2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,200lb
- Laredo E 2WD, 3.6L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 6,200 lb.
- Top 26% of 143 SUVs (2022).
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
- 116% of 4,238 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 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: Laredo E 2WD, $35,665.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo E 2WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 2WD | 6,200 lb | 1,280 lb | 5,518 lb | 4,238 lb | $35,665 |
| WK Laredo E RWD | N/A | RWD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,238 lb | $36,980 |
| Laredo 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,238 lb | $38,325 |
| Altitude 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,238 lb | $38,325 |
| All New Laredo 2WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 2WD | 6,200 lb | 1,280 lb | 5,518 lb | 4,238 lb | $38,325 |
| Laredo 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,365 lb | $40,325 |
| Altitude 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,365 lb | $40,325 |
| WK Laredo X RWD | N/A | RWD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,238 lb | $40,680 |
| Laredo X 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,240 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,365 lb | $41,190 |
| WK Limited RWD | N/A | RWD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,238 lb | $42,830 |
| Limited 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,426 lb | $44,645 |
| All New Altitude 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,240 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,365 lb | $45,430 |
| Limited 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,260 lb | 5,673 lb | 4,413 lb | $46,645 |
| All New Limited 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,260 lb | 5,673 lb | 4,413 lb | $46,645 |
| Trailhawk 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,747 lb | $54,235 |
| All New Trailhawk 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,140 lb | 5,887 lb | 4,747 lb | $54,235 |
| Overland 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,451 lb | $54,240 |
| Overland 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,721 lb | $56,240 |
| All New Overland 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,210 lb | 5,931 lb | 4,721 lb | $56,240 |
| Summit 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,475 lb | $58,300 |
| Summit 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,784 lb | $60,300 |
| All New Summit 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,160 lb | 5,944 lb | 4,784 lb | $60,300 |
| Summit Reserve 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,784 lb | $60,300 |
| All New Summit Reserve 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,160 lb | 5,944 lb | 4,784 lb | $64,780 |
| 4xe Summit 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,150 lb | 6,708 lb | 4,365 lb to 5,558 lb | N/A |
| 4xe Overland 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,206 lb | 6,698 lb | 4,365 lb to 5,492 lb | N/A |
| 4xe Trailhawk 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,150 lb | 6,674 lb | 4,365 lb to 5,524 lb | N/A |
| 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,206 lb | 6,531 lb | 5,325 lb | N/A |
No rating listed: 4 trims.
Max rating by year
- 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
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Wagoneer | 8,790 lb | Series II 4x2 | $68,995 |
| Dodge Durango | 8,700 lb | SRT 392 AWD | $68,960 to $70,295 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee (this car) | 6,200 lb | Laredo E 2WD | $35,665 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 6,200 lb | Laredo 2WD | $40,325 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 5,000 lb | LT Cloth FWD | $36,200 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $38,105 |
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