2014 Porsche Cayenne towing capacity
The 2014 Porsche Cayenne is published in 17 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 5,952 to 7,716 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (7,716 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Edition Sport Utility 4D | V6, 3.6 Liter | 300 | 295 | — | 7,716 | — | 4,475 | — |
| Sport Utility 4D | V6, 3.6 Liter | 300 | 295 | — | 5,952 | — | 4,398 | — |
| S Sport Utility 4D | V8, 4.8 Liter | 400 | 369 | — | 7,716 | — | 4,553 | — |
| S Hybrid Sport Utility 4D | V6, SC, Hybrid, 3,0L | 380 | 428 | — | 7,716 | — | 4,938 | — |
| Diesel Sport Utility 4D | V6, Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 240 | 406 | — | 7,716 | — | 4,795 | — |
| Diesel Platinum Edition Sport Utility 4D | V6, Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 240 | 406 | — | 7,716 | — | 4,795 | — |
| GTS Sport Utility 4D | V8, 4.8 Liter | 420 | 380 | — | 7,716 | — | 4,597 | — |
| Turbo Sport Utility 4D | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.8L | 500 | 516 | — | 7,716 | — | 4,784 | — |
| Turbo S Sport Utility 4D | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.8L | 550 | 553 | — | 7,716 | — | 4,883 | — |
| Base 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | 300 | 295 | 3.7 | 5,962 | 6,096 | 4,398 | 1,698 |
| Diesel 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | 240 | 406 | 3.27 | 7,716 | 6,283 | 4,795 | 1,488 |
| S 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | 400 | 369 | 3.09 | 7,716 | 6,261 | 4,553 | 1,708 |
| GTS 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | 420 | 380 | 2.92 | 7,716 | 6,261 | 4,597 | 1,664 |
| Turbo 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | 500 | 516 | 2.92 | 7,716 | 6,349 | 4,784 | 1,565 |
| Turbo S 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | 500 | 516 | 2.92 | 7,716 | 6,349 | 4,883 | 1,466 |
| Platinum Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | 300 | 295 | 3.27 | 7,716 | 6,173 | 4,475 | 1,698 |
| Diesel Platinum Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | 240 | 406 | 3.27 | 7,716 | 6,283 | 4,795 | 1,488 |
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 2013
The 2013 Porsche Cayenne carried a maximum tow rating of 7,716 lb. The 2014 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 2013 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.