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2023 Jeep Gladiator: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Jeep Gladiator is a light trim-update year, led by the new Freedom special edition with steel bumpers, rock rails, LED front lighting and leather-trimmed seats. It is not a redesign; the body, chassis, gas V6, four-wheel-drive systems and cabin layout largely carry over.
About the 2023 Jeep Gladiator
1st generation (JT), fourth model year and final year before the 2024 mid-cycle refresh
Jeep positions the Gladiator as a midsize crew-cab pickup that combines genuine truck utility with Wrangler-style open-air driving and strong trail capability. Its defining differences are standard 4WD, removable doors, a fold-down windshield, a five-foot cargo bed and specialized factory off-road versions. It targets shoppers who want one vehicle for outdoor recreation, hauling and towing without giving up the distinctive Jeep experience.
The 2023 lineup stretches from the straightforward Sport, with removable doors and a fold-down windshield, to the comfort-focused High Altitude, with leather seating, navigation and extra driver aids. Rubicon focuses on slow-speed rock trails with locking front and rear differentials, while Mojave uses specialized FOX suspension hardware for desert and sand driving. The limited Rubicon FarOut combines Rubicon trail equipment with the final diesel powertrain.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The military-themed Freedom special edition joined the lineup with steel bumpers, rock rails, LED front lighting and leather-trimmed seats. The 1,000-unit Rubicon FarOut arrived late in the year as the final diesel Gladiator, while Sport Altitude was dropped.
Powertrain
The diesel engine was dropped from the Sport and Texas Trail Edition. The late-year diesel-only Rubicon FarOut marked the end of Gladiator EcoDiesel production.
Tech and convenience
Willys gained standard proximity keyless entry, a 7-inch driver-information display, a universal garage-door opener and dual-zone automatic climate control. Willys models with the automatic transmission also gained remote start, while remote start was no longer standard on Texas Trail Edition.
2023 Jeep Gladiator specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | 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 |
| 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 | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Diesel / Gas | Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 17 mpg | 17–21 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 22–28 mpg | 22 mpg | 22–27 mpg | 22–28 mpg | 22–28 mpg | 22–28 mpg | 22–28 mpg | 27 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 285 hp | 260–285 hp | 285 hp | 260–285 hp | 260–285 hp | 260–285 hp | 260–285 hp | 260–285 hp | 260 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 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 | 442 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7650 lb | 7650 lb | 7650 lb | 7650 lb | 7650 lb | 7650 lb | 7650 lb | 7650 lb | 7650 lb | 6500 lb | 7650 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 | 38.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Rear View Camera | |||||||||||
| Top View Camera | |||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||||
| LED Tail Lights | |||||||||||
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| Privacy Glass | |||||||||||
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| Premium Audio | |||||||||||
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| 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 2023 Jeep Gladiator redesigned?
No. The 2023 Gladiator received targeted trim and equipment changes, while its body, chassis, gas V6, four-wheel-drive systems and basic cabin layout carried over. The broader mid-cycle refresh arrived for 2024.
What is new about the 2023 Jeep Gladiator Freedom edition?
The Freedom edition is new for 2023. It combines military-themed details with steel front and rear bumpers, steel rock rails, LED headlights and fog lights, leather-trimmed front seats and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
What is the 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon FarOut?
The Rubicon FarOut is a 1,000-unit special edition created to mark the end of Gladiator diesel production. It pairs the 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6 with Rubicon trail hardware, a steel front bumper, LED lighting, leather-trimmed seats and heated front seats.
Did diesel availability change for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator?
Yes. The diesel engine was dropped from the Sport and Texas Trail Edition, and the limited Rubicon FarOut marked the end of diesel Gladiator production. Diesel power remained part of certain other 2023 trims before production ended.
What changed on the 2023 Jeep Gladiator Willys?
The 2023 Willys gained standard proximity keyless entry, a 7-inch driver-information display, a universal garage-door opener and dual-zone automatic climate control. Models with the automatic transmission also gained remote start.
2023 Jeep Gladiator Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Jeep Gladiator.
4.3
2023 Jeep Gladiator
(198 reviews)
“Good idea if you want maximum off-road performance without sacrificing too much on-road.”
“This vehicle is comfortable and functional. It's fun to drive. It sits higher than other vehicles so makes me feel safer. I am not a fan of the back up camera when the tailgate is down.”
Sources
- blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com — 08 / 14 / 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Farout Exclusive Limited Edition Gladiator Marks Final Ecodiesel Production
- blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com — 09 / 13 / Jeep Brand Introduces New 2024 Gladiator The Worlds Most Off Road Capable Midsize Truck
- jeep.com — Limited Editions / 2023 / Freedom Combined
- jeep.com — 2023 / Gladiator / Texas Trail