Not wanting to leave on a sour note, Jeep's Command-View skylight, a fixed sunroof mounted over the second row of seats, which

Jeep's Command-View skylight is a fixed sunroof mounted over the second row of seats, in this case split by a user-friendly DVD-system. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

incidentally comes complete with a sunshade if you're trying to keep infants out of harm's way, brightens up the cabin in any weather condition.

As previously mentioned, the Commander features traction and stability control to help maintain a driver's line when encountering slippery situations, but it should also be mentioned that Jeep has included "electronic roll mitigation." This system integrates a variety of sensors throughout the SUV, which detect a potential rollover and immediately deploy

I really think Jeep has thought out its new Commander, and due to its accommodating interior and relatively compact exterior dimensions, it is right for the times. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

a series of multistage airbags. It's a pre-collision system, similar in context to that developed and offered by Chrysler Group's Mercedes-Benz sibling.

So, to sum up, I really think Jeep has thought out its new Commander, and due to its accommodating interior and relatively compact (for its class) exterior dimensions, it is right for the times. Sure I'd love it if the automaker would incorporate a diesel option, a feature that would no doubt ensure a great deal of new interest in the brand, as proven with Jeep's top-selling Liberty diesel, and increase its brand loyalty, but most likely 2007 emission regulations, which are designed to clean up North America's diesel fuel quality while decreasing the amounts of harmful tailpipe emissions from diesel vehicles, will keep this from happening at least until this date. For now, the 5.7-litre V8's MDS cylinder-deactivation technology will have to satisfy fuel conscious off-roaders.