2015 Jeep Cherokee Review: Design, Interior, and Specs

Introduction

When Jeep unveiled the all-new Jeep Cherokee in 2013 at the New York Auto Show, Jeep loyalists and fans went crazy. For them, Jeep committed the ultimate sin, the ultimate betrayal; they made the car look less rugged. Here's the specs and prices of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee.

Polarizing Design

The main controversy focused on the front end, with those strange-looking headlamps. You can’t really tell it’s a Jeep except for the seven slots grille, and even then, you would think this was some Chinese knock-off rather than a Jeep. However, it is a Jeep, and it is a good one.

They say in the automotive business if you can design a car that is polarizing—meaning some either really hate it or really love it—then it will become a hit. The 2015 Jeep Cherokee did become polarizing, and that’s why it’s a hit.

Exterior Features

We will not talk about the exterior in detail except to mention that the back end of the car looks new and fresh, following the same design language as its bigger brother, the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The front end is polarizing; you either hate or love it. We tend to hate it, but then again, I am a retro-style kind of guy and can’t accept change very easily.

Interior Quality

The interior, on the other hand, looks great and is very similar to the more luxurious Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015. The materials used inside are of good quality, and the famous UConnect infotainment system is the crown jewel of the interior. We wonder if they fixed the hackability of the car, as the 2014 Jeep Cherokee was one of the most hackable cars according to a CNN report.

Performance and Engine Options

Although the Jeep Cherokee 2015 comes equipped with either a 2.4 or 3.2-liter engine, the 3.2-liter V6 is the only choice available in our region. This engine produces a healthy 270 hp and 240 pound-feet of torque, mated with a 9-speed automatic transmission. This combination enables the car to achieve a combined fuel consumption of 10 L / 100 km.

Pricing and Availability

The Jeep Cherokee 2015 is currently on sale across the GCC region, with prices starting from 149,900 AED.