Jeep has officially launched the ‘Gladiator High Velocity Limited Edition’ in South Korea, limited to just 30 units.
The ‘High Velocity Limited Edition’, featuring a distinctive high velocity exterior color, is designed for Jeep enthusiasts who love customizing their vehicles and expressing their individuality. This edition of the Gladiator follows the overwhelming popularity of last year’s ‘Wrangler High Velocity Limited Edition’, making it a limited model released in the same vibrant color.
The high velocity color was revealed for the first time during the ‘Jeep Beach Week’ held in Daytona Beach, Florida in 2022. Jeep Beach Week is one of the brand’s signature events, attracting over 200,000 visitors and featuring more than 20,000 Jeep SUVs in a single year. This vibrant hue, reminiscent of a fluorescent lemon color, captures the intensity and freshness of a summer beach.
The Gladiator High Velocity Limited Edition is offered in two versions: one with a hardtop in the same body color and another with a contrasting black hardtop. Each version is limited to just 15 units.
Based on the Gladiator Rubicon, the ‘High Velocity Limited Edition’ is a pickup truck built on Jeep’s rich heritage, boasting exceptional 4×4 driving performance. It features a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 gasoline engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum power of 284 hp and 36 kg·m of torque, along with a spacious cargo capacity of 1,005L. Equipped with Rock-Trac full-time 4WD, Tru-Lok front and rear electronic differential locks, electronic front sway bar disconnect, and Off-Road Plus Mode, it showcases remarkable off-road capabilities suitable for a rugged pickup truck.
The price matches that of the existing Gladiator Rubicon at 85.1 million Korean won.
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