Jeep Gladiator · Elgin CDJR · Streamwood, IL
Jeep Gladiator Sport near Elgin, IL
The Sport and Sport S are the entry Jeep Gladiator models: a five-seat midsize pickup with the 3.6-liter V6, an eight-speed automatic and part-time Command-Trac 4x4. For 2027, Jeep makes the Sport S the entry model, listed from $43,895 MSRP in Jeep's configurator data (updated Nov. 5, 2026). Ask about one at Elgin CDJR in Streamwood, near Elgin.
$43,8952027 Sport S 4x4 starting MSRP
285 hp3.6L Pentastar V6, 260 lb-ft
7,700 lbsmax trailer, Sport with 4.10 axle
17/22 mpgEPA city/hwy
Is there still a Gladiator Sport?
For 2027, Jeep's What's New release lists the lineup as Sport S, Willys, Sahara, Mojave and Mojave X, and Rubicon and Rubicon X, and calls the Sport S the new entry model. The 2027 configurator data has no plain Sport. The 2026 Gladiator Sport is still in Jeep's 2026 configurator data at $39,820 MSRP. Jeep's 2027 specifications list the 285-hp V6 and the eight-speed automatic as standard on every 2027 Gladiator.
Gladiator Sport and Sport S prices
| Model | 2027 starting MSRP | 2026 starting MSRP | EPA mpg city/hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 4x4 | Not offered | $39,820 | 17/22 |
| Sport S 4x4 | $43,895 | $43,015 | 17/22 |
MSRPs and EPA ratings are from Jeep's configurator data (updated Nov. 5, 2026), before the $1,995 destination charge, tax, title, license and dealer fees. Our price on a specific Gladiator is on its vehicle page.
Gladiator Sport vs. Sport S
Jeep's 2027 specifications list the same 245/75R17 tire size and a 4,695-lb curb weight for each. Here is how Jeep describes the differences:
Sport
17 x 7.5-inch fully painted steel wheels in Mid Gloss Black with a black bolt-on center cap, an open rear differential with Trac-Lok anti-spin available, and the 3.73 axle ratio, with 4.10 in the Max Trailer Tow Group.
Sport S (2027 entry model)
17 x 7.5-inch cast aluminum wheels. Jeep's What's New for 2027 release lists a standard 7-inch TFT color instrument cluster, passive entry and all-terrain tires on the new entry Sport S.
Gladiator Altitude
Jeep's 2027 release says the Altitude is based on the Sport S, with black 20-inch wheels on all-terrain tires, wide-track Dana 44 heavy-duty axles, a Trac-Lok limited-slip rear differential, dark exterior accents and an available performance hood.
Seats and cab
The Gladiator seats five (two front, three rear), per Jeep's 2027 specifications.
Wheels, tires, axles and curb weights from Jeep's 2027 Gladiator specifications; Sport S and Altitude contents from Jeep's What's New for 2027 release. The window sticker lists the exact equipment on each truck.
Engine, transmission and 4x4
| Item | Gladiator Sport |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, 220 cu. in. (3,604 cc) |
| Horsepower | 285 hp at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm |
| Transmission | 850RE eight-speed automatic |
| Transfer case | Command-Trac NV241 part-time, 2.72:1 low range |
| 4x4 modes | 2WD High, 4WD High, Neutral, 4WD Low |
| Axles | 3rd-generation Dana heavy-duty, front and rear |
| Fuel | Unleaded regular, 87 octane |
| Fuel tank | 22 gallons |
| EPA mpg (city/hwy/combined) | 17/22/19 |
From Jeep's 2027 Gladiator specifications. The V6 and the eight-speed automatic are standard on every 2027 Gladiator; the specifications list the Command-Trac transfer case as standard on Sport, Willys and Mojave.
Gladiator Sport towing and payload
| Axle ratio | Payload | Max trailer | GCWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 1,025 lbs | 6,000 lbs (if equipped with the tow package) | 9,650 lbs |
| 4.10 | 1,720 lbs | 7,700 lbs | 12,850 lbs |
From the Gladiator Sport towing table in Jeep's 2027 specifications, which is footnoted to the Sport S model. Jeep calculates GCWR as base weight plus maximum trailer weight plus 150 lbs for the driver. Ask us for the rating of a specific truck before you hitch up a trailer.
Sport off-road numbers
| Sport (245/75R17) | Rubicon (LT285/70R17) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 10 in. | 11.1 in. |
| Approach angle | 40.8 degrees | 43.4 degrees |
| Breakover angle | 18.4 degrees | 20.3 degrees |
| Departure angle | 25 degrees | 26 degrees |
From the clearance table in Jeep's 2027 Gladiator specifications, with standard tires. Want lockers and Rock-Trac? See the Gladiator Rubicon page.
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Buying a Gladiator Sport at Elgin CDJR
Test drive
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Financing and leasing
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Service after the sale
Our service department handles maintenance, recalls and warranty work on every Gladiator. Schedule service online.
Elgin CDJR is at 1500 W. Lake St. (U.S. 20) in Streamwood, a short drive from Elgin, South Elgin, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Carpentersville and St. Charles. Get directions or contact us to confirm a specific Gladiator is on the lot before you come in.
Gladiator Sport FAQ
Is there a 2027 Jeep Gladiator Sport?
Jeep's What's New for 2027 release lists Sport S as the entry Gladiator model, and the 2027 configurator data lists no plain Sport. The 2026 Gladiator Sport is still in Jeep's 2026 configurator data at $39,820 MSRP.
How much is a 2027 Jeep Gladiator Sport S?
Jeep's configurator data (updated Nov. 5, 2026) lists the 2027 Gladiator Sport S 4x4 at $43,895 MSRP, plus a $1,995 destination charge.
What engine does the Gladiator Sport have?
The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with an eight-speed automatic. Jeep's 2027 specifications list 285 hp at 6,400 rpm and 260 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm, on regular 87-octane fuel.
How much can a Gladiator Sport tow?
Jeep's 2027 towing table for the Gladiator Sport lists a 7,700-lb maximum trailer weight with the 4.10 axle ratio, and 6,000 lbs with the 3.73 axle if equipped with the tow package. Ask us for the rating of the specific truck you are looking at.
What is the difference between the Gladiator Sport and Sport S?
Jeep's 2027 specifications list 17-inch painted steel wheels for the Sport and 17-inch cast aluminum wheels for the Sport S, both with 245/75R17 tires. Jeep's 2027 release says the new entry Sport S has a standard 7-inch color instrument cluster, passive entry and all-terrain tires. In Jeep's 2026 configurator data the Sport S lists for $3,195 more than the Sport.
What gas mileage does the Gladiator Sport get?
Jeep's 2027 specifications list 17 mpg city, 22 highway and 19 combined for the 3.6-liter V6 with the automatic. The fuel tank holds 22 gallons.
Is the Gladiator Sport four-wheel drive?
Yes. Jeep's 2027 specifications describe the Gladiator layout as four-wheel drive and list the part-time Command-Trac NV241 transfer case, with a 2.72:1 low range, as standard on Sport, Willys and Mojave.
See the Gladiator Sport at Elgin CDJR
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Sources
Prices and EPA ratings are from Jeep's Gladiator configurator data (updated Nov. 5, 2026); engine, transmission, transfer case, axles, wheels, tires, curb weights, clearances, fuel and towing figures from Jeep's 2027 Gladiator specifications; the 2027 lineup and Sport S and Altitude contents from What's New for 2027. All read on November 11, 2026. The photo is an illustrative manufacturer image of a Jeep Gladiator.
- Jeep.com 2027 Gladiator configurator price and fuel-economy data (updated Nov. 5, 2026), Jeep, read November 11, 2026
- Jeep.com 2026 Gladiator configurator price data (updated Nov. 5, 2026), Jeep, read November 11, 2026
- 2027 Jeep Gladiator specifications, Stellantis North America media, read November 11, 2026
- What's New for 2027: Jeep Gladiator, Stellantis North America media, read November 11, 2026