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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 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
108% of 4,524 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 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 4x2, $40,920.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Laredo 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lb1,976 lb6,500 lb4,524 lb$40,920
Altitude 4x22.0L2WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,541 lb$40,920
Laredo 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,370 lb6,028 lb4,658 lb$42,920
Laredo X 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,370 lb6,028 lb4,658 lb$42,920
Laredo X 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lb1,976 lb6,500 lb4,524 lb$43,415
Limited 4x22.0L2WD6,200 lb1,959 lb6,500 lb4,541 lb$46,320
Laredo Altitude 4x22.0L 4cyl2WD6,200 lb1,976 lb6,500 lb4,524 lb$46,360
Limited 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,200 lb1,400 lb6,092 lb4,692 lb$48,320
85th Anniversary Edition 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,200 lb1,400 lb6,500 lb4,692 lb$52,415
Limited Reserve 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,200 lb1,400 lb6,500 lb4,692 lb$53,915
Summit 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,200 lb1,210 lb6,700 lb5,068 lb$62,600
Altitude 4x42.0L4WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,692 lb$42,920 to $48,360
Laredo Altitude 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,200 lb1,370 lb6,028 lb4,658 lb$42,920 to $48,360

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,000202120222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2021 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2021 to 2026: 6,200 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Grand Cherokee L (this car)6,200 lbLaredo 4x2$40,920
Jeep Grand Cherokee6,200 lbLaredo 4x2$38,920
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT FWD$40,800
Subaru Ascent5,000 lbPremium AWD$40,795
Ford Bronco4,500 lbRaptor 4WD$79,995
Buick Envision1,500 lbPreferred AWD$41,300

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