Marchionne says Jeep Gladiator is on the "to do" list

Jan 12, 2011 | 01:41 PM

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Marchionne says Jeep Gladiator is on the "to do" list

Pretty much says "F-YOU" to the Dodge Ram boys who don't want Jeep to get a pick-up

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/11/m...-pickup-kinda/

Jan 12, 2011 | 01:47 PM

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Funny thing is that to me the Gladiator looks quite a bit like an old Dodge Power Wagon

Jan 12, 2011 | 01:59 PM

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the Italo Canadian manager had also said: "Jeep Commander is a bad-thinked car"

that man is turning all "upside down" here in Italy....

Jan 12, 2011 | 02:13 PM

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That has potential, I wonder how long the wheelbase is. It would be nice to see it come with a Turbo Diesel

Jan 12, 2011 | 02:19 PM

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too funny Matt

exactly 9k. turbo diesel would make this a hit

Jan 12, 2011 | 02:28 PM

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My dad had a 1962 Gladiator when I was young.

Like this one.

Jan 12, 2011 | 02:30 PM

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That is nice ^. My father and I are working on two Jeep XJ projects now, now but I have always wanted a Comanche. I would love to have that though.

Jan 12, 2011 | 04:55 PM

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I like it but the best engine for it would have been the straight 6 that has powered jeeps for longer than I can remember.

Jan 12, 2011 | 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 2gslse

I like it but the best engine for it would have been the straight 6 that has powered jeeps for longer than I can remember.

The 4.0 straight 6 is a great motor but way underpowered for a rig that size. This needs a tow rating of 10k plus to be competitive.

Jan 13, 2011 | 02:18 PM

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That thing is all kinds of awesome, hopefully Chrysler actually makes the right decision for once and builds something people want

Jan 13, 2011 | 09:09 PM

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This kinda stuff makes me miss my defender 90

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