Jeep Commander versus Land Rover LR3
Our long-term Land Rover LR3 is turning over 15,000 miles -- and I just got my first drive in it. A combination of driver rotations and test car logistics has kept me out of the SUV since we bought it seven months ago, but in the last 48 hours I've put 200 miles on the odometer. And, after some quality time in our new long-term Jeep Commander over the past few weeks, I have a sense of how these boxy competitors line up. Despite the Jeep's remarkably car-like driving dynamics (for a large, solid-axle box), the Land Rover has the overall advantage in term of on-road behavior. The steering is even lighter and sharper on the LR3, and the ride quality is higher (not surprising consider its IRS advantage). However, while the Jeep's stiffer suspension doesn't filter out road imperfections as well, it also keeps the Jeep more upright around corners. If the "tippiness" of SUVs is one of your major issues, you'll probably like the Commander more than the LR3.
An undeniable advantage the Jeep has over the Land Rover can be summed up in one word: ergonomics. Like all Land Rovers, the LR3 is an absolute train wreck when it comes to interior controls. The window and mirror switches are too far away, and only the driver's window is one-touch up and down (this car starts at $45,000!). No other windows offer any one-touch functionality (up or down) and the audio system doesn't have a tuning knob -- just buttons. The power points are hidden at the bottom of the center stack -- and they are severely recessed so just finding them, let along using them, can be a challenge. The Jeep's interior makes much more sense in terms of control layout, and it still feels very upscale.
Last but not least, we've had our fair share of problems with the Land Rover. The Commander is only at 3,000 miles, so it's mechanical reliability is still unknown. But given the price and ergonomics advantage held by the Jeep, I'd have to give final salute the Commander in this impromptu comparo.
(taken from edmonds.com)
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Jeep Commander
High ground clearance gives you superb performance over a wide range of driving surfaces, like rock crawling or when you accidentally drive over an obstacle, while reducing the potential for underbody damage. Available skid plates made of 3-mm steel help protect the underbody.
Approach Angle/Departure Angle: 34° / 27°
Breakover Angle: 20°
Ground Clearance: 216 millimetres (8.5 inches)
LR3
Ground Clearance
LR3´s Electronic Air Suspension (EAS) makes clearing obstacles a fine art.
· Engage Off-road Mode and the LR3 has a 37.2-degree approach, 29.6-degree departure and 27.9-degree break over angles.
· Offers up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance with off-road mode engaged.
Liberty
The Liberty has a 104.3 inch wheelbase and boasts a very impressive 38 degree approach angle and 32.3 degree departure angle. Weighing in at a wee bit over 4,000 pounds, the 3.7L Liberty is said to have a 5,000 pound towing capacity
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