ZR2 vs Gladiator

[slicer]

4 cylinder power 8 cylinder gas mileage.

Wife's Wrangler is a 4cyl and has averaged 44 MPG since brand new. Very impressive.

 

[NullNomad]

Wife's Wrangler is a 4cyl and has averaged 44 MPG since brand new. Very impressive.

My Rubi got 13mpg on a good day, down hill, wind to my back…

 

[ZR2BIZON]

Wife's Wrangler is a 4cyl and has averaged 44 MPG since brand new. Very impressive.

Stock?

 

[sardarjee]

If all the great 4x4 trails were in my backyard, I think Jeep (Rubicon / 392) may be a better option.

But after driving Silverado ZR2 and looking at the reviews of 2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison, I would prefer ZR2's anytime. A very decent and powerful 4x4 capability and comfort at a lesser cost.

But one thing is for sure that based on its great after market support, Jeeps can be very easily modified for additional capabilities. This is something I believe that ZR2 cannot match it yet.

 

[slicer]

My Rubi got 13mpg on a good day, down hill, wind to my back…

Stock?

Yes, bone stock.

This was before a 8hr road trip. Total overall MPG since new dropped slightly to 44.

 

[ZR2BIZON]

Yes, bone stock.

This was before a 8hr road trip. Total overall MPG since new dropped slightly to 44.

I like that!!

With or without ducks?

 

[ZR2NYC]

If all the great 4x4 trails were in my backyard, I think Jeep (Rubicon / 392) may be a better option.

But after driving Silverado ZR2 and looking at the reviews of 2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison, I would prefer ZR2's anytime. A very decent and powerful 4x4 capability and comfort at a lesser cost.

But one thing is for sure that based on its great after market support, Jeeps can be very easily modified for additional capabilities. This is something I believe that ZR2 cannot match it yet.

agree but isnt that 392 also about 100k?

 

[NullNomad]

agree but isnt that 392 also about 100k?

If you can find them, rumor was Jeep was going to discontinue the 392

 

[securityguy]

Wife's Wrangler is a 4cyl and has averaged 44 MPG since brand new. Very impressive.

And I am getting 42 mpg on my ZR2.....

 

[ZR2NYC]

And I am getting 42 mpg on my ZR2.....

 

[Busa Dave]

Gladiator is moar in the Colorado ZR2 category.

Without the outstanding shocks which are a game changer.

 

[ZR2NYC]

Without the outstanding shocks which are a game changer.

100% dssv imo rides better than my sierra denali with magnet ride.

 

[sardarjee]

agree but isnt that 392 also about 100k?

Yes. But this rig may not require much mods to start with, and also the power it comes with OOB (about same as Silverado ZR2 V8).

But agree the cost may be bit higher but for a serious off-roader it may be worth it.

 

[scubatech]

Yes. But this rig may not require much mods to start with, and also the power it comes with OOB (about same as Silverado ZR2 V8).

But agree the cost may be bit higher but for a serious off-roader it may be worth it.

My friend had a 392 Wrangler. I put the same engine in my 2014 Wrangler. I can tell you that it has more power than the 6.2 LT, in the ZR2. His came with the Mojave suspension, before the Extreme Recon model was available. Really a nice suspension. He's since installed 38" tires and lot of other goodies. I think he is going to 4.56 gears soon as well. I started wheeling trucks in the 70's and they are really limited do to their overall length. I' ve tried several different vehicles off road and I haven't seen anything that can be purchased off the showroom with a warranty that could stay with a Jeep Rubicon. You definitely need 37" tires on a 4 door Wrangler though to keep the break over angle in check. I would say on a Gladiator 40" tires would be the ticket. There's always a tougher trail and bigger obstacles though. Very few things are a bigger money pit than an off road vehicle, LOL. I used to think hot - rodding was bad!

 

[slicer]

And I am getting 42 mpg on my ZR2.....

See above. I posted proof.

PHEV jeep is wicked awesome. Her commute is 22 miles daily. Basically on electric all the times unless she makes a trip somewhere. Never have to worry about low/dead batteries because it also has gas motor.

 

[sardarjee]

My friend had a 392 Wrangler. I put the same engine in my 2014 Wrangler. I can tell you that it has more power than the 6.2 LT, in the ZR2. His came with the Mojave suspension, before the Extreme Recon model was available. Really a nice suspension. He's since installed 38" tires and lot of other goodies. I think he is going to 4.56 gears soon as well. I started wheeling trucks in the 70's and they are really limited do to their overall length. I' ve tried several different vehicles off road and I haven't seen anything that can be purchased off the showroom with a warranty that could stay with a Jeep Rubicon. You definitely need 37" tires on a 4 door Wrangler though to keep the break over angle in check. I would say on a Gladiator 40" tires would be the ticket. There's always a tougher trail and bigger obstacles though. Very few things are a bigger money pit than an off road vehicle, LOL. I used to think hot - rodding was bad!

Well, stock 2024 Colorado Bison provides about 12 " ground clearance with just 35" tires. It is very competitive with Jeep. What if they fit 40s.

I think if GM improves crawl ratio and provide more articulation on their new Colorado's they can compete Jeeps right out with their stock models. Additionally, making space for bigger tires without any cutting ... think the potential.

I think it is GM restricting itself.

 

[DNZR2]

See above. I posted proof.

PHEV jeep is wicked awesome. Her commute is 22 miles daily. Basically on electric all the times unless she makes a trip somewhere. Never have to worry about low/dead batteries because it also has gas motor.

Plug in hybrid is the only way to do electric.

 

[ZR2NYC]

My friend had a 392 Wrangler. I put the same engine in my 2014 Wrangler. I can tell you that it has more power than the 6.2 LT, in the ZR2. His came with the Mojave suspension, before the Extreme Recon model was available. Really a nice suspension. He's since installed 38" tires and lot of other goodies. I think he is going to 4.56 gears soon as well. I started wheeling trucks in the 70's and they are really limited do to their overall length. I' ve tried several different vehicles off road and I haven't seen anything that can be purchased off the showroom with a warranty that could stay with a Jeep Rubicon. You definitely need 37" tires on a 4 door Wrangler though to keep the break over angle in check. I would say on a Gladiator 40" tires would be the ticket. There's always a tougher trail and bigger obstacles though. Very few things are a bigger money pit than an off road vehicle, LOL. I used to think hot - rodding was bad!

forgot to add that 392 wrangler is well over 100k new. should be comparing the jeep to a raptor R.

 

[scubatech]

forgot to add that 392 wrangler is well over 100k new. should be comparing the jeep to a raptor R.

I think my friend paid $85K. He did keep the options under control. But you are right a lot of the ones I have seen on lots were $100K.

 

[ZR2NYC]

I think my friend paid $85K. He did keep the options under control. But you are right a lot of the ones I have seen on lots were $100K.

the ones i looked at in northeast all had stickers over 100k about 2 years ago. was his special ordered?