Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.
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.