Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity (2014 - 2022)

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Jeep Cherokee Maximum Towing Capacities

The Jeep Cherokee has a towing capacity ranging between 2,000 lbs. and 4,500 lbs across various years and trims.

For instance, the 2022 Jeep Cherokee has a minimum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs, while the 2021 Jeep Cherokee has a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 lbs.

Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Jeep Cherokee.

The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Jeep Cherokee. Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2022Latitude Lux2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
2022Latitude Lux2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
2022Limited2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
202180th Special Edition2,000 lbs2.0L I4 DOHC DI W/ESSFWD270 HP / 295 ft/lbs
202180th Special Edition4,500 lbs2.0L I4 DOHC DI W/ESS4WD270 HP / 295 ft/lbs
2020Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2020Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2020High Altitude2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
2019Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2019Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2019High Altitude2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
2018Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair FlexfuelFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2018Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair Flexfuel4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2017Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2017Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2016Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2016Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto 1 Spd Ptu184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2015Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2015Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2014Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2014Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs

Towing Capacity: Quick Jump To Jeep Cherokee Model Year

All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.
2022 Jeep Cherokee
2022 Jeep Cherokee

2022 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity Data

The 2022 Jeep Cherokee has a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2022 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Latitude Lux2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Latitude Lux2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Trailhawk2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
X2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs

2021 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2021 Jeep Cherokee has a towing capacity between 2,000 lbs. and 4,500 lbs.

2021 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
80th Special Edition2,000 lbs2.0L I4 DOHC DI W/ESSFWD270 HP / 295 ft/lbs
80th Special Edition4,500 lbs2.0L I4 DOHC DI W/ESS4WD270 HP / 295 ft/lbs
Altitude 2.4L2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Altitude 2.4L2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
High Altitude Turb2,000 lbs2.0L I4 DOHC DI W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto270 HP / 295 ft/lbs
High Altitude Turb2,000 lbs2.0L I4 DOHC DI W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto270 HP / 295 ft/lbs
Latitude 2.4L2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude 2.4L2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude Lux2,000 lbs2.0L I4 DOHC DI W/ESSFWD270 HP / 295 ft/lbs
Latitude Lux2,000 lbs3.2L I4 DOHC DI W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te 4Wd Auto270 HP / 295 ft/lbs
Latitude Plus 2.4L2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude Plus 2.4L2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs2.0L I4 DOHC DI W/ESSFWD270 HP / 295 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs3.2L I4 DOHC DI W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te 4Wd Auto270 HP / 295 ft/lbs
Trailhawk2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te 4Wd Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
2020 Jeep Cherokee
2020 Jeep Cherokee

2020 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity Data

The 2020 Jeep Cherokee has a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2020 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
High Altitude2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
High Altitude2,000 lbs2.0L I4 DOHC DI W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto270 HP / 295 ft/lbs
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude Plus2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude Plus2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Lux2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Lux2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
North2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Overland2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Overland2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Trailhawk2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto W/Active Drive Ii271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Trailhawk Elite2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto W/Active Drive Ii271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Upland2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Altitude 2.4L2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Altitude 2.4L2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude 2.4L2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude 2.4L2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude Plus 2.4L2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude Plus 2.4L2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited 2.4L2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
2019 Jeep Cherokee at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)
2019 Jeep Cherokee at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)

2019 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity Data

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee has a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2019 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
High Altitude2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
High Altitude2,000 lbs2.0L I4 DOHC DI W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto270 HP / 295 ft/lbs
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude Plus2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude Plus2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs2.4L I4 ZERO EVAP M-AIR W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto180 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Overland2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Overland2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESSFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Trailhawk2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto W/Active Drive Ii271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Trailhawk Elite2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto W/Active Drive Ii271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Upland2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
Limited 2.4L2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs

2018 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity Data

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee has a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2018 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair FlexfuelFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair Flexfuel4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude Plus2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair FlexfuelFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude Plus2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair Flexfuel4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair FlexfuelFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair Flexfuel4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Overland2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair FlexfuelFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Trailhawk2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te 4Wd Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Overland2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs

2017 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity Data

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee has a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2017 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
High Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
High Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
L Plus2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 4Wd Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Overland2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Trailhawk2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 4Wd Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Overland2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto271 HP / 239 ft/lbs

2016 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity Data

The 2016 Jeep Cherokee has a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2016 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto 1 Spd Ptu184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
High Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
High Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto 1 Spd Ptu184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto 1 Spd Ptu184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto 1 Spd Ptu184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Overland2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto 1 Spd Ptu184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Trailhawk2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto 2 Spd Ptu184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Overland2,000 lbs3.2L V6 24V VVT W/ESS4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto 2 Spd Ptu271 HP / 239 ft/lbs
2015 Jeep Cherokee
2015 Jeep Cherokee

2015 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity Data

The 2015 Jeep Cherokee has a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2015 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Trailhawk2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto 2 Spd Ptu184 HP / 171 ft/lbs

2014 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity Data

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee has a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2014 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Altitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Latitude2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs2.4L I4 MultiairFWD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto184 HP / 171 ft/lbs
Trailhawk2,000 lbs2.4L I4 Multiair4WD / 9 Spd 948Te Auto 2 Spd Ptu184 HP / 171 ft/lbs

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