Jeep · 1986-1992
Comanche (MJ)
The Jeep Comanche (MJ) was a compact pickup built on the Cherokee XJ in Toledo from 1985 to 1992. With the legendary 4.0-liter inline-six, 6- and 7-foot beds and strong off-road ability, about 190,000 were made before Chrysler discontinued it.
- Years
- 1986-1992
- Drivetrain
- RWD · 4WD (Command-Trac part-time; Selec-Trac full-time)
- Engines
- 2.5 L AMC 150 · 2.8 L GM LR2 · 2.1 L Renault J8S turbodiesel
- Sold in
- US · Canada
Spec sheet
- Production
- 1986–1992
- Assembly
- Toledo, OH
- Sold in
- USCanada
- Codes
- MJUniframe
- Body styles
- 2-door pickup
- Bed lengths
- 6 ft (113 in WB, MY1987+)7 ft (119.9 in WB, from 1986)
- Drivetrains
- RWD4WD (Command-Trac part-time; Selec-Trac full-time)
- Transmissions
- Aisin AX-4 / AX-5 manualPeugeot BA10/5 5-speed (4.0, to Mar 1989)Aisin AX-15 5-speed (4.0, from Mar 1989)TorqueFlite A904 3-speed (1986)Aisin AW-4 / 30-40LE 4-speed automatic
- Trims
- BaseCustomChief (1987-88)Laredo (1987-90)Pioneer (1987-92)Eliminator (1988-92)Olympic Edition (1988)
- Wheelbase
- 113 / 119.9 in
- Length
- 179.2 / 194 in
- Width
- 71.7 in
- Height
- 64.7 in
- Launch MSRP
- US$7,049 (2WD, 1986)
Engines
- Displacement
- 2.5 L
- Config
- I4
- HP
- 117 hp
- Torque
- 135 lb-ft
- Years
- 1986-1992
- Notes
- 121 hp 1987-90; 130 hp / 149 lb-ft Chrysler MPI 1991-92
- Displacement
- 2.8 L
- Config
- V6
- HP
- 115 hp
- Torque
- 150 lb-ft
- Years
- 1986
- Displacement
- 2.1 L
- Config
- I4 diesel turbo
- HP
- 85 hp
- Torque
- 132 lb-ft
- Years
- 1986-1987
- Displacement
- 4.0 L
- Config
- I6
- HP
- 173 hp
- Torque
- 220 lb-ft
- Years
- 1987-1992
- Notes
- 177 hp 88-90; 190 hp / 225 lb-ft "High Output" 1991-92
Highlights
- 01
- Introduced Aug 1985 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas
- 02
- Lowest-priced Jeep for MY1986
- 03
- Uniframe construction: bed integrated into the Cherokee unibody-style structure
- 04
- Leaf springs mounted under the axle for load capacity
- 05
- 190,446 built through June 1992
Photos
Jeep Comanche (MJ) 1986-1992, image 1 of 3
Jeep Comanche (MJ) 1986-1992, image 2 of 3
Jeep Comanche (MJ) 1986-1992, image 3 of 3
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Overview
Unveiled in August 1985 at a dealer event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the Comanche was AMC's answer to Japanese compact pickups. The $7,049 base 2WD was the cheapest Jeep of 1986. It shared the Cherokee's front end and Uniframe-style structure but used long leaf springs mounted beneath the axle.
Engines were AMC's 2.5-liter four, the Chevrolet-sourced 2.8-liter V6 and a Renault 2.1-liter turbodiesel (1986-87). The 4.0-liter inline-six arrived in 1987 with 173 hp, growing to 190 hp in 1991-92 under Chrysler's control. Command-Trac part-time and Selec-Trac full-time 4WD were offered.
Trims included Chief, Laredo, Pioneer and the sporty Eliminator. A short six-foot bed arrived for 1987. Chrysler ended production on June 12, 1992 after 190,446 trucks.