Jeep CEO Confirms 6.4-Liter Hemi V8 Stays for Wrangler, Coming to Gladiator

Jeep has no plans to retire its 6.4-liter Hemi V8 from the Wrangler lineup, and the engine is set to make its way into the Gladiator as well. The confirmation came directly from Jeep’s CEO, signaling that the brand intends to keep big-displacement power available in its off-road roster even as the broader industry shifts toward electrification and smaller powertrains.

The move reflects the outsized role that enthusiast demand and brand identity play in Jeep’s product strategy. The Wrangler and Gladiator occupy a niche where traditional V8 power remains a strong selling point, and Jeep appears willing to cater to that audience rather than follow the wider trend of downsizing engines.

Expanding the Hemi V8 to the Gladiator gives the pickup a capability and character boost that aligns with its rugged positioning. It also reinforces Jeep’s broader message that it can pursue electrified options while still offering the kind of powertrain its most loyal customers ask for.