Jeep Cherokee vs Jeep Commander
Overview | |
MSRP$27,890 | MSRP$28,235 |
Average price$19,938 | Average price$7,088 |
Listings9416 | Listings157 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe KL-generation Cherokee launched as a 2014 model and almost immediately began swirling in controversy. Jeep hadn’t offered a Cherokee in the United States since the 2001 model year, when the XJ Cherokee disappeared, replaced by two generations of the Jeep Liberty. There was great excitement for this all-new Jeep. Lots of fans were hoping for a redo of the 1984 to 2001 Jeep Cherokee that really helped to define the midsize SUV class with a unibody and legendary toughness. “The 2014 Cherokee feels planted on the road, more carlike than trucklike…” read an early review in Car and Driver. A separate review from the same publication read: “If you have eyes, you’ve noticed that this Cherokee, code-named KL, makes no design references, other than with the grille, to the iconic, rectilinear XJ Cherokee.” But the automotive industry isn’t necessarily in the business of fueling nostalgia. It’s interested in what it can sell in great numbers in the future, not what people liked 30 years ago. And what we’ve realized over the years is that the Cherokee is really good at what it does, and it’s capable of doing a lot more than you’d expect. Jeep sells these at a rate of 240,000 annually, in a good year. The best the Jeep Liberty it replaced ever managed was 166,883 units before dropping off the face of the Earth entirely. Clearly, Jeep knew something we didn’t when it released the Cherokee. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2006 Jeep Commander fills a missing piece to the off-road brand’s lineup. The big 3-row SUV has imposing styling, available V8 engines, and seating for up to 7 passengers. It slots above other mid-size SUVs like the Ford Explorer but under full-size SUVs like the Expedition. Compared to these vehicles, the Commander has terrific off-road ability but lacks cabin quality, cabin space, and towing capability. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 180 hp I4 | Engine3.7L 210 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower180 hp @ 6250 rpm | Horsepower210 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway18 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 180 hp I4 | Engine Name3.7L 210 hp V6 |
Torque171 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower180 hp @ 6250 rpm | Horsepower210 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway18 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.8 cu ft | Cargo Space7.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3590 lbs | Curb Weight4581 lbs |
Height65.7 in | Height71.9 in |
Length183.1 in | Length188.5 in |
Width73.2 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase106.5 in | Wheelbase109.5 in |
Maximum Payload1000 lbs | Maximum Payload1620 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity6500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,890 | $28,235 |
Average price | $19,938 | $7,088 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The KL-generation Cherokee launched as a 2014 model and almost immediately began swirling in controversy. Jeep hadn’t offered a Cherokee in the United States since the 2001 model year, when the XJ Cherokee disappeared, replaced by two generations of the Jeep Liberty. There was great excitement for this all-new Jeep. Lots of fans were hoping for a redo of the 1984 to 2001 Jeep Cherokee that really helped to define the midsize SUV class with a unibody and legendary toughness. “The 2014 Cherokee feels planted on the road, more carlike than trucklike…” read an early review in Car and Driver. A separate review from the same publication read: “If you have eyes, you’ve noticed that this Cherokee, code-named KL, makes no design references, other than with the grille, to the iconic, rectilinear XJ Cherokee.” But the automotive industry isn’t necessarily in the business of fueling nostalgia. It’s interested in what it can sell in great numbers in the future, not what people liked 30 years ago. And what we’ve realized over the years is that the Cherokee is really good at what it does, and it’s capable of doing a lot more than you’d expect. Jeep sells these at a rate of 240,000 annually, in a good year. The best the Jeep Liberty it replaced ever managed was 166,883 units before dropping off the face of the Earth entirely. Clearly, Jeep knew something we didn’t when it released the Cherokee. | The 2006 Jeep Commander fills a missing piece to the off-road brand’s lineup. The big 3-row SUV has imposing styling, available V8 engines, and seating for up to 7 passengers. It slots above other mid-size SUVs like the Ford Explorer but under full-size SUVs like the Expedition. Compared to these vehicles, the Commander has terrific off-road ability but lacks cabin quality, cabin space, and towing capability. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 180 hp I4 | 3.7L 210 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 6250 rpm | 210 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 18 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 180 hp I4 | 3.7L 210 hp V6 |
Torque | 171 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 6250 rpm | 210 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 18 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.8 cu ft | 7.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3590 lbs | 4581 lbs |
Height | 65.7 in | 71.9 in |
Length | 183.1 in | 188.5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 109.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1000 lbs | 1620 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6500 lbs | |
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