Jeep Commander (06-09) - Review

Review by Dan Harrison on
Last Updated: 12 February 2009
Admirers of big-and-butch off-roaders will like the seven-seat Jeep Commander. Its traditional styling harks back to the rugged Jeeps of the 1970s and 1980s, while its sophisticated 4x4 system ensures that Jeep's trademark off-road dependability continues. However, on the road it's disappointing - it rolls too much, the steering is vague and it doesn't feel confident through corners. But with a light and roomy cabin plus a long standard equipment list, it is comfortable to drive - especially if you're travelling long distances on the motorway. It's not cheap to run though - even the diesel engine only manages 26mpg.
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Running costs

Insurance is affordable for a car this size with the diesels in groups 13 or 14 and the V8 petrol in group 16. Only the diesel offers acceptable running costs, but even then emissions and economy aren't great compared to similar-sized 4x4s. Depreciation is a little steeper than a Land Rover Discovery, but then the initial list price is cheaper.

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Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£3,410 - £3,410 *

Diesel

£2,465 - £2,465 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

3.0 V6 CRD every 12,000 miles, 5.7 V8 every 7500 miles.

Warranty

Three years/60,000 miles.

Road tax (12 months)

£475.00 - £475.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

1 out of 5

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

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Emissions summary

The Commander scores disappointingly on the eco front. Even the CRD engine only manages 26mpg and emits 284g/km of CO2 making it expensive to tax.

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