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2022 Toyota Highlander towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
5,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,000 lb
Margin
1,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
97% of 4,145 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,000 lbRating: 5,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 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
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,000 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
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 5,000 lb: L FWD, $35,855.

2022 Toyota Highlander tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
L FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,145 lb$35,855
L AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,330 lb$37,455
LE FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,145 lb$38,055
LE AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb1,370 lb5,700 lb4,330 lb$39,655
XLE FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,195 lb$41,055
XSE FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,205 lb$42,650
XLE AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb1,340 lb5,710 lb4,370 lb$42,655
XSE AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,400 lb$44,600
Limited FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,123 lb to 4,260 lb$45,010
Limited AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb1,280 lb5,730 lb4,450 lb$46,960
Platinum FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,123 lb to 4,260 lb$48,010
Platinum AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb1,280 lb5,730 lb4,450 lb$49,960
Hybrid LE FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,123 lb to 4,330 lb$39,555
Hybrid LE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,340 lb5,805 lb4,465 lb$41,155
Hybrid XLE FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,123 lb to 4,365 lb$42,555
Hybrid XLE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,300 lb5,815 lb4,515 lb$44,155
Hybrid XLE Bronze FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$44,580
Hybrid Bronze Edition FWD2.5L 4cylFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,123 lb to 4,365 lb$44,580
Hybrid XLE Bronze AWD2.5LAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,515 lb$46,180
Hybrid Bronze Edition AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,515 lb$46,180
Hybrid Limited FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,123 lb to 4,430 lb$46,510
Hybrid Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,305 lb5,900 lb4,595 lb$48,460
Hybrid Platinum FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,123 lb to 4,430 lb$49,510
Hybrid Platinum AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,305 lb5,900 lb4,595 lb$51,460

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2009 to 2026: 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2022 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford Explorer5,600 lbST 4WD$51,260
Toyota Highlander (this car)5,000 lbL FWD$35,855
Honda Pilot5,000 lbSport AWD$40,080
Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbSE FWD$33,600
Kia Telluride5,000 lbLX FWD$33,390
Kia Sorento3,500 lbEX FWD$35,490
Lexus RX3,500 lb350 FWD$45,920

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked