Jeep Gladiator Rubicon updated for 2025

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Jeep has pulled the covers off the refreshed 2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. Don’t go expecting wild design changes, or a V8 option though. This is a mild update for 2025, with the key updates being updated technology and safety with the inclusion of a 12.3-inch infotainment screen and now a total of six airbags. 

Being the only open top 4×4 dual-cab ute on the market, there’s not much competition for the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. Considering it is such a niche vehicle also means demand for the Gladiator is limited. Officially earning the title of Australia’s slowest selling ute. 

For context, Jeep sold 130 Gladiators in the first half of 2025. Peak sales figures came in 2022 with 1397 sales. If we look at the HiLux 4×4, which is a very popular model, Toyota have sold 22,245 4×4 utes this year so far. 

For those who want that open-top ute experience, with genuine off-road capability, there’s nothing else like the Gladiator Rubicon, though. 

The Rubicon trim is the most sought after model in the Wrangler and closely related Gladiator line-up due to its off-road hardware and ability. Think front-and-rear diff locks, front sway bar disconnect, and low 4.11 ratio low-range transfer reduction. 

The Gladiator has followed the Wrangler in discontinuing the Night Eagle grade but in doing so has increased the price of entry for the Rubicon for the MY25 model year.

Pricing 

To make a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon your own, you’ll need to part with a minimum of $82,990 before on-road costs. Premium paint adds $1145 to the bill, so if you choose any other colour than Bright White, you’ll need to factor that cost in. 

Colour coding the roof is another option, which costs a further $1950 to the total if so inclined. 

Warranty is five-years, 100,000km. Lifetime roadside assist is included when serviced through a Jeep dealership. 

What’s new on the 2025 Jeep Gladiator?

The biggest change for the refreshed Jeep Gladiator is a new 12.3-inch infotainment screen with physical dials and digital control. We’re told it has been designed to be brighter so when the roof is off you can clearly see the screen. 

Jeep also tells Chasing Cars, that the newly designed front grille still retains their iconic seven-slot design, however the slots have been spaced further apart for additional cooling. 

There’s more safety tech in this model, too, with the addition of new side curtain airbags (bringing the total up to six airbags), as well as a rear seat reminder alert. Jeep has also included a selectable tyre fill alert, and an auto high beam function. 

Key additions: 

• 240 amp alternator 
• Auxiliary switch bank for aftermarket accessories 
• New 17-inch alloy wheels 
• Gorilla Glass windscreen (chip resistant) 
• Body coloured fender flares 
• Nappa leather seats 
• 12-way power adjustable front seats 
• Lockable under seat storage 
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 
• Wireless Bluetooth speaker 
• Trail Rail cargo management system 
• Spray-in bed liner 

What hasn’t changed on the 2025 Jeep Gladiator?

As mentioned, there’s no V8,a hybrid option, or the Wrangler’s recently adopted 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder for the Jeep Gladiator. They have retained the 3.6L Pentastar V6 petrol motor. This makes 209kW @ 6400rpm, and 347Nm@ 4100rpm, highlighting that this motor likes to rev. 

An eight-speed automatic transmission is retained, as is the 4.11 ratio transfer case, locking differentials and swaybar disconnect. The recipe hasn’t been played with too much, basically.