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Show Over 1,000 great deals on cars inside! Saturday, March 11, 2006 — THE DAILY HERALD — PAGE £1 By Ken Chester,Jr. Motor News Media Corporation floor for maximumutility. Behind the third row is a storage bin, located in the load floor. Underneathit are provisions for storing the jack and tools. The bin’s top panelis removable andreversible. The carpeted side is Classic design, modern capabilities: 2006 Jeep _ level with the third row ofseats. The opposite side is Commander SUV Signaling the automaker's commolded-in plastic with a diamondplate texture.It is for 5.7LV8 15 city/19 hwy., (2WD); 14 city/18 hwy., (4WD). Cargo capacity: 68.5 cu.ft. Towing capacity: 7,200 Ibs. Safety features Dualfront airbags,front seatmountedside-impactairbags, front/rear side curtain mitmenttoremain the.Jeader in the sport-utility mar- storing the gear thatactive lifestyles demand. Located ket, Jeep takes the wrapsoff of the Commander, the in the roof above the second row are CommandView airbags, conventional spare tire, tire pressure monitor, electronic stability program, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, brake assist, all-speed traction control, electronic roll mitigation, electronic brake distribution, skylights. These dual skylights of tinted glass are packaged with the powersunroofthat is positioned above remote keylessentry and rear parking sensors. Limited adds alarm system,fog lights, garage door opener, marque’sfirst seven-passenger, Jeeptrail rated SUV. Designed to expand andstrengthen the Jeep lineup. the Commanderwasstyled with an eyeto past Jeep vehicles for inspiration. The Jeep Willys Station Wagon (1946-1962), Jeep Wagoneer (1963-1991) and the Jeep * the front p Standard on Cc Limited, ic headlamp control and power adjustable pedals. Optional safety equipment includes navigation the Commander’s designers. All wereclassically Jeep the package expandsthe vehicle’s sense ofinterior roominess. The CommandView skylights also have roller shades that can block out light when desired. The rear hatch features an automatic liftgate glass function in appearance,with sharp lines and ruggedlooks. As that makesretrieving small items from the rear cargo base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2006 Jeep Commander SUVstarts from $27,290 for the Base 2WD upto $38,205 for the Limited 4WD: Destination charges add $695. As tested 2006 Jeep Cherokee (1984-2001) served as design motivation for ~ aresult, the 2006 Jeep Commanderis a modern interpretation of that design ethic. Available in Base and Limited trim levels and two- or four-wheel drive, the all-new Jeep Commanderrides on the Grand Cherokee’s mechanicals andis built in the same plant -®¢ Chrysler GroupOsJefferson North (Detroit) manufacturing complex. The Commanderis powered bya trio ofengines: 3.7L V6,4.7L V8or the 5.7L HEMIV8. Torqueis transferred to the ground throughthe auto- maker’s W5A580 five-speed automatic with overdrive orthe 5-45RFE multi-speed automatic transmission. Motorists have a choiceofthree full-time all-wheel drive systems -- Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II or Quadra-Drive II -- and twotransfer cases -- NV140 (single-speed) or the NV245 (two-speed). On the road, the 4.7L V8 delivers a performancethatis powerful and responsive. The bondthe driver quickly forms with this SUV is strongerthan any glue. The Commanderhas that special ability to reassure the driver whenthe going gets tough -®¢ without over promising or being cocky. Just enough when needed ®¢- always -®¢ andthat seems to be sufficient. The Jeep Com- manderrides ona steel uniframe whichservesas the foundation for the control hardware.In front, a short/ long arm independent(SLA)suspension works with coil springs, gas-charged twin-tube coil over shock absorbers, upper and lower control arms (A arms) and stabilizer bar. The rear suspension featuresa live axle, link coil with track bar, gas-charged twin-tube shock absorbers anda stabilizer bar. Inside, the cabin features three rowsof seating. Firm and broad-shouldered,the seats are positioned theater-style: the second row is higher than the first and the third row is higher than the second. Additional head room is created byliterally raisingtheroof. It is 3.15 inches higher, beginning over the second row, producing a stepped effect. The second rowseats split 40/20/40;the third row, 50/50. The middle and rear rows fold forward to create flat area a breeze. Quick vehicle stats Wheelbase: 109.5 overall length: 188.5; width: 74.8; height: 71.9 -- mea- system. Warranty Basic: 3-year/36,000 mile, bumperto-bumper. Corrosion: 5-year/100,000 mile. Roadside assistance: 3-year/36,000 mile, 24-hour. Pricing The surementsin inches. Engine: 3.7L V6 -- 210 hp at 5,200 rpm and 235 Ibs-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm; 4.7L V8 Commander Limited 4WD SUVExterior color: Black -- 235 hpat 4,500 rpm and 305 Ibs-ft of torque at 3,600 clearcoatInterior color: Slate/Graystone Tire make/ rpm; 5.7L HEMI V8-- 330 hp at 5,000 rpm and 375 model: Goodyear Fortera HLTire size: P245/65R17 Ibs-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm.Transmission: five-speed automatic with overdrive, multi-speed automatic. EPA fuel economy: 3.7L V6 -®¢ 16 city/20 hwy., (2WD); 16 city/19 hwy., (4WD); 4.7L V8 -®¢15 city/19 hwy.; Base price $38,205 Destination charges $695 CustomerPreferred Package 28H $255 U Connect hands-free communications $ 275 P245/65R17 OWL all terrain tires $ 190 Total as tested $39,620 |