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TO THE POINT What’s New? The new 2006 Jeep Commander is based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but equipped with classic styling and a small third-row seat.
Selling Points: Strong V8 engines, classic Jeep styling, decent handling on and off the road, comfortable front and second-row seats.
Deal Breakers: Base V6 engine is too weak, third-row for kids only, fuel economy, price.
Our Advice: Since it doesn’t have much added cargo capacity and the third-row seat is for kids only, if you don’t like the 2006 Jeep Commander’s boxy design, buy a Grand Cherokee.

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Click to enlarge. 2006 Jeep Commander Specifications The 2006 Jeep Commander’s primary competitors include the Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT, Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, GMC Envoy XL, Land Rover LR3, Mercury Mountaineer, Mitsubishi Montero, Nissan Pathfinder, and Toyota Sequoia.

Test Vehicle: 2006 Jeep Commander Limited 4WD
Base Price of Test Vehicle: $40,495 (including $695 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 5.7-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 330 at 5,000 rpm
Engine Torque: 375 at 4,000 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Curb weight, lbs.: 5,169
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 15/20 estimated mpg
Length: 188.5 in.
Width: 74.8 in.
Wheelbase: 109.5 in.
Height: 71.9 in.
Legroom: front – 41.7 in.; second row – 36.1 in.; third row – 28.9 in.
Head room: front – 42.1 in.; second row – 40.3 in.; third row – 35.7 in.
Max. Seating Capacity: Seven
Max. Cargo Volume: 68.9 cu. ft.
Max. Towing Capacity: 7,200 pounds
Max. Payload Capacity: 1,620 pounds
Min. Ground Clearance: 8.6 in.
Angle of Approach: 34 degrees
Angle of Departure: 27 degrees
Breakover Angle: 20 degrees
Competitors: Acura MDX, Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, GMC Envoy XL, Honda Pilot, Isuzu Ascender, Land Rover LR3, Mercury Mountaineer, Mitsubishi Montero, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru B9 Tribeca, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Sequoia

Photos courtesy of DaimlerChrysler

 


By Ron Moorhead

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