The table below lists every trim of the 2018 Jeep Grand 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
Laredo E Sport Utility 4D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 295 260 6,200 4,513
Laredo Sport Utility 4D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 295 260 6,200 4,625
Limited Sport Utility 4D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 295 260 7,200 4,746
Upland Sport Utility 4D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 295 260 6,200
Altitude Sport Utility 4D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 295 260 6,200 4,625
Limited Sterling Edition Sport Utility 4D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 295 260 7,200 4,746
Trailhawk Sport Utility 4D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 295 260 7,200 5,004
Overland Sport Utility 4D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 295 260 7,200 4,965
Summit Sport Utility 4D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 295 260 7,200 5,000
SRT Sport Utility 4D V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter 475 470 7,200 5,104
Trackhawk Sport Utility 4D V8, HEMI, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter 707 645 7,200 5,363
Laredo 4dr 4x2 293 260 3.27 3,000 4,545 1,955
Laredo 4dr 4x4 293 260 3.45 3,000 4,677 1,823
Limited 4dr 4x2 293 260 3.27 3,000 4,685 1,815
Limited 4dr 4x4 293 260 3.45 3,000 4,875 1,625
Trailhawk 4dr 4x4 295 260 3.45 6,000 4,869 1,631
Overland 4dr 4x2 295 260 3.27 3,000 4,754 1,746
Overland 4dr 4x4 295 260 3.45 6,000 4,984 1,516
Summit 4dr 4x2 295 260 3.27 3,000 4,744 1,756
Summit 4dr 4x4 295 260 3.45 6,000 4,952 1,548
SRT 4dr 4x4 475 470 3.7 7,000 5,104 1,396

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 2017

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee carried a maximum tow rating of 7,200 lb. The 2018 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2018 Jeep models

The rest of Jeep's 2018 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.