Engine: 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8

Engine Options: 210-hp 3.7-liter sohc V6; 235-hp 4.7-liter sohc V8; 330-hp 5.7-liter ohv V8

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: multi-stage frontal airbags, side curtain airbags with rollover sensors; front seatbelts with pretensioners and force retractors, tire pressure monitor, reverse warning system; electronic stability program with roll mitigation, ABS, Brake Assist

Optional Safety Equipment: rearview camera

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Detroit, Michigan

Model Tested: Jeep Commander Limited 4WD ($38,645)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning with dual-zone temperature control, leather-trimmed bucket seats with memory, power adjustable pedals, SmartBeam intelligent headlight system, power sunroof with skylights, eight-way power driver seats and four-way power passenger seats, AM/FM stereo with a six-disc in-dash CD player and MP3 capability with six Boston Acoustic speakers, Sirius Satellite Radio with one-year subscription, security alarm, tire pressure monitoring display, rear cabin climate controls, universal garage door opener

Options as Tested: none

Destination Charge: 695

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 235 @ 4500

Torque: 305 @ 3600

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 15/19

Wheelbase: 109.5 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 188.5/74.8/71.9 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.6/62.6 inches

Turning Cycle: 38.7 feet

Seating Capacity: 7 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 42.1/55.6/41.7 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 40.3/54.0/36.1 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 35.7/57.4/28.9 inches

Trunk Volume: 68.9 cubic feet

Payload: 1290

Suspension, f: independent, short/long upper and lower control arms, gas-charged twin-tube coil-over shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 8.6 inches

Curb Weight: 5119 pounds

Towing Capacity: 6500 pounds

Tires: P245/65R17 A/T Goodyear Fortera

Brakes: vented disc/solid disc w ABS, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 21.1 Gallons