Jeep has provided us with a first look at the new Commander which is destined for South American markets. The new compact-based SUV is unrelated to the Grand Commander sold in China and shares its underpinnings with the Compass, but it has a longer body with unique design details and a three-row cabin for seven.
The official debut of the new Jeep Commander will take place in Brazil on the 26th of August. The model featured in the official video is the Jeep Commander Overland. Styling is similar to the recently facelifted Compass but the Commander comes with a new face featuring headlight extensions, a slightly different grille, and a new bumper with lower-positioned air intakes and DRLs.
The profile has the same squared wheel arches, body-colored cladding, and character lines as the Compass. However, the extended wheelbase, the horizontal window line, and the dual-tone treatment resemble the 2022 Grand Cherokee. At the back, the slim taillights look similar to the ones on the 2021 Grand Cherokee L, but they are positioned even higher, merging with a chrome bar. The rear overhang is much longer than in the Compass, allowing for more interior space.
Inside, the dashboard is shared with the Compass -including the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and the 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen- but the Commander will probably get different trim options including the pictured brown suede with bronze stitching and details. What will be different is the three-row 7-seat configuration, with more space for the passengers and a larger cargo area when the third row is folded.
While Jeep hasn’t released specifications yet, we expect the car to share its engine range with the Compass. That means it could be offered with the 1.3-liter TurboFlex petrol mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox and the 2.0-liter MultiJet turbodiesel mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox. Power will be transmitted either to the front or to all four wheels (thus the 4×4 badge on the tailgate).
The 2022 Jeep Commander will be produced in Stellantis’ Pernambuco factory in Brazil. Its official debut is scheduled for August 26 in Brazil, followed by other markets in South America.
