The Jeep Gladiator has been a popular choice for off-road enthusiasts since its debut in 2019, offering a unique combination of rugged capability and pickup truck utility. One of the most appealing features of the Gladiator was the option to equip it with a 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine, which delivered impressive torque and fuel economy.
However, all good things must come to an end, and Jeep has announced that the EcoDiesel engine will be discontinued after the 2023 model year. To commemorate the engine’s run, Jeep has introduced a limited-production FarOut edition, which is based on the top-of-the-line Rubicon trim.
FarOut Features
The Jeep Gladiator FarOut edition is not just a cosmetic package, but a fully loaded model that comes with a host of optional upgrades and unique decals. The FarOut edition features:
- A “Diesel 3.0L” hood graphic and “FarOut” and “3.0 D” badges on the tailgate
- Body-color fender flares and a satin black grille
- A steel front bumper and a Mopar spray-in bedliner
- 17-inch low-gloss black polished aluminum wheels with 33-inch mud-terrain tires
- LED lighting package and trailering package
- Black leather interior with red accents and stitching
- Heated steering wheel and front seats
- A range of driver assists, such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection, and adaptive cruise control
The Jeep Gladiator FarOut edition is available in four exterior colors: Bright White, Hydro Blue, Sting-Gray, and Granite Crystal. The interior color is black with red accents.
EcoDiesel Specs
The FarOut edition is powered by the same 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine that produces 260 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive system with a two-speed transfer case and locking differentials.
The EcoDiesel engine has been praised for its performance and efficiency, especially on long trips and off-road adventures.In our testing, the EcoDiesel Gladiator returned 27 mpg on our 75-mph highway route, which is 6 mpg better than the standard gas-fed 3.6-liter V-6. The EcoDiesel also provides plenty of low-end grunt for crawling over rocks and towing up to 6,500 pounds.
What’s Next?
However, as Jeep moves towards electrification, the EcoDiesel engine no longer fits into its future plans. Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America, said: “As the Jeep brand continues its drive to electrification, we are phasing out EcoDiesel technology”.
Jeep has already introduced the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid, which combines a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors for a total output of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. The Wrangler 4xe can travel up to 21 miles on electric power alone and achieve an EPA-rated 49 MPGe combined.
We expect the Gladiator to receive a similar powertrain option for the 2024 model year, which would offer comparable or better performance and efficiency than the EcoDiesel engine.
Pricing and Availability
The Jeep Gladiator FarOut edition is the last chance for fans of the EcoDiesel engine to get their hands on a Gladiator with this powertrain. Jeep will only produce 1,000 units of the FarOut edition, which will be available to order through the end of September. The starting price for the FarOut edition is $71,790, which includes $12,000 for the package.
The FarOut edition is a fitting tribute to the EcoDiesel engine, which has served the Gladiator well for three years. It is also a sign of changing times at Jeep as the brand prepares to launch more electrified models in the near future.