The Jeep Gladiator name originally came out in 1962 for Jeep’s pickup truck, and the modern Gladiator revival came out in 2019 as a new midsize pickup. The 2020 model year version was then sold more broadly in many markets.

Quick Scoop

  • Original Jeep Gladiator: introduced in 1962.
  • Modern Jeep Gladiator (JT): released in 2019.
  • Some markets got it later; for example, New Zealand launched it in August 2020.

Context

The name has been used more than once, which is why people often mean either the classic truck or the current Wrangler-based pickup. If you’re asking about the one you see on roads today, the answer is 2019.