2009 Jeep Commander Road Test Ratings

The Jeep Commander's rugged appearance and strong Hemi V8 belies it's overly soft ride.

Ponderous in corners. The Hemi engine is quite strong, but has a jerky throttle and is very thirsty. The 4x4 system works seamlessly.

It rides soft, but is excessively floaty. The driving position is adjustable, and the seats are soft.

There is little storage space in the cabin, and the vertical windshield inhibits visibility. The third row seat eats up a substantial amount of cargo room and creates a high lift-over, even when not in use. Most of the controls are easy to use.

Looks traditional to the point of being out of date. Build quality is spotty.