2007 Jeep Commander

For the 2007 model year, Jeep has confirmed that an Overland edition will go into production. Similar to the Grand Cherokee Overland, the base Commander Overland showcases an increased amount of platinum accents. The premium 2007 Jeep Commander Overland features a forward fascia, platinum grilles, and rear assist handling. Platinum color wheels, side roof railing and body side molds are also included. In what is a first for any Jeep production model, power lift gates will be added as a feature.

Woodgrain door accents, bezels and steering wheel have been retained from last year's model. The Overland goes a step up with leather instead of woodgrain. The REC navigation radio has been updated to include live video display from the ParkView^tm camera system. This should help in rear parking as the Jeep is not the smallest or easiest of vehicles to reverse park. Two seating trim choices are said to be offered, saddle brown and a new two-tone styling. Leather is again standard for the 2007 Jeep Commander Overland.

The 2007 Jeep Commander comes in Sport, Limited and Overland models. The Commander Sport will feature color coordinated door handles. The Overland model includes front tow hooks, platinum finish for the bodyside panels and front, a wire lattice grille and outside mirrors that match the body color. Other Overland trim pieces also get the platinum finish, with its 18-inch aluminum wheels being added to that list in January.

The power liftgate comes standard on the Overland and optional for all other models. Twin skylights above the second seating row comes standard on Limited and Overland models, but is optional for the Sport trim.

The following engine choices are available. The 3.7-liter V-6 (210 hp), the 4.7-liter V-8 (235 hp) and the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 (330 hp). The Commander Overland comes in only the 5.7L Hemi configuration, mated with the 545RFE automatic transmission. Jeep Commander only comes with automatic transmission.

The all new 2007 Jeep Commander

The following features are new for 2007:

1. 4.7L FFV engine option (E85 flex fuel, not available in ME, NY, VT, CT, CA)
2. Soft-touch instrument panel
3. Chrome ringed control knobs
4. Color-keyed cup holders
5. Body color door handles (Sport model)
6. 3.7L engine now has electronic throttle control
7. Diamond plate pattern (Sport model)
8. Bezeled console shifter (Sport model)
9. Power lift gate
10. 0.6 gallon increase in fuel tank size (now 21.1 gallons)
11. Mopar® cargo net
12. 17" x 17.5" platinum-clad aluminum wheels
13. Remote Start

2007 Jeep Commander color availability

1. Jeep Green Metallic (New)
2. Mineral Gray Metallic (New)
3. Light Graystone (New)
4. Steel Blue Metallic (New)
5. Red Rock Crystal (New)
6. Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
7. Stone White Clear Coat
8. Black Clear Coat

Fuel saving tips for Hemi-powered Jeeps

1. Keep speeds to 65 mph or less. (MDS uses 4 cylinder mode at these speeds)
2. Use a steady throttle when possible to utilize four cylinder mode
3. Gradual accelerations (V8 power will kick in when necessary)
4. Use cruise control and maintain a steady speed

Differences between Jeep Commander Overland and Limited models
Based on standard 4x2 Limited and a Standard 4x2 Overland

1. Hemi Engine
2. Woodgrain Accent Door Trim
3. Wood & Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
4. Quadra Drive II four wheel drive system
5. Body-Color Exterior Mirrors
6. 7 and 4 Pin Wiring Harness
7. Cargo Net
8. Class IV Hitch Receiver
9. Hydraulic Engine Cooling
10. Hemi Badge
11. "Overland" Badge
12. Platinum Front Fascias
13. Platinum License Plate Brow
14. Platinum Grille
15. Platinum Bodyside Molding
16. Platinum Side Roof Rails
17. Platinum Exterior Assist Handles
18. UConnect® Hands-Free Communication
19. Premium Fender Flares
20. Premium Two-Tone Seat Accents
21. 17" x 7.5" Aluminum Platinum Clad Wheels
22. Full-Size Matching Wheel Spare Tire
23. DVD-based GPS Navigation System with 6 CD and MP3 Changer