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2023 Toyota RAV4 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: Adventure AWD, $34,470.

2023 Toyota RAV4 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Adventure AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A3,680 lb$34,470
TRD Off-Road AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A3,680 lb$37,895
Prime SE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,500 lbN/AN/A3,490 lb to 4,235 lbN/A
Prime XSE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,500 lbN/AN/A3,490 lb to 4,300 lbN/A
Hybrid LE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,210 lb4,920 lb3,710 lb$31,225
Hybrid XLE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,145 lb4,920 lb3,775 lb$32,735
Hybrid SE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,140 lb4,920 lb3,780 lb$33,920
Hybrid Woodland AWD2.5LAWD1,750 lbN/AN/A3,775 lb$34,025
Hybrid Woodland Edition AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,145 lb4,920 lb3,775 lb$34,025
Hybrid XLE Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,145 lb4,900 lb3,755 lb$35,625
Hybrid XSE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,115 lb4,920 lb3,805 lb$36,885
Hybrid Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,115 lb4,920 lb3,805 lb$39,530
LE FWD2.5LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,370 lb$28,275
LE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,510 lb$29,675
XLE FWD2.5LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,405 lb$29,785
XLE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,560 lb$31,185
XLE Premium FWD2.5LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,405 lb$32,675
XLE Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,560 lb$34,075
Limited FWD2.5LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,369 lb to 3,485 lb$36,580
Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,690 lb$37,980

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2013: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2016: 1,500 lb to 1,750 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 1,750 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 3,500 lb to 2,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 2,500 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota 4Runner5,000 lbSR5 2WD$40,155
Toyota Highlander5,000 lbL FWD$36,620
Toyota RAV4 (this car)3,500 lbAdventure AWD$34,470
Subaru Outback3,500 lbWilderness AWD$38,445
Subaru Forester3,000 lbWilderness AWD$34,320
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$28,410
Toyota Corolla Cross1,500 lbL FWD$23,610

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