If you wanna buy a car or truck, e'll sell you a car or truck. No Doc fees, o add-ons, o hidden fees! Remember, e keep it simple,no games. Jeep's big people mover is back for its third year of production. It's the only seven-passenger SUV in Jeep's lineup, nd it carries the burden of providing rugged off-road abilities with luxury and convenience features for the whole family. Though its blocky exterior styling is obviously influenced by the beloved Cherokee of the 1980s and '90s, he Commander is actually related to the current Grand Cherokee. It rides on the same wheelbase but is a little longer and notably taller. The height gain, n particular, llows the addition of stadium-style rear seating and a 50/50-split fold-flat third-row seat. For 2008, he Jeep Commander receives a few significant changes. Under the hood you'll find a revised version of the optional 4.7-liter V8 engine. It now makes 305 horsepower, whopping 70-hp increase over last year's 4.7-liter V8. Jeep even says that the new engine is slightly more fuel efficient (although gas mileage is still pretty abysmal). The base V6 and top-shelf 5.7-liter V8 remain, ut we think that the vast majority of buyers will be quite satisfied with the new 4.7-liter V8. Inside, he tranquil and straightforward design benefits from new technology updates. Chrysler's increasingly common MyGIG entertainment system, hard-drive-based navigation system that can also store and play digital music files, as replaced the old DVD-based navigation system. There's also Sirius Backseat TV, hich provides three channels of kid-friendly entertainment for the optional rear-seat entertainment system. Sadly, here's no NFL Network for Dad. While these changes are welcome, he 2008 Jeep Commander still suffers from problems it had from the outset. Most significantly, ts cargo capacity is meager for this segment of vehicle and the third-row seat -- the whole reason for the Commander in the first place -- is cramped and suitable for small children only. Meanwhile, he tall height and rugged suspension don't do the vehicle any favors in terms of on-road manners. Though still a decent choice for a shopper wanting real off-road ability plus seven-passenger capacity, e think most shoppers will be better off with more well-rounded midsize SUV choices like the Ford Explorer and Toyota 4Runner. And if seven-passenger capacity is a priority, rossovers like GMC's Acadia or Mazda's CX-9 are also excellent choices. Body Styles, rim Levels, nd Options The 2008 Jeep Commander is a midsize SUV. The three basic trim levels are Sport, imited and Overland. The entry-level Sport can now be had in five- or seven-passenger configurations. They both come standard with 17-inch wheels, ir-conditioning, ull power accessories, rear park assist system, eated side mirrors and a CD player. Stepping up to the Commander Limited gets you seven-passenger capacity, rear back-up camera, ain-sensing wipers, uto-dimming mirrors, ower-adjustable pedals, ower front seats with driver memory settings, eated front seats, eather upholstery and dual-zone automatic climate control. Separate rear air-conditioning and heating for the rear seats, sunroof with second-row skylights and an upgraded audio system with a hard drive, Pod connection and satellite radio are also standard. Almost all of these features are optional on the Sport through optional packages. Topping the Commander range is the Overland trim with 18-inch wheels, power liftgate, ood interior trim, wo-tone seats, luetooth and the MyGIG navigation and music system. A rear-seat entertainment system is optional on all trims, nd Sirius Backseat TV is offered on the Limited and Overland. Powertrains and Performance The Sport comes equipped with a 3.7-liter V6 that delivers 210 hp and 235 pound-feet of torque. This year's revised 4.7-liter V8 delivers 305 hp and 334 lb-ft of torque. It's standard