What can the 2026 Lexus GX tow?
Yes, up to
9,096 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 13 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 7,277 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- 550 Overtrail AWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 2,096 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Enclosed cargo trailer 7x14, tandem axle: 7,000 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 9,096 lb. 77% used.
- Tongue weight
- 875 lb
- Payload
- 1,175 lb of 1,490 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 7,000 lb loaded. Rating 9,096 lb. 77% of the rating. Margin 2,096 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 7,277 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 875 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 1,175 lb. Payload 1,490 lb. Left 315 lb. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class III, up to 8,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: 550 Overtrail AWD.
Every trim
Yes: 2 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550 Overtrail AWD | 9,096 lb | 77% | 1,490 lb | 315 lb | Yes |
| 550 Premium AWD | 9,063 lb | 77% | 1,445 lb | 270 lb | Yes |
Sources for this check
- North 40: trailer specs
- Trailers Plus: trailer specs
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ