2025 Lexus RX towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

350 FWD, 2.4L.
Base trim: 3,500 lb.
Rank 101 of 159 SUVs (2025).

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: 65% of 4,310 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.

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
Trailer	Loaded weight	Fits
Teardrop camper	1,000 to 2,500 lb	Yes
Utility trailer	1,000 to 3,000 lb	Some, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper	1,500 to 3,000 lb	Some, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer	2,000 to 6,000 lb	Some, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer	3,000 to 5,000 lb	No
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 3,500 lb: 350 FWD, $48,975.

2025 Lexus RX tow rating by trim
Trim	Engine	Drivetrain	Tow rating	Payload	GVWR	Curb weight	MSRP
350 FWD	2.4L	FWD	3,500 lb	1,155 lb	5,465 lb	4,310 lb	$48,975
350 AWD	2.4L 4cyl	AWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,310 lb	$50,725
Hybrid 350h AWD	N/A	AWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,480 lb	$51,125
350 Premium FWD	2.4L	FWD	3,500 lb	1,155 lb	5,465 lb	4,310 lb	$51,225
RX 350h AWD	2.5L 4cyl	AWD	3,500 lb	1,270 lb	5,750 lb	4,480 lb	$51,425
350 Premium AWD	2.4L 4cyl	AWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,310 lb	$52,975
Hybrid 350h Premium AWD	N/A	AWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,480 lb	$53,375
350 F SPORT Design FWD	2.4L	FWD	3,500 lb	1,155 lb	5,465 lb	4,310 lb	$53,555
RX 350h Premium AWD	2.5L 4cyl	AWD	3,500 lb	1,270 lb	5,750 lb	4,480 lb	$53,675
RX 350 Premium Plus FWD	2.4L	FWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,133 lb to 4,751 lb	$54,865
350 F SPORT Design AWD	2.4L 4cyl	AWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,310 lb	$55,305
Hybrid 350h F SPORT Design AWD	N/A	AWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,480 lb	$55,705
RX 350h F SPORT Design AWD	2.5L 4cyl	AWD	3,500 lb	1,270 lb	5,750 lb	4,480 lb	$56,005
RX 350 Premium Plus AWD	2.4L	AWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,133 lb to 4,751 lb	$56,465
RX 350h Premium Plus AWD	2.5L	AWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,420 lb	$57,165
350 F Sport Handling AWD	2.4L 4cyl	AWD	3,500 lb	1,310 lb	5,620 lb	4,310 lb	$57,825
350 Luxury FWD	2.4L	FWD	3,500 lb	1,155 lb	5,465 lb	4,310 lb	$59,770
350 Luxury AWD	2.4L 4cyl	AWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,310 lb	$61,520
Hybrid 350h Luxury AWD	N/A	AWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,480 lb	$61,920
RX 350h Luxury AWD	2.5L 4cyl	AWD	3,500 lb	1,270 lb	5,750 lb	4,480 lb	$62,220
RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD	2.4L 4cyl	AWD	3,500 lb	1,245 lb	5,995 lb	4,750 lb	$64,800
Hybrid 500h F Sport Performance AWD	N/A	AWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,480 lb	$64,800
RX 450h+ Luxury AWD	2.5L 4cyl	AWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,810 lb	$71,260
Hybrid 450h+ Luxury AWD	N/A	AWD	3,500 lb	N/A	N/A	4,480 lb	$71,260

Max rating by year

Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.

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

Rivals: max tow rating

2025 rivals by max tow rating
Model	Max tow rating	Cheapest trim at max	MSRP
BMW X5	7,200 lb	sDrive40i RWD	$66,300
Acura MDX	5,000 lb	SH-AWD	$53,400
Toyota Highlander	5,000 lb	LE FWD	$40,320
Lexus RX (this car)	3,500 lb	350 FWD	$48,975
Alfa Romeo Stelvio	3,000 lb	AWD	$48,995
Toyota RAV4	2,500 lb	Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD	$44,815
Acura RDX	1,500 lb	SH-AWD	$44,700

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 this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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