Jeep® Gladiator Sahara Returns For 2027

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Jeep® is keeping the Sahara badge on the Gladiator for 2027, giving buyers a comfort-first alternative to the truck’s rough-and-tumble off-road trims.

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A More Refined Gladiator
Familiar Pentastar Power
Option Packages & Accessories
Pricing and Availability

The Sahara basically fills the gap left behind when Jeep dropped the Gladiator Overland. You still get the core open-air freedom and proper four-wheel drive (4×4) you expect from a Jeep truck, but it brings a noticeably nicer cabin and painted exterior bits to the table. It’s built for people who want a Gladiator that’s just as easy to live with on a Monday morning commute as it is on a weekend road trip or down a dirt trail.

2027 Jeep® Gladiator Sahara in Granite Crystal. (Jeep).
A More Refined Gladiator

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Jeep gave the Sahara a clearer appearance than most other Gladiator models. Instead of the black plastic flares as some of the other models, the Sahara gets body-color fender flares and a body-color three-piece hardtop. The more upscale look carries right down to the 18-inch machined gray aluminum wheels wrapped in all-season rubber.

LED headlights and fog lamps come standard, and they do a noticeably better job of lighting the road at night than older setups—whether you’re on a dark two-lane or just heading home late from work.

Inside, the upgrades are focused on comfort and convenience rather than trail-ready durability. The seats are covered in McKinley leather and come heated as standard, along with a heated steering wheel. Remote start and proximity keyless entry are also included without requiring any packages. 

The tech setup gets a solid bump, too. A 7-inch digital gauge cluster sits in front of the driver, and the center stack is dominated by a 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen. The screen is responsive, the menus are straightforward, and it handles navigation, media, and phone integration without feeling outdated.

3.6-liter Pentastar V6. (Jeep).
Familiar Pentastar Power

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Under the hood you’ll find the familiar 3.6-liter Pentastar V6. It puts out 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, sent through an 8-speed 850RE automatic. The power comes on smoothly and predictably, so merging onto the highway feels easy and the transmission doesn’t constantly search for the right gear.

It still handles real truck duties when called upon. Equip it with the optional tow package, and the Sahara is rated for up to 6,000 pounds of towing and has a payload capacity of around 1,200 pounds. That is plenty enough for pulling a small boat, hauling dirt bikes, or loading up camping gear for the weekend.

Jeep explicitly avoided tuning this into another trail-focused model. You still get proper 4×4 capability and the full utility of the five-foot bed, but everyday comfort and curb appeal take center stage here.

2027 Jeep® Gladiator Sahara Interior. (Jeep).
Option Packages & Accessories

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A few option packages are available if you want to dress it up further:

Trailer Tow & Auxiliary Switch Group ($995): Adds a Class IV receiver hitch, upgraded heavy-duty engine cooling, auxiliary switches, and trailer-hitch zoom.

Cargo Group with Trail Rail System ($2,095): Includes adjustable bed rails, a roll-up tonneau cover, lockable under-seat storage in the rear, a 400-watt inverter, and an exterior 115-volt bed outlet.

Dual Top Group ($2,495): Gives you both soft-top and hardtop options.

Safety Group ($1,595): Adds key driver-assist features.

Technology Group ($595): Upgrades the setup with built-in navigation, HD Radio, connected travel/traffic services, and extra power ports.

You can also order a bunch of Mopar accessories straight from the factory—side steps, bedliners, tonneau covers, graphics, floor mats, a cold-air intake, and more.

2027 Jeep® Gladiator Sahara U.S. Pricing

 
BASE
$48,315

 
DESTINATION CHARGE
$1,995

ENGINE

 
3.6L V6 24V VVT UPG I Engine w/ESS
$0

TRANSMISSION

 
8-Speed Automatic 850RE Transmission
$0

CPOS PKG

 
Quick Order Package 24G 
$0

PRIMARY PAINT

 
Bright White Clearcoat
$0

 
Hydro Blue Pearlcoat
$0

 
41
$595

 
Black Clearcoat
$595

 
Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat
$595

SEAT TYPE

 
Black, Premium McKinley Trimmed Seats
$0

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

 
Trailer Tow & Aux Switch Group – includes:

$995

 
Cargo Group w/Trail Rail System – includes:

$2,095

 
Dual Top Group – includes: 

$2,495

 
Safety Group – includes:

$1,595

 
Technology Group – includes:

115-Volt Auxiliary Power-Outlet

400-Watt Inverter

Rear Console with 2 Charge-Only USB Ports

Connected Travel and Traffic Services

GPS Navigation

HD™ Radio

Integrated Voice Command

Automatic-Dimming Rear-View Mirror

 

12.3-Inch Uconnect 5 Touchscreen w/ Navigation

$595

 
Locking Lug Nuts
$65

 
MOPAR Sunrider For Hardtop
$945

 
MOPAR Bright Door Sills
$195

 
MOPAR Doors Off Mirror Kit
$195

 
MOPAR Windshield Tie Down Strap
$40

 
Front License Plate Bracket
$0

 
Non Vented Steel Hood Package
$0

 
MOPAR Spray In Bedliner
$555

 
Hex MOPAR Body Side Graphic
$400

 
Retro MOPAR Body Side Graphic
$400

 
Star MOPAR Body Side Graphic
$400

 
MOPAR 1941 Hood Decal
$245

 
MOPAR American Flag Hood Decal
$245

 
MOPAR Black Tubular Side Steps
$725

 
MOPAR Chrome Tubular Side Steps
$895

 
MOPAR Satin Black Grille w/Satin Black Ring
$395

 
Jeep Trail Rated Kit
$200

 
Soft Top Window Storage Bag
$75

 
Alpine Premium Audio System
$995

 
MOPAR Hardtop Headliner
$655

 
MOPAR All-Weather Slush Mats
$170

 
Roll-Up Tonneau Cover
$995

 
MOPAR Hard Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover
$995

 
MOPAR Soft Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover
$625

 
Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin
$0

 
MyFlexCare Service Plan
$225

 
SiriusXM Satellite Radio 3-Year Subscription
$295

 
MOPAR Cold Air Intake System
$695

 
MOPAR Plastic Door Sill Guards
$125

 
Destination Surcharge (Hawaii)
$50

2027 Jeep® Gladiator Sahara in Black. (Jeep).
Pricing and Availability

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The 2027 Jeep Gladiator Sahara starts at $48,315. Factor in the $1,995 destination charge, and the entry point sits at $50,310 before you add taxes, registration, or extra options.

The color palette at launch includes:

Bright White
Hydro Blue
Granite Crystal
Black
’41

Bright White and Hydro Blue come at no extra cost, while Granite Crystal, Black, and ’41 each add $595 to the sticker price.

The Sahara definitely skips the heavy-duty hardware found on a Rubicon or Mojave, but extreme rock crawling isn’t the goal here. Its return gives Gladiator buyers a genuinely comfortable, polished daily driver without taking away the removable roof, practical bed, or open-air personality that makes this truck stand out from everything else on the road.

Written by

Robert S. Miller

Robert S. Miller is a diehard Mopar enthusiast who lives and breathes all that is Mopar. The Michigander is not only the Editor for MoparInsiders.com, 5thGenRams.com, and HDRams.com but an automotive photographer. He is an avid fan of offshore powerboat racing, which he travels the country to take part in.

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