2012 Porsche Cayenne towing capacity
The 2012 Porsche Cayenne is published in 4 configurations with a tow rating of 7,716 lb (full-size truck and SUV territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Utility 4D | V6, 3.6 Liter | 300 | 295 | — | 7,716 | — | 4,398 | — |
| S Hybrid Sport Utility 4D | V6, Sprchg, Hybrid, 3.0L | 380 | 427 | — | 7,716 | — | 4,938 | — |
| S Sport Utility 4D | V8, 4.8 Liter | 400 | 369 | — | 7,716 | — | 4,553 | — |
| Turbo Sport Utility 4D | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.8L | 500 | 516 | — | 7,716 | — | 4,784 | — |
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 2011
The 2011 Porsche Cayenne carried a maximum tow rating of 7,716 lb. The 2012 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 2011 Porsche Cayenne page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
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.