2026 Lexus Towing Guide: Five SUVs, Five Ratings, From 2,000 lbs to 9,063 lbs

Not every Lexus SUV is built to tow. Some are built for daily driving, some for efficiency, and a few are built around the combination of luxury and genuine hauling capability. If towing is a factor in your decision, knowing the rated capacity of each model is the starting point. Here is how the 2026 Lexus SUV lineup ranks by maximum towing capacity, from the highest-rated model down to the NX 350.

All figures below are manufacturer-rated maximums. Achieving the maximum towing rating typically requires the optional towing hitch where noted. Towing capacity varies by grade, configuration, and installed hardware.

#1: 2026 Lexus GX 550: 9,063 lbs (4,111 kg)

The GX 550 leads the Lexus SUV lineup in towing. Built on the GA-F body-on-frame platform with a 3.4 L twin-turbo V6 producing 349 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, the GX 550 is rated to tow up to 9,063 lbs (4,111 kg) across all six grades. Its full-time four-wheel-drive system with a Torsen limited-slip rear differential handles the trailering load confidently, and Overtrail grades add front and rear locking differentials and 33-inch all-terrain tires for buyers who want off-road capability on top of the towing rating.

The GX 550 is the only model in this comparison rated for towing above 9,000 lbs. For buyers pulling a boat, a loaded camper trailer, or a toy hauler that sits at the heavy end of the licence-exempt range, no other Lexus SUV gets close to this number.

• Towing capacity: 9,063 lbs (4,111 kg)
• Powertrain: 3.4 L twin-turbo V6, 349 hp, 479 lb-ft
• Drivetrain: Full-time 4WD (Torsen LSD)
• Platform: GA-F body-on-frame

#2: 2026 Lexus LX 700h: 7,992 lbs (3,625 kg)

The LX 700h hybrid flagship is rated to tow up to 7,992 lbs (3,625 kg). Its hybrid powertrain pairs the same 3.4 L twin-turbo V6 with electric motor assistance to generate 457 combined system horsepower and 583 lb-ft of system torque. The hybrid's motor-driven low-range mode provides precise throttle delivery in slow-speed trailering manoeuvres, including backing up into a campsite or navigating a boat launch.

The LX 700h is available in four grades: Overtrail+ (2 Row and 3 Row), Luxury, and Executive VIP. The Class IV towing receiver hitch is standard equipment across all grades. For buyers who want the highest-output Lexus hybrid SUV with strong towing credentials and a premium cabin, the LX 700h's 7,992-lb (3,625 kg) rating covers the majority of common trailer categories.

• Towing capacity: 7,992 lbs (3,625 kg)
• Powertrain: 3.4 L twin-turbo V6 hybrid, 457 hp, 583 lb-ft (system)
• Drivetrain: Full-time 4WD
• Platform: Body-on-frame

#3: 2026 Lexus TX 500h: 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)

The TX 500h F SPORT Performance grades are rated to tow up to 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) when ordered with the optional Class IV towing hitch. The powertrain is a 2.4 L turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid with DIRECT4 AWD, producing 366 combined system horsepower and 409 lb-ft of torque. The TX 500h is the only three-row Lexus SUV with a tow rating above 3,500 lbs and the only one to use the DIRECT4 torque distribution system.

Both F SPORT Performance grades (Performance 2 and Performance 3) can be configured with or without the towing hitch. The hitch version adds a Class IV receiver and activates the full 5,000-lb (2,268 kg) rating. Buyers who want towing capability from a six-passenger, three-row luxury SUV with a performance hybrid powertrain will find the TX 500h is the only option in the Lexus lineup that delivers all three.

• Towing capacity: 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) with optional hitch
• Powertrain: 2.4 L turbo hybrid, DIRECT4 AWD, 366 hp, 409 lb-ft
• Seating: 6 (captain's chairs, 3 rows)
• Hitch: Optional Class IV (required for full rating)

#4: 2026 Lexus RX 500h: 3,494 lbs (1,585 kg)

The RX 500h F SPORT Performance grades carry a tow rating of 3,494 lbs (1,585 kg). The powertrain is a 2.4 L turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid with DIRECT4 AWD producing 367 combined system horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque. While the RX 500h is the higher-output variant of the RX lineup, its tow rating is the same as the RX 350h because the two-row, unibody platform is the limiting factor rather than the powertrain output.

A Class IV towing receiver hitch is standard on all RX 500h F SPORT grades. The 3,494-lb (1,585 kg) rating covers light trailers, personal watercraft, and smaller campers. For buyers who want the RX 500h's DIRECT4 performance and occasionally tow within that range, the rating is practical. For buyers who need more, the TX 500h or GX 550 are the next steps up.

• Towing capacity: 3,494 lbs (1,585 kg)
• Powertrain: 2.4 L turbo hybrid, DIRECT4 AWD, 367 hp, 550 lb-ft
• Drivetrain: DIRECT4 AWD
• Platform: Unibody

#5: 2026 Lexus NX 350: 2,000 lbs (907 kg)

The NX 350 is rated to tow up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg). This rating applies across all NX powertrain grades, including the NX 350 gas, NX 350h hybrid, and NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid. The NX's 2.4 L turbocharged four-cylinder (on NX 350) or 2.5 L hybrid systems (on NX 350h and 450h+) are not the limiting factor; the compact crossover platform and frame are. A 2,000-lb (907 kg) rating covers lightweight items such as a small utility trailer, a single personal watercraft, or a compact camper.

The NX is built for urban efficiency and daily versatility, not trailering. Buyers whose towing needs extend beyond 2,000 lbs (907 kg) should consider the RX 500h as a minimum stepping point.

• Towing capacity: 2,000 lbs (907 kg) (all NX powertrain grades)
• Available powertrains: NX 350 (275 hp), NX 350h (240 hp), NX 450h+ (304 hp PHEV)
• Platform: Compact crossover

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Find Your Towing-Ready Lexus at Regency Lexus

The right towing vehicle depends on what you are pulling and how often you need the capability. Visit the team at Regency Lexus in Vancouver to go through the GX 550, LX 700h, TX 500h, RX 500h, and NX grades and find the configuration with the right tow rating for your use.