2025 Genesis GV80 towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,000lb
- 2.5T Standard AWD, 2.5L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 6,000 lb.
- Top 27% of 159 SUVs (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 6,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,800 lb
- Margin
- 1,200 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 6,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,800 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 4,800 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,800 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 6,000 lb: 2.5T Standard AWD, $58,200.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5T Standard AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 6,000 lb | 4,850 lb to 5,104 lb | $58,200 |
| 2.5T AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 6,000 lb | 4,850 lb to 5,104 lb | $59,200 |
| 2.5T Select AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 6,000 lb | 4,850 lb to 5,104 lb | $62,100 |
| 2.5T Advanced AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 6,000 lb | 4,894 lb to 5,104 lb | $66,100 |
| 2.5T Prestige AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 6,000 lb | 4,938 lb to 5,104 lb | $70,950 |
| 3.5T Advanced AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 6,000 lb | 5,082 lb | $74,300 |
| 3.5T Prestige AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 6,000 lb | 5,115 lb | $79,800 |
| Coupe 3.5T Base AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 6,000 lb | 5,039 lb | N/A |
| Coupe 3.5T e-SC AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 6,000 lb | 5,203 lb | N/A |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2022 to 2026: 6,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 9,600 lb | Active 4x2 | $62,400 |
| Nissan Armada | 8,500 lb | 4x2 SV | $57,520 |
| Genesis GV80 (this car) | 6,000 lb | 2.5T Standard AWD | $58,200 |
| Lincoln Aviator | 5,000 lb | Livery RWD | $57,830 |
| Volvo XC90 | 5,000 lb | B5 AWD Core 7-Seater | $57,400 |
| Audi SQ5 | 4,400 lb | Premium AWD | $58,400 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 1,588 lb | Sport 1 AWD | $59,095 to $62,595 |
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