Jeep Commander Diesel Test Drive Review Finds Rough Charm
The Commander represents Jeep's top-tier SUV in Japan after the Cherokee's discontinuation, offering a pure diesel option that appeals to enthusiasts despite its rough edges.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
ASCII.jp test drives the Jeep Commander's 2.0-liter diesel turbo, noting the rattling engine sound and vibration. Priced from 6.19 million yen, this 7-seater SUV achieves 14.4 km/L in WLTC mode, dropping to around 8 km/L in city driving and rising to 14 km/L on highways.
The Commander sits at the top of Jeep's Japanese lineup now that the Cherokee is gone, with the Wrangler treated as a special vehicle. Its 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder diesel turbo produces 170 horsepower and 35.7 kgf·m of torque without any motor assistance.
The test drive from Tomei Yoguchi Interchange to Fuji Speedway consumed 11.6 liters of light oil. While city driving dropped fuel economy to about 8 km/L, highway driving brought it back up to 14 km/L. The cabin transmits the diesel's characteristic rattle, and the steering wheel buzzes when stopped.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.