The table below lists every trim of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
Sport SUV 4D 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter 184 171 4,500
Latitude Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.2 Liter 271 239 4,500
Limited Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.2 Liter 271 239 4,500
Altitude Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.2 Liter 271 239 4,500
TrailHawk Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.2 Liter 271 239 4,500

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2001

The 2001 Jeep Cherokee carried a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb. The 2014 model is rated 500 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2001 Jeep Cherokee page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2014 Jeep models

The rest of Jeep's 2014 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.