2009 Jeep Commander - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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CarGurus' Review for 2009 jeep commanderSource: CarGurus
...Jeep will stop producing its Commander after this year, so if you want one, get a 2009. |
| #2 |
2009 Jeep Commander Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...That's particularly impressive because it allows all four wheels to be powered independently, enabling you to move forward even if three of them are stuck in the mud or up in the air. (A simpler 4x4 system, in contrast, might continue channeling power to a wheel that's spinning hopelessly.) The Inside Though the cabin doesn't raise the bar in any specific area, I found its overall refinement acceptable. Jeep designers went the rugged route: The dashboard's upper sections have exposed Allen-head screws, there's no shortage of A/C vents (I counted eight up front), and most surfaces are hard to... |
| #3 |
2009 Jeep Commander Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Don't drive the Commander in the city like I did. The fuel gauge drops almost as fast as the temperature needle rises from cold. The suspension is plush with a fair amount of dive and pitch under cornering and braking. While the Commander stays cool under normal driving, remember that this is a big, body-on-frame truck, and you'd best treat it like one. This is also a serious four-wheel-drive SUV, though certainly not as adventurous as a Wrangler, despite all the skid plates shielding the fuel tank, front suspension, and transfer case. There's a low-range button near the shifter, but... |
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2009 Jeep Commander Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...cruise control Standard eight-way power driver seat and optional four-way-power passenger seat Optional second-row overhead TV monitor and satellite television Optional voice-activated navigation and/or audio system (including touch-screen, voice commands, 30GB hard drive and navigation radio) Under the Hood Three full-time four-wheel-drive systems and two transfer cases are available. In ascending order of ruggedness, Jeep calls its four-wheel-drive systems Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II. Four-wheel-drive Commanders come standard with Hill Descent Control, which is... |
Why should I also consider these?
It's important to note that none of these competitors can match the 2009 Jeep Commander once the road ends—the Commander maintains the advantage here, though the 4Runner and Pathfinder can be equipped quite well for off-roading.
Some of these competitors, however, do offer varying degrees of niceties such as extra room and/or comfort for rear-seat passengers.
The Ford Explorer is one of the roomiest in the class with ample space even way in back.
The Honda Pilot offers seating for eight, outdoing the Commander by one, and has crisp handling and great ride quality.
The Nissan Pathfinder's second row is comfortable, but its very tight third row is similar to the Commander's.
