2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,200lb
- Limited 4x2, 3.6L, 2WD.
- Base trim: 6,200 lb.
- Top 30% of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,900 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 6,200 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,960 lb
- Margin
- 1,300 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 106% of 4,618 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 6,200 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,960 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,960 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,960 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 6,200 lb: Limited 4x2, $44,405.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,618 lb | $44,405 |
| Limited 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,410 lb | 6,189 lb | 4,779 lb | $46,405 |
| Summit Reserve 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,618 lb | $58,060 |
| Laredo 2WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 2WD | 6,200 lb | 1,380 lb | 5,998 lb | 4,618 lb | $37,580 to $38,085 |
| Summit 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,618 lb | $57,555 to $58,060 |
| Altitude 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,618 lb | $38,085 to $40,780 |
| Overland 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,618 lb | $53,495 to $54,000 |
| Laredo 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,763 lb | $39,580 to $40,085 |
| Summit 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,210 lb | 6,296 lb | 4,747 lb to 5,331 lb | $58,955 to $59,460 |
| Altitude 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,380 lb | 6,126 lb | 4,746 lb | $40,085 to $42,780 |
| Overland 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,260 lb | 6,326 lb | 4,747 lb to 5,331 lb | $55,295 to $55,800 |
| Summit Reserve 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,210 lb | 6,296 lb | 4,747 lb to 5,331 lb | $59,460 to $62,155 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2021 to 2026: 6,200 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,600 lb | Commercial 2WD | $47,900 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 7,200 lb | SRT 4WD | $70,995 to $71,270 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L (this car) | 6,200 lb | Limited 4x2 | $44,405 |
| Audi Q5 | 4,400 lb | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $43,300 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 3,968 lb | S AWD | $43,300 |
| Cadillac XT5 | 3,500 lb | Premium Luxury AWD | $50,795 |
| Lexus RX | 3,500 lb | 350 FWD | $45,220 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree