2019 Toyota Rav4 towing capacity
The 2019 Toyota Rav4 is published in 9 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (3,000 lb) sits in light utility / small-trailer territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2019 Toyota Rav4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 1,000 | 4,610 | 3,370 | 1,240 |
| LE 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 1,000 | 4,610 | 3,490 | 1,120 |
| XLE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 1,000 | 4,610 | 3,380 | 1,230 |
| XLE 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 1,000 | 4,610 | 3,490 | 1,120 |
| XLE Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 1,000 | 4,610 | 3,380 | 1,230 |
| XLE Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 1,000 | 4,610 | 3,490 | 1,120 |
| Adventure 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 3,000 | 4,705 | 3,615 | 1,090 |
| Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 1,000 | 4,610 | 3,485 | 1,125 |
| Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 1,000 | 4,705 | 3,620 | 1,085 |
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 2018
The 2018 Toyota Rav4 carried a maximum tow rating of 3,500 lb. The 2019 model is rated 500 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2018 Toyota Rav4 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2019 Toyota models
The rest of Toyota's 2019 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2019 Toyota Tundra SR DC Std Bed 2WD | 10,200 |
| 2019 Toyota Tundra SR5 DC Std Bed 2WD | 10,200 |
| 2019 Toyota Tundra SR5 DC LB 2WD | 10,100 |
| 2019 Toyota Tundra SR DC LB 2WD | 10,100 |
| 2019 Toyota Tundra Limited DC Std Bed 2WD | 10,100 |
| 2019 Toyota Tundra SR5 CrewMax 2WD | 10,100 |
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.