Oh, Crap. DC is actually going to build the Commander!

[BruteXJ]

They're really going to do it. They're going to build that ugly piece of mutated XJ genes.

[BrettM]

says who?

[BruteXJ]

http://www.jeep.com/home_flash.html

Says this.

[Beej]

Funny that the more I see it, the more it grows on me. Anyone know a specialist that can remove it for me?

[BruteXJ]

I've got a sawzall handy....just hold still.

[Ramsey]

thats just as awful as every h2 out there. thank God for used cars

[ROBZ95Xj]

They need to build the damn Rescue!

[Atl XJ]

They need to build the damn Rescue!

I wish they would, but with recent gas prices, the elimination of the > 6000# tax write off, and the resulting drop in H2 sales i don't see it making production. It was was my understanding that it was intented to go after the H2 sales and offer better offroad ability at a cheaper price.

[Eagle]

The Commander looks like an updated Cherokee. Does anyone have actual specs on how big it is?

[Lawn Cher']

The Commander looks like an updated Cherokee. Does anyone have actual specs on how big it is?

Ooooooh I've been waiting for this...
















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[Geepfreak]

The Commander looks like an updated Cherokee. Does anyone have actual specs on how big it is?

I read the whole article on it the other day, just wish I new where it was.
but some specs IIRC are 109"wb, seven seater, 3 options for AWD, possibly 3 engine options.not that those are specs, but, some info.

Here it is
JEEP (http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=102036)

[StuckXJ]

Its a new cherokee with a grill trhat reminds me of a panda bear... I cant explain myself on thins one. But its better than a suburban in my eyes.
-Steve D

[Lawn Cher']

But its better than a suburban in my eyes.

Yes, a Suburban in your eye would definitely hurt.


Seriously though, better than a Suburban at what? Please clarify your statement. I happen to love all my Jeeps & my Suburban equally.

[StuckXJ]

I when i think suv i think suburban... thats all. No offence intended. I understand how some need to be able to carry there 6 wee ones and a trailer but around here the big suvs are taking over. Im more ofjeep or car kinda guy.
-Steve D

[cherogeek]

Its just that everyone is on the extreme soccer mom rigs these days....its a shame that jeep has given into this. I agree; the rescue would have been more "Jeep-like", with a built-in winch?! Thats freakin awesome!!

[jeepguy97]

The Commander looks like an updated Cherokee.

With IFS and all the Cherokeeness taken away. Next up is the Commander Renegade. :gag:

[DrMoab]

I when i think suv i think suburban... thats all. No offence intended. I understand how some need to be able to carry there 6 wee ones and a trailer but around here the big suvs are taking over. Im more ofjeep or car kinda guy.
-Steve D
You must not have a jeep you need to tow. I have been going back and forth on the whole Sub vs. truck thing.....Finaly settled on a truck. At least I can throw a camper in the back.

[ROBZ95Xj]

I when i think suv i think suburban... thats all. No offence intended. I understand how some need to be able to carry there 6 wee ones and a trailer but around here the big suvs are taking over. Im more ofjeep or car kinda guy.
-Steve D

I think of the surburban as a oversized highly uncapable piece of crap. But thats just me.

[DrMoab]

I think of the surburban as a oversized highly uncapable piece of crap. But thats just me.
Bet you don't have kids though....Funny how that changes things...I used to feel the same way. Besides...not everything is based on how well it does on rocks.

[ROBZ95Xj]

Bet you don't have kids though....Funny how that changes things...I used to feel the same way. Besides...not everything is based on how well it does on rocks.
I guess it just has to do with me being a Mopar guy. Maybee I'll put a 3rd row of seats in my Grand Wagoneer when I get kids.

[Ludakris]

that thing is hideous. but at least it shows that Diamler is committed in keeping the Jeep name around.. as the models were dwindling and they started to become rebaged Dodges.. I was getting nervous. If nothing else it will bring others into the Jeep brand, weather we want them or not.. who knows, it could be a good thing.. if nothing else we can rag on Jeep Commanders instead of H2's.... Commander Rescue? sounds like a new bumper sticker to me..

[DrMoab]

I guess it just has to do with me being a Mopar guy. Maybee I'll put a 3rd row of seats in my Grand Wagoneer when I get kids.
Actually...I am a HUGE mopar guy too...Hence why I am buying a dodge truck.
Always wondered though why dodge was too stupid to make a suburban-excursion type vehilce....I would buy one in a second if they did.

[Lawn Cher']

I guess it just has to do with me being a Mopar guy. Maybee I'll put a 3rd row of seats in my Grand Wagoneer when I get kids.

The GW wasn't even a Mopar product. If there was a Cummins equipped Dodge product that could compete with the Suburban then I would have considered one. The Excursion was way outta my price range and I wanted a diesel full size SUV. K2500 Suburban it was, and I've been very pleased with it. It never leaves pavement and is much better for road trips than any of my Jeeps. Everything has its place, comparing it to a XJ or a Commander is silly.

[Ludakris]

I guess it just has to do with me being a Mopar guy. Maybee I'll put a 3rd row of seats in my Grand Wagoneer when I get kids.


that sounds like a new england thing more than a mopar thing... (family is from there..)...

As far as kids and towing.. that might make me become a ford guy.. I really like the idea of a Diesel Excursion...

[basalt51]

Always wondered though why dodge was too stupid to make a suburban-excursion type vehilce....I would buy one in a second if they did.

Durango?

[Lawn Cher']

Durango?

Durango, as a mid-size, competes w/ the Explorer & Trailblazer. DC missed the boat on full size & super size SUV's.

[ROBZ95Xj]

The GW wasn't even a Mopar product. If there was a Cummins equipped Dodge product that could compete with the Suburban then I would have considered one. The Excursion was way outta my price range and I wanted a diesel full size SUV. K2500 Suburban it was, and I've been very pleased with it. It never leaves pavement and is much better for road trips than any of my Jeeps. Everything has its place, comparing it to a XJ or a Commander is silly.
Mines a 90. So its kinda sorta a Mopar product. The 89-91's production was overviewed by crysler and the quality was a alot better those years. Anyways if I was ever to do a engine swap in my XJ it would be a AMC or Crysler V-8

[StuckXJ]

Well, what I was trying to get across was id rather stay loyal to jeep and I dont like big cars/suv (excluding a lifted one). I didnt mean to step on all of you suburban owners toes. There not very capable off road and on, but they can pull and haul more than my little xj. So theres a trade off. Its just my opinion.
-Steve D

[Lawn Cher']

There not very capable off road and on, but they can pull and haul more than my little xj.

Just define capable is all I ask. I'd never take my bus rock-crawling, but I'd sooner drive it cross-country than even my wife's stock '01 XJ Limited, let alone any of my other modified ones.

[ROBZ95Xj]

If I really needed a tow rig I'd buy a quad cab ram with a Cummins. (Unless I can find a cheap used Cummins to through into my Waggy.)

[Lawn Cher']

Mines a 90. So its kinda sorta a Mopar product. The 89-91's production was overviewed by crysler and the quality was a alot better those years.

But the overall design of the vehicle is AMC (or Kaiser maybe) all the way. It's no more Mopar than my '87 or '89 MJ's.

[Lawn Cher']

(Unless I can find a cheap used Cummins to through into my Waggy.)

Good luck... its been hashed out before. See this. (http://messages.jeep2diesel.org)

[StuckXJ]

I would consider a corvett capable on road and a jeep off...

[ROBZ95Xj]

But the overall design of the vehicle is AMC (or Kaiser maybe) all the way. It's no more Mopar than my '87 or '89 MJ's.
It's definetly Kaiser if you look behind the grill you can see the headlight holes from the old J-trucks

[ROBZ95Xj]

Good luck... its been hashed out before. See this. (http://messages.jeep2diesel.org)
I suppose my humor escapes you. Oh well.lol
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=412576#post412576

[xj_chris]

DC said a few months ago that they were kicking out 3 new Jeep models in the next couple years. I am assuming that means the Commander, the 4-door Wrangler... and??? I dunno... I hope they don't consider the Dodge Libby #3...

I want a full size Jeep pick-up...

[IH8RDS]

I like it. Its a Jeep and I can fit the 5 kids in there.

ME
:flame:Go ahead....

[JeepFreak21]

They need to build the damn Rescue!

http://www.slicky.net/smilies/mswerd.gif

[StuckXJ]

Rescue, I want a Gladiator. I'll bet they make that as one of the 3 there going to start producing. I think that thing is sweet! I already plan on buying one in 3-4 years
-Steve D

[Snarky]

The Commander looks like an updated Cherokee. Does anyone have actual specs on how big it is?

This web site has all the specs and shows you around the new commander.
http://jeepin.com/news/commander/index.asp

[RichP]

Rescue, I want a Gladiator. I'll bet they make that as one of the 3 there going to start producing. I think that thing is sweet! I already plan on buying one in 3-4 years
-Steve D

I saw TWO Gladiators today on Rt 209 in broadheadsville headed south on a new car delivery truck with a couple of TJ's, KJ's and a grand. One was silver the other was a metal flake green color. Have no idea where they were headed out here in semi rural PA...

[StuckXJ]

I thought they were thinking of producing them in a year or 2... Sooner is always better.
-Steve D

[casm]

I thought they were thinking of producing them in a year or 2... Sooner is always better.

Agreed... I was just really hoping for the Rescue to make it into production.

Well, there's always hope for the TK...

[prb24]

I saw TWO Gladiators today on Rt 209 in broadheadsville headed south on a new car delivery truck with a couple of TJ's, KJ's and a grand. One was silver the other was a metal flake green color. Have no idea where they were headed out here in semi rural PA...

Could have been headed out from the NVG plant in Syracuse, NY. I remember seeing TJ's up there in the parking lot for testing, before they came out.