The Jeep Commander made its debut as a sports utility vehicle in 2006. The Commander made its first public appearance at the New York Auto Show in 2005. The Commander seats seven and is a little longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It is powered by a 3.7 Liter V6 engine that is its base. There are two engines available; a 4.7-Liter V8 or a 5.7 Liter Hemi V8. In Europe, the Commander runs on a 3.7 Liter V6 diesel engine. The Commander has three models available; Sport, Limited and the Overland. The Commander is equipped with an electronic system that monitors tire pressure. It can also detect if the vehicle is about to rollover and will deploy airbags on the sides of the vehicle, providing the ultimate protection. The electronic system can assist the driver while parallel parking and automatically turns on the headlights and window wipers when it is about to rain.

The Jeep Commander has three rows of seats, with each row being a bit higher than the one that is in front of it. The second and third row of seats can be folded to make more space available in the vehicle. A DVD system is available for passengers. The sport model of the Commander is equipped with air conditioning and all systems on the vehicle can be switched on or off with the touch of a button. Entry into the vehicle is keyless. The back seat is divided into two and can be folded. The Limited model has a sunroof in the backseat, and a separate air conditioning system for those seated in the back. All seats can be heated and moved with the touch of a button. The Overland model is equipped with 18-inch tires and leather seats.