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2026 Lexus RX towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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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.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
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
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 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 3,500 lb: 350 FWD, $51,225.

2026 Lexus RX tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
350 FWD2.4LFWD3,500 lb1,155 lb5,465 lb4,310 lb$51,225
350 AWD2.4L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,310 lb$52,825
350 Premium FWD2.4LFWD3,500 lb1,155 lb5,465 lb4,310 lb$53,400
RX 350h AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,270 lb5,750 lb4,480 lb$53,525
Hybrid 350h AWDN/AAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,480 lb$53,525
350 Premium AWD2.4L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,310 lb$55,000
RX 350h Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,270 lb5,750 lb4,480 lb$55,700
Hybrid 350h Premium AWDN/AAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,480 lb$55,700
350 F SPORT Design FWD2.4LFWD3,500 lb1,155 lb5,465 lb4,310 lb$55,730
350 F SPORT Design AWD2.4L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,310 lb$57,330
RX 350h F SPORT Design AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,270 lb5,750 lb4,480 lb$58,030
Hybrid 350h F SPORT Design AWDN/AAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,480 lb$58,030
350 F Sport Handling AWD2.4L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,310 lb5,620 lb4,310 lb$60,000
350 Luxury FWD2.4LFWD3,500 lb1,155 lb5,465 lb4,310 lb$61,945
350 Luxury AWD2.4L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,310 lb$63,545
RX 350h Luxury AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,270 lb5,750 lb4,480 lb$64,245
Hybrid 350h Luxury AWDN/AAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,480 lb$64,245
RX 450h+ Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,750 lb$65,230
Hybrid 450h+ Premium AWDN/AAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,480 lb$65,230
RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD2.4L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,245 lb5,995 lb4,750 lb$66,900
Hybrid 500h F Sport Performance AWDN/AAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,480 lb$66,900
RX 450h+ Luxury AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,745 lb$71,860
Hybrid 450h+ Luxury AWDN/AAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,480 lb$71,860

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.

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

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
BMW X57,200 lbsDrive40i RWD$68,300
Acura MDX5,000 lbSH-AWD$54,000
Toyota Highlander5,000 lbXLE AWD$46,270
BMW X34,850 lbM50 AWD$66,500
Lexus RX (this car)3,500 lb350 FWD$51,225
Toyota RAV43,500 lbSE FWD$34,700
Acura RDX1,500 lbSH-AWD$45,100

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