2015 Jeep® Cherokee
CANADIAN SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. 
All dimensions are in millimetres (inches) unless otherwise noted. 
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

GENERAL INFORMATION	
Body Style 	Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)	
Assembly Plant	Toledo, Ohio (U.S.A.)	
EnerGuide Vehicle Class 	Multipurpose vehicle	
Introduction Date	October 2013 as a 2014 model	
	
BODY AND CHASSIS	
Layout	Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4	
Construction 	Steel uniframe	
	
ENGINE: 3.2-LITRE PENTASTARTM DOHC 24-VALVE V-6 WITH STOP/START	
Availability 	Optional on Sport, North, Limited and Trailhawk 	
Type and Description 	60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled	
Displacement	3,239 cu. cm (197.7 cu. in.)	
Bore x Stroke 	91.0 x 83.0 (3.58 x 3.27)	
Valve System 	Chain-driven, DOHC, 24 valves, with hydraulic roller finger followers	
Fuel Injection 	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless 	
Construction 	Die cast aluminum block, aluminum alloy heads 	
Compression Ratio 	10.7:1	
Power 	271 hp @ 6,500 rpm (82.4 hp/litre)	
Torque 	239 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm 	
Max. Engine Speed	6,500 rpm, electronically limited	
Fuel Requirement	Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2	
Oil Capacity 	5.7 litres (6.0 qt.)	
Coolant Capacity 	9.2 litres (9.7 qt.)	
Emission Controls	Two mini-oxidation three-way catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; and internal engine features Engine Stop/start technology	

EnerGuide 5-cycle Fuel Economy 
L/100 km (mpg), City/Hwy *	11.4 (25) / 8.1 (35) 4x2
11.6 (24) / 8.5 (33) Jeep Active Drive I
12.6 (22) / 9.4 (32) Jeep Active Drive II
12.2 (23) / 9.0 (31) Jeep Active Drive Lock	
Engine Assembly Plant	Trenton, Michigan (U.S.A.)	
*Based on 2015 EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings. 5-cycle test method used.	
	
ENGINE: 2.4-LITRE 16-VALVE MULTIAIR® TIGERSHARKTM INLINE FOUR-CYLINDER	
Availability	Standard on Sport, North, Limited and Trailhawk	
Type and Description	Inline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection	
Displacement	2,360 cu. cm (144 cu. in.)	
Bore x Stroke	88 X 97	
Valve System	SOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total)	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless	
Construction	Aluminum block, aluminum cylinder head	
Compression Ratio	10:1	
Power 	184 hp @ 6,400 rpm	
Torque 	171 lb.-ft. @ 4,600 rpm	
Max. Engine Speed	6,500 rpm	
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane	
Oil Capacity	5.2 litres (5.5 qt.)	
Coolant Capacity	6.7 litres (7.1 qt.)	
Emission Controls	Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor	
EnerGuide 5-cycle Fuel Economy 
L/100km (mpg) City/Hwy*	10.9 (26) / 7.7 (37) 4x2
11.3 (25) / 8.3 (34) Jeep Active Drive I
11.4 (25) / 8.6 (33) Jeep Active Drive II
12.1 (23) / 9.4 (30) Jeep Active Drive Lock	
Engine Assembly Plant 	Dundee, Michigan (U.S.A.)	
*Based on 2015 EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings. 5-cycle test method used 	
	
TRANSMISSION: 948TE NINE-SPEED AUTOMATIC 	
Availability	Standard on all models	
Description 	Planetary gear train, transverse layout	
Ratio Spread	9.81	

Gear Ratio		
1st	4.71	
2nd	2.84	
3rd	1.91	
4th	1.38	
5th	1.00	
6th	0.81	
7th	0.70	
8th	0.58	
9th	0.48	
Rev	3.83	
Axle Ratios	3.2-litre 4x2 — 3.251
3.2-litre 4x4 (non-trailer tow) — 3.251
3.2-litre 4x4 (trailer tow) — 3.517
2.4-litre 4x2 — 3.734
2.4-litre 4x4 (non-Trailhawk) — 3.734
2.4-litre 4x4 (Trailhawk) — 4.083	
	
4X4 SYSTEMS: JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE I, JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE II, JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE LOCK	
Availability 	Jeep Active Drive I is optional on Sport, North, and Limited models.  
Jeep Active Drive II is optional on North and Limited. 
Jeep Active Drive Lock is standard on Trailhawk	
Type	Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement
Electronic 4x4 Low and Neutral range shifting for Active Drive II and Lock
Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch on all 4x4 systems	
Operating Modes	Auto 4x2/4x4
4x4 Low, Neutral for Active Drive II and Lock	
Centre Differential Type	None	
Terrain Response	Unique tuning in all terrain modes	
Low-range Ratio	2.92:1	
	
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	
Alternator 	160-amp, 180-amp optional	
Battery	600-amp maintenance-free, 730-amp optional, 700-amp AGM (with 3.2-litre engine with stop/start only)	
SUSPENSION	
Front 	McPherson strut, long travel coil springs, one-piece aluminum 
sub-frame, aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar	
Rear	Four link rear suspension with trailing arm, aluminum lateral links, isolated high-strength steel rear cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar	
	
STEERING	
Type 	Electric power rack and pinion	
Overall Ratio 	15.15 4x2 and 4x4, 15.36 4x4 Lock	
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 	4x2: 11.5 m (37.6 ft.)
4x4 I: 11.5 m (37.7 ft.)
4x4 II: 11.6 m (38.0 ft.)
4x4 Jeep Active Drive Lock: 11.6 m (38.1 ft.)	
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.56 4x2 and 4x4, 2.67 4x4 Lock	
	
BRAKES	
Front		
Size and Type	330 x 28 (13 x 1.1) vented rotor with 
60 (2.36) single-piston floating caliper	
	330 x 28 (13 x 1.1) vented rotor with
48 (1.89) twin piston floating caliper (available)	
Swept Area (per caliper)	651.1 sq. cm (100.9 sq. in.), 1 x 60; 
839.4 sq. cm (130.1 sq. in.) 2 x 48 	
Rear		
Size and Type 	278 x 12 (10.95 x 0.47) solid rotor with 
38 (1.5) single-piston floating caliper 	
	320 x 12 (12.6 x 0.47) solid rotor with 
43 (1.69) single piston floating caliper (available) 	
Swept Area (per caliper)	638.6 sq. cm (99.0 sq. in.) 1 x 38; 
754.8 sq. cm (117.0 sq. in.) 1 x 43	
Power-assist Type 	230 x 230 (9 x 9) tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist 	
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	Standard	
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Standard	
Parking Brake Type	Electric motor on caliper	
	
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a) 
mm (in.) unless otherwise noted	
Wheelbase	2,699.1 (106.26) 4x2, 2,700 (106.3) 4x4 I, 2,718.8 (107.0) 4x4 Lock 	
Track, Front	1,574.9 (62) 4x2 and 4x4, 1,593.5 (62.7) 4x4 II, 
and 1,613.5 (63.5) 4x4 Lock	
Track, Rear	1,573.2 (61.9) 4x2 and 4x4, 1,593.5 (62.7) 4x4 II, 
and 1613.5 (63.5) 4x4 Lock	
Overall Length 	4,624 (182) 	
Overall Width	1,858.8 (73.2) 4x2 and 4x4, 1,903.6 (74.9) 4x4 Lock	
Overall Height (with roof rack)	1,670.2 (65.7) 4x2, 1,682.9 (66.2) 4x4, 1,710 (67.3) 4x4 II, 
and 1,723.3 (67.8) 4x4 Lock	
Load-floor height	785.6 (30.9) 4x4	
Sill-step height	453.8 (17.9) front step height, 460.8 (18.1) rear step height, 4x4	
Ground Clearances 
(4x4 with P245/65R17 tires)	219.1 (8.7) minimum running ground clearance	
Chassis	247.8 (9.7) cradle bolt head / 222.9 (8.8) front underbody skid plate 	
Fuel Tank	266.2 (10.5) (bolt under fuel tank) / 255.3 (10) brush guard	
Front Axle	265.4 (10.4) two-speed PTU heat shield	
Rear Axle	246.4 (9.7) two-speed RDM with locker	
Approach Angle, (with air dam) (degrees)	29.9 4x4 Lock; 18.9 4x4 I, 21.0 4x4 II; 16.7 4x2; 	
Breakover Angle (degrees)	22.9 4x4 Lock; 19.5 4x4 I; 21.7 4x4 II; 17.7 4x2; 	
Departure Angle (degrees)	32.2 4x4 Lock; 25.0 4x4 I; 27.3 4x4 II; 24.6 4x2; 	
Aero Cd	0.339 (2.4-litre FWD with grille shutters)	
Fuel-tank Capacity	60 litres (13.1 gal.)	
Maximum occupants and cargo weight	454 kg (1,000 lb.)	
All models without Trailer-tow Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch	907 kg (2,000 lb.)	
2.4-litre engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)	907 kg (2,000 lb.)	
3.2-litre engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)	2,041 kg (4,500 lb.)	
Curb Weight		
2.4-litre 4x2	1,658 kg (3,655 lb.) 	
3.2-litre 4x2	1,714 kg (3,779 lb.) 	
2.4-litre 4x4	1,793 kg (3,953 lb.) 	
3.2-litre 4x4 	1835 kg (4,046 lb.) 	
2.4-litre 4x4 Lock	1,827 kg (4,028 lb.) 	
3.2-litre 4x4 Lock	1,863 kg (4,108 lb.) 	
		
Weight Distribution, 4x4, F/R	57/43 	
GVWR	2,494 kg (5,500 lb.) – 2.4-litre FWD
2,494 kg (5,500 lb.) – 2.4-litre 4x4, 3.2-litre FWD, 3.2-litre 4x4	
(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers.	
	
ACCOMMODATIONS
mm (in.) unless otherwise noted	
Seating Capacity — Front/Rear 	2/3	
Front Row		
Head Room without Sunroof	999 (39.4)	
Head Room with Sunroof	965 (37.9)	
Legroom 	1,045 (41.1)	
Shoulder Room 	1,462 (57.6)	
Hip Room	1,367 (53.8)	
Seat Travel 	210 (8.3) driver / 190 (7.5) front passenger	
Recliner Range (degrees)	8 to 76 (manual) / 8 to 55.25 (powered)	
Volume (standard roof)	1,529 litres (53.98 cu. ft.)	
Second Row		
Head Room 	978 (38.5)	
Legroom 	1,023 (40.3)	
Knee Clearance	90.1 (3.5)	
Shoulder Room 	1,399 (55.1)	
Hip Room	1,268 (49.9)	
Recliner Range (degrees)	19.25 to 25.25	
Cargo Volume 	1,401 litres (49.47 cu. ft.)	
Cargo Access		
Liftover Height	786 (30.9) 4x4	
Maximum Cargo Width at 
Liftgate Opening	1,051 (41.4) without subwoofer	
Minimum Cargo Width at 
Liftgate Opening 	917 (36.1) at top of opening	
Maximum Cargo Height at 
Liftgate Opening	825.0 (32.5) 4x4 Lock	
Minimum Cargo Height at 
Liftgate Opening	780.0 (30.7) 4x2	
Distance Between Wheelhouse 
Interior Trim	1,001 (39.4)	
Cargo Volume		
Rear Seats Up	697 litres (24.6 cu. ft.) 	
Rear Seats Folded	1,555 litres (54.9 cu. ft.) 	
Interior Volume Index	3,625 litres (128 cu. ft.) 	
Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded 	1,668 litres (58.9 cu. ft.) 	
Behind Rear Seat 	697 litres (24.6 cu. ft.) rear seat at design position
762 litres (26.9 cu. ft.) rear seat at mid travel 
824 litres (29.1 cu. ft.) rear seat at full forward	
Behind Front-row Seats 
with Rear Seats Folded	1,555 litres (54.9 cu. ft.)	
	
WHEELS (in.)	
Availability	Standard on Sport 	
Type and Material	Painted Silver full face steel 	
Size 	17 x 7	
		
Availability	Standard on North 	
Type and Material 	Painted Silver cast aluminum 	
Size 	17 x 7	
		
Availability	Standard on Limited	
Type and Material 	Polished aluminum 	
Size 	18 x 7	
		
Availability	Optional on Trailhawk	
Type and Material 	Aluminum with Black finish	
Size 	17 x 7.5	
		
Availability	Standard on Trailhawk 	
Type and Material	Polished aluminum with painted pockets	
Size	17 x 7.5	
	
TIRES	
Availability	Standard on Sport 4x2 and North 4x2	
Size and Type 	225/60R17 BSW, All-season 	
Mfr. and Model 	Firestone Destination LE2	
Revs per km (mile)	470 (757)	
		
Availability	Standard on Limited 4x2	
Size and Type 	225/55R18 BSW, All-season 	
Mfr. and Model	Continental ProContact TX 	
Revs per km (mile)	467 (752) 	
		
Availability	Standard on Sport 4x4 and North 4x4 	
Size and Type	225/65R17 BSW, All-season 	
Mfr. and Model	Firestone Destination LE2	
Revs per km (mile)	456 (734) 	
		
Availability	Standard on Limited 4x4	
Size and Type	225/60R18 BSW, Touring 	
Mfr. and Model 	Continental ProContact TX 	
Revs per km (mile)	452 (727) 	
		
Availability	Standard on Trailhawk 	
Size and Type	P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain	
Mfr. and Model 	Firestone Destination A/T 	
Revs per km (mile)	443 (713)