2025 Jeep Gladiator Mojave X Drive Off-Road Review

In this video, we take the 2025 Jeep Gladiator Mojave X out for a full test drive and off-road shakedown to show what this desert-rated beast is all about. Building on Jeep's rugged Gladiator platform, the Mojave X blends hardcore off-road performance with premium upgrades and distinctive Mojave styling.

What Makes the Mojave X Special?

The Mojave X stands apart with orange tow hooks, Desert Rated badging, a performance hood, and available black Mopar graphics. Underneath, it’s the only midsize pickup with live axles front and rear, offering classic Jeep rock-crawling capability and surprising high-speed desert composure.

Serious Suspension for Serious Terrain

• 2.5-inch Fox internal bypass shocks
• Front hydraulic jounce stops
• 1-inch front lift for 11.6" ground clearance
• 33-inch Falken Wildpeak A/T tires on 17" wheels

Whether you're blasting through sand whoops or crawling over boulders, the Mojave X handles it all with confidence—though long sections of large bumps can challenge the rear suspension. It’s not the fastest truck off-road, but it’s one of the most versatile.
• Trail-Ready Features
• Skid plates & rock rails
• 44.7° approach, 20.9° breakover, 25.5° departure angles
• 31.5” water fording
• Sealed air intake & full underbody protection

Power & Performance

Under the hood, Jeep’s tried-and-true 3.6L Pentastar V6 produces 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic (manual is no longer offered). While highway acceleration is modest, it’s plenty capable off-road. Payload maxes at 1,050 lbs and towing tops out at 6,000 lbs.
Jeep’s Secret Weapon: Off-Road+ Mode
Hit the Off-Road+ button to sharpen throttle response, hold gears longer, loosen traction control, and allow full rear diff lock. It’s a game-changer for dune running and aggressive trail driving.

What’s in the “X” Package?

The Mojave X trim adds:
• Winch-capable steel front & rear bumpers
• Full rock protection
• TrailCam forward-facing camera
• Full-time transfer case
• Leather interior & power seats
• Body-colored top/fenders
• 12.3” Uconnect 5 w/ nav & premium infotainment

Why the Mojave X?

It’s rugged, convertible, and unapologetically Jeep. Take off the top, drop the doors, fold the windshield—it’s the only convertible pickup sold in America! Despite its off-road bias, the interior now feels premium and family-friendly too.

Pricing

Base Gladiator Sport: $40,095
Mojave: $52,995
Fully-loaded Mojave X (as tested): $68,425
If you’re after a pickup that’s just as at home on fast desert trails as it is on rocky climbs—and you want all the creature comforts too—the Gladiator Mojave X is Jeep’s best go-anywhere, do-everything truck yet.

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