Jeep Commander

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Jeep Commander
Jeep Commander
Manufacturer Chrysler (2008-present)
Magna Steyr
DaimlerChrysler (2006-07)
Production 2006–present
Assembly Detroit, Michigan
Graz, Austria
Class Mid-size SUV
Body style(s) 4-door SUV
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform XK
Engine(s) 3.7 L PowerTech V6
4.7 L PowerTech V8
5.7 L Hemi V8
3.0 L CRD V6 (Europe)
Transmission(s) 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase 109.5 in (2781 mm)
Length 188.5 in (4788 mm)
Width 75.0 in (1961 mm)
Height 71.9 in (1826 mm)
Curb weight 4391 lb (2009 kg)
Related Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Commander (XK) is a mid-sized SUV introduced in 2006. It was first introduced at the 2005 New York Auto Show. It is the 7-passenger counterpart of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 called "Command View".

While the Jeep Wagoneer was the Commander's initial inspiration, it is built upon the WK Grand Cherokee and resembles the discontinued third generation Jeep Cherokee (XJ).

There is speculation that the Jeep Commander may be discontinued after the 2009 model year, citing declining sales in light of the model's poor fuel economy.[1]

The Commander offers a base V6 engine with two optional V8s including the new Hemi: The jeep commander comes with the opitional entertainment package which includes a dvd player and tv and rear parking camera

In Europe and certain other markets like Chile, South Africa, and South Korea, the Commander offers a V6 Diesel engine developed by DaimlerChrysler with BlueTec technology:

  • 3.0 L CRD V6 Turbo Diesel, 160 kW (218 hp DIN) and 510 N·m (376 ft·lbf)

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