2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700lb
- S Coupe AWD, 2.9L.
- Base trim: 7,700 lb.
- Top 15% of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,160 lb
- Margin
- 1,600 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 129% of 4,733 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| 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 7,700 lb: S Coupe AWD, $88,600.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Coupe AWD | 2.9L | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,733 lb | $88,600 |
| Turbo Coupe AWD | 4.0L | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,733 lb | $130,100 |
| AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,663 lb | $66,800 to $75,300 |
| S AWD | 2.9L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,725 lb | $84,300 to $88,600 |
| Turbo AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,056 lb | $126,500 to $130,100 |
| Cayenne AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,582 lb | N/A |
| Cayenne S AWD | 2.9L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,740 lb | N/A |
| Cayenne Turbo AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,056 lb | N/A |
| Cayenne E-Hybrid AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,164 lb | N/A |
| Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,675 lb | N/A |
No rating listed: 2 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2025: 7,700 lb to 7,716 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 8,100 lb | 4WD | $85,415 |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 7,716 lb | SWB 4WD | $90,900 |
| Porsche Cayenne Coupe (this car) | 7,700 lb | S Coupe AWD | $88,600 |
| Audi SQ7 | 7,700 lb | Prestige AWD | $84,800 |
| Audi SQ8 | 7,700 lb | Prestige AWD | $89,000 |
| Lexus LX | 7,000 lb | 570 2-Row 4WD | $86,480 |
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 can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 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