Jeep Commander Overview Manual - Benchmark.
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Tackle a rock-laden mountaintop or cruise over city streets drenched with
rain or snow with complete confidence.
For 4WD brawn, Jeep
®
Commander offers three options. Quadra-Drive
®
II steps
to the head of the class with its front and rear Electronic Limited-Slip
Differentials (ELSD) that can help transfer 100 percent torque to any one wheel
with traction. Quadra-Trac II
®
offers all-speed traction control to help keep you
on course. If wheel slippage is detected, up to 100 percent of the available
torque can be routed to the axle with the most traction. Shift into low range for
rock-crawling prowess. Quadra-Trac I
®
is standard on Sport 4WD. This full-time
system operates smoothly, with no driver interaction required. Under normal
driving conditions, torque is distributed 48 percent to the front wheels and 52
percent to the rear wheels. If wheel slippage occurs, the integrated traction
control system helps transfer torque to the axle with traction for secure
4WD capability.
Powerful and efficient, the available 5.7L HEMI
®
V8 engine’s 357 hp
and 389 lb-ft of torque jet you into passing and merging mode
with ease. Maintain your cruising speed and the Multi-
Displacement System (MDS) can deactivate four of the
engine’s eight cylinders, boosting fuel efficiency. The
available 3.7L V6 engine is an efficient,
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durable and strong
performer that operates smoothly and quietly, an
economical choice that’s proven to serve well.
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EPA estimated mpg 15 city/20 hwy (2WD model).