Think we'll ever see a 2dr Gladiator??

[skiptheroad]

There's no way they'd ever build this, and you can look at the current pickup market to see why - single cab trucks just don't sell. When crew cabs came out, they were pretty niche; a trick to get sedan owners to step up to a truck. They did, and they loved the extra room, and no one really missed the couple of feet missing from the bed.

Fast forward to today, and it's damn near impossible to buy a new single cab pickup. They just don't make them, either in small or full sized pickups. Even extended cabs are becoming harder and harder to find, mainly because they were getting harder and harder to sell.

With the Jeep Wrangler continuing to move more into soccer mom/weekend warrior territory, offering less seating is not a trend we're likely to see.

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[skiptheroad]

This topic again? No, it wouldn't be financially viable for Jeep. Or any single cab truck manufacturer, that's why no one makes them.

What are most of the potential buyers buying instead..Wranglers or Gladiators. No new market share.

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/10/how-cafe-killed-compact-trucks-and-station-wagons/

 

[Dash68]

I love the idea of this! I am with others, though, in that it will likely never happen unless it's a custom job or one-off concept.

Maybe if Ford revives the Bronco truck project they canned, Jeep will add something like this to compete?

 

[Dash68]

This topic again? No, it wouldn't be financially viable for Jeep. Or any single cab truck manufacturer, that's why no one makes them.

What are most of the potential buyers buying instead..Wranglers or Gladiators. No new market share.

I know. This little 2 door gladiator pickup concept will just not go away. It's been over three years since its debut at EJS and it is still popping on this forum, other Jeep vehicle forums, and even on the Bronco G6 forum. I can't figure out for the life of me why it will not go to the wayside like all of the other concept vehicles.

 

[superdude]

https://www.quadratec.com/c/blog/jeep-announces-2dr-gladiator-truck

Guys, they already made the official announcement...

 

[kirianjahiem]

Maybe a little longer cab for a little storage behind or putting seat back just a little. Like the old Toyota Pickups.

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[chevymitchell]

I'm working on it fellas. Just taking a bit. Lol

Sorry to disappoint fellas. I decided to keep it a 4 door for the time being. My little girl needs a place to sit. Once she can ride in the front seat, then I may revisit this.

Truth be told... someone will end up buying this rig before I get there, I think.

 

[Krondor]

Brad!

Can't believe I missed this thread. Been pining for the damn 2 door Gladiator ever since it was teased.

The more I think about it, the more I want one. All be it with a slightly more extended cab (maybe 6" longer).

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[Deleted member 59498]

Probably would not be a 2door Wrangler if it wouldn't be such a huge marketing hit.

 

[LCW]

No

 

[2nd 392]

2 dr pu’s are a threatened species, 2 dr sb’s are an endangered species, with the Ram Classic another subspecies going extinct in 24. Constant worries about the 2 dr Wrangler passing into history. Still, 2 dr Gladiator hopes spring eternal. Blessed are the faithful, for miracles do happen.

 

[EagleJL]

I hope they never make a 2dr Gladiator cause I'd have to buy one.

 

[JP29]

Sorry to disappoint fellas. I decided to keep it a 4 door for the time being. My little girl needs a place to sit. Once she can ride in the front seat, then I may revisit this.

Truth be told... someone will end up buying this rig before I get there, I think.

 

[zw470]

A 2dr Gladiator would probably sell even worse than the 2dr Wrangler.

 

[blnewt]

A 2dr Gladiator would probably sell even worse than the 2dr Wrangler.

Yeah, the 4dr Gladiators aren't flying off the lot in our area, our local dealer typically has at least 6 JTs on the lot, and they don't sell quick, and every once in awhile a JLU or JLUR might show up for about a day. Never see JLs on the lot unless it's in the service lot waiting for repairs/service

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