2023 Toyota 4Runner Towing Capacity

Shopping for a family-friendly SUV that gets great gas mileage and can tow something for you when heading on vacation? We hope the new Toyota 4Runner is on your list. The towing capacity of this SUV will make your cross-country road trips and weekend excursions better as you go on one adventure after another with your loved ones.

Find out more about the 2023 Toyota 4Runner towing capacity with our complete guide.

How Much Can a Toyota 4Runner Tow?

The 2023 Toyota 4Runner V6 towing capacity tops out at 5,000 pounds for each of its eight trim levels. Even better, the new 4Runner comes with advanced towing features to make your journeys safer and more efficient, no matter what you’re hauling behind you.

Whether you’re towing a utility trailer around Reading or hauling a camper to your lakeside or mountain retreat, the Toyota 4Runner is your helpful travel companion.

What Are the 4Runner’s Towing Features?

The 2023 Toyota 4Runner towing capacity is just part of the story. This SUV’s towing package also gives you plenty of features that allow you to tow a trailer, boat, or camper wherever you need it.

• 4.0L V6 Engine: With this engine under its hood, the Toyota 4Runner delivers enough power to tow up to 5,000 pounds while generating 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque.
• Integrated Towing Hitch Receiver: The Toyota 4Runner SUV’s integrated tow hitch receiver offers strength and security in any towing situation. The integrated receiver allows you to add a hitch ball to it depending on your needs.
• Wiring Harness with 4- & 7-Pin Connectors: With the wiring harness and connectors, you can connect your trailer lights more easily. This feature can make towing on Burlington roads safer.

What Is an SAE J2807 Towing Rating?

When looking over your Toyota 4Runner’s spec sheet or owner’s manual, you’ll see “SAE J2807 towing rating-compliant” in the Towing section. SAE J2807 was designed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and it sets towing standards for vehicles weighing up to 14,000 pounds for a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). It’s a set of requirements and tests that standardizes trailer tow ratings for all vehicles from model years 2013 or later.

Testing for this standard includes:

• Launch on Grade
• Flat-Out Acceleration
• Highway Gradeability
• Total Control
• Braking Performance

Engineers who rate a vehicle’s towing capabilities with this standard examine more than just raw engine power. Hitch design and vehicle dynamics, which are important to the trailer’s movement, are also judged by this impartial third-party organization, giving you the confidence that your new vehicle’s towing will perform as it should.

2023 Toyota 4Runner Towing Capacity vs. Competing SUVs

The Toyota 4Runner V6 towing capacity has a huge advantage over competing SUVs. It outperforms other well-known models and brands easily. See how it compares to others in its class.

• 2023 Toyota 4Runner SR5 FWD: 5,000 pounds
• 2023 Honda Pilot LX FWD: 3,500 pounds
• 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×2: 3,500 pounds
• 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Sport: 3,500 pounds

Test Drive a Toyota 4Runner at Woburn Toyota!

We think you’ll love driving a new Toyota 4Runner on Stoneham roads. Contact us or call (781) 995-3432 to schedule a test drive with our team! If you want to move forward with a purchase, apply for financing to start the car-buying process. We’re happy to help in any way we can!

*Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up and loaded properly and that you have any necessary additional equipment. Do not exceed any Weight Ratings and follow all instructions in your Owner’s Manual. The maximum you can tow depends on base curb weight plus the total weight of any cargo, occupants, and added vehicle equipment. “Added vehicle equipment” includes additional standard/optional equipment and accessories added by the manufacturer, dealers, and/or vehicle owners. The only way to be certain of your vehicle’s exact curb weight is to weigh your vehicle without passengers or cargo.