test drove the new Jeep Commander

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Test drove the commander last night . Very impressed with ride quality .It was super quiet ,due to thicker glasses and more refinement. I only had the chance to drive the 4.7 OHC version . The 5.7 L Hemi will offer more power and torque .However the one I would be interested is the Steyr powered 3 L diesel when it arrives. The diesel will have more torque than the Hemi , and way down low at 1600 rpm. I had a 1985 intercooled turbo diesel Cherokee [ 2.1 L Renault ] with only 90 HP and 235 * torque , and had no problem pulling my 4035 lbs boat/trailer package with it. The diesel commander should have min 7200 lbs tow capacity .

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Test drove the commander last night . Very impressed with ride quality .It was super quiet ,due to thicker glasses and more refinement. I only had the chance to drive the 4.7 OHC version . The 5.7 L Hemi will offer more power and torque .However the one I would be interested is the Steyr powered 3 L diesel when it arrives. The diesel will have more torque than the Hemi , and way down low at 1600 rpm. I had a 1985 intercooled turbo diesel Cherokee [ 2.1 L Renault ] with only 90 HP and 235 * torque , and had no problem pulling my 4035 lbs boat/trailer package with it. The diesel commander should have min 7200 lbs tow capacity .
I was checking those out too. Looks like it should be a pretty good truck. I am not too sure of that diesel. A little on the small side. Torque curve is better than the Hemi but it only beats the Hemi by about 7 lb/ft. The bummer is over 100 less HP and about $4k more on the price tag no doubt. I'll keep the Hemi. Its way more fun to drive and pulls plenty strong. I've got the Hemi in my Durango 4x4 and the thing runs strong. The Commander should be a little heavier but not by much. Here are some stats I found on the motors in the 2006 Cherokee:
...The 5.7-litre V8 Hemi engine has a top speed of 129 mph and a 0-62 mph time of 7.1 seconds.................
Maximum power of the 3.0 CRD engine is 218 hp at 4000 rpm and peak torque is 376 lb.ft. from just 1600 rpm. Top speed is 124 mph and 0-62 mph in 9.0 seconds.
The 5.7-litre HEMI engine produces 326 hp at 5000 rpm and 369 lb.ft. at 4000 rpm. Jeep Grand Cherokee is also the first SUV to offer the Multi-Displacement System (MDS). On the 5.7-litre HEMI engine, MDS deactivates half the cylinders during cruising and light acceleration to increase fuel economy by up to 20 per cent, depending on driving conditions.
The 4.7-litre SOHC V8 produces 231 hp of power at 4500 rpm and 302 lb.ft. of torque at 3600 rpm. Top speed is 124 mph and 0-62 mph in 8.8 seconds.

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I was checking those out too. Looks like it should be a pretty good truck. I am not too sure of that diesel. A little on the small side. Torque curve is better than the Hemi but it only beats the Hemi by about 7 lb/ft. The bummer is over 100 less HP and about $4k more on the price tag no doubt. I'll keep the Hemi. Its way more fun to drive and pulls plenty strong. I've got the Hemi in my Durango 4x4 and the thing runs strong. The Commander should be a little heavier but not by much. Here are some stats I found on the motors in the 2006 Cherokee:
...The 5.7-litre V8 Hemi engine has a top speed of 129 mph and a 0-62 mph time of 7.1 seconds.................
Maximum power of the 3.0 CRD engine is 218 hp at 4000 rpm and peak torque is 376 lb.ft. from just 1600 rpm. Top speed is 124 mph and 0-62 mph in 9.0 seconds.
The 5.7-litre HEMI engine produces 326 hp at 5000 rpm and 369 lb.ft. at 4000 rpm. Jeep Grand Cherokee is also the first SUV to offer the Multi-Displacement System (MDS). On the 5.7-litre HEMI engine, MDS deactivates half the cylinders during cruising and light acceleration to increase fuel economy by up to 20 per cent, depending on driving conditions.
The 4.7-litre SOHC V8 produces 231 hp of power at 4500 rpm and 302 lb.ft. of torque at 3600 rpm. Top speed is 124 mph and 0-62 mph in 8.8 seconds.
....or if you want power do the Grand Cherokee with the SRT-8 Hemi motor - 425 Hp and I'm sure just as much torque. Not quite as economical as the diesel, but I'm sure it will put a simle on your face when you mash the loud pedal.

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....or if you want power do the Grand Cherokee with the SRT-8 Hemi motor - 425 Hp and I'm sure just as much torque. Not quite as economical as the diesel, but I'm sure it will put a simle on your face when you mash the loud pedal.
I wish they would put that motor in the Commander or Durango. I need the third row seat though, I don't think the Cherokee has it.

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....or if you want power do the Grand Cherokee with the SRT-8 Hemi motor - 425 Hp and I'm sure just as much torque. Not quite as economical as the diesel, but I'm sure it will put a simle on your face when you mash the loud pedal.
That's a sweet jeep . It's rated for only 3500 pounds , due to the fancy wheels and tires. The Ford lightning pickup was the same scenario [ 5000 lbs tow cap ] for the same reason. The commander will come with the s/c hemi later !

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That's a sweet jeep . It's rated for only 3500 pounds , due to the fancy wheels and tires. The Ford lightning pickup was the same scenario [ 5000 lbs tow cap ] for the same reason. The commander will come with the s/c hemi later !
In that case, forget the 3.slow diesel--Hemi with 425hp and over 400 lb/ft torque is the answer.