2015 Jeep® Grand 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		
Vehicle Type	Four-door sport-utility vehicle	
Assembly Plant	Jefferson Avenue North Assembly Plant, Detroit, Michigan (U.S.A.)	
EnerGuide Vehicle Class	Multi-purpose vehicle	
Introduction Date	Spring 1992 as a 1993 model	
		
BODY/CHASSIS		
Layout	Front engine, rear- or four-wheel drive	
Construction	Steel uniframe	
		
ENGINE: 3.6- DOHC V6		
Availability	Standard on all models	
Type and Description	60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled	
Displacement	3,604 cu. cm (220 cu. in.)	
Bore x Stroke	96 x 83 (3.77 x 3.26)	
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers 	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless	
Construction	Aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads	
Compression Ratio	10.2:1	
Power (est.) 	290 hp at 6,400 rpm 	
Torque (est.) 	260 lb.-ft. at 4,800 rpm	
Max. Engine Speed	6,400 rpm (electronically limited)	
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2	
Oil Capacity	5.7 litres (6.0 qt.)	
Coolant Capacity	13.25 litres (14.0 qt.)	
Emission Controls 	Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors 
and internal engine features	
Max. Gross Trailer Weight	3,812 kg (6,200 lb.) — 4WD 	
EnerGuide Fuel Economy 
L/100km (mpg) City/Hwy*	13.9 (20) / 9.8 (29)
	
Assembly Plant	Trenton, Michigan (U.S.A.)	
*Based on 2015 EngerGuide fuel consumption ratings. 5-cycle test method used.	
ENGINE: 5.7-LITRE V8		
Availability	Optional on Limited, Overland and Summit	
Type and Description	90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled	
Displacement	5,654 cu. cm (345 cu. ft.)	
Bore x Stroke	99.5 x 90.9 (3.92 x 3.58)	
Valve System	Variable-valve timing (VVT), pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless	
Construction	Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps,  aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers	
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	
Power (est.) 	360 hp at 5,150 rpm	
Torque (est.) 	390 lb.-ft. at 4,250 rpm	
Max. Engine Speed	5,800 rpm (electronically-limited)	
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended; unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable	
Oil Capacity	6.6 litres (7 qt.)	
Coolant Capacity	13.72 litres (14.5 qt.)	
Emission Controls 	Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features	
Max. Gross Trailer Weight	3,265 kg (7,200 lb.) (4x4)	
EnerGuide Fuel Economy 
L/100km (mpg) City/Hwy*	17.3 (16) / 11.5 (25)	
Assembly Plant	Saltillo (Mexico)	
*Based on 2015 EngerGuide fuel consumption ratings. 5-cycle test method used.	
		
ENGINE:  3.0-LITRE DOHC ECODIESEL V6	
Availability	Optional on Limited, Overland and Summit	
Type and Description	60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled	
Displacement	2,988 cu. cm (182 cu. in.)	
Bore x Stroke	83 x 92 (3.27 x 3.60)	
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves 	
Fuel Injection	Common-rail, 2000 bar, Solenoid Injectors	
Construction	Iron block, aluminum alloy heads	
Compression Ratio	16.5:1	
Power (est.) 	240 hp at 3,600 rpm 	
Torque (est.) 	420 lb.-ft. at 2,000 rpm	
Max. Engine Speed	4,800 rpm (electronically limited)	
Fuel Requirement	Ultra Low-sulfur diesel	
Oil Capacity	7.8 litres (8.2 qt.)	
Coolant Capacity	11.4 litres (12 qt.)	
Emission Controls 	Cooled EGR, Oxidation catalyst, Diesel particulate filter, SCR w/urea injection	
Max. Gross Trailer Weight	2,240 kg (7,200 lb.) (4x4)	
EnerGuide Fuel Economy 
L/100 km (mpg) City/Hwy*	11.2 (25) / 8.4 (34)
	
Assembly Plant	Ferrara (Italy)	
*Based on 2014 EngerGuide fuel consumption ratings. 5-cycle test method used.	
		
TRANSMISSION: ZF AUTOMATIC, EIGHT-SPEED OVERDRIVE	
Availability	Standard on all models	
Description	Driver-interactive manual control via steering wheel paddle shifters and electronically-modulated torque converter clutch	
Gear Ratios		
1st	4.714	
2nd 	3.143	
3rd	2.106	
4th 	1.667	
5th 	1.285	
6th	1.000	
7th	0.839	
8th 	0.667	
Reverse 	3.295	
		
TRANSFER CASE: MP 3010		
Availability	Optional with V6	
Type	Single-speed	
Operating Mode	Full-time AWD	
Low Range Ratio	None	
Torque Split, Front/Rear	50/50 	
		
TRANSFER CASE: MP 3022		
Availability	Optional with the V6, V8 and EcoDiesel engines	
Type	Two-speed, electronically shifted	
Operating Modes	4x4 Low (Lock), Neutral; full-time active 4x4	
Low Range Ratio	2.72	
Torque Split, Front/Rear	Variable	
		
AXLES		
Front		
Differential Type	Conventional	
Availability	Standard on 4x4 models 	
Ring Gear Diameter	195 (7.7)	
Axle Ratios	3.45:1 — V6 and EcoDiesel
3.09:1 — V8	
Rear		
Differential Type	Conventional (Optional Electronic Limited Slip on V8 and EcoDiesel)	
Availability	Standard on all engines	
Ring Gear Diameter	8.4 (215) — V6 4x4 
8.9 (225) — V8, EcoDiesel & V6 	
Axle Ratios	3.45:1 — V6 and EcoDiesel
3.09:1 — V8	
		
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM		
Alternator	160-amp; 180-amp or 220-amp depending on option content	
Battery	Maintenance-free (H7 700 CCA on V6 and V8 / H8 800 CCA on EcoDiesel)	
		
SUSPENSION		
Front	Short- and long-arm independent (SLA), coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coil-over shock absorbers, upper- and lower-control arms (“A” arms), stabilizer bar	
Rear	Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks (including load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links (tension and camber) plus a separate toe link	
		
STEERING		
Type	Power rack and pinion (V8), electro-hydraulic power steering (V6 and EcoDiesel)	
Overall Ratio	18.9:1 — on centre; 15.7:1 — at full lock	
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 	11.3 m (37.1 ft.)	
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	3.67	
P/S pump	Electro-hydraulic on V6 & EcoDiesel, hydraulic on V8	
		
BRAKES		
Type	Power, single-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum, ABS	
Availability	Standard	
Front		
Rotor size and type	330 x 32 (13.0 x 1.3) vented disc – V6
350 x 32 (13.8 x 1.3)  – EcoDiesel and V8 	
Caliper size and type	48 (1.89) two-piston pin-slider caliper	
Swept area	1,820 sq. cm (282 sq. in.)	
Rear		
Rotor size and type	330 x 14 (13.0 x 0.55) disc – V6
330 x 22 (13.0 x 0.87) vented disc – EcoDiesel and V8	
Caliper size and type	48 (1.89) single-piston pin-slider caliper	
Swept area	1,658 sq. cm (257 sq. in.)	
Four channel ABS standard on 4x4.		
		
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES 
mm (in.) unless otherwise noted		
Wheelbase	2,915 (114.8)	
Track, Front	1,623 (63.9)	
Track, Rear	1,627 (64.1)	
Overall Length	4,822 (189.8)	
Overall Width (Width at Mirrors)	2,154 (84.8)	
Body Width	1,943 (76.5)	
Overall Height (at Roof Rail / at Antenna)	1,761 (69.3) / 1,779 (70.0)	
Load Floor Height	822 (32.4) — standard suspension/ 807 (31.8) — air suspension 	
Sill Step Height	520 (20.5) — standard suspension508 (20.0) — air suspension	
Ground Clearance  (with P245/70R17 Tire and 3.6-litre engine)	218 (8.6) — standard suspension/ 264 (10.4)  — air suspension (Pos#2)	
Chassis (Fuel Tank) 	243 (9.6)  — standard suspension/ 271 (10.7) — air suspension (Pos#2)	
Front Axle 	236 (9.3)  — standard suspension/ 246 (9.7)  — air suspension (Pos#2)	
Rear Axle 	253 (10.0)  — standard suspension/ 282 (11.1)  — air suspension (Pos#2)	
Approach Angle (degrees)	26.2 — standard suspension/ 36.1 — air suspension (Pos#2, air-dam off)	
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)	19.0 — standard suspension/ 22.8 — air suspension (Pos#2)	
Departure Angle (degrees)	24.0 — standard suspension/ 27.1 — air suspension (Pos#2)	
Frontal Area 	2.88 sq. m (31.0 sq. ft.)	
Drag Coefficient 	0.371	
Aero CdA	11.5 (Cd x cross-sectional area)	
Fuel Tank Capacity	93.1 litres (24.6 gal.)	
ACCOMMODATIONS
mm (in.) unless otherwise noted		
Seating Capacity (front/rear) 	2/3 	
Total Interior Passenger Volume	2,985 litres (105.4 cu. ft.)	
Front		
Head Room	1,013 (39.9)	
Legroom	1,025 (40.3)	
Shoulder Room	1,491 (58.7)	
Hip Room	1,449 (57.0)	
Seat Travel	280 (11.0)	
Front Volume Index 	1,546 litres (54.6 cu. ft.)	
Rear 		
Head Room	995 (39.2)	
Legroom	981 (38.6)	
Knee Clearance	110 (4.3)	
Shoulder Room	1,474 (58.0)	
Hip Room	1,428 (56.2)	
Rear Seat Volume Index 	1,438 litres (50.8 cu. ft.)	
Maximum Cargo Volume 	1,934 litres (68.3 cu. ft.)	
Behind Second-row Seats 	1,028 litres (36.3 cu. ft.)	
Total Passenger plus Cargo Volume 	3,979 litres (140.5 cu. ft.)	

WEIGHTS (Estimates)						
	MODEL	ENGINE	GVWR(a) 
kg (lb.) 	CURB WEIGHT(b) 
kg (lb.) 	PAYLOAD(c) 
kg (lb.) 	
4WD	Laredo	3.6-litre	2,948 (6,500) 	2,121 (4,677) 	600 (1,320) 	
	Limited	3.6-litre
5.7-litre
3.0-litre EcoDiesel	2,948 (6,500) 3,084 (6,800) 
3,084 (6,800) 	2,211 (4,875) 
2,329 (5,135) 
2,393 (5,275) 	580 (1,270)
585 (1,290)
580 (1,270) 	
	Overland	3.6-litre
5.7-litre
3.0-litre EcoDiesel	2,948 (6,500) 
3,084 (6,800) 
3,084 (6,800) 	2,261 (4,984) 
2,381 (5,250) 
2,446 (5,393) 	520 (1,150) 
520 (1,150) 
530 (1,170) 	
	Summit	3.6-litre
5.7-litre
3.0-litre EcoDiesel	2,948 (6,500) 
3,084 (6,800)
3,084 (6,800) 	2,247 (4,955) 
2,367 (5,219) 
2,437 (5,374) 	475 (1,050) 
475 (1,050) 
475 (1,050)	
(a) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. 
(b) Curb weight includes standard equipment and full quantities of fuel, lubricant and coolant.
(c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passengers, cargo, and options, rounded to the nearest 5 kg (10 lb.).	

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, F/R	
	MODEL	ENGINE	DISTRIBUTION 	
4WD	Laredo	3.6-litre	53/47	
	Limited	3.6-litre
5.7-litre
3.0-litre EcoDiesel	52/48
54/46
54/46	
	Overland	3.6-litre
5.7-litre
3.0-litre EcoDiesel	52/48
53/47
53/47	
	Summit	3.6-litre
5.7-litre
3.0-litre EcoDiesel	51/49
53/47
53/47	

Wheels (in.)	
Availability	Standard on Laredo 	
Type and Material	Painted machine cast-aluminum, 5-spoke 	
Size 	17 x 8	
		
Availability	Standard on Laredo E and Limited, available on Overland 	
Type and Material	Painted machine cast-aluminum, 10-spoke 	
Size 	18 x 8	
		
Availability	Standard on Overland, available on Limited	
Type and Material	Polished machined cast-aluminum, 5-spoke	
Size 	20 x 8	
		
Availability	Standard on Summit	
Type and Material	Polished machined cast-aluminum, twin 5-spoke (Satin Carbon painted w/Premium Plus Appearance Group)	
Size 	20 x 8	
		
TIRES		
Standard — Laredo 		
Size and Type	P245/70R17	
Mfr. and Model	Goodyear Fortera HL Black Sidewall All-Season — OWL Optional	
Revs per km (mile)	685 (1,103)	
		
Standard — Limited; Optional — Laredo		
Size and Type	P265/60R18 	
Mfr. and Model	Michelin Latitude Tour Black Sidewall All-Season 	
Revs per km (mile)	691 (1,113)	
		
Standard — Overland; Optional — Limited		
Size and Type	P265/50R20	
Mfr. and Model	Goodyear Fortera HL Black Sidewall All-Season 	
Revs per km (mile)	690 (1,111)	
		
Optional — Laredo, Limited and Overland 		
Size and Type	P265/60R18 	
Mfr. and Model	Michelin Latitude Tour Black Sidewall All-Season	
Revs per km (mile)	691 (1,113)	
		
Standard — Summit 		
Size and Type	P265/50R20	
Mfr. and Model	Goodyear Fortera HL Black Sidewall All-Season	
Revs per km (mile)	690 (1,111)	
		
Parking Brake Type	Drum-in-hat	
Four–wheel Anti-lock Brakes	Standard	
Electronic stability control	Standard	
All-speed traction control	Standard	
Brake Assist	Standard	

TRAILER TOWING				
	Engine	Axle Ratio	Maximum Trailer  Weight kg (lb.)	
4WD 	3.6-litre V6
5.7-litre V8
3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6	3.45 
3.09
3.45	2,818 (6,200) 
3,265 (7,200) 
3,265 (7,200)