Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity

If you’re eyeing a new Jeep Cherokee, towing capacity raises lots of exciting questions: Could this be the vehicle to haul your new set of jet skis? Will a Jeep Cherokee be able to handle your travel trailer on your next big adventure? With a towing capacity of up to 4,500 pounds when properly equipped, the answer to all of those questions is a resounding yes!

There’s plenty more to discover when it comes to Jeep Cherokee towing capacity for the drivers of Tunkhannock, Dallas, Harveys Lake, and Kingston, PA. Join Tunkhannock Auto Mart as we check out the power that makes this SUV so versatile.

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Towing Capacity by Trim Levels

Jeep makes it easy for drivers to pick the 2021 Cherokee that offers the features they need most. With eight models to choose from, you’d rightly guess that the towing capabilities vary.

On specific trims, the Jeep Cherokee can be equipped with a Class III hitch receiver. Once that’s securely in place, you’re ready to tow up to 2,000 pounds.

The following trims can get to work with this type of hitch:

• Latitude LUX
• Limited
• Trailhawk

For additional towing power on the road, you’ll need the Trailer-Tow Group package.

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Performance of the Trailer-Tow Package

The standard 2021 Cherokee uses Front-Wheel Drive to control the direction of the vehicle. To increase towing prowess, opt for the available 4x4 systems that Jeep is renowned for. With this capable system on board, several trims of the 2021 Cherokee can add the available Trailer-Tow Group package, including the Trailhawk and the Latitude LUX.

To figure out which of these options matches your needs, you’ll need to select an engine. The 2021 Jeep Cherokee offers three engine options, each of which is associated with a different maximum towing capacity when properly equipped:

• The 2.4L Tigershark® MultiAir® 2 engine is standard on the Latitude—tows up to 2,000 pounds when properly configured
• The 2.0L Turbo engine is available for the Limited and the High Altitude—tows up to 4,000 pounds when properly configured
• The 3.2L Pentastar® V6 engine is included with the Trailhawk—tows up to 4,500 pounds when properly configured

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Even More Towing Technology

This article has mentioned the 4x4 systems available for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee, but a little more detail will be helpful to those who are interested in towing ability.

With available Jeep® Active Drive, four-wheel-drive mode turns itself off to conserve fuel when the road is easily traveled. When slippery or unpredictable terrain comes into play, the vehicle turns the 4x4 system back on to automatically provide extra handling power.

The available Jeep® Active Drive II 4x4 system uses 2-speed power transfer unit torque management for a performance that’s hard to forget. The front and rear driveshafts lock for extra power while towing heavier loads.

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