2008 Jeep Commander the Sleeker Cherokee

The Jeep Commander is a mid-sized SUV introduced in 2006. Its first public appearance was commenced at the New York Auto Show in 2005 and debuted as a sports utility vehicle in 2006. It came out as a 7 passenger SUV with just about 2 inches longer than the Grand Cherokee.

Upgrades have been made in the engine and overall features for the 2008 Jeep Commander. The 2008 Commander is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger sport-utility, available in 6 trims, ranging from the Sport 4X2 to the Overland 4X4. "The Sport 4X2 is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 210-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. The Overland 4X4 is equipped with a standard 5.7-liter, V8, 330-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 17-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims." With this specification, one evident quality of the Jeep Commander is its capability to drive off the road.

The new Jeep Commander holds a big similarity with the original Jeep Cherokee, but has been made more modern through its auto body parts, sleeker looks and attractive finish. The Commander is undoubtedly a Jeep due to its apparent use of Jeep design cues. Such Jeep exclusive features include the seven-slot grille, trapezoidal wheel openings, and squared-off lines with flat surfaces. It’s been added with allen-head bolts along the wheel openings and a decorative headlamp module to create a more technical look.

Its exterior standard features include fender flares and door handles that match the body color for a smoother line, a flip-up glass window in the back lift-gate, and heated power mirrors that fold against the body of the car.

The interior may not show-off excessive luxury features, but it is totally roomy and well-designed. The seats for seven are nicely shaped and padded. Standard interior features include power front windows, heated power mirrors, eight-way power driver's seat, air conditioning, cruise control, AM/FM/CD six-speaker audio and tire pressure monitoring warning.

According to usnews.rankingsandreviews.com 2008 Jeep Commander does fairly well in federal government crash tests "Safety features on the 2008 Jeep Commander include the expected LATCH child-seat restraint system, multi-stage airbags for the front seat, and side curtain airbags for all seats, and both traction control and stability control as well as an accident response system that turns off the fuel pump, lights the interior of the vehicle, and unlocks all the doors, if the airbags deploy.

Acura Upgrades RDX for 2009

TORRANCE, California Acura has made some minor upgrades to its 2009 RDX. The changes should make it an even bigger threat to the entry-level premium SUV segment, of which it captured 38 percent in its first full year of sales.

For 2009, the four-way adjustable power front seat is standard for the passenger, which is a big addition for the turbocharged 240-horsepower Acura crossover. Four new exterior colors are now available: Basque Red Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Grigio Metallic and Palladium Metallic. Acura's real-time traffic system also gets another metropolitan area to make 77 total covered cities.

The sleek 2009 RDX already comes stacked with options like a 10-speaker premium sound system and advanced navigation, and the few additional features cause a slight price increase compared to the 2008 RDX. The base model is up $500 to $34,455, and the Technology Package trim level is up $300 to $37,755. It will soon be on the lot at your local dealer and is currently available for order.

By:- Automotive News