Unveiling Of The Jeep Commander
Jeep Commander is a product from the Jeep firm. Not to be outdone by its competitors, the Commander was released at the New York Vehicle Show. The year was 2005. The Commander steals the limelight from the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Fans and customers of Jeep vehicles had been complaining about the lack of a new SUV vehicle from Jeep. On its debut, the Commander looked different from the Grand Cherokee in distinct ways. First, the design style breaks away from the traditional style. Secondly, although the Commander is roughly the same size as the Grand Cherokee, it has more space and capacity than the Grand Cherokee.
It’s obvious that Jeep put a lot of thought in designing the Jeep Commander. The SUV market has a lot of competition. It is important to please loyal customers by being ahead of the competition. Customers are more concerned with looks and performance. Looking at the history of Jeep, there has been a series of Commander models from the Jeep production line. Other SUV makers have models by the name ‘Commander’. This shows that competition does not end in car making, it also exists in car naming.
Jeep is excited with its Jeep Commander vehicle. It remains to be seen how the Commander will perform against other SUVs. The Commander is also expected to perform better than its past models. The improvement in passenger space makes it unique. If this improvement translates into increased sales, Jeep will fulfil its mission. The Commander shares its name with two past models, the Studebaker Commander and the Scammell Commander.
The Jeep Commander provides ample space for passengers. Passengers can sit comfortably because there is enough leg space. The Commander’s moon roof is easily noticeable from afar. The vehicle has a box-like shape which is not all that rugged, because the edges are not sharp.
The Jeep Commander was born as a result of past experiences and today’s needs. Past models from Jeep have influenced its design. Although its current design is way much different, there are small features from past models. The external design reminds someone of the long forgotten Jeep Wagoner. Obviously, the Grand Cherokee was the source of its inspiration. This is so, because the Commander was developed immediately after the Grand Cherokee.
One of the main features of the Jeep Commander is the types of engines that can be used. The engine choice is versatile. Three types of engines can be used for the Commander. A customer just picks up an engine of his liking. This is a good idea from Jeep. It goes a long way in beating competition. The first type of engine is the V6. The second type of engine is the V8 5. 7 liters. The third type of engine is the V8 3. 7 liters. With this multiple choice in engines, it is impossible to criticize the Commander performance. You cannot buy a low power engine and expect high power performance. It’s your own fault.
Families will love the Jeep Commander for two things. Its space and style. This is an ideal vehicle if you are travelling with kids and pets. It’s also good if you are carrying luggage. The Commander is a SUV that appeals to consumers. It is neither large nor too small. Just the right size. Most SUVs are too large for liking. If a SUV is too small, this will reduce space. The Commander comes with the right balance. Consumers will also like the comfort offered by the Commander. The second and third row seats of the Commander are well positioned for any human sitting height. The view from the windows is also impressive, if you are going for a tour.
The Jeep Commander debut was delayed for a number of reasons. First, Jeep was under pressure to produce the latest SUV with modern capabilities of rivals. Secondly, Jeep was wanted to produce a long all-in-one vehicle with seven seaters. Thirdly, and Jeep did not want to produce a plain copy of several SUVs in the market. Jeep wanted something unique, although the Commander did not set a new trend anyway.
SUV fans and consumers are enthusiastic about the next generation of Jeep Commanders. The Commander makers have one thing to brag about. The capacity of the Commander. No SUV can beat the Commander in this regard. At the same, they know that the Commander is not a vehicle that causes envy. It is such a simple vehicle with standard features. Rival SUVs boast of advanced features that put them ahead of the competition. Jeep has begun to modify the Commander, slowly but surely. The Jeep Commander Overland has been furnished with platinum plating. Its side moulds, side roof, rear assist and grilles are all platinum. A power lift gate has been introduced as well.
The Jeep Commander made disappointing sales in the year 2007. What was the reason? Was it lagging behind in advanced features? Maybe the consumers were looking for something better than the Commander? Overall sales of the Jeep range increased by 8%. Sales reports for February 2007 show an increase in sales for the Jeep Wrangler and the Jeep Compass. These were the biggest earners of the company. The Jeep Wrangler had a massive 63% increase in sales, followed behind by the Jeep Compass which sold more than 4000 units. The bad performers were the Commander, the Jeep Liberty and the Grand Cherokee. Sales for the Liberty went down a whopping 41%. The Commander sales went down by 24% and the Grand Cherokee by 22%.
