2021 Toyota Sequoia towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,400lb
- SR5 RWD, 5.7L.
- Base trim: 7,400 lb.
- Top 22% of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 5,900 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,400 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 5,920 lb
- Margin
- 1,500 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 103% of 5,730 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 9-12 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 7,400 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 5,920 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 | Some, up to 5,920 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,920 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,920 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 7,400 lb: SR5 RWD, $50,400.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 7,400 lb | 1,370 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,730 lb | $50,400 |
| TRD Sport RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 7,400 lb | 1,370 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,730 lb | $53,115 |
| Limited RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 7,400 lb | 1,370 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,730 lb | $59,420 |
| Nightshade RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 7,400 lb | 1,370 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,730 lb | $60,420 |
| Platinum RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 7,200 lb | 1,350 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,750 lb | $66,450 |
| SR5 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,100 lb | 1,315 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,985 lb | $53,625 |
| TRD Sport 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,100 lb | 1,315 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,985 lb | $56,340 |
| Limited 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,100 lb | 1,315 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,985 lb | $62,645 |
| Nightshade Special Edition 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,100 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,985 lb | $63,515 |
| Nightshade 4WD | 5.7L | 4WD | 7,100 lb | 1,315 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,985 lb | $63,645 |
| TRD Pro 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,100 lb | 1,315 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,985 lb | $64,525 |
| Platinum 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb | 1,300 lb | 7,300 lb | 6,000 lb | $69,675 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2011: 9,600 lb to 7,400 lb.
- Changed in 2013: 7,400 lb to 7,300 lb.
- Changed in 2014: 7,300 lb to 7,400 lb.
- Changed in 2023: 7,400 lb to 9,520 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra | 10,200 lb | SR Double Cab RWD | $34,125 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,600 lb | Commercial 2WD | $47,900 |
| Toyota Sequoia (this car) | 7,400 lb | SR5 RWD | $50,400 |
| Lincoln Aviator | 6,700 lb | Standard RWD | $51,570 |
| Ford Expedition | 6,300 lb | Max XLT 4x2 | $55,410 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $36,765 |
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 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