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2024 Lexus RX 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
63% of 4,455 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 22-29 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: RX 350h AWD, $50,750.

2024 Lexus RX tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
RX 350h AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,295 lb5,750 lb4,455 lb$50,750
Hybrid 350h AWDN/AAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,455 lb$50,750
RX 350h Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,295 lb5,750 lb4,455 lb$52,900
Hybrid 350h Premium AWDN/AAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,455 lb$52,900
RX 350h Luxury AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,295 lb5,750 lb4,455 lb$59,880
Hybrid 350h Luxury AWDN/AAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,455 lb$59,880
RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD2.4L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,245 lb5,995 lb4,750 lb$62,750
Hybrid 500h F Sport Performance AWDN/AAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,455 lb$62,750
RX 450h+ Luxury AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,800 lb$69,230
Hybrid 450h+ Luxury AWDN/AAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,455 lb$69,230
RX 350 Premium Plus FWD2.4LFWD3,494 lbN/AN/A4,287 lb$52,600
RX 350 Premium Plus AWD2.4LAWD3,494 lbN/AN/A4,287 lb$54,200
RX 350h Premium Plus AWD2.5LAWD3,494 lbN/AN/A4,310 lb$54,750
350 FWD2.4LFWD3,494 lb to 3,500 lb1,333 lb5,620 lb4,287 lb$48,600
350 AWD2.4L 4cylAWD3,494 lb to 3,500 lbN/AN/A4,310 lb$50,200
350 Premium FWD2.4LFWD3,494 lb to 3,500 lb1,333 lb5,620 lb4,287 lb$50,750
350 Premium AWD2.4L 4cylAWD3,494 lb to 3,500 lbN/AN/A4,310 lb$52,350
350 F Sport Handling AWD2.4L 4cylAWD3,494 lb to 3,500 lb1,310 lb5,620 lb4,310 lb$57,200
350 Luxury FWD2.4LFWD3,494 lb to 3,500 lb1,333 lb5,620 lb4,287 lb$57,730
350 Luxury AWD2.4L 4cylAWD3,494 lb to 3,500 lbN/AN/A4,310 lb$59,330

Max rating by year

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

Same max rating from 2009 to 2026: 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2024 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
BMW X57,200 lbsDrive40i RWD$65,200
Acura MDX5,000 lbSH-AWD$52,350
Toyota Highlander5,000 lbLE FWD$39,270
Cadillac XT64,000 lbPremium Luxury FWD$54,995
Lexus RX (this car)3,500 lbRX 350h AWD$50,750
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$34,870
Acura RDX1,500 lbSH-AWD$44,350

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