Let’s take a moment for the Jeep Commander—a boxy, three-row SUV that looked like a mini school bus designed by a robot. It was heavy, thirsty, and had a weird third row where only children or very flexible yoga instructors could sit. It vanished quietly in 2010.
Then there’s the Liberty and Patriot. The Liberty was actually pretty good off-road, but it drove like a grocery cart with a squeaky wheel. The Patriot was just… there. It was the last car you’d park at a cool party. Surprising fact: the Patriot had optional “Trail Rated” badges, even though it was basically a Dodge Caliber in a trench coat.
