Pick a year below to open the full Lexus ES 300 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.

Lexus ES 300 max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Lexus ES 300, 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 Lexus ES 300 years (1998–2002)

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)
2002 Lexus ES 300 1 2,000
2001 Lexus ES 300 1 2,000
2000 Lexus ES 300 1 2,000
1999 Lexus ES 300 1 2,000
1998 Lexus ES 300 1 2,000

Older Lexus ES 300 years (1992–1997)

Earlier model years for the Lexus ES 300, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.