2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee can tow up to 7,200 pounds when properly equipped. However, you’ll need to be aware of a few things before you start towing behind your Grand Cherokee. Maximum towing capacity on the 2021 Grand Cherokee can vary from 3,500 to 7,200 depending on factors such as engine type and whether or not your Jeep is equipped with the Trailer Tow Group. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about finding the maximum weight your Jeep Grand Cherokee can tow.

Towing Capacity by Engine Type

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in 4 available engine types. The most common engine is the 3.6L Pentastar V6. Grand Cherokees equipped with this engine type can tow anywhere from 3,500 to 6,200 pounds.

If your Grand Cherokee is equipped with a V8 engine, the maximum towing capacity reaches 7,200 pounds. The three V8 engine options are a 5.7L Hemi V8, a 6.4L Hemi SRT V8 or a 6.2L Supercharged Hemi V8. While horsepower and torque can vary widely among these 3 engine options, the maximum towing capacity remains the same at 7,200 pounds.

Trailer-Tow Group IV Package

More important than your engine type, whether or not your Grand Cherokee is equipped with the Trailer Tow Package will lead to significantly different towing capacities. Without the Trailer Tow Package, your Jeep Grand Cherokee can only tow a maximum of 3,500 pounds, regardless of engine type.

The Trailer-Tow Package consists of a Class IV hitch receiver and 4 and 7 pin wiring harness (pictured below). The Tow Package comes standard on some premium trims but typically is an option that must be added. Keep in mind, some the Tow Package is unavailable on some trim levels.

Confused yet? We break down the various towing capacities for you below:

3.6L Pentastar V6 Engine

Standard Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

Maximum Towing Capacity*: 6,200 pounds

5.7L Hemi V8 Engine

Standard Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

Maximum Towing Capacity*: 7,200 pounds

6.4L Hemi SRT V8 Engine

Standard Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

Maximum Towing Capacity*: 7,200 pounds

6.2L Supercharged Hemi V8 Engine

Standard Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

Maximum Towing Capacity*: 7,200 pounds

*when equipped with the optional Trailer-Tow Group package

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