SUVs With the Best Towing Capacity for 2023
Want to tow without a truck bed? Here are your best options.
You may think you need a truck to tow, but many SUVs on today's market offer towing capacities of 8000 lb or more that make the fully-enclosed option a competent hauler for most owners. Here are the most effective options, ranked by towing capacity.
Each towing capacity number quoted here is the maximum optional capacity for that SUV. In many cases, that capacity comes with an engine or towing package option that greatly raises the price from the quoted base-model MSRP.
2023 Jeep Wagoneer
Price: $61,595
Towing capacity: 10,000 lb
The non-grand Jeep Wagoneer is the current maximum towing capacity champion, offering the ability to haul an astonishing 10,000 lb. That comes in just ahead of the Grand Wagoneer, the range-topping Jeep that tops out at 9,850 lb of towing capacity.
2023 Toyota Sequoia
Price: $59,865
Towing capacity: 9520 lb
Toyota's latest Sequoia is particularly well-suited for hauling, thanks to a torque-happy turbocharged V-6 and some electric assistance. Yes, the latest Sequoia is hybrid-only.
2023 Ford Expedition
Price: $56,075
Towing capacity: 9300 lb
Much like the Sequoia, Ford's largest SUV provides a handy towing capacity. As of 2022, it also comes in an optional off-road-ready Timberline trim.
2023 Dodge Durango
Price: $40,140
Towing capacity: 8700 lb
Yes, the Dodge Durango offers a healthy towing capacity that is more than competitive for its segment. More importantly, Dodge is also once again offering the Durango as a Hellcat for 2023. Is that the ideal towing rig? No, but it has 710 horsepower, so we see no reason to complain.
2023 Lincoln Navigator
Price: $79,725
Towing capacity: 8700 lb
Although the Jeep Grand Wagoneer technically has it beat among premium SUVs, the Navigator has the highest towing capacity of a truck from a dedicated luxury brand. The latest Navigator seats eight, offers that level of towing capability, and brings in a suite of new driver assistance tech.
2023 Nissan Armada
Price: $50,700
Towing capacity: 8500 lb
The Nissan Armada is a little bit longer in the tooth than the other SUVs on this list, but it still packs a competitive towing capacity.
2023 Infiniti QX80
Price: $72,700
Towing capacity: 8500 lb
Much like the related Armada, the QX80 (which debuted in 2010was the QX56) makes up for its status as a relatively old offering in a very hot segment by offering a strong towing capacity.
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Price: $54,200
Towing capacity: 8400 lb
The Chevrolet Tahoe is one of three related GM products in this range. The related GMC Yukon also boasts an 8400 lb peak capacity, while the Chevrolet Suburban comes in at 8300 lb.
2023 Land Rover Defender
Price: $56,400
Towing capacity: 8,201 lb
The Land Rover Defender is a capable, memorably-designed modernization of an all-time classic. It also boasts a solid towing capacity, and you can even get one with a third row these days.
2023 Land Rover Discovery
Price: $59,900
Towing capacity: 8,201
The Discovery may not be as striking to look at as the Defender, but it still offers a competitive towing capacity.
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