2009 Jeep Commander - Specifications
4WD 4 Door Sport Quick Specs
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
14 mpg City/19 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V6, 3.7L
EPA Class
4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Style Name
4WD 4dr Sport
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission (REQ: EKG Engine)
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.
2009 Honda Pilot
The 2009 Honda Pilot looks more SUV-like in its second edition, but it has the room of a minivan, along with some notable styling miscues and expensive choices to make from the options list.
2008 Ford Explorer
As the perennial best-selling truck-based SUV, the Ford Explorer is still the one to beat.
2008 Nissan Pathfinder
If you tow and off-road with the family, the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is one of the better traditional truck-based SUVs available.
2008 Toyota 4Runner
The 2008 Toyota 4Runner isn’t as roomy or as efficient as newer crossover designs, but if you need towing or off-road capabilities, it’s a good, safe choice.
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