2015 Toyota 4runner towing capacity
The 2015 Toyota 4runner is published in 6 configurations with a tow rating of 4,700 lb (compact SUV / minivan territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2015 Toyota 4runner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 Sport Utility 4D | V6, 4.0 Liter | 270 | 278 | — | 4,700 | — | 4,675 | — |
| SR5 Premium Sport Utility 4D | V6, 4.0 Liter | 270 | 278 | — | 4,700 | — | 4,675 | — |
| Trail Sport Utility 4D | V6, 4.0 Liter | 270 | 278 | — | 4,700 | — | 4,750 | — |
| Limited Sport Utility 4D | V6, 4.0 Liter | 270 | 278 | — | 4,700 | — | 4,805 | — |
| Trail Premium Sport Utility 4D | V6, 4.0 Liter | 270 | 278 | — | 4,700 | — | 4,750 | — |
| TRD Pro Sport Utility 4D | V6, 4.0 Liter | 270 | 278 | — | 4,700 | — | — | — |
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 2014
The 2014 Toyota 4runner carried a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb. The 2015 model is rated 300 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2014 Toyota 4runner page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2015 Toyota models
The rest of Toyota's 2015 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2015 Toyota Tundra Regular CAB | 10,500 |
| 2015 Toyota Tundra | 10,200 |
| 2015 Toyota Tundra Double CAB | 10,000 |
| 2015 Toyota Tundra Crewmax | 9,800 |
| 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser | 8,200 |
| 2015 Toyota Sequoia | 7,400 |
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.