In the year of its debut, the Jeep Gladiator has been awarded the prestigious Truck of the Year by a panel of automotive experts.
The North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (“NACTOY”) Awards were created in 1994 by Christopher Jensen. Every year since then production vehicles are selected and judged by a panel of about 50 professional automotive journalists who work for various magazines, television, radio, newspapers and industry websites. The NATCOY awards are unique in that they’re the longest-running awards program that is not associated with any single, specific company, publication, website, radio or television station.
Every year NATCOY gives out three awards: “North American Car of the Year,” “North American Utility of the Year,” and “North American Truck of the Year.” The vehicles selected are considered benchmarks in their segments based on adjudged factors that include “ innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.”
This year, the brand new (and highly anticipated) 2020 Jeep Gladiator took top honors. Winners were announced at a news conference today at the TCF Center in Detroit.
“The Jeep Gladiator is not only the world’s most capable midsize pickup, it’s now the North American Truck of the Year as well,” said Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep Brand – FCA North America. “This honor is a testament to our customers who demand the very best and the Gladiator delivers with all of the 4×4 capability and versatility expected of a Jeep vehicle.”
Congratulations to the team that brought the Gladiator to fruition!