2022 Lexus LX towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,000lb
- 600 AWD, 3.5L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 8,000 lb.
- Top 10% of 143 SUVs (2022).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,400 lb
- Margin
- 1,600 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
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
- 8,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,400 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 6,400 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,400 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 8,000 lb: 600 AWD, $86,900.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 8,000 lb | 1,385 lb | 7,230 lb | 5,665 lb to 5,864 lb | $86,900 |
| 600 Premium AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 8,000 lb | 1,385 lb | 7,230 lb | 5,665 lb to 5,864 lb | $95,000 |
| LX 600 F SPORT 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,000 lb | 1,385 lb | 7,230 lb | 5,665 lb to 5,864 lb | $101,000 |
| 600 F SPORT Handling AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 8,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,945 lb | $101,000 |
| 600 Luxury AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 8,000 lb | 1,385 lb | 7,230 lb | 5,665 lb to 5,864 lb | $103,000 |
| 600 Ultra Luxury AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 8,000 lb | 1,385 lb | 7,230 lb | 5,945 lb | $126,000 |
Max rating by year
- 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
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 10,000 lb | Obsidian 4WD | $103,490 |
| Lexus LX (this car) | 8,000 lb | 600 AWD | $86,900 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 7,900 lb | Prem Lux Platinum 4WD | $110,095 |
| Audi SQ7 | 7,700 lb | Premium Plus AWD | $88,500 |
| Porsche Cayenne Coupe | 7,700 lb | Platinum Edition Coupe AWD | $83,300 |
| Audi e-tron S | 4,000 lb | Premium Plus AWD | $84,800 |
| BMW iX | 3,500 lb | xDrive50 AWD | $83,200 |
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