I put this page up so that you can compare the 120 series Toyota LandCruiser Prado LC4 to the Jeep Commander.
When I first saw the Jeep Commander I wondered why it was so similar to the Grand Cherokee yet marketed as a separate model. Well it turns out that the Commander can seat up to 7 and the Grand Cherokee is the regular 5 seat.
It seems that the trademark Jeep ‘rectangle’ is getting a tad old. Seeing one on the road, its body looks too big for its standard wheels. The interior of the Commander is just as squared off with plastics that belong in a cheaper car. The company needs to spend much more time with design and presentation if they want to be considered as an purchase option more often. It is similar to the Great Wall Motors V240 and not what is expected in an expensive car.
The main feature which makes the Commander desirable to some and a turn off for others is the option of two petrol V8 engines. Everyone loves a bit of power in the engine department and the V8s have plenty – unfortunately they use more petrol than any other type of engine. Other than that there isn’t much on offer. A price drop to the under $50,000 or less will make things more interesting and competitive to compensate for the inevitable large petrol bills if you buy one.
Note that specifications will change according to the trim models available and additional or less accessories. You should check the official Chrysler Jeep website for your country for the most up to date information.
| 120 series LandCruiser Prado (2002-2010) |
Jeep Commander |
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| Engines | |
| 1GR-FE – V6 Petrol 4 Litre (3956cc) Quad Cam with VVTi EFI Claimed 179Kw 5200RPM Claimed 376Nm 3800RPM (Auto) Claimed 343Nm 2400RPM (Man) 1KD-FTV – IL4 Diesel 1KZ-TE – IL4 Diesel (2003-2006) |
4.7 V8 5.7 V8 HEMI 3.0 CRD Diesel
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| Weight | |
| Kerb weight 1900-2190 Kg Towing capacity up to 2500 Kg |
2230-2318Kg |
| Fuel capacity & consumption | |
| 180 litres V6 Petrol 13.6 litres per 100km (1GR-FE) V6 Diesel 9.3 litres per 100km (1KD-FTV) |
78 litres |
| Other specifications | |
| 5 Speed Auto or 6 speed manual transmission Overall height/width 1905/1875 Overall length/wheelbase 4850/2790 Track (front/rear) 1575/1575 Tyre size: 265-65-17 NCAP safety rating 4/5 |
5 speed Auto |
| Capability | |
| Angle of: (degrees) Approach 32 Departure 27 Minimum ground clearance 205mm 4WD system: AWD with selectable modes |
Angle of: (degrees) |
| Performance | |
| Toyota Landcruiser Prado performance figures |
V6 Diesel 4.7 0-100 kph 9.0 secs |
| Pricing | |
| 2009 $47,100 – 79,500 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, on road costs and specials accessories etc… |
2009 $54,990 – 69,990 AUD |