The table below lists every trim of the 2021 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 4dr 4x2 293 260 3.27 3,000 6,500 4,513 1,987
Laredo 4dr 4x4 293 260 3.45 3,000 6,500 4,625 1,875
Limited 4dr 4x2 293 260 3.27 3,000 6,500 4,576 1,924
Limited 4dr 4x4 293 260 3.45 3,000 6,500 4,746 1,754
Trailhawk 4dr 4x4 295 260 3.45 6,000 6,500 5,004 1,496
Overland 4dr 4x2 295 260 3.27 3,000 6,500 4,727 1,773
Overland 4dr 4x4 295 260 3.45 6,000 6,500 4,965 1,535
Summit 4dr 4x2 295 260 3.27 3,000 6,500 4,754 1,746
Summit 4dr 4x4 295 260 3.45 6,000 6,500 5,000 1,500
SRT 4dr 4x4 475 470 3.7 7,000 6,500 5,195 1,305
Trackhawk 4dr 4x4 707 645 3.7 7,000 6,600 5,356 1,244

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 2020

The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee carried a maximum tow rating of 7,000 lb. The 2021 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 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2021 Jeep models

The rest of Jeep's 2021 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.