Which Jeeps Have Removable Tops? (Wrangler, Gladiator, and More)
TL;DR: The most “removable-top” Jeeps are the Wrangler and Gladiator, since they’re designed for open-air driving with either soft tops or removable hardtops and panels. Some other Jeep models offer large sunroofs or removable roof panels, but they’re not the same as a true removable top. If you’re mainly researching Wrangler-style removable panels, start here: Freedom Panels guide
What counts as a “removable top”?
People mean two different things when they ask this:
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A true removable Jeep top (you can remove the entire roof or major sections)
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A sunroof or glass roof panel (opens up, but the top isn’t really removable)
If you want the classic Jeep open-air experience, you’re looking for the first category.
Jeeps that are built for removable tops
Jeep Wrangler (the main one)
Wranglers are designed around open-air driving:
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Soft tops (various styles)
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Removable hardtops
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Removable front panels on many hardtops
This is the model most people mean when they say “Jeep with a removable top.”
Jeep Gladiator (Wrangler, but a truck)
The Gladiator shares the Wrangler’s open-air DNA:
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Soft top options
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Removable hardtop options
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Removable front panels on many hardtops
If you want a pickup bed with the same removable roof vibe, this is the one.
Jeeps that feel open - but aren’t true removable-top models
Some Jeep SUVs offer big sunroofs or panoramic glass, which can feel open, but:
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You’re not removing the roof
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The vehicle isn’t designed for regular topless driving
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It won’t have the same roof panel ecosystem as Wrangler/Gladiator
If your goal is “doors off, roof off,” Wrangler/Gladiator are the real answers.
Hardtop vs soft top: which one is actually “better” for removable driving?
It depends on your routine:
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Soft tops: quick open-air moments, more fabric care, usually louder at highway speeds
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Hardtops: more security and typically quieter, but heavier to remove and store
If you love the light and visibility of open-air driving but don’t want to lift and store panels constantly, a panoramic roof option can be a great middle ground.
A simple way to choose (based on how you drive)
Pick Wrangler if you want the most classic removable-top Jeep experience.
Pick Gladiator if you want that same experience but need a truck bed.
Then decide:
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Soft top if you’ll open it often and don’t mind fabric upkeep
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Hardtop if you want security and stability most days
FAQs
Do all Wranglers have removable tops?
Most Wranglers can be configured with a removable top (hard or soft), but exact setups depend on trim and options.
Do Gladiators have removable tops like Wranglers?
Yes - many Gladiators offer removable hardtops and soft tops, similar to Wrangler.
Are Freedom Panels the same as a removable top?
They’re removable front roof panels on many Jeep hardtops. They give partial open-air driving without removing the entire roof.
Are panoramic sunroofs considered removable tops?
Not really. They open up the roof, but you’re not removing the top the way you can on a Wrangler or Gladiator.
What’s an option if I want light without removing panels all the time?
A panoramic ClearLidz roof gives a bright cabin and open feel without constantly removing and storing panels.
Want the open feel without lifting panels?
ClearLidz gives you daily clarity and a clean, simple way to enjoy open-air driving vibes on your Wrangler. Shop the JL panoramic top!