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2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,800 lb
Margin
700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
76% of 3,680 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-22 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 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
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
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 3,500 lb: RAV4 Adventure AWD.

2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
RAV4 Adventure AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb3,680 lbN/A
RAV4 TRD Off-Road AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb3,680 lbN/A
SE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,500 lb4,235 lb$43,090
XSE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,500 lb4,300 lb$46,960
RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb3,710 lbN/A
RAV4 Hybrid SE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb3,780 lbN/A
RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb3,775 lbN/A
RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb3,805 lbN/A
RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb3,805 lbN/A
RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb3,755 lbN/A
RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb3,775 lbN/A
RAV4 LE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb3,510 lbN/A
RAV4 XLE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb3,560 lbN/A
RAV4 Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb3,690 lbN/A
RAV4 XLE Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb3,560 lbN/A

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002021202220232024
Highest rating each year, 2021 to 2024. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2021 to 2024: 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Volvo XC604,960 lbT8 Recharge Core AWD$57,200
Land Rover Discovery Sport4,409 lbS AWD$43,300
Toyota RAV4 Prime (this car)3,500 lbRAV4 Adventure AWDN/A
Genesis GV703,500 lb2.5T AWD$43,150
Tesla Model Y3,500 lbStandard AWD$44,240
Kia EV62,300 lbLight RWD$42,600
Nissan Ariya1,500 lbEngage e-4ORCE AWD$47,190

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