Lexus LX towing capacity by year
The Lexus LX has tow data across 29 model years, from 1996 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Lexus LX carries a maximum tow rating of 8,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2010 model year at 8,500 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 LX 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 LX max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Lexus LX, 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 LX 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 LX | 7 | 8,000 |
| 2024 Lexus LX | 5 | 8,000 |
| 2023 Lexus LX | 5 | 8,000 |
| 2022 Lexus LX | 5 | 8,000 |
| 2021 Lexus LX | 1 | 7,000 |
Older Lexus LX years (1996–2020)
Earlier model years for the Lexus LX, going back to 1996. 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 LX | 1 | 7,000 |
| 2019 Lexus LX | 1 | 7,000 |
| 2018 Lexus LX | 1 | 7,000 |
| 2017 Lexus LX | 1 | 7,000 |
| 2016 Lexus LX | 1 | 7,000 |
| 2015 Lexus LX | 1 | 7,000 |
| 2014 Lexus LX | 1 | 7,000 |
| 2013 Lexus LX | 1 | 7,000 |
| 2011 Lexus LX | 1 | 7,000 |
| 2010 Lexus LX | 1 | 8,500 |
| 2009 Lexus LX | 1 | 8,500 |
| 2008 Lexus LX | 1 | 8,500 |
| 2007 Lexus LX | 1 | 6,500 |
| 2006 Lexus LX | 1 | 6,500 |
| 2005 Lexus LX | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2004 Lexus LX | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2003 Lexus LX | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2002 Lexus LX | 1 | 6,500 |
| 2001 Lexus LX | 1 | 6,500 |
| 2000 Lexus LX | 1 | 6,500 |
| 1999 Lexus LX | 1 | 6,500 |
| 1998 Lexus LX | 1 | 6,500 |
| 1997 Lexus LX | 1 | 5,000 |
| 1996 Lexus LX | 1 | 5,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.