Fact #530: August 4, 2008
Towing Capacity for Selected 2008 Model Cars and Trucks
There is a wide range of towing capacities available among light vehicles. Pickups are available in the most configurations of all vehicle classes and therefore have the greatest range in towing capacity. Minivans have the least range in towing capacity.
| Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| Cars/Crossovers | ||
| Dodge Caliber | 2.4L I-4 | 2,000 |
| Dodge Charger | 5.7L V-8 | 2,000 |
| Mazda CX7 | 2.3L Turbo | 3,500 |
| Nissan Murano | 3.5L V-6 | 3,500 |
| Subaru Outback | 2.5L H-4 | 2,700 |
| Minivans | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 3.8L V-6 | 3,600 |
| Chevrolet Uplander | 3.9L V-6 | 3,500 |
| Chrysler Town and Country | 4.0L V-6 | 3,600 |
| Honda Odyssey | 3.5L V-6 | 3,500 |
| Nissan Quest | 3.5L V-6 | 3,500 |
| Toyota Sienna | 3.5L V-6 | 3,500 |
| Pickups | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon 2wd | 2.9L I-4 | 3,400 |
| Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 2wd | 5.3L V-8 | 8,200 |
| Dodge Ram 2500 2wd Regular Cab | 6.7L Turbodiesel | 13,500 |
| Ford Ranger 4wd | 4.0L V-6 | 5,740 |
| Ford F150 2wd Regular Cab 8' bed | 5.4L V-6 | 11,000 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 3.5L V-6 | 5,000 |
| Nissan Titan Crew Cab 2wd | 5.6L V-8 | 9,400 |
| Toyota Tundra 2wd Regular Cab | 5.7L V-8 | 10,800 |
| Sport Utility Vehicles | ||
| GMC Yukon 2wd hybrid | 6.0L V-8 | 6,200 |
| Dodge Durango 2wd | 5.7L V-8 | 8,900 |
| Ford Escape | 3.0L V6 | 3,500 |
| Hummer H3 Alpha | 5.3L V-8 | 6,000 |
| Jeep Commander 4wd | 3.7L V-6 | 3,500 |
| Lincoln Navigator 2wd | 5.4L V-8 | 8,950 |
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Note: Models listed were chosen to illustrate the range of towing capacity for that vehicle type. Most vehicles offer a number of engine options. Most vehicles listed require some type of tow package to be able to tow the values listed. |
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