2026 Jeep Commander Blackhawk

• Redesigned exterior with full-width LED rear lighting, dark Blackhawk detailing, and sport-focused trim.

• Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged Hurricane engine with 272 hp and full-time 4×4 capability.

• Lower pricing, now starting at R$324,990 in Brazil, bolsters its position in the seven-seat SUV segment.

A Subtler Yet Stronger Look

The Commander Blackhawk’s update isn’t a reinvention, but it doesn’t need to be. Jeep has taken a careful hand to the styling, and the changes add up. Up front, the slimmer LED headlights give the SUV a sharper face. At the rear, the new LED light bar ties both ends together with a more contemporary look. Blacked-out 19-inch wheels, dark trim around the body, and even red brake calipers push the Blackhawk trim in a sportier direction.

It’s still unmistakably a Jeep — squared-off, upright, and confident — but there’s now a little more attitude in the stance.

Turbocharged Heart Under the Hood

The powertrain remains a highlight. The 2.0-liter turbocharged Hurricane engine delivers 272 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, enough to move this three-row SUV from 0 to 100 km/h in around seven seconds. That’s quick by the standards of the segment, and the 9-speed automatic transmission keeps it smooth whether you’re in city traffic or climbing into rougher terrain.

Jeep’s Active Drive Low 4×4 system and terrain selector remind you that this isn’t just a family hauler with nice trim. It’s still built to handle the kind of roads — or lack of them — that gave Jeep its reputation.

Cabin Gets Useful Refinements

Inside, the Blackhawk treatment shows through in details like leather and suede seat upholstery, the Blackhawk logo stitched into the headrests, and a more streamlined center console. The old gear lever is gone, replaced by a rotary selector dial that opens up more space up front.

Tech is well accounted for: a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster sits behind the wheel, while a 10.1-inch multimedia system handles connectivity. Amazon Alexa integration is part of the package, signaling that Jeep is paying attention to digital convenience as much as mechanical toughness.

Safety and Driver Assistance Upgrades

The 2026 refresh isn’t only about looks and comfort. Every version of the Commander now comes with a suite of driver assistance systems at Level 2 autonomy. Adaptive cruise control, lane centering, automatic emergency braking, and collision detection are all standard.

On the Blackhawk, a 360-degree camera system adds another layer of practicality, particularly handy when threading a large SUV through tight city streets — or picking a careful line over sand and rock.

Perhaps the most surprising part of the 2026 update is the price. Jeep has trimmed the cost across the lineup, with the Commander Blackhawk now starting at R$324,990 in Brazil — roughly equivalent to US$65,000. That represents a meaningful drop compared with the outgoing model and sharpens its case against rivals in the crowded three-row SUV market.

Technical Specification

Performance

• Engine: 2.0 L Hurricane4 turbocharged inline-four-cylinder
• Output: 272 hp (≈ 203 kW) and 400 Nm (≈ 295 lb-ft) of torque
• Acceleration: 0–100 km/h in approximately 7 seconds

Body Measurements

• Wheelbase: 2794 mm (≈ 110.0 in)
• Length: 4769 mm (≈ 187.7 in)
• Width: 1859 mm (≈ 73.2 in)
• Height: 1682 mm (≈ 66.2 in)

Powertrain & Drivetrain

• Transmission: 9-speed automatic (ZF) gearbox
• Drivetrain: Active Drive Low full-time 4×4 with terrain selector

Capacities

• Cargo Volume (with 5 seats up): 661 L (~23.3 cu ft)
• Cargo Volume (7 seats in use): 233 L (~8.2 cu ft)
• Maximum Cargo Volume (rear seats folded): 1760 L (~62.1 cu ft)

Price

• Launch price in Brazil: R$321,290 (approximately US$57,000)

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