Jeep Commander (2022)

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Jeep Commander
2023 Jeep Commander Overland T270 (Colombia) front view.jpg
2023 Jeep Commander Overland (Colombia)
Overview
Manufacturer Jeep
Also calledJeep Meridian (India)
Production2021–present
Model years 2022–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size crossover SUV (D)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Platform FCA Small Wide 4×4 LWB
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Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,794 mm (110.0 in)
Length4,769 mm (187.8 in)
Width1,859 mm (73.2 in)
Height1,682 mm (66.2 in)
Curb weight 1,658–1,908 kg (3,655–4,206 lb)

The Jeep Commander, also known as the Jeep Meridian in India, [1] is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Jeep since 2021. Based on the second-generation Compass, the vehicle is lengthened to accommodate three-row seating. It is mainly offered in emerging markets such as Latin America, Japan, and India. The vehicle was introduced in Brazil in August 2021 and in India in April 2022. The Commander/Meridian is positioned above the Compass. [2] [3] [4]

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Overview

Rear view 2023 Jeep Commander Overland T270 (Colombia) rear view.png
Rear view

Debuted on 27 August 2021 in Brazil, the Commander is built on the Small Wide global platform shared with the Compass. [5] As the result, it is unrelated to the similarly named Grand Commander sold in China. During its introduction, it is claimed to be the only D-segment SUV produced in Brazil. The vehicle is longer by 365 mm (14.4 in) in length, and longer by 158 mm (6.2 in) in wheelbase compared to the Compass. The trunk volume of the Commander is 661 liters with the 5 seats up, 233 liters with the 7 seats in use or 1,760 liters when the second and third row seats are fully folded down. [6]

In Brazil, it is available with a 1.3-litre turboflex petrol engine marketed as "T270" which produces 185 PS (182 hp; 136 kW) and 27.5 kg⋅m (270 N⋅m; 199 lb⋅ft), which is only optioned with front-wheel drive and 6-speed automatic transmission. A 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine marketed as "TD380" is available, and produces 170 PS (168 hp; 125 kW) and 38.7 kg⋅m (380 N⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) with all-wheel drive and a 9-speed automatic transmission as standard. [7] [8]

In India, the vehicle was introduced in April 2022 and launched on 19 May 2022 as the Meridian. [9] Production started in early May 2022. [10] Only one engine option is available, which is the 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine.

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