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Looks the goods - interesting it rides nicely given it looks like a beast:
https://www.caradvice.com.au/745744/...diator-review/ 3.6L Pentastar V6 209KW W/8sp Auto or 194KW Diesel V6. |
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Nice and about time
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Looks great, I’m looking forward to seeing them out and some Australian reviews soon.
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Outstanding diesel engine in this, great for towing and weekenders, it might struggle around town Parking etc due to its length. certainly wont fit in the average home Garage
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Its always good to have more options, sure. But modern autos are better than any manual. Particularly if you actually intend to go offroad where autos are far better.
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An auto GT3 Porsche will be much quicker around a track but I'd take a manual any day of the week. |
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Its a bugger they aren't offering the hemi V8. Once the Gladiator has 35s fitted, or is loaded up towing, the torque less V6 will struggle and chew through gas. The diesel will be a no brainer. Doug Demuro has quite a comprehensive overview up on Youtube (although he doesn't mention the Rubicons ultra low gearing). It looks as though Jeep has done a decent job on this thing. |
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Doug's video on the Gladiator really impressed me well done JEEP.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nf8GV0AvtI
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I like it, but the single cab concept with huge tyres looked a lot better. The ramp over angle is probably not great with a wheel base that long.
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I can understand the manual around a track, but why would a manual be more satisfying off road?
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Don't I know it, over a year without a manual car, that's the longest I've went since since getting my licence 29yrs ago!
I considered waiting for the manual V6 Amarok which was due a year ago - glad I didn't as it still isn't here! Quote:
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I've taken our Prado over a few steep tracks, the last thing id want to worry about was what gear? and punching the clutch in.
PS even rally cars are autos now
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Would be the absolute ducks guts over here!
Would kill for one, or even the similar, and shorter wheelbase Wrangler. Pity no hemi in em (yet)
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Very true. Personal preference on what you prefer to drive. Manual is certainly more fun, but auto generally performs better. Having said that, I make regular use of the semi-auto manual shift function in my car and it can be fun.
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if you want a manual for the extra challenge then that just a preference
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example I bought an HST tractor over a manual for ease of use and saftey as its used on step terrain. yes a manual can do the same job but each to their own.
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You do know the gladiator has a one star safety rating. I would not go near a Jeep.
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FN mustang has 10 speeds . Its marketing jargon for dummies who think more is better.
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Appears so well for wrangler at least.
The Irony of a rugged construction holding back the safety rating. https://www.caradvice.com.au/709508/...o-ncap-result/ Thing is a vehicle lie the or say a 70 series cruiser will never fair well with this sort of test.
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I think Fofo is trolling here..
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I laugh at jeep drivers.
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The gladiators style sides are 400 millimeters high. Good luck stopping your cargo from spilling and killing the person behind you.
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