That’s sad and perplexing as the only powertrain combination for the 2025 Gladiator is one that was recently killed off in the 2025 Wrangler. In that model, the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 is now paired exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission as the eight-speed automatic is reserved for the four-cylinder, Hemi V8, and plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Stellantis is missing out on my humble opinions as Jeep Wrangler sales continue to tank. I feel like making the 2025 Jeep Wrangler exclusively pair the V6 engine with a manual transmission is limiting.

Staring with the new model year, you'll no longer be able to buy a Wrangler with the venerable Pentastar V-6 and an automatic transmission. Instead, the base model Jeep Wrangler will keep its 285-hp 3.6-liter V-6, but only with a six-speed manual. Previously, the slushbox was a $4500 upgrade.

Jeep is only offering a manual transmission on all Wranglers with a V6, but the 2025 Gladiator loses the stick and third

Jeep Gladiator has undergone significant changes, including the elimination of the six-speed manual transmission that was standard in previous models.

Comment Now! The Jeep Gladiator enters the 2025 model year with only a few minor changes, though some versions of the midsize pickup truck