The Jeep has been around for decades and designers have always used traditional styling for the Jeep Commander. Things have changed in the 2006 model. Jeep’s new Commander includes new features that compliment the traditional, classic look.
Cargo
The 2006 Jeep Commander has more than enough space for hauling cargo. Just lay the second and third rows of seats flat to create space. This model shares the 109.5 inch wheelbase of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee and is two inches longer. An L – shaped storage bin has been installed behind the third row seats.
Interior
The 2006 Jeep Commander has three rows of stadium style seating. Each row is just a bit higher than the one in front to allow all passengers a view of the road. Headroom is plentiful because of the stepped roof. If desired, a front sun roof is available, as is fixed and tinted skylights with shades over the second row. For those who travel with children, a DVD is optional.
Engine Choices
There are three engine choices available.
The Quadra Drive II offers Electronic Limited Slip Differentials. This gives the driver the ability to lock center, front and rear differentials for maximum traction.
The Quadra Trac I has a single speed transfer case that transfers power to all wheels without shifting. There is no low range available.
The Quadra Trac II is an active full time 4WD system. It can be electronically shifted to low range or to neutral for towing behind another vehicle.
Trial Related Features
The 2006 Jeep Commander is Jeep Trail Related, which means it successfully passed field tests showing it can perform well in a wide range of off-road conditions in all five performance categories, which are:
Safety
The 2006 Jeep Commander is the first vehicle made by the Chrysler Group to have electronic roll mitigation. In certain types of rolls and in side impact crashes, air bags are deployed by electronic sensors.
Crash Avoidance
10 comments so far
That is one butt-ugly car???
And a 5.7 Litre V8??? Fuel prices musn’t be as high in the states as they are here obviously.
October 5th, 2005 at 7:43 am
Bigger Not Better
1. It’s ugly.
2. It’s ugly
3. It’s a Jeep - a.k.a. repair shop rover.
Jeep has evolved into cheap ride for soccer dads here in the NYC-metro area. Off roading? What is that - a ride out to NJ? Jeep would have better spent their R & D dollars on creating a useful, practical vehicle for the large SUV customer. I wish Detroit would take a hard cold look at what we as drivers really could use, no what we think we want.
October 7th, 2005 at 12:30 am
I doubt that Jeep was going after the NYC market with the Commander. I live in the snow belt and thats the reason I bought my Commander. Try Northern Minnesota in Febuary or better yet Buffalo NY in March and then you’ll see the need for this great looking Truck. Detroit didn’t forget about you.. get your self a Cooper.
October 8th, 2005 at 10:42 pm
Is it me, or are jeeps just getting lamer and lamer?
October 8th, 2005 at 10:51 pm
Its just you Mike! Jeeops are still some of the most reliable 4×4 cars out there. I just got my new car price for the jeep and will buy one next month!
October 14th, 2005 at 3:02 am
Yes Jeeps are pretty cool. But now, this Commander can take the second spot on my top 10 Jeep rides. The 2005 Jeep Liberty ranks top 1 for me. [Read more: Auto Buff by Sarah.
October 15th, 2005 at 8:52 am
Why take the time to research a Jeep if you hate them? Get a life. There are 2 types of people in the world; Jeep people and pansies. I love my ‘06 Jeep Commander and have already taken it offroad. For all NYers offroad isn’t a drive to Jersey it refers to actually driving your truck off the road on terrain most suvs can’t handle unless its a Jeep 4×4.
May 24th, 2006 at 8:41 pm
I have a problem finding the right car for me. I need a car with big cargo space for two working dogs and a baby carriage when we are five persons in the car AND it needs to go offroad because of dogs training and work. I LOVE the look of the Commander and I know it would pe perfect in our climate whith a lot of snow but is it big enough?
June 22nd, 2006 at 11:11 am
We have had our Commander since July and have 10,000km (6,000 miles) on it now. We live in Canada and there is a fair amount of snow here now. We love this thing. It handles very well. In the summer we pulled our 26ft (lite) trailer with it and it handled it fine. Hard on gas but you have the power with the 5.7 hemi. We have had a couple small issues with the computer. One day the radio quit working and when we took it to the dealer, it started working again?? Go figure. There is room for a baby carriage and two dogs, no problem. Try before you buy. There is a bit of a blind spot but there are not too many vehicles out there today that don’t. I drive a 05 Yukon for a company vehicle and I like the Jeep better. Jeep rocks.
November 13th, 2006 at 4:36 pm
While some people don’t “get” the Commander, its been a success and has established the Jeep brand in a segment where it was not present. If you go to Jeep Commander forums, it is not uncommon to read from owners raving about their rigs. And, now that Jeep has announced the Overland edition Commander for 2007, Jeep is ready to give Mercedes and Range Rover a run for their money.
November 17th, 2006 at 4:22 am
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