Toyota Avalon towing capacity by year
The Toyota Avalon has tow data across 27 model years, from 1995 through 2021. The most recent 2021 Toyota Avalon carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2004 model year at 2,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Toyota Avalon page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Toyota Avalon max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Toyota Avalon, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Toyota Avalon years (2017–2021)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota Avalon | 5 | 1,000 |
| 2020 Toyota Avalon | 5 | 1,000 |
| 2019 Toyota Avalon | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2018 Toyota Avalon | 5 | 1,000 |
| 2017 Toyota Avalon | 5 | 1,000 |
Older Toyota Avalon years (1995–2016)
Earlier model years for the Toyota Avalon, going back to 1995. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Avalon | 5 | 1,000 |
| 2015 Toyota Avalon | 5 | 1,000 |
| 2014 Toyota Avalon | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2013 Toyota Avalon | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2012 Toyota Avalon | 2 | 1,000 |
| 2011 Toyota Avalon | 2 | 1,000 |
| 2010 Toyota Avalon | 3 | 1,000 |
| 2009 Toyota Avalon | 3 | 1,000 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2007 Toyota Avalon | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2006 Toyota Avalon | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2005 Toyota Avalon | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2004 Toyota Avalon | 2 | 2,000 |
| 2003 Toyota Avalon | 2 | 2,000 |
| 2002 Toyota Avalon | 2 | 2,000 |
| 2001 Toyota Avalon | 2 | 2,000 |
| 2000 Toyota Avalon | 2 | 2,000 |
| 1999 Toyota Avalon | 2 | 2,000 |
| 1998 Toyota Avalon | 2 | 2,000 |
| 1997 Toyota Avalon | 2 | 2,000 |
| 1996 Toyota Avalon | 2 | 2,000 |
| 1995 Toyota Avalon | 2 | 2,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.