2008 Jeep Commander

2008 Jeep Commander Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Jeep Commander:

A big 5.7-liter Hemi V8 is the top choice of three engine variants, offering quick acceleration on paved surfaces..

-- AutoSite.com

As for switches and controls, the Commander is an ergonomic delight. All the gauges are easy to read and the controls are simple to use and identify..

-- AutoSite.com

In a comparison test against the new Ford Explorer, the Commander felt more connected to terra firma and finished first..

-- Car and Driver

The Commander's starting manufacturer's suggested retail price is in the $27,000 range for a two-wheel-drive V6-powered model, which is close to the starting price for a midsize Jeep Grand Cherokee that has two fewer seats..

-- MSN Autos

...no matter which motor you choose, fuel economy is an oxymoron with the Commander..

-- New Car Test Drive

What reviewers liked least about the Jeep Commander:

...no matter which motor you choose, fuel economy is an oxymoron with the Commander..

-- AutoSite.com

Fold all the seats and the Commander features a disappointing 68.9 cubic feet of maximum cargo space, besting the Grand Cherokee by just 1.5 cubes..

-- AutoSite.com

Indeed, when all seven seats in the Commander are in use, there's just a narrow stretch of cargo space right up against the rear tailgate. It's enough for a few grocery bags or a couple normal-sized suitcases. The rest of your stuff has to go on the roof..

-- MSN Autos

Best one-liner about the Jeep Commander:

We summed it up as a 5000-plus-pound Jeep Grand Cherokee with theater seating..

-- Car and Driver

Nobody will ever call this SUV cute..

-- Edmunds.com