2026 Jeep models and their towing capacities

2026 Jeep models and their towing capacities

For the new model year, Jeep vehicles offer towing capacities that reach up to 10,000 pounds with the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

Discover the different Jeep vehicles, their powertrain options, and their respective towing capacities.

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For the new model year, Jeep vehicles offer towing capacities that reach up to 10,000 pounds with the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

Discover the different Jeep vehicles, their powertrain options, and their respective towing capacities.

Towing capacity of the 2026 Jeep Compass

A small SUV that blends urban driving with the outdoors, the Jeep Compass delivers a noteworthy towing capacity for its compact size thanks to its turbocharged powertrain. Here is a quick look at its output:

front side view of a 2026 Jeep Compass

Towing capacity of the 2026 Jeep Compass

Powertrain Power Torque Towing capacity
2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder 200 HP 221 lb-ft 2,000 lb.
front side view of a 2026 Jeep Cherokee

Towing capacity of the 2026 Jeep Cherokee

A midsize hybrid SUV, the 2026 Jeep Cherokee marks a triumphant return after a few years away. Thanks to its hybrid powertrain, it boasts a solid towing capacity, shown below:

Towing capacity of the 2026 Jeep Cherokee

Powertrain Power Torque Towing capacity
1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid 210 HP 230 lb-ft 3,500 lb.

Towing capacity of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee

With a new turbocharged engine available, the 2026 Grand Cherokee specs are more appealing than ever before.

If you would like a bit more power in your next midsize SUV, the new powertrain is available on certain trims and delivers a higher output.

front side view of a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee

However, as you can see below, the Pentastar V6 already provides the Grand Cherokee's maximum towing capacity:

Towing capacities of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Powertrains Power Torque Towing capacity
3.6L Pentastar V6 293 HP 260 lb-ft 6,200 lb.
2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder 324 HP 332 lb-ft 6,200 lb.
front side view of a 2026 Jeep Wrangler

Towing capacity of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler

The iconic Wrangler remains the benchmark off-road SUV. In addition to several 4x4 systems, the Wrangler offers three powertrains, two of which can deliver its maximum towing capacity.

Here is a summary of the Wrangler's powertrains:

Towing capacities of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler

Powertrains Power Torque Towing capacity
3.6L Pentastar V6 285 HP 260 lb-ft 3,500 lb.
3.6L Pentastar V6 VVT 270 HP 295 lb-ft 5,000 lb.
2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder 270 HP 295 lb-ft 5,000 lb.

Towing capacity of the 2026 Jeep Gladiator

On the Jeep Gladiator spec sheet, you will find the same Pentastar V6 that is also available in the Wrangler.

However, when this engine is paired with the robustness of the Gladiator pickup, it enables a higher maximum towing capacity:

front side view of a 2026 Jeep Gladiator

Towing capacity of the 2026 Jeep Gladiator

Powertrain Power Torque Towing capacity
3.6L Pentastar V6 VVT 285 HP 260 lb-ft 7,700 lb.

The Jeep Gladiator therefore ranks second among the best 2026 Jeep towing capacities, directly behind the Grand Wagoneer.

front side view of a 2026 Jeep Recon

Towing capacity of the 2026 Jeep Recon

Jeep's first 100% electric SUV, the Recon BEV will soon be on our roads. In addition to incredible power, the Recon promises a very respectable towing capacity for an electric vehicle. Here is a summary of its specs:

Towing capacity of the 2026 Jeep Recon

Powertrain Power Torque Towing capacity
Electric powertrain 650 HP 620 lb-ft 3,300 lb.

Towing capacity of the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Jeep's full-size SUV, the Grand Wagoneer, is an upscale option that features one of the most impressive powertrains offered on Jeep vehicles.

Thanks to its Hurricane engine, it achieves the best Jeep towing capacity in 2026. Here are the details:

front side view of a 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Towing capacities of the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Powertrain Power Torque Towing capacity
3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo 6-cylinder 420 HP 468 lb-ft 10,000 lb. (long wheelbase)

9,860 lb. (short wheelbase)

Summary table of 2026 Jeep towing capacities

To quickly compare the different Jeep vehicles, here is a summary of Jeep towing capacities in 2026:

Towing capacities of 2026 Jeep models

Vehicle Powertrains Power Torque Towing capacity
2026 Compass Turbocharged 4-cylinder 200 HP 221 lb-ft 2,000 lb.
2026 Recon Electric powertrain 650 HP 620 lb-ft 3,300 lb.
2026 Cherokee Turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid 210 HP 230 lb-ft 3,500 lb.
2026 Wrangler Pentastar V6 285 HP 260 lb-ft 3,500 lb.
  Pentastar V6 VVT 270 HP 295 lb-ft 5,000 lb.
  Turbocharged 4-cylinder 270 HP 295 lb-ft 5,000 lb.
2026 Grand Cherokee Pentastar V6 293 HP 260 lb-ft 6,200 lb.
  Turbocharged 4-cylinder 324 HP 332 lb-ft 6,200 lb.
2026 Gladiator Pentastar V6 VVT 285 HP 260 lb-ft 7,700 lb.
2026 Grand Wagoneer Hurricane twin-turbo 420 HP 468 lb-ft 10,000 lb. (long wheelbase)

9,860 lb. (short wheelbase)

To shop one of the most diversified Jeep inventories, visit Rive-Sud Chrysler, your Jeep dealership in Brossard, near Montreal.