Jeep Gladiator Farout debuts with roof-top tent

Jeep has released a second Wrangler-based concept this time based on the V6 turbo-diesel powered Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel pick-up.

Following on from the 6.4-litre V8-powered Wrangler Rubicon 392 concept, the new Gladiator Farout ute was created for the Moab Easter Jeep Safari fanfest that was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Claimed to capitalise on the 4x4 capability, payload and best-in-class driving range of the Gladiator EcoDiesel, which won't be sold in Australia, the Farout’s star feature is its customised deployable roof-top tent.

Bringing total vehicle measurements to 4.9 metres in length and 2.3m in height, Jeep says the elevated accommodation comfortably sleeps up to four people and be can opened and retracted in a matter of seconds.

Below the tent, within the closed truck bed, the Gladiator’s rear tray has been wood-lined and now incorporates both a fridge and stove, hanging racks, plus built-in seats and table – there’s even soft ambient lighting to set the mood on a camping adventure.

Within the cab, designers have given the Jeep pick-up a fully customised interior, comprising dark blue leather seats that feature contrasting orange stitching and plaid flannel seat inserts for the full lumberjack experience.

Outside, the Jeep is painted a new grey/blue colour that’s combined with lime green accents on the bonnet, tailgate tow hooks, springs and dampers.

Roof rails have also been added for additional storage space up top.

Finally, to give the Jeep Gladiator extra off-road prowess, there's a 2.0-inch lift kit, 17-inch rims combined with 37-inch mud tyres, steel bumpers, a 5.4-tonne Warn Winch, FOX shocks and custom front and rear rock rails.

Under the bonnet, the 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 is matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission and pumps out 195kW of power and 600Nm of torque.

No performance figures have been given, but the torquey diesel is claimed to be capable of averaging 8.4L/100km on the highway.

Sadly, while the Jeep Wrangler is available in Australia with 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel and 3.6-litre petrol V6 engines, Fiat Chrysler’s Italian-made 60-degree DOHC V6 turbo-diesel (or any other diesel engine for that matter) has already been ruled out for the Gladiator by Jeep Australia.

However, some of the Gladiator Farout concept's accessories and Jeep Performance Parts could soon be available from your Jeep local dealer.