Dolores M. Harvey/ShutterstockThe Jeep Gladiator is a capable off-roading pickup truck that can climb boulders, ford rivers, and tow nearly 7,700 pounds — and it does it while maintaining the boxy look that Jeep has become known and loved for. Jeeps have a very passionate following, but does that translate to slower depreciation and holding its value after five years tackling the trails? The cheapest model, the Sport, had an MSRP of $33,565 back in 2021. At the time of writing, Kelley Blue Book estimates you can get $23,400 selling it to a private party or $17,800 if traded in for another vehicle. This would mean it lost 30% of its value in five years. CarEdge estimates that the Jeep Gladiator loses 37% of its value in that time frame, while iSeeCars has it at a 32.3% depreciation. The average vehicle will lose 34% of its value in five years, with trucks specifically at about 33%, putting the Jeep Gladiator in alignment with the industry standard. You may have expected the Gladiator to hold its value a bit better due to its capabilities and unique appearance, but there are some downsides to the Gladiator that may not make it the top choice for used vehicle buyers.AdvertisementAdvertisementRead more: Five Common Problems With The Toyota TacomaThe 2021 Jeep Gladiator is for off-road enthusiasts, but may lose value with commutersToms Svilans/ShutterstockThe 2021 Jeep Gladiator has many things that Jeep enthusiasts love — the community swears by its off-roading prowess and rugged looks. But the Jeep Gladiator is not the most practical vehicle in its segment. In our review of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, reviewer Chris Davies felt that delivering a truck that's "at home in the mud and clambering over rocks has the inevitable side-effect of reducing on-road comfort", even though roads are where you will likely spend most of your driving time. The Gladiator is known for being a bit of an uncomfortable and loud drive due to its shakiness at even the slightest pavement imperfection. Car and Driver agrees that the highway is not the Gladiator's friend, with many owners experiencing unresponsive steering and even a "death wobble" at those speeds. To add to its impracticality, the Gladiator doesn't have the best fuel economy. The 2021 model gets 16 miles per gallon in the city and 23 on the highway. Jeep enthusiasts have also noted in discussions on used Gladiators that you're giving up a lot of functionality that you'd get in other pickups, but it's worth it if you love the Jeep lifestyle. In other words, the 2021 Jeep Gladiator may not be for everyone, but it holds plenty of value to those that swear by Jeeps. AdvertisementAdvertisementWant the latest in tech and auto trends? Subscribe to our free newsletter for the latest headlines, expert guides, and how-to tips, one email at a time. You can also add us as a preferred search source on Google.Read the original article on SlashGear.
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