Jeep Gladiator Mojave X and Rubicon X · Elgin CDJR

Jeep Gladiator Mojave X and Rubicon X near Elgin, IL

Mojave X and Rubicon X are the two top Gladiator packages. Both add heated leather 12-way power seats, a body-color hardtop and flares, a forward-facing off-road camera and steel bumpers. The Mojave X is built for desert speed on FOX shocks; the Rubicon X for slow rock crawling with lockers and a full-time 4:1 transfer case. See both at Elgin CDJR in Streamwood, near Elgin.

Jeep Gladiator Mojave X, front three-quarter view
Gladiator Mojave X (manufacturer image)
$60,515Rubicon X from, MSRP
$61,210Mojave X from, MSRP
285 hp3.6L V6, 8-speed automatic
77:1Crawl ratio, Rubicon
2.5 inFOX internal-bypass shocks, Mojave

Mojave X or Rubicon X?

Pick by the trail. The Rubicon X is Trail Rated for rocks: front and rear Tru-Lok lockers, an electronic sway-bar disconnect, Dana 44 axles with 4.10 gears and a full-time 4:1 Rock-Trac transfer case. The Mojave X is Desert Rated for whoops and washboard at speed: FOX 2.5-inch internal-bypass shocks with reservoirs, hydraulic jounce bumpers, a 1-inch front lift and a rear locker, plus steel front and rear bumpers with bed rock rails.

Gladiator Mojave X and Rubicon X photos

Stellantis manufacturer images. Paint and equipment vary; the photos on each Gladiator in our inventory show that truck.

Gladiator Mojave X and Rubicon X videos

Jeep Gladiator Mojave X running footage (2024 model shown) (official Stellantis North America video on YouTube)
Jeep Convoy, Delivery 1: Gladiator Shadow Ops (official Jeep video on YouTube)

Find a Gladiator Mojave X or Rubicon X

Check our current Gladiator inventory for X models, or contact us to order one built to your spec.

Mojave X vs. Rubicon X, side by side

Mojave XRubicon X
RatingDesert RatedTrail Rated
Base trimMojaveRubicon
SuspensionFOX 2.5-in internal-bypass shocks with reservoirs, hydraulic jounce bumpers, 1-in front liftRubicon suspension with electronic sway-bar disconnect
LockersRear Tru-LokFront and rear Tru-Lok
Full-time 4:1 transfer caseNot part of the packageIncluded
BumpersSteel front and rear, with bed rock railsSteel front
Added by the X packageHeated leather 12-way power seats, body-color hardtop and flares, off-road camera, Tech, Convenience and Safety groupsThe same, plus the full-time transfer case
Max towing6,000 lbs (Mojave)7,000 lbs (Rubicon)
PayloadAbout 1,050 lbsAbout 1,100 lbs
Starting MSRP$61,210$60,515
What the X package costs (starting MSRP)1300026000390005200065000Rubicon$52,520 Rubicon X$60,515 Mojave$53,215 Mojave X$61,210
2026 starting MSRPs before destination: Mojave from Jeep, others from Edmunds pricing data.

Every Gladiator uses the 3.6L Pentastar V6 (285 hp, 260 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic and is rated 17 / 22 / 19 mpg by the EPA.

Buying a Gladiator X at Elgin CDJR

Test drive

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Value your trade

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Financing and leasing

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Service after the sale

Our Mopar-certified service department handles maintenance, recalls and warranty work on every Jeep Gladiator. Schedule service online.

Elgin CDJR is at 1500 W. Lake St. (U.S. 20) in Streamwood, a short drive from Streamwood, Elgin, South Elgin, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Carpentersville and St. Charles. Get directions or contact us to confirm a specific Gladiator Mojave X or Rubicon X is on the lot before you come in.

Gladiator Mojave X and Rubicon X FAQ

Are the Gladiator Mojave X and Rubicon X trims or packages?

Jeep lists them as packages on the Mojave and Rubicon. Dealers and window stickers often show them like trims.

What do the X packages add?

Heated leather 12-way power seats, a body-color hardtop and flares, a forward-facing off-road camera, steel bumpers and Jeep's Technology, Convenience and Safety groups. The Rubicon X also gets a full-time 4:1 transfer case, and the Mojave X adds a steel rear bumper and bed rock rails.

What is the difference between Desert Rated and Trail Rated?

Desert Rated (Mojave) means the truck is set up for high-speed off-road driving, with FOX internal-bypass shocks and hydraulic jounce bumpers. Trail Rated (Rubicon) means it is built for slow, technical terrain, with front and rear lockers and a sway-bar disconnect.

How much can a Gladiator Mojave X or Rubicon X tow?

The Mojave is rated up to 6,000 lbs and the Rubicon up to 7,000 lbs when properly equipped.

How much do the Gladiator Mojave X and Rubicon X cost?

About $61,210 for the Mojave X and $60,515 for the Rubicon X before destination, per 2026 pricing data.

Sources

Content is from Jeep's 2026 Gladiator specifications and package documents; prices from Jeep and Edmunds, checked on October 21, 2026.

  1. 2026 Jeep Gladiator features and packages, Stellantis North America media
  2. 2026 Jeep Gladiator specifications, Stellantis North America media
  3. What's New for 2026: Jeep Gladiator, Stellantis North America media
  4. 2025 Jeep Gladiator press kit (Rubicon and Mojave hardware), Stellantis North America media
  5. Jeep Gladiator model page, Jeep