Lexus GX towing capacity by year
The Lexus GX has tow data across 23 model years, from 2003 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Lexus GX carries a maximum tow rating of 9,096 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 Lexus GX 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 GX max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Lexus GX, 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 GX years (2021–2025)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX | 6 | 9,096 |
| 2024 Lexus GX | 6 | 8,000 |
| 2023 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
| 2022 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
| 2021 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
Older Lexus GX years (2003–2020)
Earlier model years for the Lexus GX, going back to 2003. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
| 2019 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
| 2018 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
| 2017 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
| 2016 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
| 2015 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
| 2014 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
| 2013 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
| 2012 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
| 2011 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
| 2010 Lexus GX | 2 | 6,500 |
| 2009 Lexus GX | 1 | 6,500 |
| 2008 Lexus GX | 1 | 6,500 |
| 2007 Lexus GX | 1 | 6,500 |
| 2006 Lexus GX | 1 | 6,500 |
| 2005 Lexus GX | 1 | 6,500 |
| 2004 Lexus GX | 1 | 6,500 |
| 2003 Lexus GX | 1 | 5,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.