Rugged Jeep character and off-road prowess; The only convertible truck you can buy ; Cons. But these are different models so we'll review what's been freshened on both and zero in on what's uniquely new to the new Gladiator pickup. It's very much a lifestyle truck, with a focus on facilitating adventures, rather than being purely functional. Steering is slow and vague. CONGRATULATIONS!. Jeep Gladiator Expert Review. Kelly Lin. Jeep brings its iconic off-road heritage to a pickup truck in the form of the Gladiator. Familiar games include Duel, where the gladiator pokes the contestant with a giant spongy cotton bud until they fall off a plinth; Hang Tough. This variant's more notable standard features. Jeep Gladiator Sport S 4x4 MSRP starting at: $55, Freight & PDI: $2, AC Tax: $ Your price: $58, +Taxes & Licenses. The Jeep Gladiator Rubicon has an official list price of $87,, excluding on-road costs. Jeep Gladiator Review ; Pros. This midsize truck. Get an in-depth review of the Gladiator from the Autoblog editorial team and help decide if this Jeep is right for you. It's not cheap, the base model.