2006 Jeep Commander
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Heritage Exterior Design, Complemented by an All-new Interior
In developing the 2006 Jeep Commander, designers looked to past Jeep vehicles for inspiration: the Willys Station Wagons (1946 to 1962), the Jeep Wagoneer (1963 to 1991) and especially the Jeep Cherokee (1984 to 2001). All were classically Jeep in appearance, with sharp lines, planar surfaces and rugged looks. The 2006 Jeep Commander is a modern interpretation of that design ethic.
The Jeep Commander’s upright windshield, backlite and rear end, as well as its more vertical body sides and side glass, embody the vehicle’s classic Jeep styling. Even the side-view mirrors are blocky and stout. Overall, Commander looks strong and confident because of its military bearing - upright and rugged.
And because it is steeped in heritage Jeep design, the Commander looks familiar and new at the same time. This tension between past and present engages the emotions.
“The Jeep Cherokee is an authentic, classic shape that is rooted in the public consciousness,” said Donald A. Renkert, Senior Manager, Jeep Studio, Chrysler Group Product Design Office. “By reinterpreting that vehicle, and other classic Jeep vehicles of the past, the Jeep Commander elicited nods of recognition from consumers, even though it is a brand new vehicle. There is a sense of deja vu about the Jeep Commander that brings knowing smiles of satisfaction.”
The satisfaction continues inside the vehicle, where attention to detail is evident. For example, the two-tone instrument panel is a design unique to Commander. From the gear shift knob, to the four round gauges that make up the instrument cluster, to the new steering wheel, Commander is refined and uniquely Jeep in appearance.
The newly designed seats are supportive and comfortable. And, for the first time in a Jeep vehicle, there are three rows of them, each row slightly higher than the one in front of it. This distinctive stadium seating arrangement makes forward viewing easier. The second and third row seats fold forward to create a flat load floor. Commander is only two inches longer than the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, even though it is designed to accommodate three rows of seats. And since they have the same wheelbase (109.5 inches), Commander is as maneuverable and off-road capable as the Grand Cherokee.
The Jeep Commander’s stepped roof provides second and third row occupants with plenty of head room. Complementing the available front-mounted sun roof is Command-View™, new and innovative skylights (complete with shades) over the second row of seats.
In developing the 2006 Jeep Commander, designers looked to past Jeep vehicles for inspiration: the Willys Station Wagons (1946 to 1962), the Jeep Wagoneer (1963 to 1991) and especially the Jeep Cherokee (1984 to 2001). All were classically Jeep in appearance, with sharp lines, planar surfaces and rugged looks. The 2006 Jeep Commander is a modern interpretation of that design ethic.
The Jeep Commander’s upright windshield, backlite and rear end, as well as its more vertical body sides and side glass, embody the vehicle’s classic Jeep styling. Even the side-view mirrors are blocky and stout. Overall, Commander looks strong and confident because of its military bearing - upright and rugged.
And because it is steeped in heritage Jeep design, the Commander looks familiar and new at the same time. This tension between past and present engages the emotions.
“The Jeep Cherokee is an authentic, classic shape that is rooted in the public consciousness,” said Donald A. Renkert, Senior Manager, Jeep Studio, Chrysler Group Product Design Office. “By reinterpreting that vehicle, and other classic Jeep vehicles of the past, the Jeep Commander elicited nods of recognition from consumers, even though it is a brand new vehicle. There is a sense of deja vu about the Jeep Commander that brings knowing smiles of satisfaction.”
The satisfaction continues inside the vehicle, where attention to detail is evident. For example, the two-tone instrument panel is a design unique to Commander. From the gear shift knob, to the four round gauges that make up the instrument cluster, to the new steering wheel, Commander is refined and uniquely Jeep in appearance.
The newly designed seats are supportive and comfortable. And, for the first time in a Jeep vehicle, there are three rows of them, each row slightly higher than the one in front of it. This distinctive stadium seating arrangement makes forward viewing easier. The second and third row seats fold forward to create a flat load floor. Commander is only two inches longer than the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, even though it is designed to accommodate three rows of seats. And since they have the same wheelbase (109.5 inches), Commander is as maneuverable and off-road capable as the Grand Cherokee.
The Jeep Commander’s stepped roof provides second and third row occupants with plenty of head room. Complementing the available front-mounted sun roof is Command-View™, new and innovative skylights (complete with shades) over the second row of seats.
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Engineered to Go Anywhere, Do Anything
Class-leading off-road capability and on-road refinement were mandatory for the Jeep Commander. So the Jeep team went to the head of the class: They provided Commander with the same 4x4 systems, suspension and powertrains as the award-winning 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including an independent front suspension and rack and pinion steering. Available on Commander are:
Three full-time four-wheel drive systems, Quadra-Trac I
Class-leading off-road capability and on-road refinement were mandatory for the Jeep Commander. So the Jeep team went to the head of the class: They provided Commander with the same 4x4 systems, suspension and powertrains as the award-winning 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including an independent front suspension and rack and pinion steering. Available on Commander are:
Three full-time four-wheel drive systems, Quadra-Trac I
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First test drive:
Edmunds First Drive of Commander
Vehicle Tested:
2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV
First Impressions:
Is bigger better? If you want to carry seven people, finally, you can drive a Jeep.
- Seating for seven
- Your choice of three engines
- Entirely off-road capable
- Attractive starting price
Edmunds First Drive of Commander
Vehicle Tested:
2006 Jeep Commander 4dr SUV
First Impressions:
Is bigger better? If you want to carry seven people, finally, you can drive a Jeep.
- Seating for seven
- Your choice of three engines
- Entirely off-road capable
- Attractive starting price
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TheCarConnection.com Review
2006 Jeep Commander
A commanding, if somewhat awkward, presence.
by Gary Witzenburg (2005-08-22)
Jeep aficionados know the Cherokee of 1984-2001, credited by some as the first (relatively) carlike unibody "compact" SUV. Its shape was as blunt as the box your refrigerator came in, it won three "4x4 of the Year" awards in its first year out, and it satisfied a lot of owners over its 18-year run.
That was the first and foremost of three design inspirations for this ultra-boxy Grand Cherokee-based Commander. The other two were the primitive Willys wagon of 1948-62 and the hulking Wagoneer of 1963-91. None won awards for sleekness or sophistication, but all were undeniably rugged, capable, and functional, and they enjoyed sizable followings.
At one point during our time with, we parked one next to an old Cherokee and noted the uncanny similarities: near-vertical windshield, tail and signature seven-slot grille, trapezoidal flared wheel openings and side windows as rectilinear as the ones on your garage. This new-model Commander, named for a high-ranking U.S. naval officer, looks like someone stuck an air hose into that old Cherokee and pumped it up like a parade float.
This look is exactly the designers' intent, and not necessarily bad. If you like its tough, rugged, bridge-girder industrial look, this Jeep's got it in proverbial spades, almost to the point of caricature. If not, well, you're not the target market.
"It wasn't about thinking outside the box," says chief designer Dan Renkert, "it was about creating a new box." Consistent with the bolted-together look, the big, blocky fender flares appear to be held on by quintets of large, proudly visible Allen-head screws.
Functional interior
The other reason it looks that way is purely functional: they lifted the new-for-'05 Grand Cherokee's already angular body and wedged in a third-row seat, then raised the second row a bit higher than the first and the third above the second, stadium-style, so everyone can see out front. Then they folded the sheetmetal crisply back around this expanded interior package. The resulting brick-shaped seven-seater, Jeep's first ever, is just two inches longer but a substantial four inches taller than Grand Cherokee on the same 109.5-inch wheelbase.
The $27,985 (including destination) base Commander's cabin has a new textured hard plastic upper dash with large, round air vents and 16 (count 'em) actual Allen-head screws, echoing the exterior's "bold, rugged, constructed" aesthetic, holding it on. Continuing that theme, sextets of fake Allen heads encircle the round chrome gearshift knob and the steering wheel hub.
The second row splits 40/20/40, the standard third row 50/50, and both fold flat for cargo. To accommodate the stadium seating, the roof steps up 3.15 inches over the middle row. Other standard equipment includes all-terrain tires on 17-inch cast aluminum wheels, power front windows, heated power mirrors, eight-way power driver's seat, air conditioning, cruise control, AM/FM/CD six-speaker audio, and tire pressure monitoring warning. Cloth seats are standard, leather optional.
The $36,280 Limited adds posh leather seats with heated fronts and four-way power passenger seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear HVAC, power-adjustable pedals, six-CD in-dash changer with MP3, SIRIUS satellite radio, power sunroof, twin tinted "CommandView" skylights, and a tire-pressure monitoring display. On the outside, its grille, front fascia, body-side moldings and roof rail cross bars are chrome, as are the pair of large vertical grab handles on the rear liftgate to assist rooftop cargo access.
That thing got a Hemi?
Like Grand Cherokee, the Commander offers a range of engine/4WD choices. A 210-hp SOHC 3.7-liter V-6 is standard with 2WD or (for $2000 additional) Quadra-Trac I full-time 4WD with Brake Traction Control System (BTCS), which brakes any slipping wheel to allow torque transfer to wheels with better grip.
The Limited gets a 235-hp 4.7-liter SOHC V-8, also with 2WD or (for $2620) the more sophisticated Quadra-Trac II full-time 4WD that anticipates and prevents wheelspin. For roughly another four grand, the Limited can be highly motivated by Chrysler's 330-hp 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with efficiency-enhancing MDS (Multi-Displacement System) and Quadra-Drive II. Jeep's most advanced 4x4 technology, QD II's front and rear Electronic Slip Differentials (ELSDs) can transfer all available torque to any single wheel with traction. All are coupled to the same electronically controlled five-speed overdrive automatic.
Since the dawn of time, Jeep front suspensions have been rugged but primitive solid axles. That is, until the '05 Grand Cherokee broke that tradition and joined the modern world with a new short/long-arm ( SLA) independent front suspension. Despite the howls of some off-road traditionalists, IFS brings major advantages - more precise steering, more comfortable ride, improved on-road handling, a lower center of gravity, and a 100-pound reduction in unsprung mass.
The Commander adopts this same front arrangement along with Jeep's multi-link rear suspension, with gas-charged shocks and stabilizer bars front and rear. Steering is power rack-and-pinion; brakes are four-wheel discs with ABS and Brake Assist. Electronic Stability Control (ESP) with Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), which senses a potential roll-over condition and works to eliminate it, is a key component of the most comprehensive safety package on any Chrysler Group vehicle to date. Advanced multi-stage front and three-row side curtain airbags, a tire-pressure warning system, and ParkSense rear park assist are also standard.
Driving it home
We sampled both the base V-6 Commander and the top-of-the-line HEMI-powered Limited and found little to criticize in either. Not surprisingly, given their hefty (4581-5169 pounds) weights and high centers of gravity, aggressive on-road cornering is not their forte, but impressive off-capability is. Performance with the V-6, at least at light two-passenger loads, is more than adequate even for passing on two-lane roads. Steering is nicely weighted and fairly precise, on-road ride is smoother and much quieter than expected, and braking is strong and fade-free.
Most impressive was the Limited's leather- and woodgrain-trimmed interior. The buttery leather front buckets provided excellent comfort and support on off-road ruts and bumps as well as on long freeway runs. The nicely designed automatic climate dials provided precise control and quality feel. Even the perfectly placed, stirrup-like round inside door handles were tactile delights. With just 28.9 inches of legroom, however, we would not want to spend much time in that far-back row. Behind it are grocery hooks and a bin with a clever three-way lid, but precious little cargo room with the seatbacks up.
Jeep says the Commander is the market's most capable seven-passenger 4x4 and offers "premium amenities" and (with available HEMI V-8) best-in-class on- and off-road performance. There's nothing else quite like it, so they're very likely right.
TheCarConnection.com Review
2006 Jeep Commander
A commanding, if somewhat awkward, presence.
by Gary Witzenburg (2005-08-22)
Jeep aficionados know the Cherokee of 1984-2001, credited by some as the first (relatively) carlike unibody "compact" SUV. Its shape was as blunt as the box your refrigerator came in, it won three "4x4 of the Year" awards in its first year out, and it satisfied a lot of owners over its 18-year run.
That was the first and foremost of three design inspirations for this ultra-boxy Grand Cherokee-based Commander. The other two were the primitive Willys wagon of 1948-62 and the hulking Wagoneer of 1963-91. None won awards for sleekness or sophistication, but all were undeniably rugged, capable, and functional, and they enjoyed sizable followings.
At one point during our time with, we parked one next to an old Cherokee and noted the uncanny similarities: near-vertical windshield, tail and signature seven-slot grille, trapezoidal flared wheel openings and side windows as rectilinear as the ones on your garage. This new-model Commander, named for a high-ranking U.S. naval officer, looks like someone stuck an air hose into that old Cherokee and pumped it up like a parade float.
This look is exactly the designers' intent, and not necessarily bad. If you like its tough, rugged, bridge-girder industrial look, this Jeep's got it in proverbial spades, almost to the point of caricature. If not, well, you're not the target market.
"It wasn't about thinking outside the box," says chief designer Dan Renkert, "it was about creating a new box." Consistent with the bolted-together look, the big, blocky fender flares appear to be held on by quintets of large, proudly visible Allen-head screws.
Functional interior
The other reason it looks that way is purely functional: they lifted the new-for-'05 Grand Cherokee's already angular body and wedged in a third-row seat, then raised the second row a bit higher than the first and the third above the second, stadium-style, so everyone can see out front. Then they folded the sheetmetal crisply back around this expanded interior package. The resulting brick-shaped seven-seater, Jeep's first ever, is just two inches longer but a substantial four inches taller than Grand Cherokee on the same 109.5-inch wheelbase.
The $27,985 (including destination) base Commander's cabin has a new textured hard plastic upper dash with large, round air vents and 16 (count 'em) actual Allen-head screws, echoing the exterior's "bold, rugged, constructed" aesthetic, holding it on. Continuing that theme, sextets of fake Allen heads encircle the round chrome gearshift knob and the steering wheel hub.
The second row splits 40/20/40, the standard third row 50/50, and both fold flat for cargo. To accommodate the stadium seating, the roof steps up 3.15 inches over the middle row. Other standard equipment includes all-terrain tires on 17-inch cast aluminum wheels, power front windows, heated power mirrors, eight-way power driver's seat, air conditioning, cruise control, AM/FM/CD six-speaker audio, and tire pressure monitoring warning. Cloth seats are standard, leather optional.
The $36,280 Limited adds posh leather seats with heated fronts and four-way power passenger seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear HVAC, power-adjustable pedals, six-CD in-dash changer with MP3, SIRIUS satellite radio, power sunroof, twin tinted "CommandView" skylights, and a tire-pressure monitoring display. On the outside, its grille, front fascia, body-side moldings and roof rail cross bars are chrome, as are the pair of large vertical grab handles on the rear liftgate to assist rooftop cargo access.
That thing got a Hemi?
Like Grand Cherokee, the Commander offers a range of engine/4WD choices. A 210-hp SOHC 3.7-liter V-6 is standard with 2WD or (for $2000 additional) Quadra-Trac I full-time 4WD with Brake Traction Control System (BTCS), which brakes any slipping wheel to allow torque transfer to wheels with better grip.
The Limited gets a 235-hp 4.7-liter SOHC V-8, also with 2WD or (for $2620) the more sophisticated Quadra-Trac II full-time 4WD that anticipates and prevents wheelspin. For roughly another four grand, the Limited can be highly motivated by Chrysler's 330-hp 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with efficiency-enhancing MDS (Multi-Displacement System) and Quadra-Drive II. Jeep's most advanced 4x4 technology, QD II's front and rear Electronic Slip Differentials (ELSDs) can transfer all available torque to any single wheel with traction. All are coupled to the same electronically controlled five-speed overdrive automatic.
Since the dawn of time, Jeep front suspensions have been rugged but primitive solid axles. That is, until the '05 Grand Cherokee broke that tradition and joined the modern world with a new short/long-arm ( SLA) independent front suspension. Despite the howls of some off-road traditionalists, IFS brings major advantages - more precise steering, more comfortable ride, improved on-road handling, a lower center of gravity, and a 100-pound reduction in unsprung mass.
The Commander adopts this same front arrangement along with Jeep's multi-link rear suspension, with gas-charged shocks and stabilizer bars front and rear. Steering is power rack-and-pinion; brakes are four-wheel discs with ABS and Brake Assist. Electronic Stability Control (ESP) with Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), which senses a potential roll-over condition and works to eliminate it, is a key component of the most comprehensive safety package on any Chrysler Group vehicle to date. Advanced multi-stage front and three-row side curtain airbags, a tire-pressure warning system, and ParkSense rear park assist are also standard.
Driving it home
We sampled both the base V-6 Commander and the top-of-the-line HEMI-powered Limited and found little to criticize in either. Not surprisingly, given their hefty (4581-5169 pounds) weights and high centers of gravity, aggressive on-road cornering is not their forte, but impressive off-capability is. Performance with the V-6, at least at light two-passenger loads, is more than adequate even for passing on two-lane roads. Steering is nicely weighted and fairly precise, on-road ride is smoother and much quieter than expected, and braking is strong and fade-free.
Most impressive was the Limited's leather- and woodgrain-trimmed interior. The buttery leather front buckets provided excellent comfort and support on off-road ruts and bumps as well as on long freeway runs. The nicely designed automatic climate dials provided precise control and quality feel. Even the perfectly placed, stirrup-like round inside door handles were tactile delights. With just 28.9 inches of legroom, however, we would not want to spend much time in that far-back row. Behind it are grocery hooks and a bin with a clever three-way lid, but precious little cargo room with the seatbacks up.
Jeep says the Commander is the market's most capable seven-passenger 4x4 and offers "premium amenities" and (with available HEMI V-8) best-in-class on- and off-road performance. There's nothing else quite like it, so they're very likely right.
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Jeep Prices 2006 Commander
The Daily Auto Insider
Monday, August 22, 2005
Chrysler Group announced U.S. pricing for its all-new 2006 Jeep Commander. The base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $27,985, including $695 destination. The Jeep will go on sale later this summer.
Commander has standard side-curtain air bags covering all three rows, including roll-over sensors, and standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with electronic roll mitigation. Other standard safety features include advanced multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags with Occupant Classification System, an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist, all-speed Traction Control System (TCS) and ParkSense Rear Park Assist Detection System.
Commander is the only SUV in its class to offer two V-8 engines, including the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine with the Multi-displacement System (MDS), according to a company news reease.
With an MSRP of $27,985 for 4x2 models and $29,985 for 4x4 models (including destination), the base model Jeep Commander comes standard with a 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine (210-hp/235 lb.-ft. torque) mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.
The 2006 Jeep Commander Limited comes standard with the 4.7-liter V-8 engine (235-hp/305 lb.-ft. torque) mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The Quadra-Trac II 4x4 system provides full-time active four-wheel drive, which anticipates and prevents wheel slip for optimum traction during a wide range of conditions. It also includes the benefit of Brake Traction Control System (BTCS).
The MSRP for Jeep Commander Limited 4x2 models is $36,280 (including destination), while the MSRP for Jeep Commander Limited 4x4 models is $38,900 (including destination).
The Jeep Commander is built at Chrysler Group's Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, joining the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
2006 Jeep Commander Pricing
Jeep Commander 4x2 $27,985 (including $695 destination)
Jeep Commander 4x4 $29,985 (including $695 destination)
Jeep Commander Limited 4x2 $36,280 (including $695 destination)
Jeep Commander Limited 4x4 $38,900 (including $695 destination)
SOURCE: Chrysler Group
The Daily Auto Insider
Monday, August 22, 2005
Chrysler Group announced U.S. pricing for its all-new 2006 Jeep Commander. The base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $27,985, including $695 destination. The Jeep will go on sale later this summer.
Commander has standard side-curtain air bags covering all three rows, including roll-over sensors, and standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with electronic roll mitigation. Other standard safety features include advanced multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags with Occupant Classification System, an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist, all-speed Traction Control System (TCS) and ParkSense Rear Park Assist Detection System.
Commander is the only SUV in its class to offer two V-8 engines, including the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine with the Multi-displacement System (MDS), according to a company news reease.
With an MSRP of $27,985 for 4x2 models and $29,985 for 4x4 models (including destination), the base model Jeep Commander comes standard with a 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine (210-hp/235 lb.-ft. torque) mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.
The 2006 Jeep Commander Limited comes standard with the 4.7-liter V-8 engine (235-hp/305 lb.-ft. torque) mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The Quadra-Trac II 4x4 system provides full-time active four-wheel drive, which anticipates and prevents wheel slip for optimum traction during a wide range of conditions. It also includes the benefit of Brake Traction Control System (BTCS).
The MSRP for Jeep Commander Limited 4x2 models is $36,280 (including destination), while the MSRP for Jeep Commander Limited 4x4 models is $38,900 (including destination).
The Jeep Commander is built at Chrysler Group's Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, joining the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
2006 Jeep Commander Pricing
Jeep Commander 4x2 $27,985 (including $695 destination)
Jeep Commander 4x4 $29,985 (including $695 destination)
Jeep Commander Limited 4x2 $36,280 (including $695 destination)
Jeep Commander Limited 4x4 $38,900 (including $695 destination)
SOURCE: Chrysler Group
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Jeep Commander - engineering and suchJeep Commander is, in essence, a Grand Cherokee with more features and more seats. The Commander is only two inches longer than the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, even though it is designed to accommodate three rows of seats. And since they have the same wheelbase (109.5 inches), Commander is as maneuverable and off-road capable as the Grand Cherokee.
The 2006 Jeep Commander will be produced at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit, starting in the third quarter of 2005. The Grand Cherokee is currently assembled at JNAP.
The Commander was styled to resemble past Jeeps, particularly the popular Jeep Cherokee (1984-2001), as well as the Willys station wagons (1946-62) and the Jeep Wagoneer (1963-91), the first four-wheel-drive vehicle with an independent front suspension. The exterior has clear Cherokee styling, while the interior is more Wagoneer.
The 2006 Jeep Commander will be produced at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit, starting in the third quarter of 2005. The Grand Cherokee is currently assembled at JNAP.
The Commander was styled to resemble past Jeeps, particularly the popular Jeep Cherokee (1984-2001), as well as the Willys station wagons (1946-62) and the Jeep Wagoneer (1963-91), the first four-wheel-drive vehicle with an independent front suspension. The exterior has clear Cherokee styling, while the interior is more Wagoneer.
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Triple rows of Jeep Commander seats; interior stylingCommander is the first Jeep vehicle with three rows of seats. Arranged in stadium style, each row is higher than the one in front of it, providing second- and third-row passengers with enhanced forward visibility.
The seats are broad-shouldered, giving them an air of formality; seats are firmer than the Grand Cherokee
The seats are broad-shouldered, giving them an air of formality; seats are firmer than the Grand Cherokee
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Crash Avoidance FeaturesTo optimize overall driving performance, the Jeep Commander comes standard with ESP. This system enhances driver control and helps maintain directional stability under all conditions. It provides the greatest benefit in accident avoidance driving situations and is especially valuable when driving on mixed surface conditions, such as patchy snow, ice or gravel. If there is a discernible difference between what the driver asks through the steering and the vehicle
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I was never a big fan of the JEEP Cherokees to start out with. Once they went to the Grand Cherokee and smoothed it out, gave it some curves and a little refinement, I liked the look a little more (still wouldn't buy one). Then they brought out the ugly liberty. Now they bring out this box. Why are all these companies going back to the square look? Even the Nissan SUV's are getting a more boxy (word?) look to them.
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Link:
CanadianDriver.com First Drive of Commander
Conclusion
The 2006 Commander fills a gap in Jeep's line-up of off-road capable vehicles, giving SUV buyers who want 7-passenger seating and luxury content the opportunity to buy a capable, attractive and well-equipped Jeep. Whether or not the Commander comes too late to what was a growing sector will depend on the future of gas prices. With the recent spike in fuel prices, caused by Hurricane Katrina, the timing for the launch of this SUV couldn't have been worse.
The Jeep Commander is built at Chrysler Group's Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, Michigan, which also builds the Grand Cherokee. The Commander will begin arriving in dealerships over the next couple of weeks.
CanadianDriver.com First Drive of Commander
Conclusion
The 2006 Commander fills a gap in Jeep's line-up of off-road capable vehicles, giving SUV buyers who want 7-passenger seating and luxury content the opportunity to buy a capable, attractive and well-equipped Jeep. Whether or not the Commander comes too late to what was a growing sector will depend on the future of gas prices. With the recent spike in fuel prices, caused by Hurricane Katrina, the timing for the launch of this SUV couldn't have been worse.
The Jeep Commander is built at Chrysler Group's Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, Michigan, which also builds the Grand Cherokee. The Commander will begin arriving in dealerships over the next couple of weeks.
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My local Jeep dealer has one...in white. It's quite possibly the most hideous thing I've ever seen, and I love the look of the H1 (if you can believe that). I don't think they'll sell well, especially with fuel prices being what they are.
