What SUV has the highest towing capacity?

Full-size SUVs lead the chart: body-on-frame models built on half-ton truck platforms are typically rated around 8,000 to 9,500 lb when properly equipped, well above midsize SUVs at roughly 5,000 to 6,600 lb and small crossovers at 1,500 to 3,500 lb. Sort the chart by the max towing column to see the current order, and check the configuration note, because the top rating usually needs a specific tow package.

Is towing capacity the same as payload?

No — towing capacity is what the vehicle can pull behind it, while payload is what it can carry in and on it, including the trailer's tongue weight. They are separate numbers, and payload is usually the one that runs out first, because tongue weight plus passengers and cargo add up fast against a modest payload long before the tow rating is reached.

How much can a small SUV or crossover tow?

Most small SUVs and crossovers are rated to tow between about 1,500 and 3,500 lb, which suits a teardrop, a small utility trailer or a light pop-up, but not a large travel trailer. The bigger limit is usually payload: a small SUV carrying a family has little left for tongue weight, so check both numbers, not just the tow rating.

Does a hybrid SUV tow less than the gas version?

Often the tow rating is the same or close, but the hybrid's extra weight can raise curb weight and lower payload, so the two models are not interchangeable on paper. Compare the hybrid row to the gas row directly using the chart's hybrid filter rather than assuming they match.

Can I trust a towing capacity chart for my exact vehicle?

Use it to compare models and narrow your shortlist, but confirm your own vehicle's figures on its door-jamb and Tire and Loading Information labels before you hitch up, because trim, engine and options change the numbers. A chart shows the model's best case; your build, and how you load it, decide what you can actually tow.

United States / 61 vehicles / updated June 2026

Towing Capacity Chart: SUVs and Trucks by Max Tow Rating

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Towing capacity chart at a glance

What the chart compares: Maximum towing capacity in pounds — with the trim range and the configuration each maximum needs — for popular US SUVs and trucks
What "max towing capacity" means: The most a properly-equipped version of that model can pull — usually one engine and tow package, often two-wheel drive
Why one number can mislead: Tow ratings vary by trim, engine, drivetrain and cab; the chart shows the top of the range, with the spread noted
The number that usually limits you: GCWR or payload once the truck is loaded — rarely the headline tow rating
Where the figures come from: Manufacturer towing guides and NHTSA, dated on each row, with a confidence rating shown when a figure is approximate
How to check your own rig: Enter your truck and trailer in the free Can I Tow It? check for a verdict on your real combination

A towing capacity chart is the fastest way to line up vehicles side by side and see which ones out-pull the rest. The catch is that every figure in one is a maximum: the most a specific trim, engine and tow package can pull under ideal conditions. Your truck or SUV — loaded with people, gear and a trailer pressing down on the hitch — sits below that number. This page gives you the chart, shows how to read each column, and then hands you a free way to check what your real combination can tow.

How to read this towing capacity chart

Read each row as two things: the most that model can pull at its best (its maximum towing capacity, with the spread across trims), and the exact configuration that maximum needs. A headline tow number almost never applies to the trim sitting in your driveway — it belongs to one engine, drivetrain and tow package. The range shows how far the rest of the lineup falls below it.

Manufacturers publish the maximum for one favorable build — typically a particular engine, a tow package, and often two-wheel drive with a single occupant. A four-wheel-drive, fully-optioned version of the same model can be rated several hundred to a couple of thousand pounds lower, which is why the configuration column matters as much as the number.

Column	What it shows	Why it matters
Max towing capacity	The most that model can pull, with the trim range	The ceiling — and how far other trims sit below it
Configuration for the max	The engine, drivetrain and package the maximum needs	A base or four-wheel-drive trim is usually rated lower

What the chart cannot show is your loaded rig. Tongue weight, passengers and cargo eat into payload, and payload usually runs out before the tow rating — which is the next section, and the reason the chart points you to a free check on your own combination.

Small, midsize and hybrid SUV towing capacity

Most small SUVs and crossovers are rated to tow between about 1,500 and 3,500 lb, midsize SUVs reach roughly 5,000 to 6,600 lb, and a hybrid version is often rated the same as or close to its gas sibling. Use the chart's body-type filters to narrow to small SUVs, midsize SUVs or hybrids and compare just that group.

If you drive a compact crossover, the question is usually whether it can tow at all, and the honest answer is a small trailer only — a teardrop, a small utility trailer, or a light pop-up. Midsize SUVs open up the larger travel-trailer range, but their payload is the constraint that bites: a three-row midsize SUV with a full family and a roof box can spend most of its payload before the hitch is loaded. A hybrid powertrain rarely changes the tow rating much, but it can change the curb weight and therefore the payload, so check the hybrid row on its own rather than assuming it matches the gas model.

Truck towing capacity

Half-ton trucks generally top out between about 8,000 and 13,500 lb, midsize trucks sit around 6,000 to 7,700 lb, and compact trucks like a unibody pickup are usually rated near 2,000 to 4,000 lb, or more with a tow package. Trucks have the widest spread of any group in the chart, because cab, bed, axle ratio and engine swing the rating dramatically.

A half-ton's headline tow rating almost always belongs to a regular-cab, two-wheel-drive work truck with the strongest available engine — not the crew-cab family hauler most buyers actually own. That is why the chart notes the configuration behind each maximum. For a real plan, the number you want is not the brochure ceiling; it is what your exact truck can pull once it is loaded the way you drive it.

The full towing capacity chart

Maximum towing capacity is a best case for the exact configuration shown — your loaded truck or SUV sits lower once people, gear and tongue weight are on board. Run your own numbers free with the rig check.

Showing 61 of 61 vehicles

US tow vehicles by maximum towing capacity, with the configuration each maximum needs. Use the column buttons to sort.
		Configuration for the max
2026 Ford F-150Half-ton truck	7,400–13,500 lb	Max with 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 3.55 axle, SuperCrew 4x4 157.2-inch wheelbase, Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Half-ton truck	8,700–13,300 lb	Max with 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6, Max Trailering Package and required 20-inch wheels.
2026 GMC Sierra 1500Half-ton truck	8,500–13,300 lb	Max with 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6, available Max Trailering Package and required 20-inch wheels.
2026 Ford F-150 PowerBoost HybridHybridHalf-ton truck	10,800–12,400 lb	Max with 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6, 3.73 axle, SuperCrew 4x2 157.2-inch wheelbase and max-tow equipment.
2026 Toyota TundraHybridPickup · figures approximate	8,300–12,000 lb	Maximum 12,000 lb is achieved by the gas i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (389 hp / 479 lb-ft) in its lightest properly-equipped SR5 RWD (4x2) tow configuration with the tow package; in Toyota's OEM spec grid the sole 12,000 lb config is an SR5-tier gas model (MSRP $46,510, EPA 18/23/20, i.e. non-hybrid). The i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid (437 hp / 583 lb-ft) tops out lower at up to 11,450 lb. Toyota publishes the 'up to 12,000 lb' headline plus per-config GVWR/curb-weight/payload, but keys configs by code without an explicit cab/bed in the public grid, so the exact cab/bed for the 12,000 lb figure is inferred and not OEM-stated.
2026 Ram 1500Half-ton truck	6,340–11,610 lb	Max with Tradesman Quad Cab 4x2, 6-foot-4-inch box, 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 and 3.92 axle.
2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneerfull-size SUV	10,000 lb	Properly equipped 2026 Grand Wagoneer with Hurricane Twin-Turbo engine.
2026 Ford ExpeditionFull-size SUV	6,000–9,600 lb	Max with 3.5L EcoBoost, 3.73 axle, short-wheelbase 4x4, Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package and weight-distributing hitch.
2026 Toyota SequoiaHybridFull-size SUV	9,520 lb	Toyota states the standard i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid Sequoia can tow up to 9,520 lb when properly equipped.
2026 Lexus GXbody-on-frame luxury SUV	9,063–9,096 lb	GX 550 Overtrail with standard tow hitch receiver.
2026 Dodge Durangothree-row SUV	6,200–8,700 lb	Durango HEMI V8 models with Tow 'N Go Package; Dodge also lists 8700 lb for SRT Hellcat and R/T 392 configurations.
2026 Lincoln Navigatorfull-size luxury SUV	8,400–8,700 lb	Navigator 4x4 or Navigator L 4x4 without the 24-inch wheel reduction.
2026 Nissan Armadafull-size SUV	8,500 lb	Nissan specifications list up to 8500 lb towing capacity for shown 2026 Armada trims.
2026 Chevrolet TahoeFull-size SUV	7,600–8,400 lb	Max with 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 2WD, Max Trailering Package and weight-distributing hitch.
2026 GMC YukonFull-size SUV	7,500–8,400 lb	Max with 5.3L V8, 2WD, Max Trailering Package and weight-distributing hitch.
2026 Chevrolet SuburbanFull-size SUV	7,300–8,200 lb	Max with 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 2WD, Max Trailering Package and weight-distributing hitch.
2026 Land Rover Defenderoff-road SUV	8,200 lb	Defender vehicle with Tow Assist; Land Rover USA publishes towing capacity up to 8200 lb.
2026 Cadillac Escaladefull-size luxury SUV	7,000–8,100 lb	Escalade 2WD; Cadillac lists 8100 lb max available on 2WD models.
2026 Lexus LXHybridflagship luxury SUV	8,000 lb	Lexus states both LX 600 and LX 700h can tow up to 8000 lb.
2026 Chevrolet ColoradoMidsize truck	3,500–7,700 lb	Max with 2.7L TurboMax and Trailering Package; base trailering ratings are lower.
2026 GMC CanyonMidsize truck	5,500–7,700 lb	Max with 2.7L TurboMax in non-AT4X configurations; AT4X and AEV ratings are lower.
2026 Jeep GladiatorPickup	7,700 lb	7,700 lb is the maximum properly-equipped gas towing rating (Jeep markets it as 'Unsurpassed-in-Class gas towing'), confirmed by both the Jeep.com utility page and the 2026 Stellantis Fleet Buyer's Guide. It is achieved with the only 2026 powertrain — the 3.6L Pentastar V6 (285 hp / 260 lb-ft) paired to the 8-speed Automatic 850RE (no manual offered) — plus the Max Tow Package with 4.10 Axle Ratio (Dana M210 wide front / M220 wide rear axles, antispin rear differential, heavy-duty engine cooling, Class IV hitch receiver), which the Fleet guide lists as raising GVWR to 6,500 lb (GVWR option requires the automatic). The Jeep utility page attributes the 7,700 lb rating and the 1,720 lb maximum 4x4 payload to Sport S models. Jeep does NOT publish a public per-trim/base towing table, so any sub-7,700 base figure is not OEM-supported and is not asserted here.
2026 Ford RangerMidsize truck	5,510–7,500 lb	Max with non-Raptor Ranger SuperCrew 2.3L or 2.7L EcoBoost and Trailer Tow Package.
2026 Nissan FrontierMidsize truck	6,310–7,150 lb	Nissan brochure lists a 7,150-lb maximum towing capacity; official selected-trim specs show lower Crew Cab examples.
2026 Toyota TacomaHybridPickup · figures approximate	3,500–6,500 lb	6,500 lb max is achieved by the gas i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 (278 hp / 317 lb-ft, 8-speed automatic) on the SR5 and TRD PreRunner grades with the available Tow Package. The i-FORCE MAX hybrid (326 hp / 465 lb-ft) tops out lower at 6,000 lb (TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, TRD Pro, Trailhunter). The base SR with the 8-speed automatic rates 3,500 lb (the SR with the available 6-speed manual rates higher). Per-grade gas figures between 3,500 and 6,500 lb (e.g. Limited/TRD Sport/Off-Road) are reported by third-party aggregators rather than Toyota's published spec sheet, so only the 6,500 / 6,000 / 3,500 lb tiers are OEM-confirmed.
2026 Jeep Grand CherokeeMidsize SUV	6,200 lb	Max with 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo engine and Gen IV transmission.
2026 Toyota 4RunnerHybridMidsize SUV	6,000 lb	Toyota states the 2026 4Runner can tow up to 6,000 lb when properly equipped; i-FORCE MAX hybrid is available.
2026 Nissan Pathfinderthree-row SUV	3,500–6,000 lb	Rock Creek 4WD, Platinum 4WD, or SV/SL with Premium Package per Nissan specifications.
2026 Toyota Land CruiserHybridbody-on-frame SUV	6,000 lb	i-FORCE MAX Hybrid powertrain with full-time 4WD.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xeHybridSUV · figures approximate	6,000 lb	2.0L turbo I4 plug-in-hybrid (4xe) powertrain, 375 hp / 470 lb-ft peak combined, standard 4x4 (3.70 axle), when properly equipped. The 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) rating is uniform across all 2025 4xe trims (4xe, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit) since they share the single 2.0L PHEV powertrain and one trailer-towing line in the OEM spec. GVWR 6,900 lb, base curb weight 5,368 lb (5,368-5,521 lb across trims), payload 1,050 lb. The gas two-row Grand Cherokee's higher 6,200 lb rating applies to the 3.6L Pentastar V6 (293 hp), not the 4xe; the 2.0L Hurricane I4 did not enter the two-row Grand Cherokee until MY2026. The 4xe was discontinued for MY2026, so 2025 is the final 4xe model year. GCWR and tongue weight are not published by the OEM.
2025 Kia Telluridethree-row SUV	5,000–5,500 lb	X-Pro AWD trim.
2026 Jeep WranglerMidsize SUV	2,000–5,000 lb	Max with properly equipped four-door Wrangler models; two-door models are rated up to 2,000 lb.
2026 Ford ExplorerMidsize SUV	5,000 lb	Max with 2.3L EcoBoost I4 or 3.0L EcoBoost V6 when properly equipped.
2026 Toyota HighlanderMidsize SUV	5,000 lb	All 2.4L turbo gas Highlander AWD models are listed with a 5,000-lb towing capacity.
2026 Honda PilotMidsize SUV	3,500–5,000 lb	Max with i-VTM4 AWD Pilot trims; 2WD trims are rated 3,500 lb.
2026 Subaru AscentMidsize SUV	5,000 lb	All listed 2026 Ascent trims show a 5,000-lb maximum towing capacity.
2026 Mazda CX-90Midsize SUV	3,500–5,000 lb	Max with 3.3 Turbo S or properly equipped higher-output 3.3 Turbo trims with towing-capable equipment; lower trims list 3,500 lb.
2026 Honda RidgelineMidsize truck	5,000 lb	All 2026 Ridgeline trims list a 5,000-lb towing capacity with standard AWD.
2026 Chevrolet Traversethree-row SUV	1,500–5,000 lb	2.5L Turbo FWD or AWD with available Trailering Package (V92); the AWD V92 row publishes the 10250 lb GCWR.
2026 Honda Passporttwo-row SUV	5,000 lb	All listed 2026 Passport trims show a 5000 lb towing capacity.
2026 Hyundai Palisadethree-row SUV	5,000 lb	3.5L V6 ICE; Hyundai towing guide lists 5000 lb with trailer brakes.
2026 Volkswagen Atlasthree-row SUV	2,000–5,000 lb	2.0T FWD or AWD except SE; SE trims list 2000 lb braked trailer capacity.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruzunibody compact pickup	3,500–5,000 lb	XRT AWD or Limited AWD with trailer brakes; Hyundai specifications show 3500 lb baseline and 5000 lb AWD max.
2026 Ford BroncoMidsize SUV	3,460–4,500 lb	Max with Bronco Raptor 3.0L EcoBoost V6 and Tow Package 2.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fethree-row SUV	3,500–4,500 lb	2.5T XRT AWD; Hyundai lists XRT at 4500 lb with trailer brakes versus 3500 lb for other 2.5T Santa Fe trims.
2026 Kia Sorentothree-row SUV	2,000–4,500 lb	X-Pro SX Prestige AWD; Kia lists 4500 lb available towing capacity.
2026 Ford MaverickHybridCompact pickup	2,000–4,000 lb	Max with 2.5L Hybrid AWD or 2.0L EcoBoost AWD and 4K Tow Package.
2026 Hyundai Palisade HybridHybridthree-row SUV	4,000 lb	2.5T HEV; Hyundai towing guide lists 4000 lb with trailer brakes.
2026 Subaru OutbackCompact SUV	2,700–3,500 lb	Max with 2.4L turbo Outback Wilderness, Limited XT or Touring XT; 2.5L trims are lower.
2026 Subaru ForesterCompact SUV	1,500–3,500 lb	Max with Forester Wilderness; other gas trims are rated 1,500 lb.
2026 Toyota RAV4HybridCompact SUV	1,750–3,500 lb	Max with AWD RAV4 Hybrid or RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid grades rated 3,500 lb; FWD hybrid grades are lower.
2026 Ford EscapeCompact SUV	2,000–3,500 lb	Max with 2.0L EcoBoost I4 and Class II Trailer Tow Package.
2026 Toyota Highlander HybridHybridMidsize SUV	3,500 lb	All 2026 Highlander Hybrid AWD grades are listed with a 3,500-lb towing capacity.
2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEVHybridMidsize SUV	3,500 lb	CX-90 PHEV models are listed with a 3,500-lb towing capacity when properly equipped.
2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xeHybridSport-utility vehicle	3,500 lb	3,500 lb Max Gross Trailer Weight is the rating across ALL 2025 Wrangler 4xe trims (Sport S, Willys, Sahara, High Altitude, Rubicon) with the sole 2.0L turbo I-4 PHEV (375 hp combined) and 8P75PH 8-speed PHEV automatic, four-wheel drive, when properly equipped. Towing does not vary by trim. Curb weight, payload and GCWR shown are the Rubicon 4xe representative config (4.10 axle, GCWR 9,250 lb). Per OEM spec sheet, GCWR ranges 9,050-9,250 lb across trims; payload 1,188-1,398 lb; curb weight 5,049-5,265 lb depending on trim. No GVWR or tongue-weight figure is published on the OEM spec sheet, so both are omitted.
2025 Mazda CX-5Compact SUV	2,000 lb	Mazda owner's manual towing table lists 2,000 lb maximum trailer weight for CX-5.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe HybridHybridthree-row SUV	2,000 lb	1.6T HEV; Hyundai publishes a 2000 lb rating with trailer brakes.
2026 Subaru Forester HybridHybridCompact SUV	1,500 lb	Forester Hybrid trims list a 1,500-lb maximum towing capacity.
2026 Honda CR-VHybridCompact SUV	1,000–1,500 lb	Max with gas 1.5L turbo CR-V LX, EX or EX-L trims; hybrid trims are rated 1,000 lb.
2026 Ford Escape Hybrid/PHEVHybridCompact SUV	1,500 lb	Max with 2.5L Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid and Class II Trailer Tow Package.
2026 Chevrolet Equinoxcompact SUV	1,500 lb	1.5L Turbo FWD or AWD; Chevrolet Trailering Guide publishes the 5467 lb GCWR for AWD.

2026 Ford F-150
Half-ton truck
Max towing capacity
7,400–13,500 lb
Max with 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 3.55 axle, SuperCrew 4x4 157.2-inch wheelbase, Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Half-ton truck
Max towing capacity
8,700–13,300 lb
Max with 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6, Max Trailering Package and required 20-inch wheels.
2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Half-ton truck
Max towing capacity
8,500–13,300 lb
Max with 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6, available Max Trailering Package and required 20-inch wheels.
2026 Ford F-150 PowerBoost HybridHybrid
Half-ton truck
Max towing capacity
10,800–12,400 lb
Max with 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6, 3.73 axle, SuperCrew 4x2 157.2-inch wheelbase and max-tow equipment.
2026 Toyota TundraHybrid
Pickup · figures approximate
Max towing capacity
8,300–12,000 lb
Maximum 12,000 lb is achieved by the gas i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (389 hp / 479 lb-ft) in its lightest properly-equipped SR5 RWD (4x2) tow configuration with the tow package; in Toyota's OEM spec grid the sole 12,000 lb config is an SR5-tier gas model (MSRP $46,510, EPA 18/23/20, i.e. non-hybrid). The i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid (437 hp / 583 lb-ft) tops out lower at up to 11,450 lb. Toyota publishes the 'up to 12,000 lb' headline plus per-config GVWR/curb-weight/payload, but keys configs by code without an explicit cab/bed in the public grid, so the exact cab/bed for the 12,000 lb figure is inferred and not OEM-stated.
2026 Ram 1500
Half-ton truck
Max towing capacity
6,340–11,610 lb
Max with Tradesman Quad Cab 4x2, 6-foot-4-inch box, 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 and 3.92 axle.
2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
full-size SUV
Max towing capacity
10,000 lb
Properly equipped 2026 Grand Wagoneer with Hurricane Twin-Turbo engine.
2026 Ford Expedition
Full-size SUV
Max towing capacity
6,000–9,600 lb
Max with 3.5L EcoBoost, 3.73 axle, short-wheelbase 4x4, Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package and weight-distributing hitch.
2026 Toyota SequoiaHybrid
Full-size SUV
Max towing capacity
9,520 lb
Toyota states the standard i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid Sequoia can tow up to 9,520 lb when properly equipped.
2026 Lexus GX
body-on-frame luxury SUV
Max towing capacity
9,063–9,096 lb
GX 550 Overtrail with standard tow hitch receiver.
2026 Dodge Durango
three-row SUV
Max towing capacity
6,200–8,700 lb
Durango HEMI V8 models with Tow 'N Go Package; Dodge also lists 8700 lb for SRT Hellcat and R/T 392 configurations.
2026 Lincoln Navigator
full-size luxury SUV
Max towing capacity
8,400–8,700 lb
Navigator 4x4 or Navigator L 4x4 without the 24-inch wheel reduction.
2026 Nissan Armada
full-size SUV
Max towing capacity
8,500 lb
Nissan specifications list up to 8500 lb towing capacity for shown 2026 Armada trims.
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe
Full-size SUV
Max towing capacity
7,600–8,400 lb
Max with 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 2WD, Max Trailering Package and weight-distributing hitch.
2026 GMC Yukon
Full-size SUV
Max towing capacity
7,500–8,400 lb
Max with 5.3L V8, 2WD, Max Trailering Package and weight-distributing hitch.
2026 Chevrolet Suburban
Full-size SUV
Max towing capacity
7,300–8,200 lb
Max with 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 2WD, Max Trailering Package and weight-distributing hitch.
2026 Land Rover Defender
off-road SUV
Max towing capacity
8,200 lb
Defender vehicle with Tow Assist; Land Rover USA publishes towing capacity up to 8200 lb.
2026 Cadillac Escalade
full-size luxury SUV
Max towing capacity
7,000–8,100 lb
Escalade 2WD; Cadillac lists 8100 lb max available on 2WD models.
2026 Lexus LXHybrid
flagship luxury SUV
Max towing capacity
8,000 lb
Lexus states both LX 600 and LX 700h can tow up to 8000 lb.
2026 Chevrolet Colorado
Midsize truck
Max towing capacity
3,500–7,700 lb
Max with 2.7L TurboMax and Trailering Package; base trailering ratings are lower.
2026 GMC Canyon
Midsize truck
Max towing capacity
5,500–7,700 lb
Max with 2.7L TurboMax in non-AT4X configurations; AT4X and AEV ratings are lower.
2026 Jeep Gladiator
Pickup
Max towing capacity
7,700 lb
7,700 lb is the maximum properly-equipped gas towing rating (Jeep markets it as 'Unsurpassed-in-Class gas towing'), confirmed by both the Jeep.com utility page and the 2026 Stellantis Fleet Buyer's Guide. It is achieved with the only 2026 powertrain — the 3.6L Pentastar V6 (285 hp / 260 lb-ft) paired to the 8-speed Automatic 850RE (no manual offered) — plus the Max Tow Package with 4.10 Axle Ratio (Dana M210 wide front / M220 wide rear axles, antispin rear differential, heavy-duty engine cooling, Class IV hitch receiver), which the Fleet guide lists as raising GVWR to 6,500 lb (GVWR option requires the automatic). The Jeep utility page attributes the 7,700 lb rating and the 1,720 lb maximum 4x4 payload to Sport S models. Jeep does NOT publish a public per-trim/base towing table, so any sub-7,700 base figure is not OEM-supported and is not asserted here.
2026 Ford Ranger
Midsize truck
Max towing capacity
5,510–7,500 lb
Max with non-Raptor Ranger SuperCrew 2.3L or 2.7L EcoBoost and Trailer Tow Package.
2026 Nissan Frontier
Midsize truck
Max towing capacity
6,310–7,150 lb
Nissan brochure lists a 7,150-lb maximum towing capacity; official selected-trim specs show lower Crew Cab examples.
2026 Toyota TacomaHybrid
Pickup · figures approximate
Max towing capacity
3,500–6,500 lb
6,500 lb max is achieved by the gas i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 (278 hp / 317 lb-ft, 8-speed automatic) on the SR5 and TRD PreRunner grades with the available Tow Package. The i-FORCE MAX hybrid (326 hp / 465 lb-ft) tops out lower at 6,000 lb (TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, TRD Pro, Trailhunter). The base SR with the 8-speed automatic rates 3,500 lb (the SR with the available 6-speed manual rates higher). Per-grade gas figures between 3,500 and 6,500 lb (e.g. Limited/TRD Sport/Off-Road) are reported by third-party aggregators rather than Toyota's published spec sheet, so only the 6,500 / 6,000 / 3,500 lb tiers are OEM-confirmed.
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Midsize SUV
Max towing capacity
6,200 lb
Max with 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo engine and Gen IV transmission.
2026 Toyota 4RunnerHybrid
Midsize SUV
Max towing capacity
6,000 lb
Toyota states the 2026 4Runner can tow up to 6,000 lb when properly equipped; i-FORCE MAX hybrid is available.
2026 Nissan Pathfinder
three-row SUV
Max towing capacity
3,500–6,000 lb
Rock Creek 4WD, Platinum 4WD, or SV/SL with Premium Package per Nissan specifications.
2026 Toyota Land CruiserHybrid
body-on-frame SUV
Max towing capacity
6,000 lb
i-FORCE MAX Hybrid powertrain with full-time 4WD.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xeHybrid
SUV · figures approximate
Max towing capacity
6,000 lb
2.0L turbo I4 plug-in-hybrid (4xe) powertrain, 375 hp / 470 lb-ft peak combined, standard 4x4 (3.70 axle), when properly equipped. The 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) rating is uniform across all 2025 4xe trims (4xe, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit) since they share the single 2.0L PHEV powertrain and one trailer-towing line in the OEM spec. GVWR 6,900 lb, base curb weight 5,368 lb (5,368-5,521 lb across trims), payload 1,050 lb. The gas two-row Grand Cherokee's higher 6,200 lb rating applies to the 3.6L Pentastar V6 (293 hp), not the 4xe; the 2.0L Hurricane I4 did not enter the two-row Grand Cherokee until MY2026. The 4xe was discontinued for MY2026, so 2025 is the final 4xe model year. GCWR and tongue weight are not published by the OEM.
2025 Kia Telluride
three-row SUV
Max towing capacity
5,000–5,500 lb
X-Pro AWD trim.
2026 Jeep Wrangler
Midsize SUV
Max towing capacity
2,000–5,000 lb
Max with properly equipped four-door Wrangler models; two-door models are rated up to 2,000 lb.
2026 Ford Explorer
Midsize SUV
Max towing capacity
5,000 lb
Max with 2.3L EcoBoost I4 or 3.0L EcoBoost V6 when properly equipped.
2026 Toyota Highlander
Midsize SUV
Max towing capacity
5,000 lb
All 2.4L turbo gas Highlander AWD models are listed with a 5,000-lb towing capacity.
2026 Honda Pilot
Midsize SUV
Max towing capacity
3,500–5,000 lb
Max with i-VTM4 AWD Pilot trims; 2WD trims are rated 3,500 lb.
2026 Subaru Ascent
Midsize SUV
Max towing capacity
5,000 lb
All listed 2026 Ascent trims show a 5,000-lb maximum towing capacity.
2026 Mazda CX-90
Midsize SUV
Max towing capacity
3,500–5,000 lb
Max with 3.3 Turbo S or properly equipped higher-output 3.3 Turbo trims with towing-capable equipment; lower trims list 3,500 lb.
2026 Honda Ridgeline
Midsize truck
Max towing capacity
5,000 lb
All 2026 Ridgeline trims list a 5,000-lb towing capacity with standard AWD.
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
three-row SUV
Max towing capacity
1,500–5,000 lb
2.5L Turbo FWD or AWD with available Trailering Package (V92); the AWD V92 row publishes the 10250 lb GCWR.
2026 Honda Passport
two-row SUV
Max towing capacity
5,000 lb
All listed 2026 Passport trims show a 5000 lb towing capacity.
2026 Hyundai Palisade
three-row SUV
Max towing capacity
5,000 lb
3.5L V6 ICE; Hyundai towing guide lists 5000 lb with trailer brakes.
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
three-row SUV
Max towing capacity
2,000–5,000 lb
2.0T FWD or AWD except SE; SE trims list 2000 lb braked trailer capacity.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
unibody compact pickup
Max towing capacity
3,500–5,000 lb
XRT AWD or Limited AWD with trailer brakes; Hyundai specifications show 3500 lb baseline and 5000 lb AWD max.
2026 Ford Bronco
Midsize SUV
Max towing capacity
3,460–4,500 lb
Max with Bronco Raptor 3.0L EcoBoost V6 and Tow Package 2.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
three-row SUV
Max towing capacity
3,500–4,500 lb
2.5T XRT AWD; Hyundai lists XRT at 4500 lb with trailer brakes versus 3500 lb for other 2.5T Santa Fe trims.
2026 Kia Sorento
three-row SUV
Max towing capacity
2,000–4,500 lb
X-Pro SX Prestige AWD; Kia lists 4500 lb available towing capacity.
2026 Ford MaverickHybrid
Compact pickup
Max towing capacity
2,000–4,000 lb
Max with 2.5L Hybrid AWD or 2.0L EcoBoost AWD and 4K Tow Package.
2026 Hyundai Palisade HybridHybrid
three-row SUV
Max towing capacity
4,000 lb
2.5T HEV; Hyundai towing guide lists 4000 lb with trailer brakes.
2026 Subaru Outback
Compact SUV
Max towing capacity
2,700–3,500 lb
Max with 2.4L turbo Outback Wilderness, Limited XT or Touring XT; 2.5L trims are lower.
2026 Subaru Forester
Compact SUV
Max towing capacity
1,500–3,500 lb
Max with Forester Wilderness; other gas trims are rated 1,500 lb.
2026 Toyota RAV4Hybrid
Compact SUV
Max towing capacity
1,750–3,500 lb
Max with AWD RAV4 Hybrid or RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid grades rated 3,500 lb; FWD hybrid grades are lower.
2026 Ford Escape
Compact SUV
Max towing capacity
2,000–3,500 lb
Max with 2.0L EcoBoost I4 and Class II Trailer Tow Package.
2026 Toyota Highlander HybridHybrid
Midsize SUV
Max towing capacity
3,500 lb
All 2026 Highlander Hybrid AWD grades are listed with a 3,500-lb towing capacity.
2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEVHybrid
Midsize SUV
Max towing capacity
3,500 lb
CX-90 PHEV models are listed with a 3,500-lb towing capacity when properly equipped.
2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xeHybrid
Sport-utility vehicle
Max towing capacity
3,500 lb
3,500 lb Max Gross Trailer Weight is the rating across ALL 2025 Wrangler 4xe trims (Sport S, Willys, Sahara, High Altitude, Rubicon) with the sole 2.0L turbo I-4 PHEV (375 hp combined) and 8P75PH 8-speed PHEV automatic, four-wheel drive, when properly equipped. Towing does not vary by trim. Curb weight, payload and GCWR shown are the Rubicon 4xe representative config (4.10 axle, GCWR 9,250 lb). Per OEM spec sheet, GCWR ranges 9,050-9,250 lb across trims; payload 1,188-1,398 lb; curb weight 5,049-5,265 lb depending on trim. No GVWR or tongue-weight figure is published on the OEM spec sheet, so both are omitted.
2025 Mazda CX-5
Compact SUV
Max towing capacity
2,000 lb
Mazda owner's manual towing table lists 2,000 lb maximum trailer weight for CX-5.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe HybridHybrid
three-row SUV
Max towing capacity
2,000 lb
1.6T HEV; Hyundai publishes a 2000 lb rating with trailer brakes.
2026 Subaru Forester HybridHybrid
Compact SUV
Max towing capacity
1,500 lb
Forester Hybrid trims list a 1,500-lb maximum towing capacity.
2026 Honda CR-VHybrid
Compact SUV
Max towing capacity
1,000–1,500 lb
Max with gas 1.5L turbo CR-V LX, EX or EX-L trims; hybrid trims are rated 1,000 lb.
2026 Ford Escape Hybrid/PHEVHybrid
Compact SUV
Max towing capacity
1,500 lb
Max with 2.5L Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid and Class II Trailer Tow Package.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox
compact SUV
Max towing capacity
1,500 lb
1.5L Turbo FWD or AWD; Chevrolet Trailering Guide publishes the 5467 lb GCWR for AWD.

Figures are sourced from manufacturer towing guides and NHTSA and dated on the chart hub. “Figures approximate” marks a medium or low confidence rating. A towing capacity number is a ceiling, not a yes for your specific loaded rig.

Check your rig free

The interactive chart below lists each vehicle with its maximum towing capacity, the trim range, and the configuration that reaches it. Filter by body type or hybrids, and sort by vehicle or by capacity. To turn any of these into a verdict on your own rig, run your truck and trailer through the free check.

Why a max tow rating isn't a yes for your loaded rig

A maximum tow rating answers "can it pull this weight?" — not "is my loaded combination legal and safe?" The second question is decided by payload and GCWR, and both shrink the moment you load the vehicle. This is the single most common towing mistake: trusting the tow column and ignoring the two limits that actually run out first.

Walk an illustrative midsize SUV through it. Say the chart shows it rated to tow 5,000 lb, with 1,600 lb of payload (illustrative round figures, not a specific model). Hitch a 4,200 lb trailer and its tongue weight — at the conventional 10–15% of loaded trailer weight — is roughly 420 to 630 lb, and it presses on the hitch, not the trailer's axles. Load the SUV the way a family does: four people and a packed cargo area is easily 1,100 lb. Add a tongue weight near the top of that band, about 600 lb, and that is 1,700 lb pressing against a 1,600 lb payload. The trailer sits well under the 5,000 lb tow ceiling, yet the SUV is already 100 lb over its payload — long before the tow rating is in play.

Question the number answers	The rating	The limit that usually binds first
"Can it pull the weight?"	Max towing capacity	—
"Can it carry the load?"	—	Payload (people + cargo + tongue weight)
"Is the whole rig legal?"	—	GCWR (loaded truck + loaded trailer together)

That is why the chart is a starting point, not an answer. To see which limit binds on your combination, work through payload vs towing capacity and the umbrella explainer on towing weight ratings, which walks a rig that passes every rating alone yet sits over GCWR once the loaded weights are added together.

How loadmate helps you stay under payload and GCWR

A chart tells you what a model can pull at its best. It cannot tell you whether your truck, loaded the way you load it, stays under payload and GCWR with the trailer you have in mind. That is the gap between a brochure number and a real trip.

Can I Tow It? closes it. Open the free check, enter your truck and trailer, and it runs the towing capacity, GCWR and payload checks together and returns a plain verdict — pass (well matched), caution (careful) or fail (no) — with the limit that binds named, so you know which number ran out first. It works from the figures you enter, flagged as a spec-based estimate, and it is free with no account.

Saving your own truck and trailer, recording weigh-ins, and watching the margins move as you load is the loadmate Pro step. loadmate is a live rig system for decision support, not a calculator and not an AI score.

loadmate provides decision support for towing safety, not legal weight certification. Score, compliance checks, and trip readiness are based on the data you enter and the regulator information current at the time of release. For legal weight evidence, use a certified truck scale / CAT scale. Towing remains the operator's responsibility. See /safety-disclaimer.

Related guides

The concept guides below explain the ratings behind every figure in the chart; the US vehicle hub is publishing as the US set rolls out.

Towing capacity by vehicle — your model's real tow rating, GVWR, GCWR and payload (US vehicle hub — publishing soon)
What can I tow? — match a specific truck or SUV to a trailer and get a verdict
Towing weight ratings explained — GVWR, GCWR, GAWR and payload, and which one binds first
Payload vs towing capacity — why the two are different numbers and which actually limits your trip
Tongue weight vs payload — how the trailer's tongue weight spends your truck's payload

Frequently asked questions

What SUV has the highest towing capacity?: Full-size SUVs lead the chart: body-on-frame models built on half-ton truck platforms are typically rated around 8,000 to 9,500 lb when properly equipped, well above midsize SUVs at roughly 5,000 to 6,600 lb and small crossovers at 1,500 to 3,500 lb. Sort the chart by the max towing column to see the current order, and check the configuration note, because the top rating usually needs a specific tow package.
Is towing capacity the same as payload?: No — towing capacity is what the vehicle can pull behind it, while payload is what it can carry in and on it, including the trailer's tongue weight. They are separate numbers, and payload is usually the one that runs out first, because tongue weight plus passengers and cargo add up fast against a modest payload long before the tow rating is reached.
What does "max towing capacity" actually mean on a chart?: It means the most that a properly-equipped version of that model can tow — usually one engine, a tow package, and often two-wheel drive with a single occupant. A four-wheel-drive, fully-optioned, crew-cab version of the same model is frequently rated lower, so treat the chart figure as the top of a range and check your exact build.
How much can a small SUV or crossover tow?: Most small SUVs and crossovers are rated to tow between about 1,500 and 3,500 lb, which suits a teardrop, a small utility trailer or a light pop-up, but not a large travel trailer. The bigger limit is usually payload: a small SUV carrying a family has little left for tongue weight, so check both numbers, not just the tow rating.
Does a hybrid SUV tow less than the gas version?: Often the tow rating is the same or close, but the hybrid's extra weight can raise curb weight and lower payload, so the two models are not interchangeable on paper. Compare the hybrid row to the gas row directly using the chart's hybrid filter rather than assuming they match.
Can I trust a towing capacity chart for my exact vehicle?: Use it to compare models and narrow your shortlist, but confirm your own vehicle's figures on its door-jamb and Tire and Loading Information labels before you hitch up, because trim, engine and options change the numbers. A chart shows the model's best case; your build, and how you load it, decide what you can actually tow.