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Jeep Commander
The Jeep Commander is a mid-sized SUV introduced in 2006 to compete with other top-of-the-line SUVs such as the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, Toyota Sequoia and Nissan Armada. It was first introduced at the 2005 New York Auto Show. It is a 7-passenger SUV and is just 2 inches longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. But the Commander is sometimes considered too small and carlike for full-size SUV buyers. It has much more boxy styling, with an upright windshield and squared-off sides. The roof is stepped for the second and third-row seats (which are mounted higher than the first-row seats), but is disguised, as on the GMC Envoy XL, by a roof rack. It also features three moonroofs.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Jeep Commander Review.
Recent Changes
Styles and Major Options
The Commander offers a base V6 engine with two optional V8s including the new Hemi:
Pricing
Today's actual prices for the Jeep Commander can be found at CarsDirect.
Commander Trims |
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Sport 2WD |
Limited 2WD |
Overland 2WD |
Sport 4WD |
Limited 4WD |
Overland 4WD |
MSRP |
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$27,915 |
$36,025 |
$40,510 |
$29,915 |
$38,645 |
$43,975 |
Invoice |
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$25,684 |
$32,902 |
$36,894 |
$27,489 |
$35,259 |
$40,003 |
Gas Mileage
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
Trim |
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MPG |
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16/20 |
Gas: 15/19
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15/19 |
16/19 |
Gas: 15/19
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14/18 |
Reliability
The Commander is a brand new vehicle which only made its debut in 2006, so accurate reliability information for it is not yet available.
Safety
The Commander performed fairly well in safety tests carried out by the NHTSA. For all front-impact crash tests, it received 5-Star ratings, and tests for rollover yielded a 3-Star rating. No tests were performed for side-impact. Some of the standard safety features on the Commander include:
- Traction control
- Electronic stability control
- Front and rear anti-roll bars
- Four wheel anti-lock brakes
- Driver/passenger front-impact airbags
- 1st/2nd/3rd row overhead airbags
- Occupancy sensors
- Side impact bars
Photos
Colors
Available colors will vary by trim, and a complete list is viewable at CarsDirect.com. Some of the possible combinations are:
Exterior
- Black Clearcoat
- Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
- Light Graystone Pearlcoat
- Red Rock Crystal Pearlcoat
- Steel Blue Metallic Clearcoat
- Stone White Clearcoat
Interior
- Dark Khaki/Light Graystone
- Dark Slate Gray/Light Graystone
- Khaki
- Medium Slate Gray
Main Competitors
- Honda Pilot
- Volkswagen Touareg
- Nissan Murano
- Ford Explorer
- Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- Toyota Highlander
- Mercury Mountaineer
Hybrid Models
The mid-level engine of the Jeep Commander comes in a flexible fuel version, which utilizes E85 ethanol in addition to gasoline. This engine is a 4.7L V8 that pumps out 235hp at 4,600 RPM and 295 lbs.-ft. of torque at 3,600 RPM. It is available in 45 states.
Unique Attributes
Resale Values
According to Kelley Blue Book, "the Commander is expected to hold an average resale value, on par with the Grand Cherokee and Hummer H2, but below that of the Toyota 4Runner."
Criticisms
- "...no matter which motor you choose, fuel economy is an oxymoron with the Commander." - AutoSite.com
- "Fold all the seats and the Commander features a disappointing 68.9 cubic feet of maximum cargo space, besting the Grand Cherokee by just 1.5 cubes." - AutoSite.com
- "Indeed, when all seven seats in the Commander are in use, there's just a narrow stretch of cargo space right up against the rear tailgate. It's enough for a few grocery bags or a couple normal-sized suitcases. The rest of your stuff has to go on the roof." - MSN Autos
- "If your SUV needs are more about fashion than function, and/or your driving preferences are more attuned to on-road ride and handling than off-road aptitude, this may not be the car for you. There are sleeker, less expensive and more fuel-efficient SUV and crossover wagon choices available to get you around town." - Kelley Blue Book
Generations
Current Generation: (2006–Present)
Supposedly, the Jeep Wagoneer was the Commander's initial inspiration, this may be evident as its exterior resembles the styling. Although its design is very square-like, the Commander's basic platform is based off of the third generation Grand Cherokee.
Worldwide
Design quirks and oddities
Jeep is the third company to produce a vehicle called the Commander, after the Studebaker Commander and the Scammell Commander.
Awards
See also
External Links
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