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2020 Jeep Cherokee towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,600 lb
Margin
400 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
45% of 3,590 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,600 lbRating: 2,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,600 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
2,000 lb
80% of the rating
1,600 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 2,000 lb: Latitude FWD, $25,840.

2020 Jeep Cherokee tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Latitude FWD2.4LFWD2,000 lb3,590 lb$25,840
North 4WD3.2L 6cyl4WD2,000 lb3,960 lb$27,340
Upland 4WD3.2L 6cyl4WD2,000 lb3,960 lb$27,340
Latitude 4WD2.4L4WD2,000 lb3,875 lb$27,340
Lux FWD3.2LFWD2,000 lb3,710 lb$27,595
Altitude FWD2.4LFWD2,000 lb3,590 lb$27,595
Latitude Plus FWD2.4LFWD2,000 lb3,590 lb$27,595
Lux 4WD3.2L 6cyl4WD2,000 lb3,960 lb$29,095
Altitude 4WD2.4L4WD2,000 lb3,875 lb$29,095
Latitude Plus 4WD2.4L4WD2,000 lb3,875 lb$29,095
Latitude Lux FWDN/AFWD2,000 lb3,590 lb$29,900
Latitude Lux 4WDN/A4WD2,000 lb3,960 lb$31,400
Limited FWD2.4LFWD2,000 lb3,590 lb$31,600
High Altitude FWD2.0LFWD2,000 lb3,730 lb$31,600
TrailHawk 4WD3.2L 6cyl4WD2,000 lb3,962 lb to 4,250 lb$34,755
TrailHawk Elite 4WD3.2L 6cyl4WD2,000 lb3,962 lb to 4,250 lb$34,755
Limited 4WD3.2L 6cyl4WD2,000 lb3,960 lb$34,845
High Altitude 4WD3.2L 6cyl4WD2,000 lb3,960 lb$34,845
Overland FWD3.2LFWD2,000 lb3,710 lb$36,995
Overland 4x43.2L4WD2,000 lb3,960 lb$38,495

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,000201420162018202020222026
Highest rating each year, 2014 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2015: 2,000 lb to 4,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 4,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 2,000 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Hyundai Santa Fe3,500 lb2.0T SEL FWD$34,875
Subaru Outback3,500 lbOnyx Edition XT AWD$34,895
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$33,055
Jeep Cherokee (this car)2,000 lbLatitude FWD$25,840
Mazda CX-52,000 lbSport FWD$25,190
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$25,150
Nissan Rogue1,102 lbFWD S$25,490

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked