As you can probably tell, I like the new Commander. I can't say that it has completely won me over on looks alone, but as stated earlier I often find unorthodox shapes agreeable given enough time. Diehard Cherokee fans really like what they see, mind you, at least those I've spoken with about it, so my guess is that it will find a strong base of loyal customers, probably among those who used to own one of the brand's smaller SUVs, but have now grown out of it.

Specifications (Limited):

Price Range (MSRP): $51,195 - $57,170 (base price $40,995)
Body Type: 5-door SUV, uniframe
Layout: front engine, 4WD
Base Engine (base): 210 hp, 235 lb-ft of torque, 3.7L, SOHC V6
Optional Engine (Limited): 235 hp, 305 lb-ft of torque, 4.7L, SOHC V8
Optional Engine (Limited): 330 hp, 375 lb-ft of torque, 5.7L, OHV HEMI V8 with MDS
Transmission: 5-spd auto with manual mode
Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS with EBD
Curb Weight (min - max): 2,077 - 2,345 kg (4,581 - 5,169 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 4,787 / 1,900 / 1,826 / 2,781 mm (188.5 / 74.8 / 71.9 / 109.5 in)
Seating Capacity: 7 (2/3/2)
Cargo Capacity (behind 3rd row/2nd row/front row): 170 / 1,030 / 1,950 L (6.0 / 36.4 / 68.7 cu ft)
Ground Clearance (chassis / front axle / rear axle): 251 / 227 / 218 mm (9.9 / 9.0 / 8.6 in)
Payload Capacity (min - max): 558 - 735 kg (1,230 - 1,620 lbs)
Towing Capacity (estimated): 907 - 2,948 kg (2,000 - 6,500 lbs)
Fuel Economy (estimated): 15.9 / 10.9 L/100 km
Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
Direct Competitors: Chevy Trailblazer EXT / Suburban, Ford Expedition, GMC Envoy XL / Yukon XL, Infiniti QX56, Land Rover LR3, Lexus GX 470, Mitsubishi Montero, Nissan Pathfinder / Armada, Toyota Sequoia
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