2012 jeep grand cherokee v6 towing capacity

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

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How much can a Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 pull?
How much can a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee pull?
Can a Jeep Grand Cherokee tow 5000 lbs?
Can a V6 Grand Cherokee tow a car?

Engine	3.6-Liter DOHC V-6	5.7-Liter MDS V-8
Availability	Standard on all models (2WD and 4WD)	Optional on all models
Type and Description	60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled	90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement	220 cu. in. (3604 cu. cm)	345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke	3.77 x 3.26 (96 x 83)	3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers	Variable-valve timing, pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless	Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction	Aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads	Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio	10.2:1	10.5:1
Power (SAE net)	290 hp (209 kW) at 6,400 rpm	360 hp (268 kW) at 5,150 rpm
Torque (SAE net)	260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) at 4,800 rpm	390 lb.-ft. (520 N•m) at 4,250 rpm
Max. Engine Speed	6,400 rpm (electronically limited)	5,800 rpm (electronically-limited)
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2	Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 - recommended
unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 - acceptable
Oil Capacity	6.0 qt. (5.7L)	7 qt. (6.6L)
Coolant Capacity	14.0 qt. (13.25L)	14.5 qt. (13.72L)
Emission Controls	Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)	Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(b)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)	17/23 — 2WD	14/20 — 2WD
16/23 — 4WD	13/20 — 4WD
(a) Meets Calif. LEV II+ evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME, VT. Meets Tier 2, meets Federal Bin 4+ emission requirements and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification (CCF-LEV) in all other 45 states. (b) Meets Calif. LEV II+ evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME, VT and Federal Bin 5+ Tier II emissions and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification (CCF).

Transmission	W5A580 Automatic, Five-Speed Overdrive	65RFE Automatic, Six-Speed
Availability	Included with 3.6-liter V-6 engine	Included with 5.7-liter engine
Description	Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control and electronicallymodulated torque converter clutch	Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, with Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver interactive control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st	3.59	3
2nd	2.19	1.67
3rd	1.41	1.50
4th	1	1
5th	0.83	0.75
6th	*	0.67
Reverse	3.16	3
Final Drive Ratio	3.06:1	3.47
Overall Top Gear	2.54	2.32

Transfer Case	MP 3010	MP 3022
Availability	Optional with 3.6-liter engine	Optional with the 3.6-liter and 5.7-liter engine
Type	Single-speed	Two-speed, electronically shifted
Operating Modes	Full-time AWD	4x4 Low (Lock), Neutral; full-time active 4x4
Low Range Ratio	None	2.72
Torque Split, F / R	50/50	Variable

Axle Ratio	2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
3.7-liter V-6 Engine Auto

Electrical System	2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Availability	160-amp; 180-amp or 220-amp depending on option content
Battery	Group 65 maintenance-free 750CCA

Dimensions & Capacities	2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Wheelbase	114.8 (2915)
Track	Front	63.9 (1623)
Rear	64.1 (1627)
Overall Length	189.8 (4822)
Overall Width (Width at Mirrors)	84.8 (2154)
Body Width	76.5 (1943)
Overall Height	at Roof Rail	69.3 (1761)
at Antenna	70.0 (1779)
Load Floor Height	Standard Suspension	32.4 (822)
Air Suspension	31.8 (807)
Sill Step Height	Standard Suspension	20.5 (520)
Air Suspension	20.0 (508)
Ground Clearance	with P245/70R17 Tire and 3.6L Engine	Standard Suspension	8.6 (218)
Air Suspension - Pos#2	10.6 (270)
Chassis (Fuel Tank)	Standard Suspension	9.6 (243)
Air Suspension - Pos#2	11.6 (294)
Front Axle	Standard Suspension	9.3 (236)
Air Suspension - Pos#2	10.6 (269.5)
Rear Axle	Standard Suspension	10.0 (253)
Air Suspension - Pos#2	12.0 (303.5)
Approach Angle	Standard Suspension	26.3°
Pos#2, air-dam off	34.3°
Ramp Breakover Angle	Standard Suspension	18.8°
Pos#2, air-dam off	23.1°
Departure Angle	Standard Suspension	26.5°
Pos#2, air-dam off	29.3°
Frontal Area	31.0 sq. ft. (2.88 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient	Approximately 0.37
Aero CdA (Cd x cross-sectional area)	11.6
Fuel Tank Capacity	24.6 gal. (93.1L)

Accomodations	Front Row	Rear Row
Seating Capacity	2	3
Head Room	39.9 (1013)	39.2 (995)
Leg room	40.3 (1025)	38.6 (981)
Knee Clearance		4.3 (110)
Shoulder room	58.7 (1491)	58.0 (1474)
Hip room	57.0 (1449)	56.2 (1428)
Seat Travel	11.0 (280)
SAE Volume	54.6 cu. ft. (1.55 cu. m)	50.8 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m)
Cargo Volume	Behind Rear Seat	35.1 cu. ft. (0.99 cu. m)
Rear Seats Folded	68.7 cu. ft. (1.95 cu. m)

Body and Chasssis	2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Layout	4x2	Longitudinal front engine, rear drive
4x4	Longitudinal front engine, transfer case with full-time four-wheel drive
Construction	4x2	Steel uniframe
4x4	Steel uniframe

Suspension	2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Front	Short- and long-arm independent (SLA), coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coil-over shock absorbers, upper- and lower-control arms (“A” arms), stabilizer bar
Rear	Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks (including load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links (tension and camber) plus a separate toe link.

Steering	2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Type	V-6	Electro-hydraulic Power Steering
V-8	Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio	at full lock	15.7:1
on center	18.9:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)	37.1 ft. (11.3 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	3.67

Wheels	2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Type and Material	Cast-aluminum
Type and Material	17 in. x 8.0 in. aluminum painted wheels
18 in. x 8.0 in. aluminum polished wheels
20 in. x 8.0 in aluminum premium with painted pockets

Tires	2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Availability	Standard - Laredo	Standard - Limited; Optional Laredo	Standard - Overland; Optional Limited	Optional -Laredo, Limited and Overland	Standard - Overland Summit
Size and Type	P245/70R17	P265/60R18	P265/50R20	P265/60R18	P265/50R20
Manufacturer and Model	Goodyear Fortera HL Black Sidewall All-Season — OWL Optional	Michelin Latitude Tour Black Sidewall All-Season	Goodyear Fortera HL Black Sidewall All-Season	Michelin Latitude Tour OWL All-Season	Goodyear Fortera HL Black Sidewall All-Season
Revs per Mile (km)	685	691	690	691	690

Brakes	2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Front	Size and Type	12.9 x 1.2 (328 x 30) vented disc with 1.89 (48) two-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS
Swept Area	282 sq. in. (1820 sq. cm)
Rear	Size and Type	12.6 x 0.55 (320 x 14) disc with 1.89 (48) single-piston pin-slider caliper and single-channel ABS(a)
Swept Area	257 sq. in. (1658 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type	Single-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum
(a) Three-channel ABS standard on 4x2. Four-channel ABS standard on 4x4.

Weights (Estimates)	Model	Engine	GVWR(a) lbs. (kg)	Curb Weight(b) lbs. (kg)	Payload(c) lbs. (kg)
2WD	Laredo	3.6-liter	6500 (2948)	4470 (2028)	2030 (920)
5.7-liter	6500 (2948)	4780 (2169)	1720 (780)
Limited	3.6-liter	6500 (2948)	4600 (2087)	1900 (860)
5.7-liter	6500 (2948)	4920 (2232)	1580 (715)
Overland	5.7-liter	6500 (2948)	4920 (2232)	1580 (715)
Overland Summit	5.7-liter	6500 (2948)	4920 (2232)	1580 (715)
4WD	Laredo	3.6-liter	6500 (2948)	4660 (2114)	1840 (835)
5.7-liter	6500 (2948)	5020 (2278)	1480 (670)
Limited	3.6-liter	6500 (2948)	4850 (2201)	1650 (750)
5.7-liter	6800 (3084)	5150 (2336)	1660 (750)
Overland	5.7-liter	6800 (3084)	5210 (2364)	1590 (720)
Overland Summit	5.7-liter	6800 (3084)	5210 (2364)	1590 (720)
(a) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. (b) Curb weight includes standard equipment and full quantities of fuel, lubricant and coolant. (c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passengers, cargo, and options, rounded to the nearest 10 lbs. (5kg).

Weight Distribution, F/R	Model	Engine	Distribution
2WD	Laredo	3.6-liter	51/49
5.7-liter	54/46
Limited	3.6-liter	51/49
5.7-liter	53/47
Overland	5.7-liter	54/46
Overland Summit	5.7-liter	54/46
4WD	Laredo	3.6-liter	53/47
5.7-liter	55/45
Limited	3.6-liter	52/48
5.7-liter	54/46
Overland	5.7-liter	54/46
Overland Summit	5.7-liter	54/46

Trailer Towing (a)	Axle Ratio	Maximum Trailer Weight(b) LBS. (KG)
2WD	3.6-liter V-6	3.06	5000 (2269)
5.7-liter V-8	3.47	7400 (3400)
4WD	3.6-liter V-6	3.06	5000 (2269)
5.7-liter V-8	3.47	7200 (3300)
(a) All models can tow trailers up to 5,000 pounds with the addition of a trailer hitch. For towing heavier trailers up to the Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings shown in the Trailer Towing chart, the vehicle must be equipped with the Trailer Tow Group Class IV for the 5.7-liter engines for North America. (b) Maximum Trailer Weight = GCWR - Curb Wt. with hitch - 300 lbs. (allowance for driver and passenger) and must be decreased by the weight of optional equipment, cargo and additional passengers. Maximum trailer weights shown are rounded to the nearest 50 lbs. Tongue weight should be 10-15% of loaded trailer weight but may not cause vehicle to exceed GVWR or GAWR. Load equalizing hitch recommended for trailers over 2,000 pounds.

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How much can a Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 pull?

3,500 lbs. –7,200 lbs. All Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity numbers are at least 3,500 lbs., as you can see. All model years have also seen trims that get a max towing capacity of up to 7,200 lbs.

How much can a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee pull?

Maximum Towing Capacity - 5000 lb It is the same for all trims. The maximum weight that Jeep Grand Cherokee is allowed to tow. The maximum trailer weights listed are only applicable for altitudes up to 3280 ft (1,000 m) above sea level.

Can a Jeep Grand Cherokee tow 5000 lbs?

The towing capacity of a Jeep Grand Cherokee is either 3,500lbs, 5,000lbs, 6,200lbs, or 7,200lbs. The exact specification of any individual vehicle in the lineup depends on three factors, engine selection, suspension selection, and the presence of somewhat optional Trailer Tow Group class III or IV packages.

Can a V6 Grand Cherokee tow a car?

What Is The Towing Capacity of the Jeep Grand Cherokee? The Jeep Grand Cherokee tow capacity ranges from between 3,500-7,200 lbs. The standard-equipped 3.6L V6 engine, optional 6.2L V8, and available 6.4L V8 engine provide a wide range of tow ability to match what the driver may require.

jeep grand cherokee v6 towing capacity