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2025 Toyota RAV4 towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,000 lb
Margin
500 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
47% of 4,235 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 23-30 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,000 lbRating: 2,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,000 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
2,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,000 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,000 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 2,000 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,000 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,000 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,000 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 2,500 lb: Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD, $44,815.

2025 Toyota RAV4 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,500 lb1,295 lb5,530 lb4,235 lb$44,815
Plug-in Hybrid XSE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,500 lb1,230 lb5,530 lb4,300 lb$48,685
Hybrid LE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,210 lb4,920 lb3,690 lb$32,850
Hybrid XLE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,145 lb4,920 lb3,775 lb$34,360
Hybrid SE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,140 lb4,920 lb3,775 lb$35,545
Hybrid Woodland AWD2.5LAWD1,750 lbN/AN/A3,775 lb$36,070
Hybrid Woodland Edition AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,145 lb4,920 lb3,775 lb$36,070
Hybrid XLE Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,145 lb4,920 lb3,775 lb$37,250
Hybrid XSE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,115 lb4,920 lb3,775 lb$38,510
Hybrid Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,115 lb4,920 lb3,800 lb$41,155
LE FWD2.5LFWD1,500 lb1,240 lb4,610 lb3,370 lb$29,800
LE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,490 lb$31,200
XLE FWD2.5LFWD1,500 lb1,205 lb4,610 lb3,405 lb$31,310
XLE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,515 lb$32,710
XLE Premium FWD2.5LFWD1,500 lb1,205 lb4,610 lb3,405 lb$34,200
XLE Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,515 lb$35,600
Limited FWD2.5LFWD1,500 lb970 lb4,610 lb3,640 lb$38,105
Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,640 lb$39,505

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2013: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2016: 1,500 lb to 1,750 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 1,750 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 3,500 lb to 2,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 2,500 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota 4Runner6,000 lbHybrid TRD Off Road 4WD$52,490
Toyota Highlander5,000 lbLE FWD$40,320
Subaru Outback3,500 lbOnyx Edition XT AWD$41,225
Subaru Forester3,000 lbWilderness AWD$36,285
Toyota RAV4 (this car)2,500 lbPlug-in Hybrid SE AWD$44,815
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$30,100
Toyota Corolla Cross1,500 lbL 2WD$24,135

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