Jeep Commander SUV Review
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The Jeep Commander is true to its name. For Jeep, the Commander is bigger than any other SUV in its lineage and is well endowed for taking on the elements. Seven passenger seating in three rows and plenty of the extra bravado Jeep is known for, the Commander is far too overlooked for its capabilities and qualities.
The Jeep Commander is not quite as competitive as the Wrangler, as smaller Jeeps tend to be a little more outgoing. However, when compared to the various vehicles within the same size category the Jeep Commander is a definite contender. Anyone can get behind the wheel and find themselves in the off road paradise bound SUV. There is little that will stand in the way of a driver in command.
The Sport and the Limited are the two trim levels that are offered by the Jeep Commander. The Sport edition is well equipped with air conditioning, CD stereo, power accessories, and a power driver's seat. The Limited offers the addition of leather seats complete with heat, power adjusted pedals, satellite radio, dual zone climate control, power sunroof, power tailgate, and a pair of skylights for the second row passengers. Either in the Jeep Commander series can be outfitted with options like the navigational system or an entertainment package with DVD player and screens for the rear seats.
Not quite laid out for full size adults the third row of seating should be reserved for children only. There simply isn't the adequate legroom necessary for grown ups. With a limited amount of cargo space, the Jeep Commander does fall a bit short when it comes to the full size SUV package. As a family vehicle that can take the gang to far off lands and distant adventures it will do fine for a smaller family. If you're counting on the three rows of seats it's recommended that you consider other alternatives.
The base model comes with an underpowered V6. If you want some of that get up and go then you're going to need to upgrade to the V8, which is more appropriately suited for the size and shape of a vehicles like this one. After the 2006 model year the Jeep Commander Limited was offered with a much better 235 horsepower V8 engine that pumped up 334 pounds of torque. The 4.7 liter was a huge improvement over the original engine. Models from 2010 arrived with an increase in horsepower, bringing the total up to 305 horses. This extra power made the Commander more user friendly and much more versatile.
Prior to 2006 there were concerns regarding the Jeep's ability to be dependable and reliable. Most vehicles scored very low on the reliability scale. Post the 2006 model year the Commander, and other Jeep vehicles gained a lot of ground when it came to being reliable vehicles. The addition of the Overland to the Jeep Commander trim levels helped to improve the recognition factor. The Overland was given all of the special trimmings inside and outside, making it a much more appealing Jeep vehicle.
The Jeep Commander is not quite as competitive as the Wrangler, as smaller Jeeps tend to be a little more outgoing. However, when compared to the various vehicles within the same size category the Jeep Commander is a definite contender. Anyone can get behind the wheel and find themselves in the off road paradise bound SUV. There is little that will stand in the way of a driver in command.
The Sport and the Limited are the two trim levels that are offered by the Jeep Commander. The Sport edition is well equipped with air conditioning, CD stereo, power accessories, and a power driver's seat. The Limited offers the addition of leather seats complete with heat, power adjusted pedals, satellite radio, dual zone climate control, power sunroof, power tailgate, and a pair of skylights for the second row passengers. Either in the Jeep Commander series can be outfitted with options like the navigational system or an entertainment package with DVD player and screens for the rear seats.
Not quite laid out for full size adults the third row of seating should be reserved for children only. There simply isn't the adequate legroom necessary for grown ups. With a limited amount of cargo space, the Jeep Commander does fall a bit short when it comes to the full size SUV package. As a family vehicle that can take the gang to far off lands and distant adventures it will do fine for a smaller family. If you're counting on the three rows of seats it's recommended that you consider other alternatives.
The base model comes with an underpowered V6. If you want some of that get up and go then you're going to need to upgrade to the V8, which is more appropriately suited for the size and shape of a vehicles like this one. After the 2006 model year the Jeep Commander Limited was offered with a much better 235 horsepower V8 engine that pumped up 334 pounds of torque. The 4.7 liter was a huge improvement over the original engine. Models from 2010 arrived with an increase in horsepower, bringing the total up to 305 horses. This extra power made the Commander more user friendly and much more versatile.
Prior to 2006 there were concerns regarding the Jeep's ability to be dependable and reliable. Most vehicles scored very low on the reliability scale. Post the 2006 model year the Commander, and other Jeep vehicles gained a lot of ground when it came to being reliable vehicles. The addition of the Overland to the Jeep Commander trim levels helped to improve the recognition factor. The Overland was given all of the special trimmings inside and outside, making it a much more appealing Jeep vehicle.
This SUV performs better than I thought it would. The seat material does not perform well. Stains are hard to come out. The car sometimes rumbles when idling. But it performs very well in the snow and on icy roads. The The seating in back is very comfortable.
I love this jeep it's my favorite