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Old 15-04-2019, 06:43 AM   #1
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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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Old 15-04-2019, 07:32 AM   #2
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It's a pity there won't be a manual is Aus, the 194kw/660nm TD would be great with a 6 speed manual.
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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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It's a pity there won't be a manual is Aus, the 194kw/660nm TD would be great with a 6 speed manual.
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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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.
There is something more satisfying in taking a manual car off-road.
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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It's a pity there won't be a manual is Aus, the 194kw/660nm TD would be great with a 6 speed manual.
IMO CRD characteristics suit an auto much more than manual, especially a 6-8 speed. Doughy throttle response and loss of boost on every gear change gets old pretty quick. But I see and agree where you are coming from for manuals off road.

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.

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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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There is something more satisfying in taking a manual car off-road.
An auto GT3 Porsche will be much quicker around a track but I'd take a manual any day of the week.
Is that why both the cars in your signature are autos?
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There is something more satisfying in taking a manual car off-road.
An auto GT3 Porsche will be much quicker around a track but I'd take a manual any day of the week.
I can understand the manual around a track, but why would a manual be more satisfying off road?
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Is that why both the cars in your signature are autos?
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!


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I can understand the manual around a track, but why would a manual be more satisfying off road?
For the same reason, the auto is definitely more capable but takes the guess work out of choosing the right gear for long steep climbs and descents - also more fun when the dirt roads open up and the speed increases.
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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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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
You do realise the auto vs manual debate is purely subjective?
Each to their own.
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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
Don't have to worry when you get used to it, every Landcruiser I've had since 1980 has been manual.......in fact the Landcruisers i buy don't have have an automatic option so you have no choice but to learn, it's not that hard at all.....

As Sioso says though, each to their own.....
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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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You do realise the auto vs manual debate is purely subjective?
Each to their own.
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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Each to their own.
No I really think the Auto is better in every way possible for off-roading.

if you want a manual for the extra challenge then that just a preference
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Don't have to worry when you get used to it, every Landcruiser I've had since 1980 has been manual.......in fact the Landcruisers i buy don't have have an automatic option so you have no choice but to learn, it's not that hard at all.....

As Sioso says though, each to their own.....
Having shifted roadrangers and even worse old Mercedes trucks learning is not an issue.
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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You do know the gladiator has a one star safety rating. I would not go near a Jeep.
Any idea what safety rating a BA would have if tested today?
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FN mustang has 10 speeds . Its marketing jargon for dummies who think more is better.
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Any idea what safety rating a BA would have if tested today?
I dont know, but if you crash at 200kph in any car i think you might be dead
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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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FN mustang has 10 speeds . Its marketing jargon for dummies who think more is better.
I think Fofo is trolling here..
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Any idea what safety rating a BA would have if tested today?
What do you think it would be . I think a BA would have 3 stars. But to sell a car in this day and age with one star is unforgivable.
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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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