Tow Capacities

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Toyota Avalon towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Toyota Avalon. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered24 (1999–2022)
Configurations84
Highest rating in our dataset2,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,135 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a Toyota Avalon that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Toyota Avalon towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Toyota Avalon towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
2022——940 lbs3Open year
20211,000 lbs1,000 lbs940 lbs7Open year
20201,000 lbs1,000 lbs—5Open year
20191,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20181,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,085 lbs5Open year
20171,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,085 lbs5Open year
20161,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,085 lbs4Open year
20151,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,085 lbs5Open year
20141,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,129 lbs4Open year
20131,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20121,000 lbs1,000 lbs870 lbs2Open year
20111,000 lbs1,000 lbs870 lbs2Open year
20101,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,075 lbs3Open year
20091,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,075 lbs3Open year
20081,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,075 lbs4Open year
20071,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,070 lbs4Open year
20061,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,075 lbs4Open year
20051,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,075 lbs4Open year
20042,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,135 lbs2Open year
20032,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,135 lbs2Open year
20022,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,135 lbs2Open year
20012,000 lbs2,000 lbs—2Open year
20002,000 lbs2,000 lbs—2Open year
19992,000 lbs2,000 lbs—2Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Toyota Avalon towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Toyota Avalon years can tow my trailer?

Compare Toyota Avalon model years

20212022
Min towing1,000 lbs—
Max towing1,000 lbs—
Max payload940 lbs940 lbs
Configurations73
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles2.56, 3.182.56
Engines2.5 liters I-4, 3.5 liters V-63.5 liters V-6
  • Not enough comparable towing/payload differences between 2021 and 2022 Toyota Avalon rows in our dataset.

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Toyota Avalon configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Payload 940 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Payload 940 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Payload 940 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited2.5 liters I-4 · 3.18 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 940 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 940 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 TRD3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 940 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 XLE2.5 liters I-4 · 3.18 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 940 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 XSE3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 940 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 TRD3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 XSE3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 XSE3.5 liters V-6 · 2.56 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,007 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,041 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,007 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Touring3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,041 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,041 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Limited3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,007 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Premium3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Touring3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,041 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Touring3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,041 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 XLE3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 Limited3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,052 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 XLE3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,129 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 XLE3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,129 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 XLE3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 Limited3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 XLE3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 XLE3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 XLE3.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Base3.69 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 870 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Limited3.69 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 870 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Base3.69 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 870 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Limited3.69 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 870 lbs
    Open year

Toyota Avalon towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 20221,000 lbs1,000 lbs940 lbs15
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,129 lbs38
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20091,000 – 2,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,135 lbs29
1990s1990–199919992,000 lbs2,000 lbs—2

Toyota Avalon payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
2022940 lbs940 lbs3Open year
2021940 lbs940 lbs5Open year
20181,007 lbs1,085 lbs5Open year
20171,007 lbs1,085 lbs5Open year
20161,041 lbs1,085 lbs4Open year
20151,007 lbs1,085 lbs5Open year
20141,052 lbs1,129 lbs4Open year
2012870 lbs870 lbs2Open year
2011870 lbs870 lbs2Open year
2010955 lbs1,075 lbs3Open year
2009955 lbs1,075 lbs3Open year
2008955 lbs1,075 lbs4Open year
2007970 lbs1,070 lbs4Open year
2006965 lbs1,075 lbs4Open year
2005965 lbs1,075 lbs4Open year
20041,113 lbs1,135 lbs2Open year
20031,113 lbs1,135 lbs2Open year
20021,113 lbs1,135 lbs2Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Toyota Avalon towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2004 → 2005: Maximum towing 2,000 lbs → 1,000 lbs (-1,000 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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