The Jeep Commander was first launched in 2005 as a larger, seven-seat SUV sitting above the Grand Cherokee. Built on the same platform, it featured a boxy design and upright cabin to maximise space. The model was aimed at families wanting off-road ability without stepping into a full-size American wagon. Production for most markets ran until 2010, with the Commander sold in both petrol and diesel forms depending on region.

After its initial run, the Commander name disappeared from key markets but returned in 2018 in China as the Jeep Grand Commander. This version was a more road-focused SUV with seating for up to seven. Unlike the earlier model, it prioritised comfort and urban appeal over ruggedness. The Grand Commander was produced locally for the Chinese market and did not reach Australia.

In 2021 Jeep introduced a new-generation Commander in Latin America. Built in Brazil, it was a mid-size SUV based on the Compass platform. This version carried a more premium design and modern technology while offering two or three rows of seating. Today, the Jeep Commander serves as a regional model outside North America, reflecting the brand’s shift toward adapting SUVs to local markets rather than selling a single global version.

The line-up currently starts at $8,470 for the Commander Limited and ranges through to $13,640 for the range-topping Commander Limited.