Jeep Commander test drive since 2008 SUV

Jeep Commander V6 3.0 CRD. From 1,703,000 rubles.

Jeep Commander V6 3.0 CRD. From 1,703,000 rubles.
Jeep Commander has been on our test more than once, but somehow the hands somehow did not reach the diesel version. We make up for the gap. Moreover, what, as it turned out, the car is not much inferior to its gasoline counterparts, and in some ways surpasses them
They are already used to these angular SUVs on our roads. Of course, there are not many of them on our streets as dealers would like, and nevertheless. Of those that meet, gasoline versions prevail. And what about diesel? Maybe he is too jumper? Or not too cut? Let's try to figure it out.
The 3.0-liter V-shaped six-shaped naming is not called a rumbling 3.0-liter. However, this specific rod does not go beyond the scope of decency. Moreover, as it seems to us, this is exactly how the engine should operate with a real SUV. This is not a hissing crossover. There is power, pressure, and even, if you like, a challenge. In addition, this cacophony is heard only by those who are standing near the car. In the cabin, explosions of diesel fuel are practically not heard and are becoming less and less noticeable with a set of speed of the crankshaft. Although there is no special need to promote the latter to maximum revolutions. The fact is that the peak of its torque of 510 nm this hardware reaches at 1,600 revolutions and continues to hold up to 2,400. For example, a gasoline fellow with a volume of 4.7 liters needs to be twisted to almost 4000, and then such a moment is so for him. Do not achieve. In this regard, the diesel Commander, no matter how strange it seems, is practically not inferior to gasoline in dynamics. He reaches the cherished hundreds for only a second later, and 9 seconds for a car with a full weight of 2900 kg are very good. Do not forget that the fuel consumption of this diesel locomotive is much lower. In general, if you have a desire to join the legendary brand and at the same time get a really powerful and dynamic car, pay attention to the Jeep Commander V6 3.0 CRD. We liked the power supply of this car. Well, the rest is a matter of taste.
Driving
Due to the off -road essence, the machine on the asphalt is quite rampant, but on the road he behaves very worthy.
Salon
Spacious and quite convenient, in addition, it has a third number of almost full -fledged seats.
Price
Adequate.

Advantages and disadvantages
+ A spacious interior, a painful engine, a large trunk, a reasonable clearance, a reasonable fuel consumption.
- Validity in corners, the inappropriateness of the suspension, insufficient information content of the steering.

Specifications
Mark and Model - Jeep Commander V6 3.0 CRD
Dimensions - 4787x1900x1826 mm
Engine - diesel, 2987 cm3, 218 hp/4000 min -1
Transmission - automatic, 5 -speed
Dynamics - 191 km/h; 10.0 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Land Rover Discovery

Author: Oleg Kalaushin
Photo: Igor Kuznetsov
   
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [November 2009]