Which SUV Has the Best Towing Capacity?

Which SUV Has the Best Towing Capacity?

If you're asking this question, you're probably towing something that's not tiny, and you don't want to feel under-equipped.

The tricky part is that “best towing SUV” depends on whether you mean:

• highest max tow rating
• best stability and confidence
• best for towing plus daily driving

What usually makes an SUV tow better

• Longer wheelbase (less sway).
• More curb weight (feels planted).
• Tow package (cooling, hitch, wiring, sometimes brake controller support).
• Enough payload (so tongue weight doesn't eat your margin).

Don't shop by one number

If you pick the SUV with the biggest rating but low payload, you can still end up limited. If you pick a stable SUV with strong payload and tow package, the towing experience is usually better even if the headline number is slightly lower.

Tell me what you're towing and how often, and I'll help you narrow it down to the right SUV size/class and what tow package features to prioritize.