New last year, the Cherokee small SUV is offered with four-cylinder or V-6 power. All models have a nine-speed automatic transmission. As a true off-roader, the Cherokee arguably competes with models like the Nissan Xterra and Toyota 4Runner in addition to crossovers like the Chevrolet Equinox and Subaru Outback.
New for 2015
V-6-powered Cherokees now have fuel-saving stop-start technology. Trailhawk models can now have ventilated front seats, and Latitude trim levels get new cloth seat fabric. A tonneau cover is a stand-alone option, and the collision warning system now incorporates autonomous braking.
Exterior Highlights
- Familiar Jeep seven-slot grille
- High-mounted running lights atop fender
- Available underbody skid plates
- 17-inch steel wheels; available 17- or 18-inch aluminum wheels
- Available fog lights
- Available panoramic moonroof
- Available power liftgate
- Available heated side mirrors
Interior Highlights - Seats five
- Cloth upholstery; available leather
- Available heated and ventilated front seats
- Available heated steering wheel
- 60/40-split folding backseat
- Available wireless charging pad for portable devices
- Available 7-inch screen in instrument panel
- Available 8.4-inch touch-screen entertainment system
- Available self-parking system
Under the Hood - 184-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
- Available 271-hp, 3.2-liter V-6
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive; three available four-wheel-drive systems
Safety Features - Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Ten airbags
- Available front and rear parking sensors
- Available backup camera
- Available blind spot warning system with rear cross-path detection
- Available lane departure warning
- Available forward collision warning with autonomous braking
Courtesy of Cars.com
