The All-New 2022 Jeep Gladiator Towing Capacity Overview

 

The 2022 Jeep Gladiator is equally at home on the highway as it is crawling through the mud. Many people are aware of this modern truck’s Trail Rated certification and its luxurious cabin, but what about the Gladiator’s towing and payload capacities? Learn more about the Jeep Gladiator’s work potential with this towing capacity overview. View our inventory of New Vehicles, or if you have any questions, give us a call at (539)-766-8990 today!

2022 Gladiator Towing Overview

It can be a little hard to discern what the maximum power ratings are for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator without consulting a manual. At Chris Nikel Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT, we are aware that a lot of drivers around Oklahoma desire a strong vehicle to transport their trailers and other necessities. The Gladiator likely has all the power you need as long as you choose the most fitting version, so let’s clear everything up:

• The Jeep Gladiator tows a minimum of 4,000 lbs. Adding the right tow package to the standard engine, the 2022 Gladiator’s highest possible towing capacity is 7,650 lbs.
• The engine, axle ratio (affected by optional packages), transmission, and more will affect any truck’s payload and tow ratings, including the Gladiator.
• The Gladiator Sport or Sport S with an automatic transmission can reach a 7,650-lb towing capacity, the highest for the 2022 model year, but you need to add the Max Trailer Tow Package.

2022 Gladiator Towing by Trim Level

The 2022 Jeep Gladiator keeps its minimum available tow rating consistent at 4,000 lbs, going no lower. Some models are rated for 4,500, 6,500, and more, up to the highest possible rating of 7,650 lbs. It largely depends on whether you pick the standard Pentastar V-6 or the turbo-diesel. Let’s break down the maximum capacity for towing by trim level and engine:

• On the Sport and Sport S, the maximum towing capacity is 4,000 lbs in manual or 4,500 lbs in automatic. Automatic-transmission gasoline versions with the Max Trailer Tow Package get 7,650 lbs. If you’re using the diesel engine, which is automatic only, you’ll get 6,500 lbs of towing capacity.
• On the Rubicon, manual Pentastar Gladiator models get 4,500 lbs in manual or 7,000 lbs in automatic. The Diesel can tow up to 6,000 lbs.
• On the Overland, manual Pentastar Gladiators get 4,000 lbs of towing capacity, while automatic versions get 4,500 lbs. The Diesel Overland can tow up to 6,500 lbs.
• On the Pentastar-only Mojave, the manual version gets 4,500 lbs of towing capacity, while automatic models get 6,000.
• Finally, the High Altitude gets 6,000 or 6,500 lbs of max towing capacity in manual or automatic, respectively.

2022 Gladiator Payload by Trim Level

Payload capacity refers to the maximum amount of weight the truck bed can carry. The figure is important for heavier-duty carrying tasks and paired with towing. It’s a common measurement of a truck’s strength. Let’s break down the 2022 Jeep Gladiator’s payload capacities by trim and configuration:

• On the Sport and Sport S, the maximum towing capacity is 1,200 lbs in manual or 1,175 lbs in automatic. Diesel models get 1,350 lbs, and automatic models with Max Trailer Tow can carry up to 1,600 lbs.
• On the Rubicon, the maximum payload rating is 1,300 lbs in manual and 1,200 lbs in automatic. Diesel Gladiator models get 1,075 lbs.
• The Overland is rated for 1,150 lbs of maximum payload in manual, and the diesel version gets 1,275 lbs of capacity.
• The Gladiator Mojave has a 1,200-lb maximum payload capacity in all configurations.
• Lastly, the High Altitude gets 1,025 or 1,175 lbs of max payload capacity in manual or automatic, respectively.

Similar to how the Gladiator Sport or Sport S models with the Max Trailer Tow package had the highest potential tow ratings, those are also the best configurations for hauling goods.

2022 Jeep Gladiator Engines and Transmissions

The starting engine with the Gladiator is a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, reaching 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. This setup can get a manual or automatic transmission and earns up to 17 city mpg and 22 highway mpg with some trims. The second available engine is a 3.6-liter EcoDiesel V-6, also called the turbo-diesel, which is automatic only and delivers 260 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque. Any trim level can come with this engine instead of the Pentastar, and it gets a strong diesel fuel economy of 22 city mpg and 28 highway mpg.

In general, the automatic eight-speed transmission is necessary to hit the highest possible towing capacity numbers, another break from the common trend of manual diesel trucks having the highest ratings. Although, the manual six-speed transmission is effective in all types of driving and saves you some money without lowering the towing capacity by much.

What Is the Gladiator Max Trailer Tow Package?

When upgrading a Gladiator’s towing potential, the first choice should be the Trailer-Tow Package, which adds a Class IV receiver, a 240-amp alternator, heavy-duty engine cooling, and trailer-hitch zoom for the rearview camera. Without this package or an equivalent, the vehicle isn’t prepared to tow anything. From there, to raise the towing potential, the Max Trailer Tow Package builds from everything in Trailer Tow by adding all-terrain tires, a Trac-Lok limited-slip differential, wider fender flares, and a 4.1:1 axle ratio.

2022 Gladiator Sport VS Sport S

The Gladiator is a unique pickup that offers the highest potential tow ratings on its two starter trims, making it a legitimate choice for an affordable work truck. The Sport S and Sport trim levels both offer the Max Tow Package, which is required to get that 7,650-lb tow rating. The Sport S is very similar to the Sport, only swapping in aluminum, 17-inch Tech Silver wheels and adding a leather-wrapped steering wheel and upgraded suspension, body-color fender pieces, and automatic headlights.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most award-winning SUV of its size for providing all the towing capability and highway agility you’ll ever need, among other awesome features. Now that you have a clear idea of how the trims and packages affect the powertrain and tow ratings, you’re prepared to search for the trim and configuration that works the best for you. Contact our team at Chris Nikel Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT if you want a quality Jeep vehicle anywhere around Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and feel free to browse our inventory.

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