Jeep Reveals The Compass Based Commander SUV

Jeep Commander has been revealed in Brazil. Based on the Jeep Compass, the Commander is longer and gets a more upright rear end to accommodate the third row of seats, along with distinctive styling to help it stand out from the Compass. The Jeep Commander will be called the Meridian in India and is expected to launch there in 2022.The Commander gets a design more in line with its larger SUV siblings such as the new Grand Cherokee L. Some design details that link back to the Compass include the front grille with the top section folded backward, and the familiar chrome detailing along the upper edges of the windows. The rectangular full-LED headlamp and slim tail-lamps are designs seen on Jeep’s new-generation Grand Cherokee, with the window-line also similar to its larger sibling.The bumper design too is specific to the Commander, with large faux vents featuring LED DRLs and fog lamps, a chrome strip running across the fascia, and a skid-plate element. From the sides, the increased length becomes apparent, with the rear quarter windows a lot more sizeable and the rear overhang also looking longer than in the Compass. The tailgate too is more upright.On the inside, the dashboard follows the same design as the Compass, replete with a digital instrument cluster and free-standing touchscreen, though with different metallic trim inserts and suede fabric inserts on the dashboard. The front seats too look straight out of the Compass, though it does feature some diamond patterning on the lower backrest. An interesting design touch is the words ‘Jeep 1941’ embossed into the front center armrest.Jeep has not revealed any details on the engine line-up for the South American, though reports suggest a 2.0-liter diesel and a flex-fuel 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine could be part of the line-up. The Meridian will be locally manufactured, like the Compass, and is expected to come with a more powerful 200hp – up from 170hp – version of the 2.0-liter Multijet diesel engine paired with a 9-speed automatic gearbox. The diesel mill will also feature mild-hybrid tech.