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2026 Porsche Cayenne towing capacity

Max tow rating

7,716lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
7,716 lb
80% rule
Up to 6,173 lb
Margin
1,616 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 6,173 lbRating: 7,716 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 6,173 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
7,716 lb
80% of the rating
6,173 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 6,173 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,173 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,173 lb
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 7,716 lb: AWD, $89,900.

2026 Porsche Cayenne tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
AWD3.0L 6cylAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,376 lb to 5,831 lb$89,900
Coupe AWD3.0L 6cylAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,740 lb$95,100
E-Hybrid AWD3.0L 6cylAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,376 lb to 5,831 lb$103,100
Coupe E-Hybrid AWD3.0L 6cylAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,376 lb to 5,831 lb$107,300
S AWD4.0L 8cylAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,874 lb$108,300
EV SUV AWDElectricAWD7,716 lb1,385 lb6,989 lb5,604 lb$109,000
Electric AWDElectricAWD7,716 lb1,385 lb6,989 lb5,604 lb$109,000
S E-Hybrid AWD3.0L 6cylAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,376 lb to 5,831 lb$111,600
Electric Coupe AWDElectricAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A5,637 lb$113,800
Coupe S AWD4.0L 8cylAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,941 lb$114,900
Coupe S E-Hybrid AWD3.0L 6cylAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,376 lb to 5,831 lb$117,100
S Electric AWDElectricAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,376 lb to 5,831 lb$126,300
S Electric Coupe AWDElectricAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,376 lb to 5,831 lb$131,200
GTS AWD4.0L 8cylAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,376 lb to 5,831 lb$132,400
Coupe GTS AWD4.0L 8cylAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,376 lb to 5,831 lb$137,100
EV Turbo AWDElectricAWD7,716 lb1,349 lb7,209 lb5,860 lb$163,000
Turbo Electric AWDElectricAWD7,716 lb1,349 lb7,209 lb5,860 lb$163,000
Turbo Electric Coupe AWDElectricAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A5,884 lb$168,000
Turbo GT AWDN/AAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,874 lb$214,800
Coupe Turbo GT AWD4.0L 8cylAWD7,716 lbN/AN/A4,376 lb to 5,831 lb$214,800
Turbo E-Hybrid AWD4.0L 8cylAWD6,614 lbN/AN/A5,664 lb$164,500
Coupe Turbo E-Hybrid AWD4.0L 8cylAWD6,614 lbN/AN/A4,376 lb to 5,831 lb$169,100

No rating listed: 4 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2019: 7,716 lb to 7,700 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 7,700 lb to 7,716 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
INFINITI QX808,500 lbPURE RWD$83,750
Cadillac Escalade8,100 lbRWD$91,100
Porsche Cayenne (this car)7,716 lbAWD$89,900
Mercedes-Benz GLS7,700 lbGLS 450 4MATIC AWD$90,250
BMW X77,500 lbxDrive40i AWD$87,500

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What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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