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Jeep Gladiator Mojave “Desert Rated”


Anthony

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33 minutes ago, Mr. KABC said:

So what exactly is "desert rated"? I don't want to watch a video; I can read.


https://www.allpar.com/news/2020/02/jeep-gladiator-mojave-is-desert-rated-not-trail-rated-47337


 

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According to the folks from Jeep, the Desert Rated vehicles “represent the ultimate in Jeep vehicle’s high-speed, off-road capability and performance in grueling desert and sand environments”. To receive the Desert Rated badge, the Gladiator Mojave (and likely other vehicles in the future) have to meet strict requirements in five categories – Ride Control and Stability, Traction, Ground Clearance, Maneuverability and Desert Prowess.

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The heart of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave is the tried and true Command-Trac 4×4 system, featuring a two-speed transfer case with 2.72:1 low range, front and rear Dana 44 axles with 4.10 gears and an electronic locking rear differential. The Mojave package also includes stronger axles with cast-iron steering knuckles.

 

Those drivetrain bits are mated to the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, sending 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque towards all four wheels by means of the buyer’s choice of a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 6-speed offers a crawl ratio of 57.3:1 while the automatic yields a ratio of 52.6:1, both of which play a big role in helping this truck cross the deepest sand.

 

In addition to the off-road-ready drivetrain, the 2020 Gladiator Mojave has a unique suspension system that begins with specially-tuned Fox 2.5-inch internal bypass shocks with external reservoirs. Next, the package adds industry-first Fox front hydraulic jounce bumpers, a unique reinforced frame, a one-inch front suspension lift, a front skid plate and 17-inch wheels wrapped in 33-inch Falken Wildpeak All-terrain tires. The combination of the unique suspension bits and the big tires yields a best-in-class approach angle of 44.7 degrees and best-in-class ground clearance of 11.6 inches, while also offering a breakover angle of 20.9 degrees and a departure angle of 25.5 degrees.

 

Finally, in terms of mechanical bits, the Jeep Gladiator Mojave features a unique Off-Road Plus drive mode that allows drivers to lock the rear axle while driving at high speeds in four-wheel-drive-high. The locking rear axle only functions at low speed in four-wheel-drive for Trail Rated models.


 

 

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