XKJeeps.com -- For the 2006 model year, Jeep will offer its largest Jeep ever, an extended wheelbase 7-passenger luxury/off-road model called the Commander. The Commander is built on the same platform as the Grand Cherokee, but uses very different sheet metal . Perhaps in some respects, an evolutionary upgrade to the Jeep "Wagoneer". The Commander is estimated to be 4-5" taller and 10" longer (?) than the 2005 Grand Cherokee. The GVW Rating (Gross Vehicle Weight) will be around 6210 lbs. for the base model and 6410 lbs. for the Limited.

Base models of the Commander will feature body color grille and fascias and black body side molding while the Limited models will have a chrome grille and chrome body side strip. Second row seats in both models are split 40/20/40 and have a "tumble" feature. Most of the features, options and colors for the Commander are exactly the same as what is available on the 2005-2006 model WK Grand Cherokee's. In fact, aside from the third row seat, one of the only new features on this super-size Jeep is a wide-angle sunroof called "Command View".

The Commander will offer the same engine and transmission choices as the Grand Cherokee, the 3.7 V6, 4.7 V8 and 5.7 V8 MDS Hemi engines along with the W5A580 and 545RFE transmissions. The navigation and Boston Acoustics sound systems are also the same as what is available on the Grand. However, most likely there will be a model above the Limited, similar to what Jeep is offering with the 2006 Grand Cherokee Overland. If so, you'll see some of the same features like electroluminescent gauges, luxury trim and special wheels.

Available key features:

Commander Highline:


3.7L engine (Standard)
Air bags, side curtain (3-rows)
3.07 axle ratio
Axles, 200mm front; 213mm rear
Boston Acoustics sound system with 276-watt amplifier
Body color grille & fascia
Body side molding, black
Emergency brake assist
Engine cooling, standard duty
Enhanced Accident Response System
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
Fuel tank, 20.5 gallon (same for all models)
Halogen headlamps, automatic
Homelink
Independent front suspension, solid rear axle
Mirrors, power heated, manual folding
Navigation radio/6-disc changer "REC" (Optional)
Park-Sense back-up system
Quadra-Trac
Quadra-Trac II
Roof side rails, black
Seats, stadium style - 2nd row higher than first, 3rd row higher than second
Seats, broad shouldered with dual firmness foam
Seats, Yuma limited leather trim with perforated insert and criss-crosscenter stitch
Seats, power 8-way driver
Seats, fold-flat with automatic folding head restraints
Seats, 2nd row, 40/20/40 tumble style
Seats, 3rd row
Seat belts, three-point shoulder belt in 2nd and 3rd row seating areas
Sirius Satellite Radio
SmartBeam headlamp dimming system
Speedometer, 140 mph Primary
Sunroof, new wide-view with second row dual skylights
Tire Pressure Monitor display
Transmission, 545RFE 5-speed automatic (4.7L and 5.7L only)
UConnect hands-free system
Wheels, 17" with P235R/65R17 All-Season tires

Commander Limited (in addition to or in place of Highland model features):


4.7L engine (Standard)
5.7L Hemi engine with MDS (Optional)
Adjustable Pedals (with memory)
Body side molding, chrome
Chrome grille (Limited models only)
Climate controls, dual-zone AZC front, optional rear
Electronic Limited-Slip differentials
Engine cooling, hydraulic
Fuel tank, 20.5 gallon (same for all models)
Memory for radio, drivers seat & mirrors
Mirrors, power heated, manual folding, with memory
Navigation radio/6-disc changer "REC" (Optional)
Quadra-Drive II
Rain Sense wipers
Remote start system
Roof side rails, silver; assist handle access
Seats, Pwr 8-way driver, 4-way passenger
Speedometer, 140 mph Primary
Transmission, 545RFE 5-speed automatic
Wheels, 17" with P245R/65R17 All-Terrain tires

Exterior colors


Black Clear Coat
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Light Khaki Metallic Clear Coat
Dark Khaki Pearl Coat
Deep Beryl Green
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Midnight Blue Pearl Coat
Stone White Clear Coat

Interior colors (most are confirmed)


Medium slate gray
Khaki
Dark Khaki/Light Graystone

The seven-seat Commander shares Grand Cherokee's 109.5-inch wheelbase and its base V6 and rear-wheel drive, but also offers a choice of V8 engines (4.7-liter PowerTech or 5.7-liter Hemi) and three full-time 4x4 drivetrain options. Production of the 2006 model starts this fall.

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The All-New 2006 Jeep® Commander Expands Jeep Lineup with its Classic Design, Jeep Engineering, New Features and Safety Technology

Its name is Jeep Commander, yet the newest member of the Jeep vehicle family could just as easily answer to “vanguard.”

That’s because the all-new 2006 Jeep Commander - classic in design, engineered to perform as only Jeep vehicles can, the first with three rows of seats, and equipped with advanced safety technologies - is the leading edge of a Jeep product offensive scheduled for the next few years.

“The 2006 Jeep Commander is significant for a number of reasons,” said Jeff Bell, Vice President Jeep, Chrysler Group. “First, Commander signals our commitment to remain the leader in the sport-utility market, a market that Jeep invented more than 60 years ago. This is the first seven-passenger 4x4 that is Jeep Trail Rated. Second, Commander is the only SUV in its class to offer two V-8 engines. In addition, the Jeep Commander expands and strengthens what is already a stellar lineup, consisting of the Wrangler, Liberty and Grand Cherokee. And finally, the all-new Jeep Commander initiates the expansion of the Jeep vehicle lineup that will take place during the second half of this decade.”

Heritage Exterior Design, Complemented by An All-New Interior
In developing the 2006 Jeep Commander, designers looked to past Jeep vehicles for inspiration: the Willys Station Wagons (1946 to 1962), the Jeep Wagoneer (1963 to 1991) and especially the Jeep Cherokee (1984 to 2001). All were classically Jeep in appearance, with sharp lines, planar surfaces and rugged looks. The 2006 Jeep Commander is a modern interpretation of that design ethic.

The Jeep Commander’s upright windshield, backlite and rear end, as well as its more vertical body sides and side glass, embody the vehicle’s classic Jeep styling. Even the side-view mirrors are blocky and stout. Overall, Commander looks strong and confident because of its military bearing - upright and rugged.

And because it is steeped in heritage Jeep design, the Commander looks familiar and new at the same time. This tension between past and present engages the emotions.

“The Jeep Cherokee is an authentic, classic shape that is rooted in the public consciousness,” said Donald A. Renkert, Senior Manager, Jeep Studio, Chrysler Group Product Design Office. “By reinterpreting that vehicle, and other classic Jeep vehicles of the past, the Jeep Commander elicited nods of recognition from consumers, even though it is a brand new vehicle. There is a sense of deja vu about the Jeep Commander that brings knowing smiles of satisfaction.”
The satisfaction continues inside the vehicle, where attention to detail is evident. For example, the two-tone instrument panel is a design unique to Commander. From the gear shift knob, to the four round gauges that make up the instrument cluster, to the new steering wheel, Commander is refined and uniquely Jeep in appearance.

The newly designed seats are supportive and comfortable. And, for the first time in a Jeep vehicle, there are three rows of them, each row slightly higher than the one in front of it. This distinctive stadium seating arrangement makes forward viewing easier. The second and third row seats fold forward to create a flat load floor. Commander is only two inches longer than the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, even though it is designed to accommodate three rows of seats. And since they have the same wheelbase (109.5 inches), Commander is as maneuverable and off-road capable as the Grand Cherokee.

The Jeep Commander’s stepped roof provides second and third row occupants with plenty of head room. Complementing the available front-mounted sun roof is Command-View™, new and innovative skylights (complete with shades) over the second row of seats.

Engineered to Go Anywhere, Do Anything
Class-leading off-road capability and on-road refinement were mandatory for the Jeep Commander. So the Jeep team went to the head of the class: They provided Commander with the same 4x4 systems, suspension and powertrains as the award-winning 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including an independent front suspension and rack and pinion steering. Available on Commander are:

• Three full-time four-wheel drive systems, Quadra-Trac I®, Quadra-Trac II® and Quadra-Drive II®

• Two transfer cases offering Brake Traction Control System (BTCS), and Electronic Limited Slip Differentials (ELSD) for best-in-class tractive performance

• Three available engines: the 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with the Multi-Displacement System,
the 4.7-liter SOHC Power Tech V-8, and the 3.7-liter SOHC Power Tech V-6 engine

“The on-road refinement and off-road capability of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee are key reasons why it was named 4x4 of the Year by 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine,” said Craig Love, Vice President, Rear-Wheel Drive Product Team. “Now, the only vehicle on the market with the same pedigree is the all-new Jeep Commander.”

Safety and Security Designed in from the Beginning
Like all Chrysler Group vehicles, the 2006 Jeep Commander is designed to improve not only handling and accident avoidance, but also to provide excellent crash protection.
Jeep Commander is the first Chrysler Group vehicle with electronic roll mitigation. Using input from multiple sensors, the system deploys the air bags in certain rollover scenarios, as well as side impact events.

Crash protection features available on the Jeep Commander include advanced multi-stage air bags with an Occupant Classification System, available side curtain air bags, seat belts equipped with pretensioners and digressive load limiting retractors, and BeltAlert®, a buckle-up reminder system for the driver.

Crash avoidance features on the 2006 Jeep Commander include standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and an All-Speed Traction Control System (TCS). A tire pressure monitoring system, ParkSense™, (rear park assist), Uconnect™ hands-free communications, DVD-based navigation system, SmartBeam® headlamps and rain sensitive wipers provide additional safety and security on the road.

Jeep Trail Rated
The Jeep Trail Rated badge on the 2006 Jeep Commander shows that the vehicle has been designed to perform in a variety of challenging off-road conditions identified by five key consumer-oriented performance categories: Traction, Ground Clearance, Maneuverability, Articulation and Water Fording.

Jeep Trail Rated is an industry-leading methodology established by the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) and Jeep Engineering to objectively measure and consistently predict off-road performance for all Jeep vehicles today and into the future. Through a combination of natural and controlled field tests, as well as computer simulated environments, Jeep Trail Rated provides a repeatable and consistent measurement of off-road performance for all Jeep vehicles. Only Jeep vehicles are Trail Rated.

















Quintessential Jeep® Vehicles from the Past Served as Inspiration for the Design of the 2006 Jeep Commander
When Jeep® designers set out to create an all-new SUV - the first Jeep vehicle with three rows of seats - they were not asked to think outside the box. Instead, they were handed an even bigger challenge: create a better box.

They looked to some classic Jeep vehicles for inspiration: the Willys Station Wagons (1946 to1962), the Jeep Wagoneer (1963 to 1991), and especially the Jeep Cherokee (1984 to 2001). Although different in many ways, those vehicles also had important similarities: taut lines, sharp angles and flat surfaces. Those elements survive today in the Jeep Wrangler, which, as a direct descendent of the 4x4 military Jeep of World War II, remains the icon of the Jeep brand.

From this incomparable Jeep heritage was conceived an SUV with classic Jeep styling in an unmistakably modern package: the 2006 Jeep Commander.

“The Jeep Commander is a fresh expression of the essence of Jeep design,” said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President, Chrysler Group Design. “It springs from the archetypical Jeep vocabulary, executed in a more architectural and mechanical manner. This vehicle is clearly constructed primarily from the same aesthetic as two classic Jeep icons: the Wrangler and Cherokee. As a result, Jeep Commander is the modern, quintessential Jeep.”

Exterior Has Strong, Purpose-Built Appearance
The 2006 Jeep Commander looks not so much styled as constructed, as if it were hewn from marble with a hammer and chisel. The result is a design that is simple, strong and purpose-built, with no fussy details. The vehicle has a military bearing: upright and rugged. About two inches longer and nearly four inches taller than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Commander is imposing without being intimidating.

There are two models: Commander and Commander Limited. Standard on both models is the signature Jeep seven-slot grille: body color on Commander, and chrome on the Limited. The grille is anchored at both ends by distinctive headlamp assemblies. The stacked headlamps are circular and truncated flat across the bottom with detailed parabolas. Simulated Allen head bolts in the headlamp module contribute to the feeling of precise construction. The technical look is repeated in the taillamps as well.

The Commander’s long, clamshell hood is flat, reminiscent of the even flatter hood of the Jeep Wrangler. Constructed of aluminum, it extends to the Commander’s upright windshield. Also upright are the backlite and liftgate at the rear end of the vehicle.

Form follows function in the design of the stepped roof. Beginning over the second row, the roof is raised 3.15 inches to provide more headroom for occupants in the second and third rows. While clearly evident from outside the front of the vehicle, the stepped roof is most appreciated from inside the Commander. Viewed from either side, the stepped effect is concealed by a newly designed roof rack rail, standard on all models. The rack’s crossbar stanchions are similar to a buttress-style bridge support, and each side rail has three integrated tie-downs.

Exclusive to the Limited are D-pillar assist handles that extend from the roof rail on down the back of the vehicle. The handles are black with chrome inserts in the grip area. The assist handles work in conjunction with the black molded-in-color step pad. The step pad has a diamond plate texture that provides a rugged, non-skid surface for a person stepping on the rear bumper to gain access to the roof of the Commander.

Completing the Commander’s stance are its more vertical body sides and upright side glass. The front and rear doors feature bright chrome body side moldings incised with the word, “COMMANDER.”

Three Rows of Seats Highlight the All-New Interior
Commander is the first Jeep vehicle with three rows of seats. Arranged in stadium style, each row is higher than the one in front of it, providing second- and third-row passengers with enhanced forward visibility.

The seats are broad-shouldered, giving them an air of formality. The Commander model features cloth, with optional leather available. The standard seats on the Limited model are leather. All outboard seats have head restraints. The seats are firm and designed to provide optimal comfort during long highway miles and off-road adventures. The second row splits 40-20-40 and the seat backs recline. The third row splits 50-50. Both rows fold forward to provide a flat load floor for maximum utility.

Additional utility is provided via the L-shaped storage bin located in the load floor behind the third row seats. The top panel of the bin is removable and reversible. One side of the panel is carpeted and level with the third row of seats. The opposite side is molded-in plastic with a diamond plate texture, designed to stand up to the dirty gear an active lifestyle often generates. Under the bin are provisions for storing the jack and tools.

Jeep Commander is the first Chrysler Group vehicle with Command-View™ skylights. Located in the roof above the second row, these two fixed, tinted glass skylights are packaged with the available power sun-roof that is positioned above the front passengers. Each Command-View skylight has a roller shade that can be pulled horizontally to block out light when desired. The skylights and sun-roof work together to give the Commander a greater sense of interior spaciousness and adventure. An optional DVD player is located between the skylights.

The two-tone color scheme on Commander’s instrument panel and interior trim exemplify the vehicle’s attention to interior detail.
The upper instrument panel is new, with 16 Allen head bolts contributing to the mechanical, constructed look of the vehicle.

Circular elements prevail: The new gear shift knob of the gated shifter is round, as are the eight air vents, the steering wheel pad, the interior door handles, the grilles that conceal the door speakers and the four gauges in the simple and purposeful instrument cluster. A new JEEP medallion dominates the center of the steering wheel and shift knob, with an Allen head bolt design - round, of course - providing additional interest.

“By looking to the heritage of Jeep, we were able to move forward with a design for the Jeep Commander that captures the classic and timeless elements of the brand,” said Donald A. Renkert, Senior Design Manager, Design Office Jeep Studio.

The 2006 Jeep® Commander is Engineered to Perform in Grand Style
From their exterior design to their interior appointments, the new 2006 Jeep® Commander and 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee are worlds apart. Underneath the two vehicles, on the other hand, their worlds come together. That’s because the 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with the same 4x4 systems, suspension and powertrains that give the award-winning Grand Cherokee its legendary Jeep off-road capability and refined on-road driving manners. What’s more, Commander is the only SUV in its class that offers two V-8 engines.

“When the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee was introduced last year, its best-in-class tractive capability and best-in-class power made it king of the full-size SUV mountain,” said Craig Love, Vice President, Rear-Wheel Drive Product Team, Chrysler Group. “Now, because of their shared underpinnings, Grand Cherokee and the new Commander occupy that same lofty space.”

Commander is the first Jeep vehicle with three rows of seats, yet is only two inches longer than the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The two vehicles share the same wheelbase — 109.5 inches — meaning Commander is as maneuverable and as off-road capable as the Grand Cherokee.

Three Full-time four-Wheel Drive Systems
Quadra-Trac I® utilizes the NV140 single-speed transfer case to provide convenient full-time four-wheel drive with no transfer case lever to shift or driver interaction required.
Quadra-Trac II® incorporates the NV245 transfer case that provides full-time active four-wheel drive, which anticipates and prevents wheel slip for optimum traction during a wide range of conditions. The NV245 also includes electronic shift with a true low-range gear and neutral for towing Commander behind another vehicle.

Quadra-Drive II® takes unparalleled Jeep capability to an even higher plateau using Electronic Limited Slip Differentials (ELSD) — front/center/rear — offering customers the ultimate in off-road capability. ELSD replaces the Vari-Lok progressive axles used on the Quadra-Drive system from previous generation Jeep vehicles for even quicker response to changing conditions and greater torque capacity.

HEMI® V-8 Leads the Engine Lineup
The 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with the Multi-Displacement System (MDS) is available on Commander. MDS imperceptibly deactivates half the cylinders of the 5.7-liter HEMI during cruising and light acceleration to increase fuel economy by between 10 and 20 percent, depending on driving conditions. A sophisticated Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system tailors throttle response to pedal movement based on operating conditions, and maintains a more consistent vehicle speed on rolling grades when cruise control is active than with the former mechanical throttle control system. The HEMI produces 330 hp (246 kW) @ 5000 rpm and 375 lb.-ft. (509 N•m) @ 4000 rpm.

4.7-Liter SOHC V-8 Power Tech® Engine
The 4.7-liter V-8 is the mid-range engine in Commander. The engine produces 235 hp (175 kW) @ 4500 rpm and 305 lb.-ft. (414 N•m) of torque @ 3600. Dual knock sensors were added to provide improved engine calibration for both fuel economy and power output.

The engine has improved noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) characteristics, realized through the use of composite valve covers, structural improvements to the air box and resonator and improved dampening of the heat shields.

3.7-Liter SOHC V-6 Power Tech Engine
The 3.7-liter V-6 engine provides the 2006 Jeep Commander with a powerful base engine that is efficient, durable and smooth. It produces 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000 rpm. The engine was first introduced in the Jeep Liberty and has been continuously refined to provide smooth V-6 power with optimal economy.

Significant changes in the 3.7-liter include a revised cam profile and new valve lash adjusters. These changes improve the engine’s smoothness at idle. To ensure quiet operation, the engine has a thick-wall composite manifold, and also benefits from structural improvements to the air box and resonator.

Suspension and Steering System
The independent front suspension provides the driver with a greater sense of precision and control, more precise steering, and reduces vehicle weight and head toss.

The new five-link rear suspension geometry, including a track bar, also improves lateral stiffness to match that of the front suspension for optimum handling.

Standard on the Jeep Commander is an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability in severe driving maneuvers on any type of surface. Using signals from sensors throughout the vehicle, the system determines the appropriate brake and throttle adjustments for directional stability of the vehicle.

Commander’s rack-and-pinion steering system imparts a more precise steering feel translated to the driver through fewer linkages than a recirculating ball steering system.

Five-Speed Automatics Provide Refinement
A five-speed automatic transmission offers smooth shifts and optimum fuel economy with the 3.7-liter V-6. A second five-speed automatic transmission, the 545RFE, used with the 4.7-liter V-8 and 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI, has been refined for higher-quality shifts while giving Commander class-leading towing capacity of 7,200 lbs., equal to that of the Grand Cherokee.

Both transmissions feature Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver interactive shift control. The shifter provides fully automated shifting when in the “drive” position. Or the driver can manually select each gear by simply moving the shifter left and right from the “drive” position. This gives the driver control to precisely match any on-road or off-road driving requirement.

An off-road group is available with Commander that includes a stamped steel transfer case skid plate that mounts to the transmission cross member, a fuel tank skid plate that provides off-road protection to the transfer case and all-terrain tires.

The 2006 Jeep Commander will be produced at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit, starting in the third quarter of 2005. The Grand Cherokee is currently assembled at JNAP.

The 2006 Jeep® Commander HAS More Safety and Security Technology than Any Previous Chrysler Group Vehicle
The all-new 2006 Jeep® Commander includes the highest level of safety and security technology and features ever offered on a Chrysler Group vehicle. Commander has available side air bags with electronic roll mitigation and standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP). These are only some of the many safety and security features - designed in from the beginning - that provide the Jeep Commander the ability to “go anywhere, do anything” safely.

“Through a broad range of engineering technologies, the Chrysler Group is offering customers peace-of-mind with more standard safety equipment,” said Eric Ridenour, Executive Vice President Product Development, Chrysler Group. “While driving on- or off-road, both passive and active safety systems enhance the inherent stability and safety we design in to all Chrysler Group vehicles.”

Jeep Commander Standard Safety and Security Equipment:
• Advanced Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
• Advanced Multi-stage Air Bags
• All-Speed Traction Control System (TCS)
• BeltAlert®
• Child Seat Anchor System
• Digressive Load Limiting Seat Belt Retractors
• Electronic Roll Mitigation
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Emergency Brake Assist
• Energy Absorbing Steering Wheel and Column
• Enhanced Accident Response System
• Headrests in all Outboard Seating Positions
• Knee Bolsters
• LATCH-Ready Child Seat Anchor System
• Occupant Classification System (OCS)
• Parksense™ Rear Back-up Detection System
• Seat Belt Pretensioners
• Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Three-Point Belts in All Outboard Seating Positions
• Tire Pressure Monitor and Warning Signal

Optional Safety and Security Equipment:
• Extended Up-Time Side Curtain Air Bags for All Three Rows
• Navigation System
• Security Alarm
• SmartBeam® Headlamps
• Uconnect™ Hands-Free Communication

Crash Protection Features
Available side curtain air bags extend additional protection to outboard passengers in all three rows of seats. The system works in combination with the Chrysler Group’s all-new electronic roll mitigation system, introduced for the first time on the 2006 Commander. It deploys the air bags in certain rollover scenarios, as well as side impact events, and utilizes multiple sensors to determine the severity of the impact.

Advanced frontal multi-stage air bags with an Occupant Classification System (OCS) for the front passenger are standard on the Jeep Commander. This system classifies the severity of an impact event and uses additional sensor information to further modify front passenger air bag output based on occupant size and weight. The resulting deployment could be low, medium or high output, or - in certain instances - none at all. However, even with this advanced system designed to meet government requirements, all occupants are advised to always sit properly in their seat with the seat belt fastened. Children 12 and under should always be seated in a back seat correctly using an infant or child restraint system or have the seat belt positioned correctly for the child’s age and weight.

State-of-the-art energy management features in the body structure and chassis work in conjunction with air bag and seat belt systems. Front seat belts are equipped with belt pretensioners and digressive load limiting retractors. Pretensioners tighten the seat belt to help keep the occupant in place, while digressive load limiting retractors balance the load on the upper body, reducing injuries from seat belt forces. Head restraints are standard in all outboard seating positions. The driver’s side of the Jeep Commander is also equipped with BeltAlert, an enhanced seat belt reminder system that periodically activates a chime and illuminates a light in the instrument cluster to remind the driver to buckle up.

Also, standard Emergency Brake Assist notifies the active brake booster electronically of the need for increased brake output, providing minimal stopping distances in emergency situations.

Crash Avoidance Features
To optimize overall driving performance, the Jeep Commander comes standard with ESP. This system enhances driver control and helps maintain directional stability under all conditions. It provides the greatest benefit in accident avoidance driving situations and is especially valuable when driving on mixed surface conditions, such as patchy snow, ice or gravel. If there is a discernible difference between what the driver asks through the steering and the vehicle’s path, ESP applies selective braking and throttle input to put the vehicle back onto the driver’s intended path. The system is calibrated to offer safe control of the Commander under a variety of conditions, and to operate in a manner that is not intrusive in normal or spirited driving. Electronic Stability Program will be standard on all Chrysler Group SUVs in 2006 in the United States.

Complementing ESP is an electronic roll mitigation system that observes and monitors the vehicle roll attitude and lateral force to estimate the potential for a rollover situation. If necessary, the engine torque is reduced and a short burst of full braking is applied to the appropriate wheel to help stabilize the vehicle attitude and reduce the vehicle’s lateral force. This system anticipates and takes steps to avoid a potential rollover situation.

These systems build on the Chrysler Group’s electronic chassis controls which include advanced Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and an All-Speed Traction Control System (TCS). Advanced ABS helps to keep the vehicle straight while retaining steering capability when braking on slippery surfaces by preventing wheel lock-up. It benefits from state-of-the-art electronics that provide a more refined system response than in the past.

All-Speed TCS enhances mobility and prevents wheel slip when accelerating on slippery surfaces. It also provides a measure of directional stability control, a clear advancement beyond prior traction control systems. In addition to the brake engagement at low speeds used by conventional traction control systems, All-Speed TCS uses throttle control as well. This makes the vehicle less reliant on brake application alone to maintain traction, increases the operating speed range, and more closely modulates speed and acceleration to provide smoother operation. With All-Speed TCS reducing engine torque when accelerating, it is possible to achieve almost seamless torque application at the wheels for the best acceleration given the surface. All-Speed TCS also benefits from state-of-the-art electronics that provide a much more refined system response than in the past.

In addition to the long list of standard safety and security features for Jeep Commander, tire pressure monitoring and alarm system, ParkSense™, (rear object-detection system), Uconnect™ hands-free communications, DVD-based navigation system and SmartBeam® headlamps are available to offer the latest innovations on the road.

SPECIFICATIONS

PRELIMINARY
The information shown is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication. All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted. All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style Four-door sport-utility vehicle
Construction Steel Uniframe®
Assembly Plant Jefferson Avenue North, Detroit, USA
EPA Vehicle Class Multi-purpose vehicle
2006 MY Introduction Fall 2005

ENGINE: 3.7-LITER SOHC POWER TECH® V-6
Availability Standard with 4x2 and 4x4 Commander
Type and Description 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with balance shaft
Displacement 226 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8)
Valve System Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads, balance shaft
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Power (estimated SAE net) 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm (58.1 hp/L)
Torque (estimated SAE net) 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 5800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Oil Capacity 5.0 qt. (4.7-liter)
Coolant Capacity 14.0 qt. (13.25-liter)
Emission Controls Dual three-way catalytic converters,
heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)

Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.)
2WD 3500 lbs.
4WD 3500 lbs.
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
mpg (City/Hwy) 16/19

(a) Meets LEV II evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT. Meets Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification (CCF-LEV) in all other states.

ENGINE: 4.7-LITER SOHC POWER TECH V-8
Availability Standard with 4x2 and 4x4 Commander Limited, optional on Commander
Type and Description 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement 287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.66 x 3.41 (93.0 x 86.5)
Valve System Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves,
and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Cast-iron block and bedplate, Aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Power (estimated SAE net) 235 hp (175 kW) @ 4500 rpm (50.0 hp/L)
Torque (estimated SAE net) 305 lb.-ft. (414 N•m) @ 3600 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6000 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 6 qt. (5.7-liter)
Coolant Capacity 14.0 qt. (13.25-liter)
Emission Controls Dual three-way catalytic converters,
heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(a)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.)
2WD 6500 lbs.
4WD 6500 lbs.
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
(mpg City/Hwy) 14/19

(a) 4x2 meets LEV II evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT. 4x2 meets Tier 2 Bin 9A emissions requirements and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification (CCF-LEV) in all other states. 4x4 meets LEV II evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT. 4x4 meets Tier I evaporative emissions in all other states and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification (CCF-LEV). Meets Euro IV in international markets.

ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI® V-8
Availability Optional with 4x4 Commander Limited
Type and Description 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement 345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve System Pushrod-operated overhead valves,
16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Power (estimated SAE net) 330 hp (246 kW) @ 5000 rpm, (57.5 hp/L)
Torque (estimated SAE net) 375 lb.-ft. (509 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 5800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 recommended, unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable
Oil Capacity 7 qt. (6.6-liter)
Coolant Capacity 14.5 qt. (13.72-liter)
Emission Controls Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, Quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.)
4WD 7200 lbs.
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
mpg City/Hwy) 13/18

(a) Meets LEV II evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT and Tier I evaporative emissions and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification (CCF-LEV) in all other states. Meets Euro IV in international markets.

TRANSMISSION: W5A580 AUTOMATIC, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability Included with 3.7-L V-6 gas engine
Description Adaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control
and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 3.59
2nd 2.19
3rd 1.41
4th 1.00
5th 0.83
Reverse 3.16
Final Drive Ratio 3.07:1 with 3.7-L engine
Overall Top Gear 2.55 with 3.07 axle or 2.95 with 3.55 axle

TRANSMISSION: 545RFE, AUTOMATIC MULTI-SPEED
Availability Included with 4.7-L and 5.7-L engines
Description Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, with Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver interactive control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 3.00
2nd 1.67 upshift; 1.50 kick-down
3rd 1.00
4th 0.75
5th 0.67
Reverse 3.00
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 with 4.7-L or 5.7-L engine
Overall Top Gear 2.50 with 3.73 axle

TRANSFER CASE: NV140
Availability Standard with 3.7-L engine
Type Single-speed
Operating Mode Full-time 4x4
Low-Range Ratio None
Center Differential Type Electronically controlled clutch pack torque transfer
Torque Split, Front/Rear 48/52

TRANSFER CASE: NV245
Availability Included with 4.7-L and 5.7-L engines, optional with 3.7-L engine
Type Two-speed, electronically shifted
Operating Modes 4x4 Low (Lock), Neutral; Full-Time Active 4x4
Low Range Ratio 2.72
Center Differential Type Electronically controlled clutch pack torque transfer
Torque Split, Front/Rear 48/52

FRONT AXLES
Differential Type Conventional
Availability Standard on 4x4 models with 3.7-L and 4.7-L engines
Ring Gear Diameter 7.9 in. (200mm)
Axle Ratios 3.07:1 - 3.7-L engine; 3.73:1 - 4.7-L engine
Differential Type Electronic Limited Slip Differentials (ELSD)
Availability Optional on 4.7-L models with NV245 transfer case, standard with 4x4 5.7-L engine (Quadra-Drive IIЁ)
Ring Gear Diameter Same as standard
Axle Ratios 3.73:1 - 4.7-L and 5.7-L engine

REAR AXLES
Differential Type Conventional
Availability Standard on 3.7-L engine; standard on 4.7-L engine
Ring Gear Diameter 8.3 in. (213 mm)
Axle Ratios 3.07:1 - 3.7-L V-6 engine; 3.73:1 - 4.7-L V-8 engine; 3.55:1 included with 3.7-L/4WD/245 Transfer Case
Differential Type Vari-Lock Progressive
Availability Optional on 4x2 models
Ring Gear Diameter Same as standard
Axle Ratios 3.07:1 - 3.7-L engine; 3.73:1 - 4.7-L engine and 5.7-L engine
Differential Type Electronic Limited Slip Differentials (ELSD)
Availability Standard with 5.7-L engine; optional with 4x4 4.7-L engine (Quadra-Drive II)
Ring Gear Diameter Same as conventional
Axle Ratios 3.73:1 - 4.7-L engine and 5.7-L engine

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator 160-amp
Battery Group 65 maintenance-free 750CCA

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Wheelbase 109.5 (2781)
Track, Front 62.6 (1589)
Track, Rear 62.6 (1589)
Overall Length 188.5 (4787)
Overall Width (width at mirrors) 89.0 (2260.9)
Body Width 74.8 (1899.5)
Overall Height 71.9 (1825.7)
Load Floor Height 36.2 (920.3)
Sill Step Height 19.9 (504.9)
Ground Clearance
Chassis (fuel tank) 9.9 (250.6)
Front axle 9.0 (227.4)
Rear axle 8.6 (217.9)
Approach Angle 34°
Ramp Breakover Angle 20°
Departure Angle 27°
Curb Weight (estimated)
2WD Commander: 4581 lbs. (2077 kg) with 3.7-L engine
Commander: 4709 lbs. (2136 kg) with 4.7-L engine
Limited: 4930 lbs. (2236 kg) with 4.7-L engine
4WD Commander: 4783 lbs. (2170 kg) with 3.7-L engine
Commander: 4951 lbs. (2246 kg) with 4.7-L engine
Limited: 5047 lbs. (2289 kg) with 4.7-L engine
Limited: 5169 lbs. (2345 kg) with 5.7-L engine
Weight Distribution, F/R
2WD Commander: 43/57 with 3.7-L engine
Commander: 44/56 with 4.7-L engine
Limited: 45/55 with 4.7-L engine
4WD Commander: 44/56 with 3.7-L engine
Commander: 44/56 with 4.7-L engine
Limited: 44/56 with 4.7-L engine
Limited: 45/55 with 5.7-L engine
Payload (includes occupants and cargo)
2WD 3.7-L engine 1620 lbs (735 kg)
4.7-L engine 1490 lbs (676 kg)
4WD 3.7-L engine 1620 lbs (735 kg)
4.7-L engine 1450 lbs (658 kg)
5.7-L engine 1230 lbs (558 kg)
Frontal Area 32.1 sq. ft. (3.0 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient 0.415
Aero 13.3 (Cd x Cross Sectional Area)
Fuel Tank Capacity 20.5 gal. (77.6-liter)

ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, Front/Second/Third 2/3/2
Front Seat
Head room 42.1 (1070)
Leg room 41.7 (1058)
Shoulder room 59.0 (1499)
Hip room 55.6 (1412)
Seat travel - driver 10.5 (267)
Seat travel - passenger 9.8 (250)
SAE volume 68.5 cu. ft. (1.94 cu. m)
2nd Row Seat
Head room 40.2 (1021)
Leg room 36.1 (916)
Shoulder room 58.5 (1486)
Hip room 54.0 (1372)
Knee clearance 1.8 (45.7)
Couple 33.0 (838.4)
SAE volume 36.3 cu. ft. (1.03 cu. m)

3rd Row Seat
Head room 35.7 (907.6)
Leg room 28.9 (734.0)
Shoulder room 50.4 (1280.8)
Hip room (w/without rear HVAC) 57.4 (1458.5)
Couple 33.0 (838.2)
SAE Volume 8.0 cu. ft. (0.23 cu. m)

Cargo Volume
Behind 3rd Row Seat 6.0 cu. ft. (0.17 cu. m)
Behind 2nd row seats with 3rd seat folded 36.4 cu. ft. (1.03 cu. m)
Behind front row with 2nd and 3rd seat folded 68.7 cu. ft. (1.95 cu. m)

BODY
4x2
Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear drive
Construction Steel Uniframe
4x4
Layout Longitudinal front engine, transfer case with full-time four-wheel drive
Construction Steel Uniframe

SUSPENSION
Front Short/long independent (SLA),
coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coil over shock absorbers, upper and lower control arms (“A” arms), stabilizer bar
Rear Live axle, link coil with track bar, gas-charged twin tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

STEERING
Type Power rack-and-pinion
Overall Ratio 17:4:1 on center, 15:45:1 at full lock
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)(a) 36.8 ft (11.2 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.14

(a)Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height. Turning diameters and steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock may differ with optional tires and wheels.

BRAKES
Front
Size and type 12.9 x 1.2 (328 x 30) vented disc with 1.89 (48) two-piston pin-slider caliper and ESP standard
Swept area 272 sq. in. (1820 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and type 12.6 x 0.55 (320 x 14) disc with 1.89 (48) single-piston pin-slider caliper and ESP standard
Swept area 256 sq. in. (1658 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type Single-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum

TIRES(a)
Standard - Commander
Size and type P245/65R17
Mfr. and model Goodyear Fortera black sidewall all-season
Revs per mile 721
Standard - Limited/Optional - Commander
Size and type P245/65R17
Mfr. and model Goodyear Fortera outline white letter all-season
Revs per mile 710

(a)Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height. Turning diameters and steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock may differ with optional tires and wheels.

WHEELS
Standard - Commander
Type and Material Cast-aluminum wheels
Size 17” x 7.5”
Standard - Limited
Type and Material Cast-aluminum wheels
Size 17” x 7.5”
Optional - Limited
Type and Material Chrome-clad aluminum wheels
Size 17” x 7.5”

Jeep is preparing a new seven-seat SUV model exclusively for Latin America. It will go by the name of Commander and will be unveiled in full towards the second half of the year. It was teased for the first time in April this year and now we can finally take an early look at the interior of the three-row Jeep.

The short video unveils some of the cabin’s secrets, including a selection of high-quality materials for the seats, dashboard, and door panels, as well as a nicely crafted center console with a Jeep logo on the front armrest.

The teaser video then focuses on the rear seats which have the same leather upholstery with a checkered pattern as the front ones. There’s a pair of air vents for the rear passengers plus a USB port for charging smart devices. The second row of seats can be folded down completely to a flat floor, giving wide access to the third row of seats, where there are two more USB sockets.

Also worth mentioning is that the Commander will come, at least optionally, with what seems to be a fully digital instrument cluster. There’s a redesigned steering wheel and a 10.1-inch screen for the infotainment system.

If the interior looks familiar to you, there’s a pretty good explanation for this. The seven-seat Commander will actually be based on the slightly smaller Compass and will ride on Jeep’s Small Wide platform, also used by the Renegade. Depending on the selected model, it will come with a front-wheel drive or an AWD system. The engine range remains a mystery for now, though reports suggest there will be a powerful diesel option for the AWD model.

The debut of the revived Commander should come in a few months’ time from now. It will be produced in Brazil and will be available with standard or optional features such as lane departure warning, blind-spot alert, automatic emergency braking, and a new multimedia system.