Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity

Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee offers three powerful engines, each capable of towing. However, their different designs and outputs make for different towing capacities, which you can learn more about below.

Standard 2.4L Tigershark® MultiAir® 2 Engine

Standardly, the 2021 Jeep Cherokee is powered by a 2.4L Tigershark® MultiAir® 2 engine, which makes a peppy 180 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. Pair this power with the proper equipment, and you’ll be able to move up to 2,000 pounds of trailer weight with the Cherokee.

Available 2.0L Turbo Engine

The available 2.0L Turbo engine ramps up the power output to 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Consequently, you’ll have double the amount of towing capability at your fingertips with this engine under the hood. Plus, you’ll achieve up to an EPA-estimated 23 city/31 highway MPG.¹

Available 3.2L Pentastar® V6 Engine

The available 3.2L Pentastar® V6 engine provides the most towing capability in this model. In fact, this engine provides the highest towing capacity for any vehicle in this class, thanks to its impressive output of 271 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque.

When properly equipped with this engine and other necessary equipment, this model can handle a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 pounds.²

What Can You Tow with the Jeep Cherokee?

With more than two tons of towing capability at your fingertips, you’ll be able to move all kinds of things with the Cherokee. Hitch the family pop-up camper or fishing boat to the back and set out into the wilderness for a weekend of solitude.

Utilize a flatbed cargo trailer to tow home improvement project supplies, like fresh mulch for gardening or tile for the bathroom, or load a few snowmobiles or dirt bikes onto the cargo trailer the next time you’re craving an adrenaline rush.

What About Cargo Space?

The Jeep Cherokee’s capabilities are not limited to what this model can pull behind it. Inside the spacious cabin of the Cherokee, you’ll be able to pack all kinds of cargo items, ranging from moving boxes to ski equipment to camping gear and much more.

With the rear seats up, you’ll have nearly 26 cubic feet of cargo space to work with behind the second row of seats, which is more than enough room for small suitcases and sports equipment. For bigger items, fold down the rear seats and you’ll get 54.7 total cubic feet of cargo space to work with.