Cliche joke: Ten husbands were asked at random by their wives if they looked pretty. One said yes, while the other nine replied, “I’m sorry, did you say something?” If this is a picture of the auto industry, the wives would be the customers, and the one guy who responded would be the rare time manufacturers actually listened to customers’ wants and desires. The most recent example of this is the 2027 Jeep Gladiator Bronze Edition, a Gladiator that comes directly from the factory with the most customer-requested upgrade: 35-inch tires.
“Gladiator customers continue to personalize their vehicles to tackle bigger adventures, and 35-inch tires have consistently been one of the most popular modifications,” says Branden Coté, Jeep CEO. “The Gladiator 35-inch Tire Launch Edition [the Gladiator Bronze Edition] gives customers the capability, confidence, and distinctive look they want straight from the factory, backed by the quality and engineering expected from the Jeep brand.”
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Available on Willys, Rubicon, and Rubicon X models, this limited-production package is powered by a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and features a factory one-inch lift kit, 35-inch suspension package, heavy-duty Dana axles, 4.56 gear ratio, and performance brakes.
The Bronze Edition package enhances the Gladiator’s Trail Rated capability by increasing the ground clearance to an impressive 12.9-inches while improving the approach, breakover, and departure angles for a greater off-roading experience.
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The exterior includes package-exclusive bronze-highlighted items including wheels, tow hooks, badging, and accents. Rubicon and Rubicon X Gladiator models will feature more hood and vent graphics than the Willys, and the Rubicon X has a trim-exclusive side door graphic and performance hood with decal.
The 2027 Jeep Gladiator Bronze Edition is available to order now — production will be limited, so don’t be caught napping. Visit your local Jeep dealer or visit Jeep’s website for more information.
