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2024 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
92% of 4,332 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 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: LE FWD, $39,270.

2024 Toyota Highlander tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
LE FWD2.4LFWD5,000 lb1,638 lb5,970 lb4,332 lb$39,270
LE AWD2.4L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,332 lb$40,870
XLE FWD2.4LFWD5,000 lb1,594 lb5,970 lb4,376 lb$42,420
XSE FWD2.4LFWD5,000 lb1,550 lb5,970 lb4,420 lb$44,015
XLE AWD2.4L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,376 lb$44,020
XSE AWD2.4L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,420 lb$45,965
Limited FWD2.4LFWD5,000 lb1,517 lb5,970 lb4,453 lb$46,525
Limited AWD2.4L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,453 lb$48,475
Platinum FWD2.4LFWD5,000 lb1,517 lb5,970 lb4,453 lb$49,725
Platinum AWD2.4L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,453 lb$51,675
Hybrid LE FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lb1,535 lb6,000 lb4,465 lb$40,970
Hybrid LE Nightshade FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lb1,535 lb6,000 lb4,465 lb$41,970
Hybrid LE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,465 lb$42,570
Hybrid LE Nightshade AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,465 lb$43,570
Hybrid XLE FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lb1,485 lb6,000 lb4,515 lb$44,120
Hybrid XLE Nightshade FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lb1,485 lb6,000 lb4,515 lb$45,120
Hybrid XLE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,515 lb$45,720
Hybrid XLE Nightshade AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,515 lb$46,720
Hybrid Limited FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lb1,405 lb6,000 lb4,595 lb$48,225
Hybrid Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,595 lb$50,175
Hybrid Platinum FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lb1,405 lb6,000 lb4,595 lb$51,425
Hybrid Platinum AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,595 lb$53,375

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

2024 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford Explorer5,600 lbST RWD$50,105
Kia Telluride5,500 lbSX X-Pro AWD$50,485
Toyota Highlander (this car)5,000 lbLE FWD$39,270
Honda Pilot5,000 lbLX 2WD$37,090
Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbSE FWD$36,650
Kia Sorento3,500 lbEX FWD$37,990
Lexus RX3,500 lbRX 350h AWD$50,750

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