Altogether, they add peace of mind to the Jeep's excellent performance in frontal crash tests-five stars in government trials. Safety features include side curtain airbags, stability control, and anti-lock brakes. Otherwise, interior materials and trims in the Commander are much better than those in cheaper Jeeps, like the Compass and Patriot, but they're nothing to write home about. If anybody is sitting in the back, get used to your exterior mirrors, as rearward visibility is virtually nil. Children will find it comfortable until they hit a growth spurt. When it comes to comfort, the supportive front seats contrast with the conditions in the rear: cramped legroom in the second row and barely usable third-row seats, thanks to virtually non-existent headroom. Three different four-wheel-drive systems are available, including part- and full-time units, and each for different types of off-roading. If you're up for off-road adventures, a range of powertrain and underbody/chassis components can make the beefy Commander nearly unstoppable on trails. If this alone doesn’t deter you from the Commander, go with the big engine you won’t get much worse fuel economy but plenty more grunt. The truth is, the 2010 Jeep Commander still gets lousy mileage regardless of which engine you choose (the 3.7-liter V-6 gets just 15 mpg city). The HEMI V-8 features a Multi-Displacement System (MDS), which is supposed to help improve fuel economy. However, that's not nearly enough strength for this big Jeep, even with a standard five-speed automatic. The only other available engine is the base 3.7-liter V-6 (also used in the Liberty) that produces 210 horsepower. Performance for the 2010 Jeep Commander is decent, and Jeep brings back last year's newly introduced 5.7-liter HEMI engine making 357 horsepower and 389 pound-feet of torque. The squared-off dash houses round gauges that bring the boxiness of the exterior to the vehicle’s interior and tie the styling together. Jeep styles the cabin of the Commander in a straightforward fashion. It also has an instantly recognizable Jeep face, though you may mistake it for a HUMMER, which also sports a seven-slot grille. The boxy shape takes after Jeep tradition, especially following the styling cues left off with the last Cherokee, and has a large, muscular appearance, which is what many SUV buyers still want.
Underneath its skin, the 2010 Jeep Commander is closely related to the Grand Cherokee, but on the outside, it introduces a boxier body and a reconfigured interior over similar components. On a positive note, it manages to project authentic Jeep ruggedness-both in styling and trail ability. The same holds true now it's a Jeep that seats seven, but it doesn't seem especially well-designed for the shoppers who want that spacious interior. When Jeep introduced the Commander in late 2005 as a 2006 model, SUV buyers weren't too impressed, causing leadership at DaimlerChrysler to gulp, swallow hard, and wonder if the vehicle was worth the investment. has also surveyed a wide range of reviews and reports here on what other professionals say. The editors at have driven the 2010 Jeep Commander both on- and off-road and report their overall impression of this rugged vehicle here in a Bottom Line summary.
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