2015 Jeep Cherokee Specifications Overview

The 2015 Jeep Cherokee is certified across 17 configurations with 3L Turbo-Diesel Engine, 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine, 5.7L 8-Cylinder Engine, 6.4L 8-Cylinder Engine, 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine, 3.2L 6-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic 8-spd or Automatic 9-spd. EPA classified under the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD size category.

Engine / Motors
6 Options
3L Turbo-Diesel Engine, 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine...
Drivetrain Options
4 Drivetrains
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
2 Options
Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 9-spd
Vehicle Classification
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Official EPA regulatory class

Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (17)

Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation

Configuration / Model Engine & Displacement Cylinders Induction / Tech Transmission Drivetrain Fuel System
Grand Cherokee 2WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 3L Turbo-Diesel Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 8-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Diesel
Grand Cherokee 2WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 8-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Gasoline or E85
Grand Cherokee 2WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 5.7L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 8-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Midgrade
Grand Cherokee SRT8 4WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 6.4L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 8-spd 4-Wheel Drive Premium
Cherokee FWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 9-spd Front-Wheel Drive Regular
Cherokee FWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 9-spd Front-Wheel Drive Gasoline or E85
Cherokee FWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 3.2L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 9-spd Front-Wheel Drive Regular
Grand Cherokee 4WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 3L Turbo-Diesel Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 8-spd 4-Wheel Drive Diesel
Cherokee 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 9-spd All-Wheel Drive Regular
Cherokee 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 3.2L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 9-spd All-Wheel Drive Regular
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 9-spd 4-Wheel Drive Regular
Cherokee 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 9-spd All-Wheel Drive Gasoline or E85
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 9-spd 4-Wheel Drive Regular
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 3.2L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 9-spd 4-Wheel Drive Regular
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 3.2L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 9-spd 4-Wheel Drive Regular
Grand Cherokee 4WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 8-spd 4-Wheel Drive Gasoline or E85
Grand Cherokee 4WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 5.7L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Naturally Aspirated Automatic 8-spd 4-Wheel Drive Midgrade
EPA Certification Standards: Powertrain and transmission specifications represent official laboratory configuration records filed under 40 CFR Part 600. For detailed fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual fuel costs, explore the 2015 Jeep Cherokee MPG & Range Report.

Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture

Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities

EPA Regulatory Size Class

  • Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
  • Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
  • Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
  • Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

NHTSA NCAP Body Formats

  • 2015 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD
  • 2015 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD

Active Safety Technology

Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.

Related Official Reports for 2015 Jeep Cherokee

Cross-reference fuel economy, safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall notices

Official US Government Data Provenance

Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.