Truck companies show a lot of love to Texas by making trim levels inspired by and special edition models for the Lone Star State. Ford’s luxurious King Ranch pickups share their name with the 825,000-acre property known for its Running W brand. Ram went a similar route with the Laramie Longhorn Southfork Edition named after the Southfork Ranch, which was featured in the TV show “Dallas.” Chevrolet has been more direct with its Texas Edition of the Silverado. Now Florida is getting a special version of the 2024 Jeep Gladiator known as the High Tide Edition.
Jeeps can go anywhere, but many owners choose to take theirs to Daytona Beach, Florida to participate in the Jeep Beach event, which includes obstacle courses, off-road clinics, and a vehicle parade. Bill Peffer, senior vice president and head of the Jeep brand in North America, said, “Florida’s annual Jeep Beach event, attended this year by 250,000 people and 40,000 Jeep SUVs and midsize pickup trucks over the two weekends, is one of the largest Jeep brand gatherings globally and a testament to Floridians’ deep passion for our 4×4 vehicles.”
As a thank you, Jeep created the High Tide Edition. Based on the Gladiator Sport S, it comes standard with all the updates Jeep made to the midsize truck for 2024, such as a redesigned seven-slot grille, a standard 12.3-inch infotainment system touchscreen, and standard side-curtain airbags. Available colors include Black, Bright White, Granite Crystal, Hydro Blue, Firecracker Red, and Anvil. In addition to the Command-Trac part-time four-wheel drive system, a two-speed transfer case with 2.72:1 low-range gearing, and the Convenience Group, the High Tide Edition comes with the following equipment:
EXTERIOR
- Power heated mirrors
- Steel rock rails
- Body-color hardtop
- 17-inch black-painted aluminum wheels
- 32-inch mud-terrain tires
INTERIOR
- Remote start system
- Keyless entry
- Power windows and door locks
- Black McKinley-trimmed seats
- 12-way power-adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
- Adaptive cruise control
- Universal garage door opener
- 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen
- First- and second-row side-curtain airbags
If you missed Jeep Beach 2024, you’ll have to wait until next year to get in on the action. The good news is you can put in your order for the 2024 Jeep Gladiator High Tide Edition at Florida Jeep dealerships right now. Factoring in the $1,895 destination charge, prices start at $50,170. For only a few dollars more, you can get the best accessory for driving this good-times machine with the top off: sunscreen.
Source: www.classiccars.com