We told you back in August that a 392 Hemi-powered Jeep Gladiator will be coming. In the meantime, the midsize pickup has received several updates for the 2026 model year—two new colors and new hinges for easier door removal. Also new is a Willys ’41 “buzz model” that honors Jeep‘s military history, albeit from a different decade.
According to Stellantis, “Inspired by the original Jeep Kaiser M715 military truck, the Gladiator Willys ‘41 … channels the Jeep brand’s military heritage with bold, utilitarian design and off-road-ready features.” Think Vietnam, not World War II. The 1-1/4-ton M715 was produced by Kaiser Jeep from 1967-69 as a replacement for the Dodge M37 series 3/4-ton vehicles used by the military since 1951. Adapted from the Gladiator civilian trucks, the M715 featured similar body parts, albeit with some modifications, as well a purpose-built cargo box. Power from the Tornado I6 reached the battlefield through a T-98 four-speed manual transmission, NP200 dual-range transfer case, Dana 60 front axle, and Dana 70 full-floating rear end.
Like all 2026 Gladiators, the Willys ’41 is powered by a Pentastar 3.6-liter V6, which is exclusively connected to an eight-speed automatic. Special equipment is located all over and inside. Up front, there’s a Mopar triple-hoop grille guard (which brings the 2024 Wrangler Rubicon 392 not-so-Final Edition to mind). Both ends of the truck feature an upgraded steel bumper. The Mohave hood’s scoop is purely cosmetic, but the heritage-inspired decals are real. In the cabin, the seats have Willys ‘41 tan inserts and the mid-bolster is wrapped in Mantis Green cloth. Perhaps the coolest add-on is the set of slotted 17-inch wheels finished in Olive Drab; the mud-terrain tires are a nice bonus.
The 2026 Jeep Gladiator Willys ’41 is now available to order. Prices start at $47,840, but that figure doesn’t include the $1,995 destination charge.
