2021 Toyota Avalon towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,000lb
- XLE FWD, 3.5L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 1,000 lb.
- Rank 10 of 17 sedans (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 1,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 800 lb
- Margin
- 200 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 22% of 3,570 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-21 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 1,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- I, up to 2,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | No |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| 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 1,000 lb: XLE FWD, $36,125.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | 3,570 lb | $36,125 |
| XSE Nightshade Edition FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | 3,670 lb | $39,330 |
| XSE Nightshade FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 1,000 lb | 3,670 lb | $39,360 |
| Limited FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | 3,695 lb | $42,425 |
| Touring FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | 3,715 lb | $42,825 |
| TRD FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | 3,655 lb | $43,125 |
No rating listed: 5 trims.
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2009 to 2022: 1,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Avalon (this car) | 1,000 lb | XLE FWD | $36,125 |
| Cadillac CT5 | 1,000 lb | Luxury RWD | $36,995 |
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree