Jeep Gives the Gladiator a Retro Look with the New Whitecap Package
Car and Driver
February 20, 2026
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Jeep has introduced the Gladiator Whitecap, a new special edition package that adds retro-inspired styling to select trims of its popular pickup truck. Priced at just $495, the Whitecap package features white accents on the roof, grille, and hood, along with a side stripe decal bearing the number "1941" to honor the original Willys MB model from Jeep's earliest days. Available in spring 2026, this package will be offered on the Sahara, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Mojave, and Mojave X trims.
The design of the Gladiator Whitecap mirrors that of its sibling, the Wrangler Whitecap, which was released earlier. Both vehicles draw inspiration from Jeep's classic production models, offering a nostalgic aesthetic while maintaining modern performance capabilities. The package includes subtle yet distinctive features like Bright White paint on the grille edges and white hood decals for select trims. Despite these styling updates, the Whitecap edition retains all the same functionality as standard Gladiators, including up to 7,700 pounds of towing capacity, a maximum payload of 1,720 pounds, and the ability to remove doors and roof.
Pricing starts at $50,680 for the Sahara Whitecap, with top-tier Rubicon X and Mojave X models available for $63,775. The package represents an affordable
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Originally published on Car and Driver on 2/20/2026