Towing capacity for a Jeep Avenger

Jeep Avenger : SUV urbain, built 2023. 2 engines listed, braked towing capacity : 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) to 1,200 kg (2,646 lb). Always check the V5C logbook before towing.

Towing capacity
1,100 kg (2,425 lb) to 1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
2 listed engines
Enter the weight to see, engine by engine, whether this model can tow it.
Engine Fuel Towing capacity Compatibility
1.2 GSE T3 100HP MT FWD (essence) essence 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) —
1.2 100HP DCT6 e-Hybrid FWD hybride 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) —

Jeep Avenger (compact SUV, from 2023): according to the official Jeep technical data, this model has a braked towing capacity of 1100 to 1200 kg depending on the chosen engine. See the table below for each version. Always check your V5C logbook before towing.

Jeep Avenger 1.2 GSE T3 100HP MT FWD (essence)

Fuel
essence
Power
74 kW / 100 hp
Torque
205 Nm
Gearbox
manuelle 6 rapports
Drivetrain
traction
Kerbweight
1,180 kg (2,601 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
n/a
Gross train weight
n/a
Payload
n/a
Max braked towing
1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
Max unbraked towing
n/a
Years
2023
Towing capacity
1,200 kg (2,646 lb)

Jeep Avenger 1.2 100HP DCT6 e-Hybrid FWD

Fuel
hybride
Power
74 kW / 100 hp
Torque
205 Nm
Gearbox
automatique double embrayage 6 rapports
Drivetrain
traction
Kerbweight
1,288 kg (2,840 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
n/a
Gross train weight
n/a
Payload
n/a
Max braked towing
1,100 kg (2,425 lb)
Max unbraked towing
n/a
Years
2023
Towing capacity
1,100 kg (2,425 lb)
Towing capacity = the lower of the manufacturer's max braked towing weight and gross train weight minus gross vehicle weight.

Vehicle info

Vehicle type
SUV urbain
Number of doors
5
Years
2023
Listed engines
1.2 GSE T3 100HP MT FWD (essence), 1.2 100HP DCT6 e-Hybrid FWD

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Jeep Avenger towing capacity : the practical guide

The Jeep Avenger belongs to the SUV family, a body style that combines a raised driving position with the structural rigidity needed for towing. Its higher ground clearance and longer wheelbase typically give a more stable behaviour with a caravan than a compact saloon. Across the 2 listed engines, figures vary depending on transmission and gearbox.

Jeep Avenger towing capacity in one line

Across the 2 engines listed, built 2023, towing capacity is 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) to 1,200 kg (2,646 lb), with a manufacturer maximum braked towing weight of 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) to 1,200 kg (2,646 lb). Take the lower of those two figures and you have the real limit, before factoring in your gross train weight.

The engines listed cover petrol, full hybrid. Pick the one whose maximum braked towing weight clears your loaded trailer by a real margin, not just on paper.

What you can actually tow with this Jeep Avenger

1,000 kg of towing covers most small utility trailers (flatbed, garden trailer, 2 m by 1.3 m timber trailer loaded), a single-bike trailer with a fully loaded road bike, or an ultra-light two-berth caravan. It is the typical threshold for compact saloons and small petrol or mild-hybrid SUVs.

Best fit: Ideal if you tow occasionally for short trips (tip runs, local moves, weekend errands) and are not planning a family caravan.

Watch out: At a 1,000 kg towing capacity, the margin over the braked towing weight is thin: make sure your towbar and wiring are type-approved for the real loaded weight of your trailer, not the empty figure.

Gross vehicle weight, gross train weight and payload

Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the maximum laden weight of the car alone : not disclosed for the listed versions, check the V5C logbook. Gross train weight (GTW) is the maximum laden weight of the whole outfit : not disclosed for the listed versions, check the V5C logbook. Payload (GVW minus kerbweight) sits at not disclosed for the listed versions, check the V5C logbook, the share you can use for passengers, luggage and the towbar noseweight.

What to check on the V5C of your own Jeep Avenger

  • Field F.1 / F.2 : maximum laden weight (GVW). The figure on your logbook is the only one that legally applies to your car.
  • Field F.3 : gross train weight (GTW). Compare it to the published values above to spot a discrepancy.
  • Field O.1 : maximum braked towing weight. Sometimes lower than the manufacturer brochure if your car was originally fitted without a towbar.
  • Field O.2 : maximum unbraked towing weight. Capped at 750 kg in most cases.

What licence do you need to tow with a Jeep Avenger?

If you passed the UK car driving test on or after 1 January 1997, you can now tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM with a standard category B licence: the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer (B+E) test was scrapped. Drivers who passed earlier usually keep grandfather rights. As a stability rule, less experienced drivers should keep the loaded caravan weight to no more than about 85 % of the car kerbweight, especially on motorways and in crosswinds. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate before hitching up.

FAQ

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Jeep Avenger?
Not disclosed for the listed versions, check the V5C logbook.

How much can the Jeep Avenger tow?
The Jeep Avenger can tow up to 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) to 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) depending on the engine.

Can you tow a caravan with a Jeep Avenger?
Yes, within its towing capacity of 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) to 1,200 kg (2,646 lb). Compare it with your caravan loaded weight (MTPLM) before buying.

What licence do you need to tow with a Jeep Avenger?
In the UK, drivers who passed the car test on or after 1 January 1997 can tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM on a standard category B licence (the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer test was scrapped). Drivers who passed before then usually keep larger entitlements. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate.

Compiled and maintained by Jérémy Vaucher · last update 9 Jun 2026 · sources and method