The Jeep Gladiator Nighthawk is a limited, dark-themed appearance package, not a separate trim, built on the Gladiator Sport. It blacks out the truck with gloss-black wheels and darkened accents, adds real off-road hardware, and was capped at roughly 2,000 units across the United States and Canada for its 2024 launch year. Here is the full breakdown of the package, the colors it comes in, and how to make one your own.
What is the Jeep Gladiator Nighthawk?
The Nighthawk is a factory appearance package for the Jeep Gladiator, first introduced for the 2024 model year and offered again for 2025. It starts from the Gladiator Sport, the entry point in the lineup, and layers on a murdered-out, dark theme plus a few genuine capability upgrades. Because it is a package rather than a standalone trim, you are really getting a Gladiator Sport dressed in the Nighthawk treatment. When Jeep launched it, Bill Peffer, then senior vice president and head of Jeep brand for North America, described the package as adding "both cosmetic and capability enhancements," pointing to the rugged all-terrain tires and Dana 44 axles.
One note if you are shopping a newer truck: Jeep's official 2026 Gladiator materials do not list the Nighthawk among the trims, though 2026 examples have turned up in Canadian dealer inventory. If you want a 2026, confirm availability with your dealer rather than assuming it carried over.
What the Nighthawk package includes
The Nighthawk pairs a blacked-out look with trail-ready hardware. Standout features include:
- 20-inch gloss-black aluminum wheels on all-terrain tires
- Body-color hardtop and fender flares with black bumper accents
- Deep-tint sunscreen windows and power heated mirrors
- Rock rails for side protection when clearances get tight
- Heavy-duty Dana 44 front and rear axles, a 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, and an anti-spin (limited-slip) rear differential
- Everyday touches like power windows and locks and remote keyless entry
Under the hood is Jeep's 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, rated at 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with an automatic transmission and the Gladiator's proven 4x4 system. On towing, read the fine print: Jeep publishes a lineup-wide maximum of 7,700 pounds, but that figure requires the Max Tow Package and its 4.10 axle ratio. The Nighthawk runs 3.73 gears, so its tow rating is meaningfully lower than the headline number. Check the sticker on the specific truck. The Nighthawk is as much about attitude as it is about the trail, which is exactly why it makes such a fun starting point for graphics.
Nighthawk color options
Even though the theme is "dark," the Nighthawk is not black-only, and that matters a lot if you plan to add graphics. For its 2024 launch, Jeep offered the package in seven paint colors:
- Black
- Bright White
- Anvil (gray)
- Granite Crystal (dark gray metallic)
- Silver Zynith
- Firecracker Red
- Hydro Blue
That is the 2024 palette. Jeep rotates colors year to year, and Silver Zynith has since been dropped from the Gladiator lineup, so confirm what is available for the model year you are shopping.
Your paint color drives which graphics look best. On black, Anvil, and Granite Crystal, warm tones like bronze and gold, plus bright red or white, really pop. On Firecracker Red or Hydro Blue, black-and-white or distressed designs keep things aggressive without clashing. Either way, all that gloss-black trim gives you a clean canvas to work with.
Is the Nighthawk a trim or a package?
A package. This trips a lot of people up. You will not find "Nighthawk" listed next to Sport, Willys, Mojave, and Rubicon as its own trim. Instead, it is an optional package applied to the Sport, which is why a Nighthawk still wears Sport badging underneath the dark styling. For 2024 it was a limited run of about 2,000 units across the United States and Canada, so they are not a common sight. At that launch, the package itself ran about $5,295, bringing the truck to roughly $43,190 before the $1,895 destination charge, or about $45,085 delivered. Pricing has climbed since.
A blacked-out canvas: personalizing your Nighthawk
Here is the fun part for owners. All that gloss black and body-color trim makes the Nighthawk one of the best Gladiators to personalize, because graphics really pop against a dark truck. We cut a matched pair specifically for this package:
A few other ways owners break up the blackout:
- Hood graphics to add a focal point up front. Browse our hood graphics, all made in the USA to fit specific model years.
- Custom hood lettering to put a name, callsign, or "Nighthawk" itself across the hood with our custom text hood lettering.
- Bodyside, fender, and tailgate graphics to tie the look together. Our full Jeep Gladiator decals collection is built to fit the JT, and our guide to Gladiator tailgate decals walks through the rear-end options.
Have a specific design in mind that we do not stock? We also create custom graphics. That is actually where this article started, from a Nighthawk owner asking us to design something unique. If you want a one-off, reach out and we will work it up.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Jeep Gladiator Nighthawk a trim or a package?
It is a package, not a standalone trim. The Nighthawk is a dark-themed appearance package applied to the Gladiator Sport, so a Nighthawk is a Sport with the Nighthawk styling and hardware added.
What is included in the Gladiator Nighthawk package?
Highlights include 20-inch gloss-black wheels on all-terrain tires, black bumper accents, body-color fender flares and hardtop, deep-tint windows, rock rails, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles, a 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, an anti-spin rear differential, plus power windows and locks, power heated mirrors, and remote keyless entry.
What colors does the Jeep Gladiator Nighthawk come in?
At its 2024 launch the Nighthawk was offered in seven colors: black, Bright White, Anvil, Granite Crystal, Silver Zynith, Firecracker Red, and Hydro Blue. The dark accents stay the same across every color. Jeep rotates its palette year to year, so confirm availability for the model year you are shopping.
What engine does the Gladiator Nighthawk have, and how much can it tow?
It uses Jeep's 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, rated at 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, with an automatic transmission and 4x4. Jeep's headline 7,700-pound tow rating requires the Max Tow Package and its 4.10 axle ratio. The Nighthawk comes with 3.73 gears, so it is rated to tow less than that maximum. Check the specific truck's door sticker for its actual rating.
How much did the Gladiator Nighthawk cost?
At its 2024 launch, the Nighthawk package ran about $5,295, bringing the truck to roughly $43,190 before destination. With the $1,895 destination charge that worked out to about $45,085 delivered. Pricing has risen in later model years.
How many Jeep Gladiator Nighthawks were made?
For the 2024 model year the Nighthawk was a limited run of roughly 2,000 units across the United States and Canada, which makes it fairly exclusive.
Can I add decals or graphics to a Nighthawk Gladiator?
Yes. The Nighthawk is a Gladiator JT underneath, so standard Gladiator hood, fender, bodyside, and tailgate graphics fit it, and the dark paint makes bold colors stand out. We also make a Nighthawk Edition hood and fender decal set designed around this package, and we create custom graphics on request.
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