Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a vehicle that can tackle a little bit of everything. It is prepared for off-roading when you want an adventure and towing when you need it for work. So, how much can the Jeep Grand Cherokee tow?

To answer that for drivers near Philadelphia, Center City, and Delaware County, PA, and South Jersey, Family Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) has put together this review. Read on to learn about the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s towing capacity and other helping features.

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Towing Capacity of the Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee’s towing capacity changes a bit depending on trim level and engine, so you can choose the strength that best suits your needs. The first engine is a 3.6L V6 engine. In the Laredo E and the Limited, this powertrain gets 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. When properly equipped, this engine in the above trim levels receives 3,500 pounds of towing capacity. The Overland and Summit trim levels gain a bit of extra horsepower while maintaining the same towing capacity.

If you’re looking for more towing power, the Trailhawk® or High Altitude trim’s engine might be what you need. This engine is the same as the first one—a 3.6L V6—but puts out 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. The towing capacity is 6,200 pounds when properly equipped.

Want the max amount of towing capacity the Jeep Grand Cherokee can give you? When properly equipped, the SRT and Trackhawk® trims offer 7,200 pounds of towing capacity. The engine on these two trims is a 6.4L V8 with a powerful 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque.

Safety and Driver-Assist Tech

To keep you safe while on the road, the Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with safety and driver-assist technology on top of standard safety measures like airbags and traction control.

The Grand Cherokee comes standard with a suite of safety features called Protech I. Protech I comes with safety features like Blind Spot Monitoring. When you go to change lanes, the system watches your blind spots and alerts you if there is a vehicle there. To help you back up, you can use the standard Rear Back Up Camera with dynamic gridlines. This enables you to guide your vehicle into that perfect spot or see obstacles behind you.

Test Drive the Jeep Grand Cherokee

Now that you’ve taken a look—on paper—at what the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee can do, why not get a feel for it in person? Shoppers interested in the Jeep Grand Cherokee around Philadelphia, Center City, and Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and South Jersey, can visit Family CDJR for a test drive.

There is a lot more to see, so come by and get behind the wheel. Contact us today!