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2022 Lexus ES towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,000lb

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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 3,690 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-21 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 800 lbRating: 1,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 800 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
1,000 lb
80% of the rating
800 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbNo
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbNo
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
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 1,000 lb: 350 FWD, $40,950.

2022 Lexus ES tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
350 FWD3.5L 6cylFWD1,000 lb3,690 lb$40,950
350 F Sport FWD3.5L 6cylFWD1,000 lb3,690 lb$45,600
350 Luxury FWD3.5L 6cylFWD1,000 lb3,690 lb$46,350
350 Ultra Luxury FWD3.5L 6cylFWD1,000 lb3,690 lb$50,130

No rating listed: 12 trims.

Max rating by year

02004006008001,00020182020202220242025
Highest rating each year, 2018 to 2025. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2018 to 2025: 1,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2022 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Volkswagen Arteon2,000 lbSE R-Line FWD$40,750
Volvo S602,000 lbB5 Momentum FWD$39,250
Lexus ES (this car)1,000 lb350 FWD$40,950

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked