2022 Porsche Cayenne towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700lb
- AWD, 3.0L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 7,700 lb.
- Top 14% of 143 SUVs (2022).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,160 lb
- Margin
- 1,600 lb (21%)
- 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
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 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 6,160 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 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 7,700 lb: AWD, $69,000.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,376 lb to 4,850 lb | $69,000 |
| Coupe AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,376 lb to 4,850 lb | $77,500 |
| Platinum Edition AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,376 lb to 4,850 lb | $79,000 |
| E-Hybrid AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,164 lb | $83,300 |
| Coupe Platinum Edition AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,376 lb to 4,850 lb | $83,300 |
| S AWD | 2.9L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,740 lb | $86,800 |
| Coupe E-Hybrid AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,265 lb | $88,600 |
| Coupe S AWD | 2.9L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,725 lb | $91,100 |
| E-Hybrid Platinum Edition AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,164 lb | $92,700 |
| S Platinum Edition AWD | 2.9L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,740 lb | $93,400 |
| Coupe E-Hybrid Platinum Edition AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,265 lb | $93,800 |
| Coupe S Platinum Edition AWD | 2.9L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,725 lb | $95,600 |
| GTS AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,376 lb to 4,954 lb | $109,000 |
| Coupe GTS AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,932 lb | $111,700 |
| Turbo AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,376 lb to 5,056 lb | $129,900 |
| Coupe Turbo AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,376 lb to 5,024 lb | $133,500 |
| Turbo GT AWD | N/A | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,740 lb | $180,800 |
| Coupe Turbo GT AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,376 lb to 5,000 lb | $180,800 |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 6,600 lb | 4,376 lb to 5,675 lb | $165,300 |
| Coupe Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 6,600 lb | 4,376 lb to 5,673 lb | $167,800 |
No rating listed: 1 trim.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2019: 7,716 lb to 7,700 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 7,700 lb to 7,716 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI QX80 | 8,500 lb | LUXE RWD | $71,950 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 7,716 lb | SE AWD | $70,900 |
| Porsche Cayenne (this car) | 7,700 lb | AWD | $69,000 |
| Audi Q8 | 7,700 lb | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $70,800 |
| BMW X6 | 7,200 lb | xDrive40i AWD | $67,350 |
| BMW X3 M | 4,400 lb | AWD | $70,100 |
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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree