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If you’re in the market for a one-tonne ute right now, chances are you’ve been told by a dealer that it will take a while to be delivered.
Most of the top-selling utes in Australia – as well as SUVs and passenger cars – have been impacted by the semiconductor shortage as well as shipping delays and issues at ports.
As a result, some buyers are waiting more than 100 days for delivery of their new workhorse.
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But there’s one rugged ute that is not impacted by these issues, meaning you don’t have to wait to get into one.
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator is in plentiful supply at Australian dealers, according to a spokesperson from parent company Stellantis’ local arm.
The spokesperson confirmed that there were sufficient levels of stock of both the Night Eagle and flagship Rubicon variants to satisfy customer demand.
Competitors in the busy 4x4 pick-up segment like the soon-to-be-replaced Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Triton and the Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50 twins have got wait times ranging from 70 to 150 days.
The Gladiator landed in Australian showrooms in mid-2020 tasked with breaking into Australia’s competitive ute segment.
Based on the Wrangler 4x4 SUV, the Gladiator hasn’t bothered the top of the sales charts, but it appeals to serious off-roaders who might also need a work ute.
In early March Jeep upped the price of the Gladiator by just over $2000 per variant. It is no priced from $70,550 before on-road costs for the Night Eagle and $79,250 for the Rubicon
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