Toyota Sequoia Towing Capacity
The 2027 Toyota Sequoia is rated to tow up to 9,120 lbs, according to Toyota's published specifications. Rated configuration: SR5 4x4, i-FORCE MAX hybrid. Maximum payload is 1,555 lbs. Other configurations are rated lower, so confirm your exact rating by VIN or on the door-jamb label.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-05 · 13 manufacturer sources
2027 max towing
9,120 lbs
2027 max payload
1,555 lbs
Years covered
2016–2027
Toyota Sequoia towing capacity by year
| Model year | Generation | Max towing | Max payload | Max-tow configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3rd gen (2023–present) | 9,120 lbs [1] | 1,555 lbs [1] | SR5 4x4, i-FORCE MAX hybridToyota.com 2027 specs list 4x4 configurations only. GCWR 15,600 lbs. |
| 2026 | 3rd gen (2023–present) | 9,500 lbs [3] | 1,730 lbs [3] | SR5 4x2, i-FORCE MAX hybridMax payload: SR5 4x2. GCWR 15,600 lbs. |
| 2025 | 3rd gen (2023–present) | 9,520 lbs [4] | 1,730 lbs [4] | SR5 4x2, i-FORCE MAX hybridMax payload: SR5 4x2. |
| 2024 | 3rd gen (2023–present) | 9,520 lbs [5] | 1,730 lbs [5] | SR5 4x2, i-FORCE MAX hybridMax payload: SR5 2WD. GCWR 15,600 lbs. |
| 2023 | 3rd gen (2023–present) | 9,520 lbs [6] | 1,730 lbs [6] | SR5 4x2, i-FORCE MAX hybridAn earlier Jan 2022 reveal release cited 9,000 lbs; the product-information table and later releases list 9,520 lbs. |
| 2022 | 2nd gen (2008–2022) | 7,400 lbs [7] | — | 5.7L i-FORCE V8 |
| 2021 | 2nd gen (2008–2022) | 7,400 lbs [8] | 1,405 lbs [8] | SR5 / TRD Sport / Limited / Nightshade 2WD, 5.7L V8Max payload: SR5 / TRD Sport 2WD. |
| 2020 | 2nd gen (2008–2022) | — | — | —Toyota’s 2020 release states the TRD Pro can tow up to 7,100 lbs; no lineup-wide maximum found. |
| 2019 | 2nd gen (2008–2022) | 7,400 lbs [10] | — | 5.7L i-FORCE V8 (SAE J2807), depending on grade and equipment |
| 2018 | 2nd gen (2008–2022) | 7,400 lbs [11] | — | 5.7L i-FORCE V8 (SAE J2807), depending on grade and equipment |
| 2017 | 2nd gen (2008–2022) | 7,400 lbs [12] | — | 5.7L i-FORCE V8 (SAE J2807), depending on grade and equipment |
| 2016 | 2nd gen (2008–2022) | 7,400 lbs [13] | — | 5.7L i-FORCE V8 (SAE J2807), depending on grade and equipment |
— = not published in a manufacturer source we could verify; we leave it blank rather than estimate.
2027 Toyota Sequoia towing capacity by configuration
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max towing | Payload | GCWR | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRD Pro | 3.4L i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid (437 hp) | 4x4 | 3.31 | 9,020 | 1,435 | 15,600 | [1] |
| Platinum | 3.4L i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid (437 hp) | 4x4 | 3.31 | 9,010 | 1,410 | 15,600 | [1] |
| 1794 Edition | 3.4L i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid (437 hp) | 4x4 | 3.31 | 9,010 | 1,410 | 15,600 | [1] |
| Capstone | 3.4L i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid (437 hp) | 4x4 | 3.31 | 8,980 | 1,375 | 15,600 | [1] |
| SR5 | 3.4L i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid (437 hp) | 4x4 | 3.31 | 9,120 | 1,555 | 15,600 | [1] |
| Limited | 3.4L i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid (437 hp) | 4x4 | 3.31 | 9,020 | 1,485 | 15,600 | [1] |
Ratings in lbs, as published by the manufacturer for the 2027 model year.
What lowers your Sequoia's real towing limit
- Since 2023 every Sequoia uses the i-FORCE MAX hybrid twin-turbo V6; the 2016–2022 Sequoia used the 5.7L V8 rated up to 7,400 lbs.
- Base SR5 trims carry the highest ratings; heavier, better-equipped grades such as Capstone are rated lowest (8,980 lbs for 2027).
- 4x2 models were rated higher than 4x4 (e.g., 2025 SR5: 9,520 lbs 4x2 vs. 9,120 lbs 4x4).
The maximum rating assumes a specific, lightly loaded configuration. Three other limits apply on every tow, and the first one you hit is your real limit:
- Payload. Passengers, cargo, accessories and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload. The payload figure on your door-jamb Tire and Loading Information placard is the one for your exact vehicle.
- Tongue weight. A conventional trailer typically puts 10–15% of its weight on the hitch, so a 5,000-lb trailer adds roughly 500–750 lbs to the truck or SUV. The hitch receiver has its own tongue-weight limit, printed on the receiver label.
- GCWR. The gross combined weight rating caps the loaded vehicle plus the loaded trailer. Every pound of passengers and cargo added to the vehicle comes off the trailer weight you can pull at GCWR.
Always stay within the lowest of these limits for your specific vehicle.
Check your exact Sequoia tow rating by VIN
The table above shows the range. Your VIN pins down engine, drivetrain and cab; your window sticker adds the axle ratio and tow package.
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FAQ
What is the towing capacity of the Toyota Sequoia?
The 2027 Toyota Sequoia is rated to tow up to 9,120 lbs when properly equipped (SR5 4x4, i-FORCE MAX hybrid). Source: 2027 Toyota Sequoia Specifications. Lower-rated configurations tow less — the by-configuration table on this page lists each published rating.
Which Toyota Sequoia model year tows the most?
Among the model years on this page with a manufacturer-published rating (2016–2027), the highest maximum is 9,520 lbs, first published for the 2025 model year (SR5 4x2, i-FORCE MAX hybrid).
What is the 2027 Toyota Sequoia's payload capacity?
Up to 1,555 lbs in its highest-rated configuration, per the manufacturer. Payload must cover passengers, cargo, and the trailer's tongue weight (typically 10–15% of trailer weight), so it often limits a tow before the trailer rating does.
How do I find my Toyota Sequoia's exact towing capacity?
Check the certification label on the driver's door jamb for GVWR and the Tire and Loading Information placard for payload, then match your engine, drivetrain, cab/bed and axle ratio to the manufacturer's table. CarWhere's VIN lookup resolves engine, drivetrain and cab from the VIN; the window sticker lists the axle ratio and tow package.
Sources
- Toyota.com, "2027 Toyota Sequoia Specifications" https://www.toyota.com/sequoia/features/ (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "2027 Toyota Sequoia: Forging New Paths with the First-Ever Sequoia Trailhunter, Upgraded TRD Pro, and Next-Generation Towing Technology" https://pressroom.toyota.com/?generate_pdf=122349 (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota.com, "2026 Toyota Sequoia Specifications (via web.archive.org, Dec 13, 2025)" https://web.archive.org/web/20251213165256/https://www.toyota.com/sequoia/features/ (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota.com, "2025 Toyota Sequoia Specs (via web.archive.org, Apr 4, 2025)" https://web.archive.org/web/20250404040120/https://www.toyota.com/sequoia/features/ (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "2024 Toyota Sequoia Product Information (via web.archive.org)" https://web.archive.org/web/20240606184642/https://toyota-cms-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2024_Toyota_Sequoia_Product_Information-8.25.23.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
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- Toyota Pressroom, "2020 Sequoia Family Trips get More Adventurous with New TRD Pro (Oct 18, 2019)" https://pressroom.toyota.com/?generate_pdf=56691 (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "2019 Toyota Sequoia: The Family Vehicle Ready for Everything (Oct 30, 2018)" https://pressroom.toyota.com/?generate_pdf=10276 (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "2018 Toyota Sequoia: Big Power, Big Space, Big Capability (Sep 19, 2017)" https://pressroom.toyota.com/2018-toyota-sequoia-big-power-big-space-big-capability/ (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "2017 Toyota Sequoia Lives Up to Its Name with Big Power, Roominess, and Capability (Oct 10, 2016)" https://pressroom.toyota.com/2017-toyota-sequoia-big-power-roominess-capability/ (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "Toyota Sequoia Rewrites the Rules About Full-Size SUV Versatility and Drivability (2016, Aug 31, 2015)" https://pressroom.toyota.com/2016-toyota-sequoia-debut/ (accessed 2026-11-05)
Methodology: ratings transcribed from official manufacturer specifications, press materials and towing guides; figures we could not verify in a manufacturer source are left blank. Cite this page: CarWhere Research, "Toyota Sequoia Towing Capacity," carwhere.com/towing-capacity/toyota/sequoia, updated 2026-11-05.