Jeep® Gladiator Rubicon® Sideburn Concept

Powered by a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, the Gladiator Sideburn Concept features a JPP® 2-inch lift kit with BILSTEIN performance shock absorbers. The BILSTEIN shocks use remote reservoirs to provide greater cooling capability for increased suspension travel and improved Jeep 4x4 off-road capability. 

At all four corners, black HRE 17-by-9-inch FT1 six-spoke wheels ride on 37-by-13-inch BF Goodrich tires. 

Protecting the seven-slot front grille borrowed from the 2023 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon® 20th Anniversary edition is a custom-designed tubular grille guard measuring 4 feet by 1 foot that folds down to create an innovative bumper bench, a perfect relaxation perch for two while out on the trails. Below the grille guard is a modified Rubicon® bumper with a Warn winch.     

Responding to customer feedback and debuting on a Gladiator Sideburn Concept, the JPP® by Mopar® design team installed a pair of removable 11-inch TYRI rectangular LED lights to each of the roof panels, suspended by custom bracketry in the concept-light fairing. The light fairing is attached to each roof panel and features a quick disconnect.   

A concept JPP® Gladiator Sport Bar, made from lightweight carbon fiber and steel, enhances the space between the cabin and the bed with a design that features bed steps on both sides for easy access. The sport bar also features a mid-shelf with tie downs for portable storage totes. Each tote can be locked and secured via eight available tie-down loops. Four T-track rails on the upper portion of the sport bar enable easy installation of bike, kayak or other roof-mounted cargo systems.   

The bed on the Gladiator Sideburn Concept is truly unique. Created to further enhance the strong and lightweight Jeep® design language, the bed features integral Molle panels above and behind the wheel flares for additional storage. Integral RotoPaX containers are specially designed for liquid storage during off-road adventures. Within the bed is a modified Mopar® bed-mounted spare tire carrier that holds a 37-inch wheel and tire.   

A custom tailgate carries the standard back-up camera, CHMSL and features three Molle-panel openings, along with a custom floating Jeep badge in the center opening.     

The open-air feel of the Sideburn Gladiator Concept is further enhanced by the available JPP half doors while JPP® side steps and JPP® grab handles assist with entry into the elevated cabin.   

The open cabin features seats, armrest, shift boots, parking brake handle and half-door pull straps trimmed in a deep, dark, red-brown Vienesse Relicate Nappa leather with Soul-stopper thread. The thread accents continue onto the top pad of the instrument panel and steering wheel.     

Custom instrument panel bezels carry a 3D topographical map of Moab scenery finished in matte-black base and gloss dark-silver trails. Accents throughout the cabin are finished in Atomic Silver matte paint.

Decorative, stainless-steel JPP® pedal covers provide foot traction for feathering through the trails, and a concept JPP® heavy-duty vinyl floor system (for JT Gladiator model) with integrated floor drains allows for quick interior hose-outs.