2005 Toyota Solara towing capacity
The 2005 Toyota Solara is published in 5 configurations with a tow rating of 2,000 lb (light utility / small-trailer territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2005 Toyota Solara with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE Coupe 2D | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 157 | 162 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,230 | — |
| SE Sport Coupe 2D | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 157 | 162 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,230 | — |
| SLE Coupe 2D | V6, 3.3 Liter | 225 | 240 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,241 | — |
| SE Convertible 2D | V6, 3.3 Liter | 225 | 240 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,549 | — |
| SLE Convertible 2D | V6, 3.3 Liter | 225 | 240 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,582 | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2003
The 2003 Toyota Solara carried a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb. The 2005 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2003 Toyota Solara page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2005 Toyota models
The rest of Toyota's 2005 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2005 Toyota 4runner | 7,300 |
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner 2WD | 7,300 |
| 2005 Toyota Tundra Access CAB | 7,100 |
| 2005 Toyota Tundra Regular CAB | 7,100 |
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner 4WD | 7,000 |
| 2005 Toyota Tundra Double CAB | 6,800 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.