The Jeep Gladiator is the only midsize truck on the market built on a Wrangler platform - and it offers five distinct trim levels that serve very different buyers. Sorting through Sport, Willys, Mojave, Rubicon, and Farout is the most important decision Nassau County buyers face before visiting Westbury Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram in Jericho.
Bottom Line: The Gladiator’s five trims split into three personalities - value-daily, serious off-road, and premium - and choosing the right one depends on how you actually plan to use the truck on Long Island and beyond.
- Sport and Willys are the value picks for buyers who want Gladiator character without paying for capability they will rarely use
- Rubicon is the right call for buyers who genuinely off-road, with locking differentials, Dana 44 axles, and a sway bar disconnect
- Farout packages Rubicon-level capability with a premium interior for buyers who want the best of both worlds
Gladiator Trim Overview: Five Trims, Three Distinct Personalities
The Gladiator lineup is best understood in three groups rather than five individual steps. Sport and Sport S form the value entry point for buyers who want Gladiator DNA - the open-air body, the removable doors and top, the truck bed - without paying a premium for off-road hardware they may never use around Long Island’s roads and trails.
Willys and Mojave represent the capability-focused middle, each optimized for a different kind of off-road use. Willys excels at slow-speed technical terrain; Mojave is built for high-speed desert running with specialized Fox shocks. They share a similar price point but perform very differently depending on where you take them.
Rubicon is the Gladiator’s defining trim - the one that makes the truck genuinely world-class off-road. Farout extends the Rubicon platform upward with premium interior appointments for buyers who want a daily driver as refined as it is capable. The comparison below puts all five trims side by side on the features that matter most.
| Feature | Sport/Sport S | Willys | Mojave | Rubicon | Farout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | ~$38,000 | ~$44,000 | ~$48,000 | ~$52,000 | ~$58,000 |
| Axles | Dana 30/44 | Dana 30/44 | Dana 30/44 | Dana 44/44 ✓ | Dana 44/44 |
| Lockers | None | None | Rear only | Front + Rear ✓ | Front + Rear |
| Sway Bar Disconnect | No | No | No | Electronic ✓ | Electronic |
| Shocks | Standard | Standard | Fox w/ Bump Stops ✓ | Bilstein | Bilstein |
| Standard Tires | 31-in | 32-in | 33-in | 33-in ✓ | 33-in |
| Premium Interior | No | No | No | No | Leather + Alpine ✓ |
Sport and Sport S: The Starting Point
The Gladiator Sport starts at approximately $38,000 and gives buyers the full open-air truck experience without the premium off-road hardware. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 produces 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque - enough for confident acceleration and towing up to 7,650 pounds.
Buyers choose between a six-speed manual and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The manual is a genuine enthusiasm-first choice; the automatic is more practical for Nassau County commuters navigating stop-and-go traffic on Northern State Parkway. CommandTrak part-time 4x4 provides two-speed transfer case capability for light off-road use, snow, or mixed surfaces.
Sport S adds a few convenience features including upgraded audio and additional USB ports for roughly $1,500-$2,000 more. For buyers who plan to use the Gladiator primarily as a daily driver and weekend adventure vehicle around Long Island and occasional trips north toward the Hudson Valley, Sport or Sport S delivers everything the experience promises.
Willys and Mojave: The Capability Upgrades
At approximately $44,000, the Willys trim steps meaningfully beyond the Sport with hardware that makes a real difference on technical terrain. Rock-rails protect the underbody, steel bumpers add approach-and-departure angle improvement, and 32-inch tires replace the Sport’s 31-inch rubber.
The Mojave at roughly $48,000 is a fundamentally different machine - it is engineered specifically for high-speed desert running. Fox Performance shocks with hydraulic front bump stops allow the Mojave to absorb large terrain features at speed in ways that standard suspension cannot. Its raised suspension and 33-inch tires round out a setup purpose-built for sand dunes, fire roads, and high-speed off-pavement driving.
The practical split between these two trims is straightforward: Willys wins at low-speed rock crawling and technical trails like those accessible from the Catskills; Mojave wins when you are running at speed across open terrain. For most Long Island buyers who adventure off-road occasionally, the Willys’ rock-focused capability is the more commonly useful set. Both trims are strong daily drivers on the roads between Jericho and Merrick.
Rubicon: The Serious Off-Road Choice
The Gladiator Rubicon at approximately $52,000 is where the trim line stops compromising. Front and rear Dana 44 axles replace the Sport’s Dana 30 front axle, adding meaningful strength for rock impacts and aggressive off-road articulation. Front and rear electronic locking differentials allow the driver to force equal power to all four wheels - essential for getting unstuck on serious terrain.
The electronic sway bar disconnect is the Rubicon’s signature feature. Disconnecting the front sway bar at low speed allows each front wheel to travel independently across obstacles - dramatically improving wheel contact on uneven terrain. No other Gladiator trim offers this capability, and it is the single biggest factor separating the Rubicon from the rest of the lineup for genuine off-road performance.
Thirty-three-inch tires and Bilstein shocks round out the package. For Nassau County buyers who make regular trips to off-road parks in the Pine Barrens, head up to the Catskills, or venture to Moab-style destinations, the Rubicon is the only trim that delivers true capability without aftermarket modifications. It is also the most popular trim at Westbury Jeep in Jericho for buyers who take their off-roading seriously.
"The split we see at our store is pretty clear. Buyers who plan to go off-road regularly come in for the Rubicon - they know what they want and the locking differentials and sway bar disconnect are non-negotiable for them. But we also sell a lot of Willys trims to buyers who want the aggressive look and feel without paying for hardware they may only use a few times a year. Both are great choices - it really comes down to how honest you are about how you will actually use the truck."
General Manager, Westbury Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram
Farout: The Premium Daily Driver
The Farout trim at approximately $58,000 builds on the Rubicon’s full off-road platform and adds the interior appointments that make daily driving in Nassau County genuinely comfortable. Leather seating surfaces, a nine-speaker Alpine audio system, and additional technology features bring the Gladiator cabin to a level that competes with premium pickup trucks.
The Farout carries every Rubicon off-road feature - Dana 44 front and rear axles, front and rear electronic lockers, the electronic sway bar disconnect, and 33-inch tires. Buyers do not sacrifice capability for comfort. They get the same hardware that makes the Rubicon the most capable Gladiator, wrapped in a more refined package for buyers who spend more time commuting between Garden City and Jericho than they do crawling rocks.
The right buyer for the Farout is someone who wants the Gladiator to serve as both a serious adventure vehicle and a comfortable daily driver without making any compromises. At $58,000, it is the most expensive Gladiator - but it is also the only truck on the market that combines this level of off-road capability with this level of daily-use comfort in a single package.
Safety ratings for the Jeep Gladiator are available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Jeep Gladiator trim is best for everyday driving on Long Island? For Nassau County buyers who primarily drive on roads with occasional light off-road use, the Sport or Willys trims deliver the Gladiator experience at the most accessible price. Both handle daily driving comfortably, and the Willys adds rock-rails and larger tires for buyers who want a more aggressive stance. The Farout is the best choice for buyers who want the premium interior for daily comfort.
What is the difference between the Gladiator Willys and Mojave? The Willys is optimized for technical low-speed terrain - it adds rock-rails, steel bumpers, and 32-inch tires over the Sport. The Mojave is purpose-built for high-speed off-road running with Fox shocks, hydraulic bump stops, and raised suspension. If your off-roading means dirt trails and slow-speed rock navigation, choose Willys. If you drive fast across open terrain and sand, choose Mojave.
Does the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon have locking differentials? Yes - the Rubicon is the only Gladiator trim with both front and rear electronic locking differentials as standard equipment. The Mojave includes a rear locker only. Front and rear lockers are the key hardware that makes the Rubicon the most capable trim for serious rock crawling and challenging off-road conditions.
What is the Jeep Gladiator Farout? The Farout is the Gladiator’s premium trim, built on the Rubicon platform with added leather seating, a nine-speaker Alpine audio system, and upgraded technology. It retains every Rubicon off-road feature - Dana 44 axles, electronic lockers front and rear, and the electronic sway bar disconnect - while adding the interior refinement that makes it a strong daily driver.
How does the Gladiator Rubicon compare to the standard Rubicon for towing? All Gladiator trims use the same 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with a maximum tow rating of up to 7,650 pounds with the proper configuration. The Rubicon’s heavier off-road hardware - larger axles, rock-rails, and 33-inch tires - reduces maximum towing slightly compared to the Sport. See our towing and payload guide for the full breakdown.
Which Gladiator trim do most Nassau County buyers choose? At Westbury Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram in Jericho, the Rubicon and Willys are consistently the most popular choices. Buyers drawn to the Gladiator’s off-road credibility tend to want the hardware that backs it up - and both trims deliver that at different price points. See our guide to Gladiator vs. competing trucks if you are still deciding between the Gladiator and a traditional midsize truck.
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