2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,200 lb
- Cheapest at max
- Altitude 4WD
- Base trim
- 3,500 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
Top 31% of 79 SUVs (2027).
Trailer check
Yes. Under the rating, but over 85% of curb weight.
- Tow rating
- 6,200 lb
- 80% of the rating
- Up to 4,960 lb
- Room left
- 1,300 lb (21% of the rating)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
- 111% of 4,413 lb
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs.
What it can pull
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.
- Max tow rating
- 6,200 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,960 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: Altitude 4WD, $46,960.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcesources differmodel-level or estimate
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | Max loaded weight | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude 4WD | Not listed | 4WD | 6,200 lb | Not listed | Not listed | 4,413 lb | $46,960 |
| Trailhawk 4x4 | 2.0L | 4WD | 6,200 lb | Not listed | Not listed | 4,784 lb | $53,030 |
| Summit 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,160 lb | 5,944 lb | 4,784 lb | $61,130 |
| Summit Obsidian 4x4 | 2.0L | 4WD | 6,200 lb | Not listed | Not listed | 4,784 lb | $61,130 |
| Laredo 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | Not listed | Not listed | 4,238 lb | $39,730 |
| Laredo Altitude 4x2 | 2.0L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | Not listed | Not listed | 4,238 lb | $39,730 |
| Laredo X 4x2 | 3.6L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | Not listed | Not listed | 4,238 lb | $42,225 |
| Altitude RWD | Not listed | RWD | 3,500 lb | Not listed | Not listed | 4,238 lb | $44,960 |
| Limited 4x2 | 2.0L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | Not listed | Not listed | 4,266 lb | $45,130 |
| Laredo Altitude 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb to 6,200 lb | 1,240 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,365 lb | $41,730 |
| Laredo 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb to 6,200 lb | 1,240 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,365 lb | $41,730 |
| Laredo X 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb to 6,200 lb | 1,240 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,365 lb | $41,730 |
| Limited 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb to 6,200 lb | 1,260 lb | 5,673 lb | 4,413 lb | $47,130 |
| Limited Reserve 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb to 6,200 lb | 1,260 lb | 5,673 lb | 4,413 lb | $47,130 |
Highest rating by year
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Durango | 8,700 lb | R/T 392 AWD | $51,745 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee (this car) | 6,200 lb | Altitude 4WD | $46,960 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 6,200 lb | Summit 4WD | $63,130 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 5,000 lb | LT FWD | $41,100 |
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.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ