The second vehicle in the Jeep Convoy campaign has arrived: the 2026 Gladiator Whitecap. This new special edition package celebrates the brand’s legendary heritage through unmistakable design. Following the Gladiator Shadow Ops with its blackout look, the Whitecap goes bold. It brings a modern interpretation of retro-inspired colorways with a cool new two-tone look that honors Jeep’s off-roading leadership.
Taking inspiration from the past, the 2026 Jeep Gladiator Whitecap goes all in on the throwback details. These include a Bright White contrasting roof, a seven-slot grille painted in Bright White, and Bright White 1941 side stripe decals. On the Rubicon, Mojave, Rubicon X, and Mojave X models, selecting the Whitecap package also adds a Bright White Hood decal. This treatment mirrors that on the Wrangler, which also received a Whitecap variant for 2026.
How much will these heritage-inspired goodies cost you? Surprisingly, not much. Adding the Whitecap treatment to your Gladiator costs only $495! Not bad considering all of the design tweaks, like the two-tone white roof. Unfortunately, there is a catch. Jeep only offers this on the most expensive trims of the Gladiator, specifically the Sahara, Rubicon, Mojave, Rubicon X, and Mojave X. As a result, the least expensive way to get a Gladiator will cost you around $50,000! At the top end, a Rubicon X and Mojave X Whitecap checks in at just over $60,000.
For 2026, the Gladiator comes with only one engine: a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic remains the only transmission offered, while 4WD comes standard. Don’t expect good fuel economy because the EPA rates the Gladiator at 17/22/19 mpg city/highway/combined. Towing and payload capacities check in at 7,700 pounds and 1,720 pounds, respectively.
Looking to buy one? The Gladiator Whitecap arrives this spring.
Source: Jeep
