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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity

Max tow rating

6,200lb

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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.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,960 lbRating: 6,200 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,960 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
6,200 lb
80% of the rating
4,960 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,960 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 4,960 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,960 lb
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 6,200 lb: Laredo A 2WD, $37,095.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Laredo A 2WD3.6L 6cyl2WD6,200 lb1,280 lb6,050 lb4,238 lb$37,095
Laredo 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lb1,812 lb6,050 lb4,238 lb$37,635
Laredo X 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lb1,812 lb6,050 lb4,238 lb$38,385
Laredo 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,240 lb5,605 lb4,365 lb$39,635
Altitude 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,240 lb5,605 lb4,365 lb$39,635
Laredo X 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,240 lb5,605 lb4,365 lb$39,635
Altitude X 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,240 lb5,605 lb4,365 lb$39,635
Altitude 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lb1,812 lb6,050 lb4,238 lb$42,240
Altitude X 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lb1,812 lb6,050 lb4,238 lb$42,740
Limited 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lb1,685 lb6,050 lb4,365 lb$43,405
Limited 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,260 lb5,625 lb4,365 lb$45,405
Overland 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,210 lb6,050 lb4,721 lb$57,495
Summit 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,160 lb6,050 lb4,784 lb$58,560
Summit Reserve 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,160 lb6,050 lb4,784 lb$58,560
4xe Base Style 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,050 lb6,900 lb5,368 lb$61,090
4xe Anniversary Edition 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,050 lb6,900 lb5,368 lb$64,085
4xe Trailhawk 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,050 lb6,900 lb5,521 lb$66,785
4xe Overland 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,050 lb6,900 lb5,484 lb$74,080
4xe Summit 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,050 lb6,900 lb5,507 lb$75,270
4xe Summit Reserve 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,050 lb6,900 lb5,507 lb$79,750

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

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Dodge Durango8,700 lbSRT Hellcat AWD$84,995
Jeep Grand Cherokee (this car)6,200 lbLaredo A 2WD$37,095
Jeep Grand Cherokee L6,200 lbLaredo 4x2$39,635
Toyota 4Runner6,000 lbHybrid TRD Off Road 4WD$52,490
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT FWD$40,700
Toyota Grand Highlander5,000 lbLE FWD$40,860

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