![]() ![]() Last year’s 4.7-liter V-8 delivered appreciably more off-the-line grunt. The V-6 is strong enough for most situations, particularly if you drive solo, but it loses some steam on the highway. Optional on Limited, standard on Overland Here’s how they compare: Commander Engines All three engines work with a five-speed automatic transmission. Output for the V-6 and V-8 engines ranges from 210 to 330 horsepower. I tested a four-wheel-drive Jeep Commander Sport with the 4.7-liter V-8, but I’ve driven the other trims in past years. A V-6 and two V-8s are offered, and most models seat seven. Click here to see a side-by-side comparison with the 2007 model. This is the Jeep Commander’s third year on the market it comes with rear- or four-wheel drive in Sport, Limited and Overland trim levels. Still, if you just like the Commander’s styling but don’t need its abilities, it’s probably best to warm up to something else. Mildly revamped for 2008, it offers a few more kid-friendly features and a more powerful V-8, and its reliability of late has improved to respectable levels. Then, and only then, might the Commander be the vehicle for you. Your priorities should include romping about the backwoods and towing 7,000-plus pounds to Grandma’s house. If you’re thinking about buying an old-school SUV like the Jeep Commander, I can only hope you’ve vetted the alternatives - crossovers, minivans, wagons - and discounted criteria like gas mileage and space efficiency. ![]()
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