10 SUVs with the Highest Towing Capacity

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When considering the top towing capacity among SUVs, the vehicles on our list should be able to pull just about anything the average person will ever ask them to with tow ratings that range from 7,700 lbs up to 9,300 lbs.

If you’ve ever wondered why someone would want to pull a camper than can sleep 10 people with a truck that can only hold five, one of the SUVs on our list might be for you.

10. 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 - 7,700 Lbs.

With its $142,800 starting price (by far the most expensive on our list), 563 hp and 561 lb-ft of torque from its handcrafted twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8, curb weight of over 5,600 lbs and combined fuel economy of just 13 mpg, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 is anything but practical.

What it can do is accelerate to 60 miles per hour from a stop in only 5.3 seconds and tow a trailer (though we wouldn’t recommend attempting both at the same time), and thanks to its maximum towing capacity of 7,700 lbs, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 ties for the last spot on our list of 10 SUVs with the highest towing capacity.

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9. 2018 Audi Q7 - 7,700 Lbs.

Despite the Audi Q7’s optional supercharged 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine having only 333 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque, it’s paired with an eight-speed transmission and quattro all-wheel drive system that allows the Q7 to tow 7,700 lbs (models with the standard 252-hp turbocharged four-cylinder can tow only 4,400 lbs), enough to earn it a spot on our list of SUVs with the highest towing capacity

With a starting price of $56,400 and a fairly reasonable combined fuel economy of 21 mpg, the Q7 is remarkably affordable for a large SUV. It also features one of the nicest interiors on our list, with beautiful materials and lots of useful and usable tech.

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8. 2019 Range Rover / 2019 Range Rover Sport - 7,716 Lbs.

No matter whether you go for the diesel, supercharged V6 or supercharged V8, both the Range Rover and the Range Rover Sport can tow a maximum of 7,716 lbs (if you’re wondering where that oddly specific number comes from, it’s based on a conversion from the Range Rover’s metric tow rating of 3,500 kilograms).

We’d probably go for the 3.0-liter V6 diesel TD6 version (starting at $90,860 for a Range Rover and $68,750 for a Range Rover Sport), with its 254 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque, eight-speed automatic and combined fuel economy of 24 mpg, though versions powered by the supercharged V8 do offer thrilling performance and remarkable handling for a machine so capable off road.

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7. 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser - 8,100 Lbs.

With a starting price of $84,765, the Toyota Land Cruiser isn’t especially cheap, but it is known for its off-road pedigree and legendary reliability, and it can tow a respectable 8,100 lbs.

Power comes from a normally aspirated 5.7-liter V8 engine that produces 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque, which is sent through an eight-speed automatic and a traditional two-speed transfer case before reaching all four wheels. Fuel economy isn’t the worst on our list, but still is rather atrocious with a 15 mpg rating in the combined cycle. The Land Cruiser’s interior is quite luxurious, but if you want even more luxury, the Lexus LX is a very similar vehicle, though it only offers 7,000 lbs of towing capacity.

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6. 2019 Land Rover Discovery - 8,201 Lbs.

The Discovery is the most off-road capable vehicle in the Land Rover range (which also is a polite way to say that it doesn’t handle quite as well as some of the other models), and it’s also the vehicle from the brand with the highest towing capacity.

If you choose the supercharged 340-hp gasoline-powered 3.0-liter V6 version you get a maximum tow rating of 8,201 lbs, while the diesel models are limited to only 7,716 lbs. Unfortunately, with a combined fuel economy rating of 18 mpg, the gasoline engine isn’t nearly as efficient as the diesel with its combined rating of 23 mpg. However, with a starting price of $52,300, the gas version is $2,000 cheaper than the diesel.

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5. 2019 Infiniti QX80 / 2018 Nissan Armada - 8,500 Lbs.

The Infiniti QX80 and Nissan Armada are corporate cousins that share many of the same mechanical elements, and as such the two models have exactly the same maximum towing capacity of 8,500 lbs.

Power for both models comes from a normally aspirated 5.6-liter V8 that produces 390 hp and 394 lb-ft of torque in the Armada, and 400 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque in the QX80. Both models use a 7-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy for two-wheel drive versions is 16 mpg combined, which drops to 15 mpg for four-wheel drive versions.

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4. 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe / 2019 GMC Yukon - 8,500 Lbs.

The Chevrolet Tahoe has a maximum towing capacity of 8,600 lbs, just edging out the GMC Yukon’s 8,500 lb towing capacity (while the longer Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL, as well as the Cadillac Escalade, have to make do with a towing capacity of 8,300 lbs).

Power for most Tahoe and Yukon models comes from a normally aspirated 5.3-liter V8 that produces 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque backed by a 6-speed automatic transmission, though a 6.2-liter V8 with 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque backed by a 10-speed automatic also is available in some models. Base price for a Tahoe is $47,900, while fuel economy ranges from 17 to 18 mpg combined depending on the engine and drivetrain configuration.

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3. 2018 Lincoln Navigator - 8,700 Lbs.

The Lincoln Navigator is available with a version of Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that generates an impressive 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque, though despite the “Eco” in the engine’s name and a 10-speed automatic transmission, its combined fuel economy is only 18 to 19 mpg depending on the model.

Even with the extra power advantage it has over its corporate relative (the Ford Expedition), the Lincoln Navigator is only rated to tow 8,700 lbs. Prices for the Navigator start at $72,555, but can climb steeply as you add options. The Navigator has one of the nicest interiors in the segment and good handling for a vehicle of its size, but the ride might be a bit stiff for some Lincoln owners.

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2. 2018 Dodge Durango SRT - 8,700 Lbs.

Seeing the Dodge Durango in the runner-up spot on our list of 10 SUVs with the highest towing capacity might surprise some people, until you remember Fiat-Chrysler’s penchant for adding large amounts of power to what seems like every one of its vehicles.

In that vein, top-of-the-line Durango SRT models come with a 6.4-liter Hemi engine that makes 475 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. Combined with its standard eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, the Durango SRT can tow a healthy 8,700 lbs, though its combined fuel economy rating of 15 mpg is predictably bad. Pricing for the Durango SRT starts at a steep $62,995.

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1. 2018 Ford Expedition - 9,300 Lbs.

The Ford Expedition is powered by a 375- or 400-hp version of Ford’s 3.5-liter turbocharged EcoBoost V6 that’s backed by a 10-speed automatic transmission. That combination makes the Expedition both remarkably quick and the most capable towing vehicle on our list, with rear-wheel drive models having an impressive maximum towing rating of 9,300 lbs, and all-wheel drive models capable of towing nearly as much at 9,200 lbs.

What it doesn’t do is make the Expedition particularly efficient, with a combined fuel economy rating of between 18 and 20 mpg depending on the model. With a starting price of $51,790, the Expedition is relatively affordable considering its size and capability, though its interior isn’t nearly as nice as its more upscale relative the Lincoln Navigator.

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