2024 Toyota Grand Highlander towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- XLE FWD, 2.4L.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Top 34% of 152 SUVs (2024).
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
- 90% of 4,455 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.
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
| 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 | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| 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 5,000 lb: XLE FWD, $43,320.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE FWD | 2.4L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 1,575 lb | 6,030 lb | 4,455 lb | $43,320 |
| XLE AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,455 lb | $44,920 |
| Limited FWD | 2.4L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 1,610 lb | 6,030 lb | 4,420 lb | $48,110 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,464 lb to 4,575 lb | $49,710 |
| Platinum AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | 6,030 lb | 4,464 lb to 4,575 lb | $53,795 |
| Hybrid MAX Limited AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,420 lb | 6,340 lb | 4,920 lb | $54,390 |
| Hybrid MAX Platinum AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,420 lb | 6,340 lb | 4,920 lb | $58,475 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 3,500 lb | 1,510 lb | 6,085 lb | 4,575 lb | $45,020 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,575 lb | $46,620 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | 6,125 lb | 4,464 lb to 4,905 lb | $51,410 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2024 to 2026: 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sequoia | 9,520 lb | SR5 RWD | $61,275 |
| Toyota Grand Highlander (this car) | 5,000 lb | XLE FWD | $43,320 |
| Honda Pilot | 5,000 lb | LX 2WD | $37,090 |
| Lexus TX | 5,000 lb | 350 FWD | $53,700 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $40,705 |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb | LE FWD | $39,270 |
| Toyota Sienna | 3,500 lb | LE FWD | $37,630 |
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 this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree