The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Overland offers a compelling blend of luxury and capability, making it an interesting choice for Texas offroading adventures. Here's a comprehensive look at its performance across the Lone Star State's diverse terrain.
The WK2 Overland comes equipped with Quadra-Trac II 4WD system and Quadra-Lift air suspension, providing versatile capability for various offroad conditions. In Texas, this translates to confident handling across hill country trails, desert terrain, and muddy backroads.
The limestone and rocky terrain of the Texas Hill Country is where the Overland shines. The air suspension's adjustable height provides excellent ground clearance (up to 10.8 inches in Off-Road II mode), allowing you to navigate rocky obstacles with confidence. The Selec-Terrain system's Rock mode optimizes throttle response and traction control for technical sections.
While not a dedicated sand vehicle, the Overland handles West Texas desert trails reasonably well. Airing down tires and using Sand/Mud mode helps, though the vehicle's 5,000+ lb curb weight can be a disadvantage in deep sand compared to lighter alternatives.
The Quadra-Trac II system with low-range gearing provides solid traction in muddy conditions. However, the street-oriented tires that come standard on the Overland are a limitation—upgrading to all-terrain tires significantly improves mud performance.