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2006 Jeep Commander: 7 Passenger Trail Trekker

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Jeep has finally done it. A 7 passenger trail rated Jeep is now

available at a dealer near you. Long a maker of manly SUVs, the

Commander holds true to form as it can easily be taken off road

as well as down the highway. Unlike more pedestrian models, the

Commander looks every bit the rugged vehicle that it is. For

Jeep fans who need the extra room the Commander offers space not

available in any Jeep since the Wagoneer was retired a

generation ago. Let's take a look at the 2006 Jeep Commander,

the focus of this review.

So, why build a seven passenger Jeep? To give customers a

choice, that's why. With existing models able to carry only five

passengers or less, the Commander meets the demand for a larger

model. Instead of losing sales to GM or Ford, Jeep is now able

to offer a vehicle that will keep customers from leaving for

bigger and roomier models.

The Commander looks a lot like the Cherokee, which was retired

in 2001 after an 18 year run. The boxy Cherokee was a favorite

with many and the Commander successfully incorporates the

Cherokee's look and body style.

As it is, the Commander is not a huge beast. At just two inches

longer than the Gran Cherokee, the Commander makes use of

available space without adding a tremendous amount of bulk.

Key features of the Commander include:

3 engine choices: a 3.7-Liter V6; 4.7-Liter V8 MPI; 5.7-Liter

HEMIÂ® Multi-Displacement

2 transmission choices: a pair of five speed automatics

3 four wheel drive systems

Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes

3 Sound Systems: AM/FM Stereo with CD Player and Changer

Controls; an AM/FM Stereo Radio w/In-Dash 6-Disc CD/MP3 Player;

or a DVD-based GPS Navigation System with 6-CD/MP3 Changer

Leather trimmed or bucket seats

Supplemental Side Curtain Air Bags In All Rows

The usual accouterments including air conditioning, bucket

seats, power everything, etc.

Jeep gives owners the option of owning a traditional rear wheel

drive Commander or 4x4 models. Base price for the entry level

Commander starts at just over $28,000 while the fully loaded

Commander Limited retails at just under forty thousand. Prices

for the Commander are on par with those in its class.

I like what Jeep has done with the Commander and think that you

will too. I am, however, holding my breathe as Jeep prepares to

introduce its first non-trail rated model [sacrilege] next year;

in the meantime the Commander carries on the Jeep tradition with

much distinction and aplomb.

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<h1>2006 Jeep Commander: 7 Passenger Trail Trekker</h1> Jeep has finally done it. A 7 passenger trail rated Jeep is now available at a dealer near you. Long a maker of manly SUVs, the Commander holds true to form as it can easily be taken off road as well as down the highway. Unlike more pedestrian models, the Commander looks every bit the rugged vehicle that it is. For Jeep fans who need the extra room the Commander offers space not available in any Jeep since the Wagoneer was retired a generation ago. Let's take a look at the 2006 Jeep Commander, the focus of this review. So, why build a seven passenger Jeep? To give customers a choice, that's why. With existing models able to carry only five passengers or less, the Commander meets the demand for a larger model. Instead of losing sales to GM or Ford, Jeep is now able to offer a vehicle that will keep customers from leaving for bigger and roomier models. The Commander looks a lot like the Cherokee, which was retired in 2001 after an 18 year run. The boxy Cherokee was a favorite with many and the Commander successfully incorporates the Cherokee's look and body style. As it is, the Commander is not a huge beast. At just two inches longer than the Gran Cherokee, the Commander makes use of available space without adding a tremendous amount of bulk. Key features of the Commander include: 3 engine choices: a 3.7-Liter V6; 4.7-Liter V8 MPI; 5.7-Liter HEMIÂ® Multi-Displacement 2 transmission choices: a pair of five speed automatics 3 four wheel drive systems Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes 3 Sound Systems: AM/FM Stereo with CD Player and Changer Controls; an AM/FM Stereo Radio w/In-Dash 6-Disc CD/MP3 Player; or a DVD-based GPS Navigation System with 6-CD/MP3 Changer Leather trimmed or bucket seats Supplemental Side Curtain Air Bags In All Rows The usual accouterments including air conditioning, bucket seats, power everything, etc. Jeep gives owners the option of owning a traditional rear wheel drive Commander or 4x4 models. Base price for the entry level Commander starts at just over $28,000 while the fully loaded Commander Limited retails at just under forty thousand. Prices for the Commander are on par with those in its class. I like what Jeep has done with the Commander and think that you will too. I am, however, holding my breathe as Jeep prepares to introduce its first non-trail rated model [sacrilege] next year; in the meantime the Commander carries on the Jeep tradition with much distinction and aplomb. More <a href="http://www.articlesroom.com">free articles</a> from <a href="http://www.articlesroom.com">http://www.articlesroom.com</a>

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