2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee review

Exterior colors:

• Auburn Pearl Coat (Summit only)

• Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat (not available on Summit)

• Black Forest Green Pearl Coat (not available on Laredo and Summit)

• Bright White Clear Coat

• Brilliant Black Crystal Clear Coat

• Cashmere Pearl Clear Coat (not available on Laredo and Summit)

• Deep Cherry Red Pearl Coat

• Granite Crystal Pearl Coat (not available on Laredo)

• Maximum Steel Clear Coat (not available on Laredo and Summit)

• Redline Pearl Clear Coat (SRT only)

• True Blue Pearl Coat (not available on Laredo and Summit)

Interior colors:

• Argentina Tan (Summit only)

• Black (SRT only)

• Black with Radar Red (SRT only)

• Grand Canyon Jeep Brown (Summit only)

• Grand Canyon Jeep Brown/Indigo Blue (Overland only)

• Light Frost/Black (Overland and Summit only)

• Light Frost/Grand Canyon Jeep Brown (Overland only)

• Morocco Black

• Sepia (SRT only)

Interior details

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers room for up to five people and a folding rear bench seat that provides 68.3 cubic feet of volume. To carry extra-long cargo, just lower the folding front passenger seat (standard on Laredo) and slide in your skis or lumber from the home improvement store. Base trims feature cloth upholstery, while Overland and higher trims include leather-trimmed seats. The SRT has ventilated front seats, and heated seats come standard in Limited and higher models.

Child seat details

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers seating for five and can fit up to three car seats in the second row. This includes LATCH car seats, infant car seats, rear-facing convertible car seats, forward-facing convertible car seats, and booster car seats. Thanks to lower LATCH anchors that sit about a half-inch between the back and bottom of the seat cushions, child seats are easy to install in the 2015 Grand Cherokee.

Performance

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available with four powertrains, including a 290-hp 3.6L V6, a 360-hp 5.7L V8 (optional on Limited, Overland, and Summit), a 240-hp turbocharged 3.0L diesel V6 (optional on Limited, Overland, and Summit), and a 475-hp 6.4L V8 on the SRT. All engines pair with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard 2WD or optional 4WD (4WD is standard on the SRT). The 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel-equipped 2015 Grand Cherokee with 2WD delivers fuel-sipping performance, with an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined.

Towing capacity starts at an estimated 6,200 lbs with the 3.6L V6 on 2WD and 4WD 2015 models, when properly equipped.

If you need more hauling power, the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 2WD can tow an estimated 7,400 lbs with the 5.7L V8 or 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel, when properly equipped. For sizzling performance, consider the 6.4L V8-powered 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, which earns a zero-to-60-mph time of 4.8 seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new).

Emissions

According to EPA estimates, the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee's tailpipe emissions depend on engine and configuration:

• The 2WD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee's tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 408 grams per mile with the 3.0L V6.

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• The 4WD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee's tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 432 grams per mile with the 3.0L V6.

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• The 2WD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee's tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 444 grams per mile with the 3.6L V6.

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• The 4WD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee's tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 458 grams per mile with the 3.6L V6.

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• The 2WD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee's tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 526 grams per mile with the 5.7L V8.

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• The 4WD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee's tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 558 grams per mile with the 5.7L V8.

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• The 4WD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee's tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 592 grams per mile with the 6.4L V8.

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