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

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

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

Jeep Commander Comparisons:

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

-- Car and Driver

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