2020 Lexus RX towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- 350 FWD, 3.5L.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 70 of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Margin
- 700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 3,500 lb: 350 FWD, $44,150.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,222 lb to 4,905 lb | $44,150 |
| 350 AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 825 lb | 5,212 lb | 4,387 lb | $45,550 |
| RX 450h AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 825 lb | 5,565 lb | 4,740 lb | $46,800 |
| Hybrid 450h AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,740 lb | $46,800 |
| 350L FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,464 lb | $47,300 |
| 350 F Sport FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,222 lb to 4,905 lb | $47,950 |
| 350L AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 825 lb | 5,444 lb | 4,619 lb | $48,700 |
| 350 F Sport AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 825 lb | 5,212 lb | 4,387 lb | $49,350 |
| 350 F Sport Performance FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,222 lb to 4,905 lb | $50,350 |
| RX 450hL AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 825 lb | 5,730 lb | 4,905 lb | $50,510 |
| Hybrid 450hL AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,740 lb | $50,510 |
| RX 450h F SPORT AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 825 lb | 5,565 lb | 4,740 lb | $50,600 |
| Hybrid 450h F Sport AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,740 lb | $50,600 |
| 350 F Sport Performance AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,387 lb | $51,750 |
| RX 450h F SPORT Performance AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,740 lb | $52,920 |
| Hybrid 450h F Sport Performance AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,740 lb | $52,920 |
| 350L Luxury FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,464 lb | $53,300 |
| 350L Luxury AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,619 lb | $54,700 |
| RX 450hL Luxury AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,905 lb | $56,510 |
| Hybrid 450hL Luxury AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,740 lb | $56,510 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2009 to 2026: 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X5 | 7,200 lb | sDrive40i RWD | $58,900 |
| Acura MDX | 5,000 lb | SH-AWD | $46,500 |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb | L FWD | $34,600 |
| Lexus RX (this car) | 3,500 lb | 350 FWD | $44,150 |
| Cadillac XT5 | 3,500 lb | Premium Luxury FWD | $48,795 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 3,500 lb | Adventure AWD | $33,055 |
| Acura RDX | 1,500 lb | FWD | $37,800 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree