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    MSRP: $28,980
    MPG: Up to 14

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    Commander
    MSRP: $38,485
    MPG: Up to 14

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Model Highlights


Pros
The 2008 Jeep Commander, which is mechanically similar to the Grand Cherokee, has a boxier, more traditional appearance and is the first Jeep to offer three rows of seating and a versatile interior for combinations of people and cargo. With rear-wheel drive, the Commander can tow up to 7,400 pounds, and with four-wheel drive it's an extremely capable off-road mount.

Model Highlights
Three different trim levels and three engines are offered on the 2008 Jeep Commander, along with rear-wheel drive or one of three different four-wheel-drive systems, to equip it for a wide range of performance requirements and budgets. A 210-horsepower, 3.7L V6 is standard on the base Sport model, the mid-range Limited model gets a 305-horsepower, 4.7L V8 engine, and the top-of-the-line Overland includes a 330-horsepower Hemi V8 engine. All models have a five-speed automatic transmission. The 4.7L V8 makes an impressive 334 lb-ft of torque and is now flex-fuel capable, to handle a mix of up to 85-percent ethanol (E85), and the Hemi V8 includes the Multi-Displacement System, which automatically shuts down half of the cylinders during coasting or low-load conditions. The system now includes an in-dash "Fuel Saver Mode" display. Each of the three models are available either with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The Sport model gets the Quadra-Trac I system, which has a single-speed transfer case and normally splits power 52 percent to the back wheels but can use the brakes to redistribute power where it's needed. The Limited gets the more sophisticated Quadra-Trac II system; it has a transfer case with low range and can send up to 100 percent of the torque to the axle with the most traction. It also uses a Throttle Anticipate feature to sense quick movement of the throttle and anticipate a loss in traction. The Overland features the Quadra-Drive II system, the system for hard-core off-roading; it also has a low range but uses electronic limited-slip differentials to smoothly route torque to the tires with the best traction. The center differential can go from completely locked to completely open, depending on the conditions, to maximize traction. Quadra-Drive II is available on the Sport and Limited as an option. The Commander comes with seating for seven, arranged theater-style with the second and third rows higher than the front seats. The 40/20/40-split second-row seat folds flat and allows easy entry and exit to the third row, which also folds flat and is split 50/50. Top options on the Commander include Sirius Backseat TV, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, and the MyGig system, which includes navigation, audio, entertainment, and communication functions. The system supports real-time traffic information, while it also includes a hard-drive system that can hold more than 100 hours of music in MP3 format.

Model News
The Jeep Commander's available V8 engine gets a 30-percent boost in power and ten-percent boost in torque for 2008, plus improved fuel economy. Several technologies-hill descent control, hill start assist, and trailer sway control-are introduced to the model as well. Two new entertainment options also join the lineup. Sirius Backseat TV brings on-screen entertainment for back-seat passengers, and the MyGig Multimedia Infotainment System brings navigation, audio, entertainment, and communication features together, and includes a 20-gigabyte hard drive for music or photo storage. In other changes, a two-row, five-passenger seating layout is now also available, an iPod interface is offered on some models, the steering column now tilts and telescopes, and there's a 115V AC plug. Options have also been realigned into popular packages.

Value Writeup
Traditional Jeep styling; seating for seven; off-road ability; towing ability.

Exterior

  • Adjustable roof rail crossbars w/bright side rails
  • Automatic SmartBeam halogen headlamps
  • Body color door handles
  • Body color fascias w/bright front
  • Body color fender flares
  • Bright color license plate brow
  • Bright grille
  • Deep tinted sunscreen glass
  • Flip-up liftgate glass
  • Fog lamps
  • Fold away auto-dimming heated pwr mirrors w/memory
  • Front license plate bracket
  • Molding-inc: chrome bodyside, belt, black windshield
  • Pwr sunroof w/CommandView
  • Rain sensing windshield wipers
  • Rear window wiper/washer

Safety

  • 3-point rear center seat belt
  • 4-wheel traction control
  • Child seat upper tether anchorages
  • Driver/front passenger advanced multistage airbags
  • Dual note horn
  • Electronic stability program
  • Front & rear side curtain airbags
  • LATCH-ready child seat anchor system
  • Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/brake assist
  • Side airbags
   

Paint

InvoiceMSRP
MONOTONE PAINT (STD) --
EXTRA COST PAINT $132$150
PREMIUM COST PAINT $198$225

DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS

InvoiceMSRP
MOPAR OFF-ROAD GROUP -inc: Mopar grille guard, Mopar taillamp guards *PLEASE SEE DEALER FOR DIO PRICING* --
MOPAR ON-ROAD GROUP -inc: Mopar chrome fuel filler door, Mopar chrome tubular side steps, Mopar door sill guards *PLEASE SEE DEALER FOR DIO PRICING* --
MOPAR ROADSIDE KIT *PLEASE SEE DEALER FOR DIO PRICING* --
  


Transmission
Clutch Size (in) 
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)0.67
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)3.07
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)3.73
First Gear Ratio (:1)3.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1)0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1)3.00
Second Gear Ratio (:1)1.67 & 1.50
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 
Third Gear Ratio (:1)1.00
Trans Description Cont.Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again 
Trans Order CodeDGQ
Trans Type5
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low 

Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)5003
Base Curb Weight (lbs)5076

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)14.0
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)14.5

Engine
Displacement4.7L/287
Displacement5.7L/345
Engine Order CodeEVE
Engine Order CodeEZB
Engine TypeGas V8
Fuel SystemSMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM302 @ 5650
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM335 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM329 @ 3950
SAE Net Torque @ RPM375 @ 4000

Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)- TBD -
Suspension Type - FrontSLA Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)w/Stabilizer bar
Suspension Type - RearLive axle
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)w/Stabilizer bar

Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary)625
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)160

Vehicle
EPA Classification4WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Brakes
Brake ABS System4-Wheel
Brake TypePower
Disc - Front (Yes or )Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) 
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)12.9 x 1.2
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)12.6 x 0.6
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 

Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)18
  

Warranty

Basic:3 Years/36,000 Miles/km Corrosion:3 Years/Unlimited Miles/km Emissions:2 Years/24,000 Miles/km



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