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2021 Lexus LX towing capacity

Max tow rating

7,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 5,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
7,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 5,600 lb
Margin
1,400 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
93% of 6,000 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 8-11 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 5,600 lbRating: 7,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 5,600 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
7,000 lb
80% of the rating
5,600 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 5,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 5,600 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 5,600 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 5,600 lb
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 7,000 lb: 570 2-Row AWD, $86,930.

2021 Lexus LX tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
570 2-Row AWDN/AAWD7,000 lbN/AN/A6,000 lb$86,930
LX 570 Two Row 4WD5.7L4WD7,000 lbN/A7,385 lb5,800 lb to 5,908 lb$86,930
LX 570 4WD5.7L 8cyl4WD7,000 lb1,385 lb7,385 lb6,000 lb$91,880
570 3-Row AWDN/AAWD7,000 lbN/AN/A6,000 lb$91,930
LX 570 Three Row 4WD5.7L4WD7,000 lb1,385 lb7,385 lb6,000 lb$91,930

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2011: 8,500 lb to 7,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2012: 7,000 lb to 8,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2013: 8,000 lb to 7,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 7,000 lb to 8,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota Land Cruiser8,100 lb4WD$85,665
Land Rover Range Rover7,716 lbSWB 4WD$92,000
Audi SQ77,700 lbPremium Plus AWD$85,000
Audi SQ87,700 lbPremium Plus AWD$89,100
Porsche Cayenne Coupe7,700 lbS Coupe AWD$89,900
Lexus LX (this car)7,000 lb570 2-Row AWD$86,930
Tesla Model X5,000 lbLong Range Plus AWD$79,990

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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