2026 Toyota Sequoia towing capacity
Max tow rating
9,520lb
- SR5 RWD, 3.4L.
- Base trim: 9,520 lb.
- Top 3% of 147 SUVs (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 7,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 9,520 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 7,616 lb
- Margin
- 1,920 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 135% of 5,620 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 9,520 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 7,616 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 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 | Yes |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | Some, up to 7,616 lb |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 9,520 lb: SR5 RWD, $65,725.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 RWD | 3.4L | RWD | 9,520 lb | 1,730 lb | 7,350 lb | 5,620 lb | $65,725 |
| Limited RWD | 3.4L | RWD | 9,300 lb | 1,290 lb | 7,420 lb | 6,130 lb | $71,495 |
| SR5 4WD | 3.4L | 4WD | 9,120 lb | N/A | 7,350 lb to 7,585 lb | 5,620 lb to 6,151 lb | $68,725 |
| Limited 4WD | 3.4L | 4WD | 9,020 lb | N/A | 7,420 lb to 7,615 lb | 6,130 lb | $74,495 |
| TRD Pro 4WD | 3.4L | 4WD | 9,020 lb | 1,435 lb | 7,585 lb | 6,150 lb | $82,465 |
| Platinum 4WD | 3.4L | 4WD | 9,010 lb | 1,410 lb | 7,560 lb | 6,150 lb | $81,735 |
| 1794 Edition 4WD | 3.4L | 4WD | 9,010 lb | 1,410 lb | 7,560 lb | 6,150 lb | $82,550 |
| Capstone 4WD | 3.4L | 4WD | 8,980 lb | 1,375 lb | 7,560 lb | 6,185 lb | $86,135 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2011: 9,600 lb to 7,400 lb.
- Changed in 2013: 7,400 lb to 7,300 lb.
- Changed in 2014: 7,300 lb to 7,400 lb.
- Changed in 2023: 7,400 lb to 9,520 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra | 11,450 lb | I Force Max Crewmax Limited | $58,560 |
| Ford Expedition | 9,600 lb | Active 4x2 | $62,700 |
| Toyota Sequoia (this car) | 9,520 lb | SR5 RWD | $65,725 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,200 lb | Police RWD | $54,500 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 6,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $42,270 |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 5,000 lb | LE FWD | $42,260 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | 3,500 lb | Limited 4xe 4x4 | $66,000 |
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