Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Gladiator

Jeep’s midsize SUV gains something and loses something for the 2026 model year. A mild refresh brings a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but the Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is no more. Styling changes outside, a bigger touchscreen inside, and a restructured lineup of trim levels round out the changes.

Verdict: The turbo-four engine is impressive, but it can’t account for the lack of a hybrid powertrain, or the price tag for the best version of this grand dame of SUVs.

Go ahead. Take the top off. Take the doors off. Lower the windshield. No other pickup truck offers the open-air driving experience buyers get with a 2026 Gladiator. This model year, Jeep revised the door hinges to make that experience easier to access. New versions of this midsize pickup are available, too, including a Willys ’41, Sahara, and limited editions called the Rewind, Rockslide, Shadow Ops, and Whitecap.

Verdict: The 2026 Jeep Gladiator combines the fun of a lifestyle vehicle with the capability of a real truck.