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Summary
The Commander should be attractive to young families who have a need for four-wheel-drive capability, whether it be on vacations, weekend camping, or challenging winters. The seven-passenger capability is a useful upgrade that does not compromise overall utility, since the interior seats fold flat. With a wide range of engines, options and prices, the Commander would seem versatile enough to appeal to a broad array of buyers.New Car Test Drive correspondent John Stewart filed this report from the Pocono Mountains.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Jeep Commander ($27,290), 4WD ($29,290); Limited ($35,585), 4WD ($38,205) |
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Engines:
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4.7-liter sohc 16v V8 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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electronic stability program, ABS, Brake Assist; multi-stage frontal airbags, side curtain airbags; front seatbelts with pretensioners and force retractors |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Jeep Commander Limited 4WD ($38,205) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning with dual-zone temperature control, leather-trimmed bucket seats with memory, power adjustable pedals, the SmartBeam intelligent headlight system, power sunroof with skylights, eight-way power driver seats and four-way power passenger seats, AM/FM stereo with a six-disc in-dash CD player and MP3 capability with six Boston Acoustic speakers, Sirius Satellite Radio with one-year subscription, security alarm, tire pressure monitoring display, rear cabin climate controls, universal garage door opener |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Destination Charge:
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695 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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38900 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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235 @ 4500 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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305 @ 3600 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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15/20 |
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Wheelbase:
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109.5 |
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Length/width/height:
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188.5/74.8/71.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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62.6/62.6 |
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Turning circle:
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36.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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42.1/55.6/41.7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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40.3/54.0/36.1 |
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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35.7/57.4/28.9 |
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Cargo volume:
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68.9 |
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Payload:
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1230 |
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Towing capacity:
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6500 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, short/long, coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coil over shock absorbers, upper and lower control arms (A-arms), stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle, link coil with track bar, gas-charged twin-tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
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Ground clearance:
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8.6 |
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Curb weight:
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5047 |
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Tires:
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P245/65R17 A/T Goodyear Fortera HP |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/disc w ABS, Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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20.5 |
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