- Jeep unveiled the Gladiator Mojave, a new trim for its popular midsize pickup, at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show last week.
- For years, Jeep has awarded a "Trail Rated" badge to its most off-road-worthy vehicles, but the Gladiator Mojave is the first Jeep to be "Desert Rated."
- The Gladiator Mojave is specially equipped for desert racing thanks to suspension upgrades, larger tires, a reinforced frame, and better ground clearance.
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Jeep has long used the Trail Rated label to distinguish its most rugged and off-road-capable models. And now it's adding an even more hardcore badge to its lineup.
At the 2020 Chicago Auto Show, which is taking place in the Windy City from February 8-17, Jeep unveiled its first Desert-Rated vehicle, the Jeep Gladiator Mojave.
The new Gladiator trim earns its Desert rating thanks to a host of modifications that prepare it for high-speed off-roading over sandy terrain. Jeep has outfitted the Mojave with high-performance suspension, a sturdier chassis, and larger tires, among other upgrades.
Scroll down to learn more about the new Jeep Gladiator Mojave and what its Desert Rated badge really means.