Bitauto Original If we talk about the most obvious changes in the Chinese market in recent years, in addition to the rapid development of new energy models, the other point is the growth of seven-seat models. A hundred flowers bloom. Analyzing the reasons behind this, on the one hand, it is the promotion of population policy, which has created a group of young dads; on the other hand, married consumers who have bought cars or compact SUVs in the past have also reached the point of changing cars. Obviously, a larger seven-seater SUV will be an urgent need for this group of people.
Among the dazzling seven-seat SUVs, there are always some models that can hit your heart. The new Grand Commander will be launched in the second half of this year, with a total of 4 models launched, with a price range of 23.98-32.98 million, compared with the old models, the new models have mainly made some adjustments in design and configuration. As for the Jeep Commander, if I use two words to describe it, I think "interesting" and "pragmatic" would be more appropriate. So can it hit your heart? Let's get straight to the point.
If you are paying attention to the Jeep brand, then maybe you will know that at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, a model named "Jeep The concept car "Cloud Atlas" was unveiled at the GAC FCA Exhibition. This was also the first SUV concept car built by a Chinese joint venture for the local market. A year later, the commander came.
We can see that the appearance design of the first-generation Grand Commander retained many design elements of the Cloud Atlas concept car, such as being different from the Freeman , Free Light's new design language; for example, the body proportions specially designed for medium-sized SUVs, or more tough and rigid lines... These are all presented on the Grand Commander.
Time comes to 2021. We saw the latest Grand Commander at the Chengdu Auto Show in August. There have been some adjustments, the most obvious of which is that the front bumper is more refined.
The front face of the Grand Commander adopts the latest family design language of the Jeep brand. The classic seven-hole air intake grille is naturally The design element will not change. The inside of the air intake grille is decorated with exquisite chrome to outline a hexagonal grid. At the same time, the surrounding area of the grille is treated with black glossy paint. The silver and black double-layered front face looks very energetic. .
The side part also continues the square attribute of the vehicle. Both the waistline and the roof are relatively straight lines, including the D-pillar, which has not been lowered at all. In fact, we can see that the Je EP models prefer this kind of processing method. It can easily reflect the feeling of a large car, and this feeling of a large car is just right for the Grand Commander - this car is currently the largest among the domestic models of the Jeep brand. Yes, the whole vehicle size reaches 4895*1896*1754mm, the axleThe distance has reached 2800mm, which is a relatively standard medium-sized SUV.
In addition to a large number of straight lines, the commander’s side and front The floor door panels near the wheel arches have a relatively large bulge, creating a very obvious visual sense of muscle.
The exterior rearview mirror of the real model adopts double curvature. For the size It is still necessary for larger cars. The model we actually shot this time is the 2.0T flagship four-wheel drive version, and the tire size is 235/55 R19.
I personally think the tail design of the Commander is very outstanding. First of all, the LED light set is highly recognizable and the effect after lighting is also very good. good. Similar to the front face, the rear of the Grand Commander has a distinct sense of hierarchy. The high-mounted brake lights, through-type chrome strips, and silver lower fender divide the rear of the car into three areas. The overall shape is relatively thick, and for an SUV It's a good thing that everyone pays more attention to a calm atmosphere at this level.
In general, the appearance of the Grand Commander has a sense of fashion and luxury, while also retaining the outstanding sense of power of an American SUV. It is a relatively coordinated design language.
The interior quality of Jeep Commander is also relatively good. Commander offers two interior colors: pure black and Yadan brown. In terms of texture, the black and brown color is compared to the pure color. Black will not be so dull, and it will have a better sense of luxury.
The layout of the interior adopts a standard symmetrical design, and the materials used are basically soft materials. The air-conditioning outlets are made of flying The wing-type layout is embedded on both sides of the central control screen, and below are the physical buttons for the air-conditioning area. Consumers at this level do not actually have high demand for touch control, and everyone is more accustomed to blind operation of buttons.
Jeep Commander does not use the popular full LCD instrument, mechanical instrument + an 8.4-inch central touch screen is enough , the function supports Carplay and Carlife expansion, and the top model also supports Internet of Vehicles systems and OTA upgrades. The vehicle system uses Jeep's Uconnect system. The black and white color scheme is relatively simple and fashionable. The menu logic is good for a joint venture brand and most functions can be found quickly. However, in an era where the size of the central control screen is getting larger and larger, the 8.4-inch central control screen of the Grand Commander is slightly smaller. At the same time, even the top model is equipped with a reversing image, which is easy to criticize.
The steering wheel continues the Jeep brand’s advantage of good grip. The steering wheel of the top model we actually photographed also has this peach wood material. , to enhance the sense of luxury. The function buttons on both sides of the steering wheel are also clear and clear. The left side is the media control area, and the right side is the media control area.The side is the cruise and menu control area. As the flagship of the Jeep brand, the Grand Commander will not lag behind in terms of configuration. It is equipped with active braking, ACC adaptive cruise, lane keeping, and merging assist, which can be controlled on the right side of the steering wheel. Turn on.
The Grand Commander has designed side adjustment buttons for the front seats, which we commonly call the "boss button", and is standard on all series There are three-zone automatic air conditioning, and there are sufficient USB and 230V power interfaces in the rear row. It can be seen that Jeep's positioning of this car is to achieve both home use and business reception.
Looking at the interior of the Jeep Grand Commander, the chrome trim is There are many outlines for each area, and different colors of leather are used to divide the areas. There is also a small area of wood grain decorative panels on the seats, door panels, and center console. The overall design style is more traditional, but the texture is excellent. This interior may not be so popular among young people, but it will be rated very well by buyers over 35 years old. It is worth mentioning that.
How the space performance is is a factor that buyers of this level are very concerned about when buying a car. It is better to review the body parameters first. The Grand Commander is positioned as a medium-sized SUV. The overall vehicle size is 4895*1896*1754mm, and the wheelbase is 2800mm. We also compare the body size of the Grand Commander with the same-level competitors such as Ruijie, Tiguan L, and Envision Plus. After comparing the models, it can be seen that the Commander is actually above average in terms of body size and wheelbase. Thanks to the relatively square shape of the vehicle, we speculate that the Grand Commander should have excellent performance in terms of head space.
So what is the actual space performance in the car?
An editor colleague of ours had an actual experience of the Grand Commander’s interior space. After adjusting the front main driver’s seat to a suitable driving position, the 182cm experiencer sat in the front seat. The head has about two punches of head space.
At this time, the position of the front main driver's seat remains unchanged, and the second row of seats is adjusted to the end. At this time, he is in the second row. It has more than two fists of legroom and more than two fists of headroom, but space in the third row is tight. Sorry, the space in the third row is not a big problem for petite girls or children, but it is only for emergency use by adult men. However, even a 182cm experiencer has a punch in the head in the third row. space, which also confirms the point mentioned above.
But what needs to be explained here is that in the seven-seat SUV market segment, everyone’s space performance is about the same, which really determines the performance of the third row. The first thing that determines whether it can be used normally is the sitting posture, and the second is comfort. The advantage of the Grand Commander is that its third row of seats has a higher seating position in its class, and there is no need to sit on a small board.It feels like a stool. In addition, the third row is also equipped with air-conditioning outlets. The seat material and headrest softness are not perfunctory. There are even reading lights. Therefore, the usability of the third row of the Grand Commander is actually among the same level. It is relatively good.
From the actual space experience, the commander is in the riding space The performance is quite bright. In the five-seater mode, both head and legroom are very abundant in the same level. However, in the seven-seater mode, the legroom in the rear row will be affected to a certain extent.
In addition to the seating space, the storage space of the vehicle is also relatively important for this type of vehicle that focuses on family use. First, let’s talk about the storage space. object space. The Grand Commander's vehicle storage space is considered below average in its class. There are conventional cup holders and armrest boxes. However, the main problem is that there is no place to place mobile phones, and it is not an electronic gear lever, so under the center console There is also no empty storage compartment, which makes it inconvenient for car owners to store scattered small items. The storage space in the rear row is relatively organized, and there are storage slots for mobile phones on the rear air vents. For this car, there are still some places where the storage space can be optimized.
Let’s talk about the dynamic part and review the parameters: The entire Commander series is currently equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine. The maximum power is 172kW/5000rpm, the peak torque reaches 350N·m/2500-4500rpm, and it is matched with a 9AT automatic transmission. The entire series has two two-wheel drive models and two four-wheel drive models, equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system.
Due to increasingly stringent emission regulations, the general parameters of 2.0T engines today are not too radical, Jeep Commander The book parameters of this 2.0T engine are above average in the same class, and both power and torque are at the mainstream level. The official has not announced the acceleration result of this car to 100 kilometers, but according to the performance of this car in the test drive activity, the four-wheel drive version can accelerate to 100 kilometers in 9 seconds (not a rigorous test), and it feels smooth during rapid acceleration. The acceleration is not strong, and the entire power output is gradual. The gearbox will pay more attention to comfort and weaken the feeling of shifting gears. This power performance is at a good level in the 7-seat SUV segment.
The Grand Commander uses electric power steering. The power setting is relatively light, and the accelerator pedal and brake feel are also relatively soft. Whether it's acceleration or deceleration, it's very linear, somewhat similar to the style of European cars like the Tiguan L. However, this type of seven-seat SUV from IKEA is obviously more suitable for a relaxed driving style.
The suspension of the Grand Commander is a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension. The suspension type is this Commonly used types of levels,Only through adjustment can you show your skills. The Grand Commander’s suspension setting can be praised. In terms of attributes, the Grand Commander is a car more suitable for smooth cruising, so the suspension is actually relatively soft and the stroke is longer, but it is not the American SUV of the past. That kind of shaking, the rebound of the shock absorber is not too much, the entire suspension can absorb the kinetic energy quickly, and the body is larger, so you can clearly feel the thickness of the chassis when driving. feel.
My evaluation of the dynamic part is pretty good. The matching of the entire powertrain is relatively mature, and the chassis tuning is profound, and the four-wheel drive system It is more a complement to the special weather and road conditions. The overall driving texture is in line with the positioning of this car. Coupled with the excellent NVH, the sense of class when driving is very nice.
Configuration is what many people value when choosing a car. On the one hand, it is because the technology configuration does determine the car experience to some extent. On the one hand, configuration is also the most intuitive part that reflects the cost-effectiveness in the minds of consumers. So at the price of 300,000, what is the configuration level of this top-of-the-line Grand Commander 2.0T four-wheel drive flagship version?
In terms of safety configuration, the top model of the Grand Commander is equipped with 6 airbags + knee airbags + L2 level driving assistance system, and 6 airbags are standard in all series, except for the knee airbag in the lowest configuration. It is equipped in addition to the models. In other words, the commander is relatively complete in terms of passive safety, and the active safety configuration is also a configuration that everyone has at this level.
However, safety configuration is always a less obvious part. What affects the car experience is more about practicality and comfort configuration. The Grand Commander 2.0T four-wheel drive flagship version is relatively rich in practical configurations, with full-speed automatic Adaptive cruise, electric induction trunk with position memory, active closing air intake grille, front seat ventilation and heating, rear seat heating, three-zone automatic air conditioning with PM2.5 filter device...the above configurations are used It is more frequent and can make driving easier and riding more comfortable.
Full text summary: From the perspective of product performance, the Grand Commander actually It is a special model in the Jeep brand - it has a good grasp of the needs of Chinese consumers. It is extremely thorough, has excellent power, and is easy to drive. It has a grand appearance and a certain sense of luxury in the interior. The configuration of such a car is not low. This is what Chinese consumers want. For most people, it can be used If one car can solve the problem, then two cars will not be considered, right? Going back to the title, American pragmatism with large space may be the best way to describe it. More importantly, among seven-seat SUVs of this size from a joint venture brand, the overall price of the Grand Commander is not high.