I know these will likely be running the V-6 for initial release, so mileage should be close to matching the JLU I am guessing. Has anyone seen any options for a larger fuel tank? I tow a small single-axle trailer, mostly motorcycles/ATV's, and that kind of light stuff. But in my current Ram, I have a 32 Gal tank (was a $75 option) and can push a range of close to 500 miles. If these new JT's while towing will be getting at best mid-teen's in MPG, I foresee a LOT of fuel stops! I did see on 1 Jeep video, that they made the spare tire space large enough to fit up to a 35", even possibly a 37" tire. Wondering if there is space under there for an optional larger fuel tank?
I know you are talking about towing mileage, but on a pure mpg standpoint, with this coming with a V6 like you said I would imagine this gladiator would be a decent amount of weight lighter than the pig of a ram so mpg’s should be pretty decent
Maybe, but my Ram with the 5/7L gets mid-teens city and low 20's on the highway. Unloaded I can run over 500 miles on a single tank of fuel. I also have OE air-ride which lowers the Ram 1" at highway speed which does seem to help highway mileage. I've never had a Jeep get anywhere close to that. Most any Jeep is as aero as a brick on wheels, then throw on a mildly loaded trailer and I'd be hopeful of even getting 15 on the highway with the JT. The diesel (if/when it comes) may do better, but I'm not a diesel guy.
True - thought these newer ones aren't so bad as the older ones. These Jeeps push so much air due to being so non-aero, it was not uncommon to often replace windshields as they tend to get hit a LOT with road debris because eveything just hits it rather than flow over it.
Good point. I have never owned a Jeep so I have no past experience.....so the aerodynamic properties can be a huge factor that someone doesn’t even consider
