2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine & Tow Specs | Barrington, IL

Versatility and potent performance await behind the wheel of the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The dynamic combination of a V6 engine and three optional 4x4 drivetrains unlocks a wealth of opportunities behind the wheel of this mid-size SUV. Whether your Grand Cherokee is destined for cross-country treks or cross-town trips, count on its balanced blend of strength, efficiency, and towing prowess to handle your demands every mile of the way. Learn more about the key performance specs, 4x4 drivetrain options, and towing capacity available with the Grand Cherokee using this research guide created by the team at Wickstrom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

Continue your learning journey with some of our other resources. See key dimensions and colors with our Grand Cherokee review. Compare the standard equipment in each model option using our Grand Cherokee trims page.

Browse the new Grand Cherokee inventory at our Jeep dealership in Barrington, IL, and see if any of our available models appeal to you. Once you find an SUV you like, schedule a test drive and form a firsthand impression of the Grand Cherokee capabilities.

Have a question about a specific Grand Cherokee? Get in touch with us using our online contact form or by calling us at (847) 382-5400. Your dedicated Wickstrom CDJR representative will be happy to assist you through each step of your shopping experience with us — it’s just the first of three commitments we call The Wickstrom Way.

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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Specs

A muscular, balanced 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine with an electronic stop/start system is standard on every 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Engineered to deliver 293 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, this engine offers the power you need for swift, responsive performance. Whether you pick a 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain, the Grand Cherokee engine offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. As it’s supplied by a large 23-gallon fuel tank, this strong fuel economy rating allows you to drive up to 506 miles on a single fill-up.

Use the dial-operated Selec-Terrain® traction management system in the Grand Cherokee to toggle between a wide range of drive modes, including mud/sand, snow, rock, sport, and auto on select trims. Every trim comes paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission for smooth shifts as you ramp up the engine speed.

See the engine specs in the accompanying table.

  • Engine: 3.6L Pentastar V6
  • Horsepower: 293 HP
  • Max. Horsepower RPM: 6,400 RPM
  • Torque: 260 lb.-ft.
  • Max. Torque RPM: 4,000 RPM
  • Max. Engine Speed: 6,700 RPM
  • 4x2 MPG (City/Hwy): 19 / 26
  • 4x4 MPG (City/Hwy): 19 / 26
  • Total Driving Range: 506 mi.
  • Oil Capacity: 5.0 qt.
  • Transmission: Eight-speed automatic

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Drivetrain

Legendary Jeep 4x4 capability is available across the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup. While 4x2 (rear-wheel drive) is standard on many entry- and mid-level trim options, you’re also offered three different 4x4 drivetrain choices, each with escalating levels of capability. Beyond the sure-footed drivetrain options, the Grand Cherokee enhances your overall driving and trailering experience with the optional Quadra-Lift® air suspension system with electronic semi-active damping, which automatically lowers and raises the suspension using air shocks for tailored comfort on the highway or off the beaten path.

Available Grand Cherokee 4x4 systems include:

Quadra-Trac I® — Available across much of the Grand Cherokee trim lineup, Quadra-Trac I is a full-time 4x4 system with a single-speed transfer case, meaning all four wheels receive power at all times. It’s always ready for whatever the road, trail, or dirt track has in store for you.

Quadra-Trac II® — Included as standard equipment with the Overland trim, the Quadra-Trac II system elevates your 4x4 capabilities with active torque distribution between the front and rear wheels as conditions dictate, along with a two-speed transfer case that allows you to optimize for tough conditions.

Quadra-Drive® II — The Grand Cherokee Summit and Summit Reserve trims include enhanced capability with the Quadra-Drive II 4x4 system. The active torque distribution capabilities of this system allow it to provide the axle with traction with 100 percent of the available torque. Its low-range ratio of 2:72:1 and standard electronic limited-slip rear differential ability help you power through when roads or trails are treacherous.

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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity

Class-leading towing power is available in the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Laredo and Laredo X trims with the two-row Grand Cherokee can both tow up to 6,200 pounds when properly equipped. Meanwhile, the entry-level Laredo A trim can tow up to 3,500 pounds, and all other trims, including the Grand Cherokee L three-row variants, have a 6,000-pound maximum towing capacity.

See how much each Grand Cherokee trim can tow by consulting the following chart.

TrimGrand Cherokee Max. Towing CapacityGrand Cherokee L Max. Towing Capacity
Laredo A3,500 lbs.N/A
Laredo6,200 lbs.6,000 lbs.
Laredo X6,200 lbs.6,000 lbs.
Altitude6,000 lbs.6,000 lbs.
Altitude X6,000 lbs.6,000 lbs.
Limited6,000 lbs.6,000 lbs.
Overland6,000 lbs.6,000 lbs.
Summit6,000 lbs.6,000 lbs.
Summit Reserve6,000 lbs.6,000 lbs.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailer-Tow Package

Take your towing experience to the next level in the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the optional Trailer-Tow Package. Offered on all trims except the Laredo A and standard with the Summit and Summit Reserve, this set of feature upgrades includes both mechanical and tech upgrades. On most trims, you get an upgraded alternator and cooling system, a load-leveling suspension, and auto-leveling headlamps to accommodate heavy trailers, a trailer hitch receiver and wiring, and a trailer hitch zoom function for the rearview camera. The Overland trim version of the package includes the hitch and wiring harness.

Laredo, Laredo X, Altitude, Altitude X, and Limited Trailer-Tow Package features include:

  • 18-in. full-size steel spare wheel
  • 180-amp alternator (220-amp on Limited)
  • Seven-pin and four-pin wiring harness
  • Automatic headlamp leveling system
  • Class IV receiver hitch
  • Full-size spare tire
  • Heavy-duty engine cooling
  • Rear load-leveling suspension
  • Trailer hitch zoom

Overland Trailer-Tow Package features include:

  • Seven-pin and four-pin wiring harness
  • Class IV receiver hitch

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee For Sale at Wickstrom CDJR in Barrington, IL

Find the new Jeep Grand Cherokee that matches your criteria at Wickstrom CDJR. Shop our available inventory featuring a wide range of Grand Cherokee SUVs for sale in Barrington, IL, and schedule a test drive at a time that works for you. See our hours and directions for more information to plan your visit. Have a question about any of our available SUVs? Give us a call at (847) 382-5400 or start the conversation with our online contact form.







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