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2008 Jeep Commander Review Summary

Read this professional review summery and road test of the latest new 2008 Jeep Commander with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the SUV's specifications, 17 hwy / 13 city fuel economy, safety features and more.

2008 Commander Review Summary & Specs

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2008 Commander Review Summary & Specifications

The 2008 Jeep Commander should be attractive to families that need four-wheel-drive capability for vacations, camping, or challenging winters. Its seven-passenger seating capability is complemented by seats that fold flat for big cargo capacity. With a wide range of engines, options and prices, the Commander is versatile enough to appeal to a broad array of buyers. On the road, it's far more quick and quiet than its slab-sided styling suggests. Those who don't need off-road capability may want to consider one of the larger crossover SUVs now available from a variety of competitors.

Off-road expert John Stewart filed the original report, with NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles and correspondent Kirk Bell reporting from Chicago.

2008 Jeep Commander Specs
Vehicle CategorySport Utility Vehicles
EditorNew Car Test Drive
Model LineupJeep Commander Sport 2WD ($27,415); Sport 4WD ($29,415): Limited 2WD ($36,305); Limited 4WD ($38,925); Overland 2WD ($40,385); Overland 4WD ($43,850)
Engines (standard)4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8
Engines (optional)210-hp 3.7-liter sohc V6; 305-hp 4.7-liter sohc V8; 330-hp 5.7-liter ohv V8
Transmissions (standard)5-speed automatic
Transmissions (optional)5-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)multi-stage frontal airbags, side curtain airbags with rollover sensors, tire-pressure monitor, rear obstacle detection, electronic stability program with roll mitigation, ABS with Brake Assist
Safety Equipment (optional)all-wheel drive with traction control, rearview camera, hill-start assist, hill-descent control, trailer sway control
Basic Warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled InDetroit, Michigan
Manufacturer Phone1-800-925-5337
Manufacturer URLwww.jeep.com
Base Price MSRP27415


2008 Jeep Commander Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPJeep Commander Limited 4WD ($38,925)
Standard Equipmentair conditioning with dual-zone temperature control, leather-trimmed first- and second-row seats, front bucket seats with memory, power adjustable pedals, 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
Destination Charge695
Options as Tested (MSRP)none
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested39620
Layoutfour-wheel drive
Horse Power305 @ 5650
Torque334 @ 3950
Fuel Economy13/18
Wheelbase109.5
Length/Width/Height188.5/74.8/72.1
Track Front/Rear
Turning Radius38.7
Seating Capacity7
Front Head/Hip/Leg room42.1/55.6/41.7
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room40.3/54.0/36.1
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room35.7/53.6/28.9
Trunk Volume68.5
Payload1290
Towing Capacity6500
Front Suspensionindependent, short/long upper and lower control arms, gas-charged twin-tube coil-over shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear Suspensionlive axle, two upper and two lower trailing links, track bar, gas-charged twin-tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Ground Clearance8.6
Curb Weight5185
Stock TiresP245/65R17 A/T Goodyear Fortera
Brakes Front/Rearvented disc/solid disc w ABS, Brake Assist
Fuel Capacity21.1
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