Jeep Commander Returns To North America, Sort Of | Carscoops

Three rows meet affordability in Mexico’s new Commander, positioned between compact and mid-size SUVs in Jeep’s lineup

The last Jeep Commanders rolled off Jefferson North’s assembly lines back in 2010, fading into the misty ether of discontinued SUVs. But guess what? The Commander has returned, just not where you might expect. If you’re in North America and feeling nostalgic, you’ll have to head south of the border to get your hands on one.

Designed to slot between the Compass and Grand Cherokee, the Mexican Commander starts at $734,900 MXN ($35,556 USD) and offer seating for up to seven people. That’s a huge savings compared to the Grand Cherokee L, which begins at $1,382,000 MXN ($66,865 USD).

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While Jeep offers an assortment of different trims in Brazil, Mexican consumers only get the Commander in Overland guise. It comes nicely equipped with LED lighting units, a gloss black roof, and 19-inch wheels. Buyers will also find a hands-free power liftgate, tow hooks, and power side mirrors with integrated turn signals.

The three-row crossover measures 187.8 inches (4,769 mm) long and has a 110-inch (2,794 mm) wheelbase. That means the model is 17.1 inches (435 mm) shorter than the Grand Cherokee L and has 11.7 inches (297 mm) less between the wheels.

The cabin comes nicely equipped with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch Uconnect infotainment system. They’re joined by brown Nappa leather seats that have suede accents as well as copper contrast stitching.

The front seats have eight-way power adjustment, while the second-row can slide 5.5 inches (140 mm) to maximize legroom or cargo space. Speaking of which, the model holds up to 62.2 cubic feet (1,760 liters) of luggage when the last two rows are folded down.

Rounding out the highlights are a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, and a nine-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. They’re joined by a wireless smartphone charger, a dual-zone climate control system, and a host of driver assistance systems. The latter include adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, and traffic sign recognition.

Power is provided by a turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 173 hp (129 kW / 175 PS) and 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) of torque. It’s paired to a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear than four-wheel drive will be offered for the Mexican market, at least for 2025.