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2022 Jeep Gladiator: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator is the new Sport Altitude, a darker, style-focused version of the Sport S. Otherwise, this is a light-update year rather than a redesign.
About the 2022 Jeep Gladiator
JT generation, third model year (2020-2023 before the 2024 refresh).
Jeep positions the Gladiator as the only midsize pickup that blends a real truck bed with Wrangler-style open-air driving. Its core appeal is simple: removable roof and doors, serious 4x4 hardware, and a personality built around trails, camping and outdoor use. Against other midsize trucks, Jeep sells the Gladiator less as a pure work truck and more as an adventure truck that still brings useful towing, payload and everyday pickup utility.
The 2022 lineup runs from the simple Sport, with four-wheel drive, a 7-inch touchscreen and a washout interior, to the comfort-focused Overland and leather-trimmed High Altitude. Rubicon is set up for low-speed rock crawling with locking front and rear differentials, while Mojave uses desert-tuned FOX shocks and a locking rear differential for faster travel on dirt and sand. The Texas-only Texas Trail combines towing equipment, leather-trimmed seats and a blacked-out look.
What changed, by category
Styling
Jeep added the dark-themed Sport Altitude and the Texas-only Texas Trail special edition. The 80th Edition, California Edition and Freedom Edition left the lineup, while the Gladiator’s core body design stayed the same.
Tech
Sport, Sport S and Willys Sport gained a standard 7-inch touchscreen, and Sport, Sport S and Willys Sport gained standard satellite radio. Mojave, Overland and Rubicon gained standard navigation, premium audio and proximity keyless entry. Every Gladiator also received cabin air filtration, while dual-zone climate control stopped being standard on Willys.
2022 Jeep Gladiator specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gas | Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas |
| MPG City | 17–22 mpg | 16 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 17–21 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 17–22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22–28 mpg | 23 mpg | 22–28 mpg | 22–27 mpg | 22–28 mpg | 22–28 mpg | 22–28 mpg | 22–28 mpg | 22–28 mpg | 22–28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 260–285 hp | 285 hp | 260–285 hp | 260–285 hp | 260–285 hp | 260–285 hp | 260–285 hp | 260–285 hp | 260–285 hp | 260–285 hp |
| Torque | 260–442 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260–442 lb-ft | 260–442 lb-ft | 260–442 lb-ft | 260–442 lb-ft | 260–442 lb-ft | 260–442 lb-ft | 260–442 lb-ft | 260–442 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4000 lb | 4500 lb | 4000 lb | 4500 lb | 4000 lb | 4000 lb | 4000 lb | 6000 lb | 4000 lb | 4000 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||||
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| Automatic Headlights | ||||||||||
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| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||||
| Top View Camera | ||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||||||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||||||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Power Locks | ||||||||||
| Power Windows | ||||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2022 Jeep Gladiator redesigned?
No, the 2022 Jeep Gladiator was not redesigned. It kept the same basic body, chassis, engines and transmissions, with changes focused on trims and equipment.
What is the main difference between the 2022 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator?
The main difference is the arrival of the Sport Altitude trim for 2022. Jeep also added the Texas-only Texas Trail edition, upgraded standard infotainment on lower trims, expanded standard equipment on several upper trims and dropped three 2021 special editions.
Did the 2022 Jeep Gladiator get new engines?
No, the 2022 Gladiator’s engines carried over. The 3.6-liter V6 and 3.0-liter EcoDiesel remained in the lineup, and the diesel was still not offered on the Mojave.
Which 2022 Jeep Gladiator trims received a standard 7-inch touchscreen?
The 2022 Sport, Sport S and Willys Sport received a standard 7-inch touchscreen. It includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for phone-based music, messaging and navigation.
Was the 2022 Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail sold nationwide?
No, the 2022 Gladiator Texas Trail was a Texas-only special edition. Based on the Sport S, it combined towing equipment, leather-trimmed seats and Texas-themed black exterior details.
2022 Jeep Gladiator Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator.
4.4
2022 Jeep Gladiator
(208 reviews)
“I'm loving the new Jeep Mojave. The beefy tires, and upgraded suspension are well thought out and executed. I would definitely get the upgraded headlights.”
“It's an every day vehicle that can also take you to the far off places you want to explore.”