No, it's not based on the current TJ platform. This Scrambler concept was:

ttp://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?n=158,178&sid=178&article=5772

That one never made it.

The Gladiator is quite different and looks like it will make production.
The Gladiator concept is a sneak preview of the 2007 Wrangler redesign
(looking good for a solid front axle).

http://www.jeep.com/autoshow/gladiator/gallery.html

You can bet on the 2.8L I-4 Turbo Diesel being at least an option, if
not standard, in both Wrangler and Gladiator. They're probably done with
the 4.0L I-6 (boo-hiss), so gas options will likely be the 3.7L V-6
PowerTech and 2.4L I-4 as in the Liberty.

The concept has a large canvas sunroof. I imagine that could be optional
on a production version.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Isn't the Gladiator a Commanche-style truck that is based on the TJ instead
> of the Cherokee? If so, then it should be available with the 4.0L 6, and the
> 2.5L 4. It should have the running gear of the TJ, probably the Unlimited.
>
> I thought I saw a pic of it with a top like a pick up truck.
>
> "Help-Slip-Franklin" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> Has anyone seen the new Gladiator or know much about it? I read a
>> review of it that was most generous. I have several questions if
>> anyone has the info:
>
>> 1. Will it be available in gas? 2. Will it be available with
>> anything other than the canvas top? 3. Will it have other options
>> for the doors, or is harddoors only? 4. What kind of mileage are
>> they claiming? 5. What will the MSRP be? 6. Is it as good as they
>> say it is? and 7. When will it be available? Thanks