It is powered by the proven 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, producing 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. For buyers considering the Jeep Gladiator, that matters because it affects how easy the car is to live with, whether for commuting, family use, long-distance driving or ownership costs. The useful way to read this is not as an isolated specification, but as a clue to how the car will feel in real daily use.