Torque | 347Nm @ 4100rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto |
| Drive type | 4WD |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 12.4L/100km |
| CO2 emissions (claimed) | 278g/km |
| Fuel tank | 83L |
| Braked towing capacity | 2721kg |
Dimensions
The body-on-frame Gladiator is offered in just one dual-cab 4×4 ute body style.
| Dimensions | Jeep Gladiator |
|---|---|
| Length | 5591mm |
| Width | 1894mm |
| Height | 1909mm |
| Wheelbase | 3488mm |
Servicing and Warranty
The Jeep Gladiator is backed by a five-year, 100,000km warranty, with lifetime roadside assist when you service through Jeep.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 12,000km, whichever comes first, with Jeep offering five years of capped-price servicing. Each visit is capped at $399.
Safety
The Jeep Gladiator doesn’t currently have a rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, as its three-star rating from 2019 expired at the end of 2025.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Dual front airbags
- Dual front-side airbags
- Curtain airbags
- Rear seat reminder
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Standard Equipment
There’s just one grade of Gladiator available.
The Rubicon comes standard with the following standard equipment:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- 32-inch off-road tyres
- LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Body-colour fender flares
- Gorilla glass windscreen
- Rock-Trac four-wheel drive
- Three skid plates
- Remote start (NEW)
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system running Uconnect 5
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 12-way power-adjustable front seats with 4-way lumbar adjustment
- Heated front seats
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Tilt and telescopic steering column adjustment
- Lockable under-seat storage
- Wireless Bluetooth speaker
- 240-amp alternator
- Auxiliary switch bank
- Spray-in bedliner
- Trail rail system
- Tie-down points
- Under-rail lighting
- Power outlet
Options
A body-colour three-piece hard-top is a $1950 option.
Colours
There’s a wide range of exterior paint finishes available.
Bright White is the standard exterior finish, with the following available for an additional $1145:
- Black
- Granite Crystal
- Hydro Blue
- Anvil
- ’41
The following are also available for $1145, but for a limited production period:
- Mojito
- Joose
- Goldilocks
- Reign