An all-new model in 2006, the Jeep Commander receives some trim items for 2007. An upgraded interior appearance includes a soft-touch instrument panel; exterior door handles are now body colour; and there’s a standard three-flash lane change feature on the turn signals. New options include Park Sense rear parking assist, Park View rearview camera, remote start and power liftgate. New exterior colours are Red Rock, Light Greystone, Mineral Grey, Steel Blue, and Jeep Green.
A seven-passenger model based on the Grand Cherokee, the Commander comes with a choice of 3.7-litre V6, 4.7-litre V8 or 5.7-litre Hemi V8. The 5.7-litre features Multi-Displacement (MDS), which deactivates half the cylinders when full power is not needed, resulting in improved fuel economy. Three four-wheel drive systems are available: the Quadra-Trac I, with a single-speed transfer case that provides full-time 4WD; Quadra-Trac II, with full-time active 4WD that routes up to 100 per cent of torque to either axle in case of wheel slippage, and electronic shift with low-range gear; and Quadra-Drive II, with electronic limited slip differentials.
The base Commander Sport uses the V6 with five-speed automatic transmission (the 4.7-litre V8 is optional) and includes body-colour fender flares, roof rail crossbars, liftgate flipper glass, rear wiper, heated mirrors, 17-inch aluminum wheels with full-size matching spare, cloth seats with eight-way power driver’s seat, air conditioning, CD with six speakers, cruise control and tire pressure monitor.
The Limited uses the 4.7-litre and can be optioned up to the 5.7-litre with Quadra-Drive II; it adds chrome grille, premium fender flares, rear exterior assist handles, fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers, heated leather seats with memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather-wrapped wheel, power-adjustable pedals, power sunroof with CommandView skylights, six-CD/MP3, security alarm, tire pressure monitor with display, rear HVAC and universal garage door opener.
Optional equipment on Commander includes a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, satellite radio, UConnect hands-free communication, chrome-clad wheels and navigation system.
The Commander’s abrupt flat rear end is an acquired taste, but the vehicle is well-finished and luxurious inside. As with the Grand Cherokee, the V6 is anemic, and you’ll probably prefer one of the two V8 engines. Like many three-row SUVs, the Commander’s third row is a tight fit for adults, and cuts into cargo space when the seats are up. If you’re a Jeep fan and need the extra chairs, though, this is the only way to go.
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