2006 Jeep Commander Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Jeep Commander combines third-row seating with off-road ability but falls short on cabin quality and cargo space.
Shoppers will quickly be able to identify the Commander as a Jeep. The tall, square outline and seven-slat grille give it the look of a modernized and upsized Jeep Cherokee (a model which was phased out in 2001). Inside, the Commander has the simple, contemporary look of its stablemate, the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The cabin features heavy use of hard plastics and other low-grade materials. Rivals like the Ford Explorer have better cabin quality.
Jeep offers the Commander in two trims: base and Limited. The base trim comes standard with 17-inch aluminum wheels, power windows, power heated mirrors, steering wheel mounted audio controls, and a six-speaker AM/FM/CD player stereo system. It also comes standard with cruise control and an eight-way adjustable power driver’s seat.
Moving up to the Limited trim adds leather seats, a sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, a four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, and memory settings for both front seats. Other features on the Limited include power-adjustable pedals and dual-zone climate control.
The Commander offers one V6 and two V8 engine options. The base 3.7-litre V6 makes power specs of 210 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. A 4.7-litre V8 powertrain comes standard on the Limited trim. Its engine generates 235 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque. The Limited also offers a 5.7-litre V8 engine as optional equipment. This Hemi engine produces 330 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque. It also features Jeep’s Multiple Displacement System, allowing it to shut off half the cylinders when full power is not required. When properly equipped, the 5.7-litre Hemi allows the Commander to tow up to 3,265 kilograms (7,200 pounds).
All engines route power through a five-speed automatic transmission to four-wheel drive (4WD; rear-wheel drive, or RWD, is not offered in Canada). Jeep actually offers multiple 4WD drivetrain systems, called Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II, and Quadra-Drive II. The first is a full-time system that requires no driver input. This can be found on the base V6. Quadra-Trac II is a more conventional system with a transfer case and 2-High, 4-High, and 4-Low modes. Quadra-Drive II provides front and rear electronically limited-slip differentials and can send power to any wheel when a loss of traction is sensed.
With all this off-road kit, the Jeep Commander is extremely capable on the trail and will outperform any rival SUV on the dirt, mud, and rock. The Commander balances that with composed and comfortable on-road handling.
The 2006 Commander provides a total of 1,945 litres of cargo space with all seats folded. Folding only the third row provides 1,030 litres, and putting up all seats drops cargo space to just 170 litres. The Commander has a helpful rear-opening hatch window, which can be remotely opened.
Unfortunately, cars like the Chevrolet Trailblazer and the Ford Explorer best the Jeep Commander on cargo space. The Trailblazer has 2,265 litres of total cargo space, and the Explorer provides a total of 2,429 litres of cargo space. This difference in cargo space can largely be attributed to the Commander’s third-row seats, which allow for a seven-passenger capacity.
Standard safety features for the 2006 Jeep Commander include antilock brakes with brake assist, electronic stability control, and a tire-pressure monitoring system. The Commander also comes standard with dual-stage front airbags and side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor.
The 2006 Jeep Commander earns a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The V6-powered Commander returns fuel economy of 14.8 litres per 100 kilometres in city driving and 10.7 on the highway, making it the most efficient version of the SUV. The most-efficient V8 version is the 4.7-litre, returning 15.6 L/100 km city and 10.9 highway. The least-efficient configuration is the 5.7-litre V8, returning 16.5 city and 11.2 highway.
The model year 2006 Jeep Commander has a starting price of $41,480. A Jeep Commander Limited starts at a new car MSRP of $51,680.
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2006 Jeep Commander Pricing
Trims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.55 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.07
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.55 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.07 · Locking differential: front · Transfer Case: electronic
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.55 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo net
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.55 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing