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Jeep's much anticipated new Gladiator bakkie has been leaked by the brand's own website, with these media images allegedly taken off the company page. The rugged new Wrangler JL-based pickup was initially expected to be called the Scrambler and carries near-identical bodywork to the Wrangler until after the C-pillar, where a 1,6m-long load bed has been added. Gladiator is expected to be powered by a 3.6-litre petrol V6 with either an eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual gearbox, with a 3-litre diesel to follow by 2020. Gladiator will carry Wrangler’s four-wheel drive system and optional electronic differential locks, while these images suggest Rubicon and Sahara trims too, in double-cab only and with the choice of a solid roof or a removable soft-top when officially revealed at the Los Angeles motor show later this month. The South African operation 'cannot comment on future product', but we expect Gladiator will come to SA...