Jeep has expanded its retro-themed line-up with the 2026 Jeep Gladiator Whitecap, a heritage-inspired package that adds distinctive Bright White detailing for just $495.
Following the Wrangler Whitecap revealed in December, the same visual treatment now reaches the Gladiator pick-up.
The look nods to Jeep’s earliest production models, with a Bright White roof and matching side stripe featuring a “1941” decal on the front doors — a reference to the original Willys MB’s first production year.
The outer edge of the signature seven-slot grille also gains white accents, while Rubicon, Rubicon X, Mojave and Mojave X trims receive an additional white bonnet decal displaying the model name.
Mechanically, nothing changes. Every Gladiator Whitecap retains the familiar 3.6-litre V6 producing 285hp, paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive.
Towing capacity remains up to 7,700 pounds, with a maximum payload of 1,720 pounds. As with all Gladiators, buyers can still remove the roof and doors, preserving the model’s open-air appeal.
The Whitecap package is available across Sahara, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Mojave and Mojave X trims.
Pricing starts at $50,680 for a Sahara Whitecap, while the range-topping Rubicon X and Mojave X versions come in at $63,775 with the package applied. Dealer availability is scheduled for spring.
For UK enthusiasts watching Jeep’s global line-up, the Whitecap underscores how strong the appetite remains for heritage styling cues — especially when the mechanical formula stays reassuringly unchanged.
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