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2006 Jeep Commander Review
Finally, a Jeep that seats seven.
2006 Commander Review Summary & Specifications
The Commander should be attractive to young families who have a need for four-wheel-drive capability, whether it be on vacations, weekend camping, or challenging winters. The seven-passenger capability is a useful upgrade that does not compromise overall utility, since the interior seats fold flat. With a wide range of engines, options and prices, the Commander would seem versatile enough to appeal to a broad array of buyers.New Car Test Drive correspondent John Stewart filed this report from the Pocono Mountains.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | John Stewart |
| Model Lineup | Jeep Commander; Limited |
| Engines (standard) | 4.7-liter sohc 16v V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 210-hp 3.7-liter V6; 235-hp 4.7-liter V8; 330-hp 5.7-liter V8 Hemi |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | electronic stability program, ABS, Brake Assist; multi-stage frontal airbags, side curtain airbags; front seatbelts with pretensioners and force retractors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-925-5337 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.jeep.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 27985 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Jeep Commander Limited 4WD ($38,900) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning with dual-zone temperature control, leather-trimmed bucket seats with memory, power adjustable pedals, the SmartBeam intelligent headlight system, power sunroof with skylights, eight-way power driver seats and four-way power passenger seats, AM/FM stereo with a six-disc in-dash CD player and MP3 capability with six Boston Acoustic speakers, Sirius Satellite Radio with one-year subscription, security alarm, tire pressure monitoring display, rear cabin climate controls, universal garage door opener |
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| Price as Tested | 43525 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 235 @ 4500 |
| Torque | 305 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/20 |
| Wheelbase | 109.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 188.5/74.8/71.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 42.1/55.6/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.3/54.0/36.1 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.7/57.4/28.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 68.9 |
| Payload | 1230 |
| Towing Capacity | 6500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, short/long, coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coil over shock absorbers, upper and lower control arms (A-arms), stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, link coil with track bar, gas-charged twin-tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.6 |
| Curb Weight | 5047 |
| Stock Tires | P245/65R17 A/T Goodyear Fortera HP |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc w ABS, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 |
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