2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,200lb
- Laredo 2WD, 3.6L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 6,200 lb.
- Top 26% of 151 SUVs (2023).
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
- 108% of 4,524 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: Laredo 2WD, $42,035.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo 2WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 2WD | 6,200 lb | 1,370 lb | 5,894 lb | 4,524 lb | $42,035 |
| Altitude 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,524 lb | $42,035 |
| Laredo X 2WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 2WD | 6,200 lb | 1,370 lb | 5,894 lb | 4,524 lb | $42,035 |
| Altitude X 2WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 2WD | 6,200 lb | 1,370 lb | 5,894 lb | 4,524 lb | $42,035 |
| Laredo 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,658 lb | $44,035 |
| Altitude 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,370 lb | 6,028 lb | 4,658 lb | $44,035 |
| Laredo X 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,658 lb | $44,035 |
| Altitude X 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,658 lb | $44,035 |
| Limited 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,541 lb | $51,405 |
| Limited 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,400 lb | 6,092 lb | 4,692 lb | $53,405 |
| Overland 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,707 lb | $64,995 |
| Summit 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,752 lb | $66,560 |
| Overland 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,270 lb | 6,267 lb | 4,997 lb | $66,995 |
| Summit 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,210 lb | 6,278 lb | 5,068 lb | $68,560 |
| Summit Reserve 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,210 lb | 6,278 lb | 5,068 lb | $68,560 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L (this car) | 6,200 lb | Laredo 2WD | $42,035 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lb | Laredo 2WD | $40,035 |
| Honda Passport | 5,000 lb | EX-L AWD | $41,100 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2,300 lb | SE Standard Range RWD | $41,450 |
| Kia EV6 | 2,300 lb | Light RWD | $42,600 |
| Acura RDX | 1,500 lb | FWD | $41,750 |
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.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree