2026 Audi Q7 towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700lb
- Premium 55 quattro, 3.0L 6cyl, AWD.
- Base trim: 4,400 lb.
- Top 18% of 147 SUVs (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,160 lb
- Margin
- 1,600 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 122% of 5,004 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 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 | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| 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 7,700 lb: Premium 55 quattro, $67,600.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium 55 quattro | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,004 lb | $67,600 |
| Prestige 55 quattro | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,004 lb | $67,600 |
| Premium Plus 55 quattro | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,004 lb | $67,600 |
| S line 55 TFSI Premium AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,004 lb | $68,100 |
| S line 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,004 lb | $73,400 |
| 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,938 lb to 5,137 lb | $76,900 |
| S line 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,004 lb | $77,100 |
| Premium 45 quattro | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 4,839 lb | $62,000 |
| 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 4,949 lb | $62,000 |
| Premium Plus 45 quattro | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 4,839 lb | $62,000 |
| 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,400 lb | 4,949 lb | $65,800 |
No rating listed: 3 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2013: 6,600 lb to 5,500 lb.
- Changed in 2015: 5,500 lb to 6,600 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 6,600 lb to 4,400 lb.
- Changed in 2019: 4,400 lb to 7,700 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 7,700 lb to 4,400 lb.
- Changed in 2026: 4,400 lb to 7,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender | 8,201 lb | 90 V8 AWD | $114,400 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 8,200 lb | LS RWD | $63,700 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 8,200 lb | Gemini Edition AWD | $70,800 |
| Audi Q7 (this car) | 7,700 lb | Premium 55 quattro | $67,600 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | 7,700 lb | 350 RWD | $62,250 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 5,511 lb | P400 Dynamic SE AWD | $70,800 |
| Volvo XC90 | 5,000 lb | B5 Core AWD | $61,050 |
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 can tow 7,500 lb? 47 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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree