How Much Can the 2022 Jeep Gladiator Tow?
2022 Jeep Gladiator Towing Capability
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator is one of the most innovative platforms on the automaker’s roster. It has very clearly borrowed some design inspiration from the Wrangler and it offers some of the strongest towing scores in the increasingly more competitive midsize pickup truck segment. We know that any platform wearing a Jeep badge is going to have excellent off-road capability. However, because the Gladiator falls inside the pickup truck category, it needs to provide popular functions of a pickup truck like towing. So, how much can the 2022 Jeep Gladiator tow? That will depend on several choices that buyers make while they’re working with a Southside Dodge product expert. Let’s take a closer look.
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Towing Capacity for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator
If a customer prioritizes towing capacity over other capabilities offered by the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, they will need to make some specific choices to get the most out of their purchase. The 2022 Gladiator is available in four trim grades and most of those trim grades can be equipped with either engine options as well as a couple of axle ratios, all of which play a crucial role in the truck’s towing capacity. Our team has separated out the required configuration for each 2022 Gladiator trim grade to provide the most towing capacity possible.
At the bare minimum, the Jeep pickup truck will be able to pull 1,814 kg (4,000 lbs.) Take a look at the table to find out the options you need to pick to make sure your 2022 Jeep Gladiator can tow enough weight to meet your needs.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Axle Ratio | Max Towing (kg/lbs.) |
| Sport S | 3.6-L, V-6 | 8-spd. Auto | 4.10 | 3,469 / 7,650 |
| Overland | 3.0-L, EcoDiesel | 8-spd. Auto | 3.73 | 2.948 / 6,500 |
| Mojave | 3.6-L, V-6 | 8-spd. Auto | 4.10 | 2,721 / 6,000 |
| Rubicon | 3.6-L, V-6 | 8-spd. Auto | 4.10 | 3,175 / 7,000 |
2022 Gladiator Performance Specs
There is a lot that goes into determining how much a given vehicle can tow. Naturally, the performance produced by the available engine options plays a major role. The standard powertrain setup available with the 2022 Gladiator is the naturally aspirated 3.6-litre, V-6 engine attached to a six-speed manual transmission. Some trim grades can be equipped with an eight-speed automatic. Southside Dodge customers can also have the 3.0-litre, EcoDiesel V-6 under the hood of the 2022 Gladiator.
Take a look at the table below to get a better look at the truck’s performance specifications.
| 3.6-L, Pentastar V-6 | 3.0-L, EcoDiesel V-6 | |
| Horsepower | 285 | 260 |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) | 260 | 442 |
| Transmission | Std: 6-spd manual Opt: 8-spd automatic |
8-speed automatic |
| Fuel Consumption (L/100 km; city/hwy) |
Auto: 13.7 / 10.7 |
Sport, Overland: 10.8 / 8.5 |
| Available On | All Trim Grades | Sport S, Rubicon, Overland |
This isn’t everything you need to know about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator. You can learn more, today, when you make an appointment to take a closer look at one in person at the Southside Dodge showroom. We can’t wait to show it to you.