Chrysler to End Production of Jeep Comanche

The Chrysler Corporation announced today the end of the production of the Jeep Comanche.

The Toledo, Ohio plant had been building approximately 12 Comanches per day.

While the Comanche is officially scheduled to go out of production June 12, the final Comanche may have already been built.

Source:
New York Times
June 6, 1992

Chrysler plans no Comanche ads in 1992

Chrysler has made no plans for advertising the Comanche in 1992, relying on dealers to "carry the ball".

Source:
Toledo Blade - Aug 29, 1991
Page 22

1991 Comanche Gets Performance Boost

The 1991 Comanche features an engine upgrade for both 4 and 6 cylinders.

1990 4 Cylinder 2.5L Engine:
121 hp @ 5250 RPM
141 ft/lb torque @ 3250 RPM
Throttle-body fuel injection system

1990 6 Cylinder 4.0L Engine (I-6):
177 hp @ 4750 RPM
220 ft/lb torque @ 4000 RPM

1991 4 Cylinder 2.5L Engine:

126 hp @ 5250 RPM
148 ft/lb torque @ 3000 RPM
Multi-point fuel injection system

1991 6 Cylinder 4.0L Engine (I-6):
190 hp @ 4750 RPM
225 ft/lb torque @ 4000 RPM

Engine/Transmission Options:
Optional 4-speed automatic transmission available for all models
Base - 2.5L Engine, 5 speed manual standard (4.0L Engine, 5 speed manual optional)
Pioneer - 2.5L Engine, 5 speed manual standard (4.0L Engine, 5 speed manual optional)
SporTruck - 2.5L Engine, 4 speed manual standard  (4.0L Engine, 5 speed manual optional)
Eliminator - 4.0L Engine, 5 speed manual standard

Other Options:
Optional Command-Trac part-time four-wheel-drive with shift-on-the-fly capability
Air Conditioning
Speed Control
Skid Plate
Off-road Package

Optional Off-road Package includes the following:
High-Pressure Front and Rear Gas-Charged Shocks
15x7 Silver Styled Wheels
P225/75/R15 Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Tires
Heavy Duty Radiator
Skid Plate
Axillary Transmission Oil Cooler
Tow Hooks
Full Size Spare Tire


Warranty:
12 month/12,000 mile full coverage, excluding tires

7/70 Protection Plan:
7 yr/70,000 mile engine and powertrain protection
7 yr/100,000 mile rust protection


Source:
Advertising Supplement to The News - Apr 11, 1991
Page 9

Comanche on Toledo Jeep Plant to Recieve Facelift

The yellow 1987 Jeep Comanche on top of the Toledo Jeep Plant is being temporarily removed in order to update its appearance.

The truck will be updated to look like a 1991 model "with black trim, a new grill, and new black fender flares above the wheels".

Additionally, the Comanche will be repainted white, since the yellow is "an old Renault color" from when Jeep was owned by AMC, and to make the vehicle more visible.

The Comanche has no engine and no interior, to make it lighter.

Source:
Toledo Blade - Jul 13, 1990
Page 19

Former Jeep Comanche Staff Manager becomes President of Kelpie Industries

Paul Cooper was Staff Manager for the release of the Jeep Comanche.  He worked at the Toledo Jeep plant from 1983 to 1988 as Staff Manager, then Facilities Manager.  He became the president of an independent truck company, Kelpie Industries U.S.A., in May 1989.

Source:
Toledo Blade - Jul 13, 1990
Page 19

National Council of Jeep/Eagle Dealers Requests Comanche be Discontinued

Due to lack of sales, the National Council of Jeep/Eagle dealers asked Chrysler to discontinue the Jeep Comanche, and allow them to sell a version of the Dodge Dakota pickup.

Jeep Yearly Sales Numbers - Comanche sales have been highlighted

Source:
Toledo Blade - Jul 2, 1990
Page 20, 21

Recall Issued for Catalytic Converters

Model Year: 1987
Make: Cherokee, Comanche, Wagoneer with 2.5L fuel-injected engine
Problem: Catalytic Converter can overheat and break down
Number vehicles affected: 11,056

Source:
Sarasota Herald-Tribune - May 22, 1990
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