It has much more boxy styling, with an upright windshield and squared-off sides. The roof is stepped for the second and third-row seats (which are mounted higher than the first-row seats).

Jeep is the third company to produce a vehicle called the Commander, after the Studebaker Commander and the Scammell Commander.

Supposedly, the Jeep Wagoneer was the Commander's initial inspiration, this may be evident as its exterior resembles the styling. Although its design is very square-like, the Commander's basic platform is based off of the third generation Grand Cherokee. The Commander offers a base V6 engine with two optional V8s including the new Hemi.