Jeep Commander
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The Jeep Commander was Jeep’s first three-row SUV, an attempt to enter the growing family-hauler market dominated by models like the Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot. Riding on a longer version of the Grand Cherokee’s body-on-frame platform, the Commander featured a more boxy, upright body design to maximize interior space. Engine options consisted of a V-6 and two V-8s, including the potent 5.7-liter Hemi. Four-wheel-drive systems ranging from part-time to full-time setups were available, giving the Commander legitimate off-road capability. Despite its Jeep heritage, the Commander was criticized for its ponderous handling and subpar fuel economy; it failed to gain traction with consumers and was discontinued after the 2010 model year.
2006-2010 Commander
The Commander debuted for the 2006 model year as Jeep’s first three-row, seven-occupant vehicle. It was a larger sibling to the two-row, five-occupant Grand Cherokee with which it shared its basic platform. The Commander’s base engine was a 210-horsepower,

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- MSRP range
- $31,575–$42,830
- Consumer rating
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(26 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 15–16
- Body style
- SUV
- Seating for up to seven
- 4.7-liter V-8 dropped
- Overland trim dropped
- Three 4WD systems
- Available backseat skylights
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- MSRP range
- $29,380–$46,110
- Consumer rating
-
(8 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 15–16
- Body style
- SUV
- Most trim levels seat seven
- New 5.7-liter Hemi V-8
- Three 4WD systems
- Available backseat skylights
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- MSRP range
- $28,330–$43,665
- Consumer rating
-
(40 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- SUV
- Most trim levels seat seven
- V-6 or upgraded 4.7-liter V-8
- Available 5.7-liter Hemi V-8
- Three 4WD systems
- Available backseat skylights
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- MSRP range
- $28,385–$44,445
- Consumer rating
-
(76 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- SUV
- Available seven-passenger seating
- V-6 or V-8
- Five-speed automatic
- Optional power liftgate
- Three 4WD systems
- Available Command-View skylights
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- MSRP range
- $27,540–$38,405
- Consumer rating
-
(99 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- SUV
- New for 2006
- Available seven-passenger seating
- V-6 or V-8
- Five-speed automatic
- Three 4WD systems
- Available Command-View skylights