2008 Jeep Commander

2008 Jeep Commander

The Jeep Commander (XK) is a mid-sized SUV introduced in 2006. It was first introduced at the 2005 New York Auto Show. It is a 7-passenger SUV and is just 2 inches longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It has much more boxy styling, with an upright windshield and squared-off sides. The roof is stepped for the second and third-row seats (which are mounted higher than the first-row seats), but is disguised, as on the GMC Envoy XL, by a roof rack. It also features three moonroofs.
Jeep is the fourth company to produce a vehicle called the Commander, after the Studebaker Commander, the Scammell Commander, and the Norton Commander motorcycle.
Supposedly, the Jeep Wagoneer was the Commander's initial inspiration, this may be evident as its exterior resembles the styling. Although its design is very square-like, the Commander's basic platform is based off of the third generation Grand Cherokee.
The Commander offers a base V6 engine with two optional V8s including the new Hemi:
3.7 L PowerTech V6
4.7 L PowerTech V8
5.7 L Hemi V8
In Europe, The Commander offers a V6 Diesel engine developed by DaimlerChrysler with BlueTec technology:
3.0 L CRD V6 Turbo Diesel, 160 kW (218 hp DIN) and 510 N·m (376 ft·lbf)


Manufacturer
Chrysler (2008-09)Magna SteyrDaimlerChrysler (2006-07)
Production
2006-Present
Assembly
Detroit, MichiganGraz, Austria
Class
Mid-size SUV
Body style(s)
4-door wagon
Layout
Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform
XK
Engine(s)
3.7 L PowerTech V64.7 L PowerTech V85.7 L Hemi V8
3.0 L CRD V6
Transmission(s)
5-speed automatic
Wheelbase
109.5 in (2781 mm)
Length
188.5 in (4788 mm)
Width
75.0 in (1961 mm)
Height
71.9 in (1826 mm)
Curb weight
4391 lb (2009 kg)
Related
Jeep Grand Cherokee