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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity

Max tow rating

7,200lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 5,700 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
7,200 lb
80% rule
Up to 5,760 lb
Margin
1,500 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
110% of 5,195 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 9-12 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 5,760 lbRating: 7,200 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 5,760 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
7,200 lb
80% of the rating
5,760 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 5,760 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 5,760 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 5,760 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 5,760 lb
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 7,200 lb: SRT 4WD.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
SRT 4WD6.4L 8cyl4WD7,200 lb1,350 lb6,545 lb5,195 lb$70,995 to $71,270
Trackhawk 4WD6.2L 8cyl4WD7,200 lb1,350 lb6,706 lb5,356 lb$89,780 to $90,070
80th Edition 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,380 lb6,126 lb4,746 lb$46,245
Trailhawk 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,130 lb6,134 lb5,004 lb$47,105
High Altitude 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,619 lb to 5,150 lb$48,475
Overland 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,280 lb6,245 lb4,965 lb$51,505
High Altitude 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,280 lb6,245 lb4,965 lb$51,505
Summit 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,160 lb6,160 lb5,000 lb$57,580
Freedom 4x23.6L2WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,513 lb to 5,150 lb$33,885
Laredo X 4x23.6L2WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,513 lb to 5,150 lb$33,885
Laredo E 4x43.6L4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,625 lb$36,210
Limited 4x23.6L2WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,576 lb$41,835
Limited X 4x23.6L2WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,576 lb$41,835
80th Anniversary 4x23.6L2WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,576 lb$41,835
80th Anniversary 4x43.6L4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,746 lb$43,855
Overland 4x23.6L2WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,619 lb to 5,150 lb$48,475
Summit 4x23.6L2WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,619 lb to 5,150 lb$54,550
Laredo E 2WD3.6L 6cyl2WD3,500 lb to 6,200 lb1,180 lb5,693 lb4,513 lb to 5,150 lb$33,885
Freedom 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb to 6,200 lb1,370 lb5,995 lb4,625 lb$36,210
Laredo X 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb to 6,200 lb1,370 lb5,995 lb4,625 lb$36,210
Limited 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb to 6,200 lb1,380 lb6,126 lb4,746 lb$43,855
Limited X 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb to 6,200 lb1,380 lb6,126 lb4,746 lb$43,855

No rating listed: 2 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 7,200 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2011: 3,500 lb to 7,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2012: 7,200 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2013: 5,000 lb to 7,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 7,200 lb to 6,200 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Dodge Durango8,700 lbSRT 392 AWD$65,877
Jeep Grand Cherokee (this car)7,200 lbSRT 4WD$70,995 to $71,270
Jeep Grand Cherokee L6,200 lbLimited 4x2$44,405
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT Cloth FWD$35,700
Toyota 4Runner5,000 lbSR5 2WD$36,765

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