2021 Toyota RAV4 Towing Capacity
Trim | Engine/Transmission | Braked Towing Capacity |
GX (2WD) Hybrid | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline & electric, CVT | 480kg / 1,058lb~ |
GX AWD Hybrid NAV | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline & electric, CVT | 1500kg / 3,307lb~ |
GX AWD Hybrid | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline & electric, CVT | 1500kg / 3,307lb~ |
GX (2WD) Hybrid NAV | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline & electric, CVT | 480kg / 1,058lb~ |
Cruiser | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, CVT | 800kg / 1,764lb~ |
Cruiser AWD Hybrid | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline & electric, CVT | 1500kg / 3,307lb~ |
Cruiser (2WD) Hybrid | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline & electric, CVT | 480kg / 1,058lb~ |
GX | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual | 800kg / 1,764lb~ |
Edge AWD (panoramic Sunroof) | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, CVT | 1500kg / 3,307lb~ |
Edge AWD | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, CVT | 1500kg / 3,307lb~ |
GX | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, CVT | 800kg / 1,764lb~ |
GXL | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, CVT | 800kg / 1,764lb~ |
GXL AWD Hybrid | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline & electric, CVT | 1500kg / 3,307lb~ |
GXL (2WD) Hybrid | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline & electric, CVT | 480kg / 1,058lb~ |
GX (2WD) NAV | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, CVT | 800kg / 1,764lb~ |
GX (2WD) NAV | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual | 800kg / 1,764lb~ |
Edge AWD Hybrid | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline & electric, CVT | 1500kg / 3,307lb~ |
GX AWD FSS + Navigation Hybr | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline & electric, CVT | 1500kg / 3,307lb~ |
GX (2WD) FSS + Navigation Hybr | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline & electric, CVT | 480kg / 1,058lb~ |
XSE (2WD) Hybrid | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline & electric, CVT | 480kg / 1,058lb~ |
XSE AWD Hybrid | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline & electric, CVT | 1500kg / 3,307lb~ |
How much can the 2021 Toyota RAV4 tow?
As you can see from the table of towing capacity readings above, not all of the trims can pull the same amount - some are as low as 480kg whereas some go as high as 1500kg.
What does braked towing capacity mean?
When the manufacturer states that a towing capacity is "braked" they are referring to brakes being fitted to the trailer that the car is towing.
At least one of the axles on the trailer that the vehicle is towing must have brakes fitted and controlled by the car if they describe the capacity as "braked".
Toyota RAV4
- Manufacturer: Toyota
- Model: Toyota RAV4
For the 2021 model year Toyota RAV4 we have found 21 trims and their corresponding recommended towing capacities.