NOW That The Jeep Gladiator Is HERE, Should The Wrangler Portfolio Add A Three-row, Defender 110-inspired Off-roader?

So, I am not sure about you, boys and girls, but I like to fancy myself as a smart lad. But I always like to give credit where it's due. And during a de-brief after the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) Agent 001 had an absolutely brilliant idea.

I WISH I could have thought of this one.

Long story short, we were discussing the all-new, 2020 Jeep Gladiator when 001 noted the platform.

He asked me point blank: "Wouldn't it be great if Jeep extended the roofline of the Gladiator so that it covered the bed and instead gave the truck a third row of seating?" The end result would be akin to the likes of the much loved Land Rover Defender 110.

Considering the love for all things three rows these days, it seems like a no brainer for the rough and tumble brand. However, of course, this may conflict with the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer plans. Granted, those could be super luxury variants while the Gladiator would be a "stripper" that provides a back to basics experience.

Having said that, what say you, Spies? Should Jeep consider building a Gladiator "110?"

valhallakey - 12/9/2018 4:16:22 AM

+5 Boost

At this point why not?

MDarringer - 12/9/2018 8:07:16 AM

-2 Boost

The Defender 110 will NOT be a big seller, so why bother?

jeffgall - 12/9/2018 8:38:47 AM

+2 Boost

Mine as well add a 4 door coupe variant

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 12/9/2018 9:49:07 AM

+2 Boost

The extra seating in a Land Rover 110 are the small bench seats that face each other in the rear of the vehicle. You could not replicate that as I don't think it passes any current passenger safety standards. The brand already has the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The way to go is to stretch that model for the 3rd row. The longer roof and structure is already in place.

xjug1987a - 12/9/2018 12:42:59 PM

0 Boost

Yes...

Truthy - 12/9/2018 3:43:26 PM

+1 Boost

Why not. The Defender is apparently going upmarket.

MDarringer - 12/10/2018 9:27:28 PM

0 Boost

A totally stupid move on LR's part. The Defender should be configured like the Wrangler and priced accordingly.

deaHelkcunK - 12/9/2018 4:43:13 PM

+2 Boost

It's a total no brainer. Do it. It'll sell like hotcakes.

Bigal2 - 12/11/2018 4:30:17 AM

+1 Boost

Since they the truck just the wrangler Africa this would be best then the Defender 110