When it comes to towing heavy loads, not every SUV is up to the task. Whether you’re hauling a camper, a boat, or work equipment, you need a vehicle that combines raw power with dependable towing features. Fortunately, several modern SUVs deliver impressive towing capacity without sacrificing comfort or safety.
In this list, we highlight the SUVs that stand out when it comes to towing capacity. We’ll focus on models that offer the best performance for the heaviest loads, whether you’re planning a cross-country road trip or need a serious workhorse for everyday use.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including TopSpeed and the EPA.
102025 Chevrolet Tahoe
Maximum Towing Capacity: 8,400 lbs
Chevrolet’s full-size Tahoe is thequintessential large American SUV. It features a cavernous interior, with you able to load up the whole family along with a ton of cargo all at the same time. It comes with some big, powerful engine options and top trims can be downright luxurious.
355 HP
383 LB-FT
RWD or 4WD
Towing Capacity
8,400 lbs
The Tahoe comes with a trio of engine choices. The base engine allows you to tow the most, but you’ll have to stick to the rear-wheel drive model. If you go with the 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V-8 instead, towing is capped at 8,300 pounds. The stoic diesel inline six can manage up to 8,200 pounds.
92025 Infiniti QX80
Maximum Towing Capacity: 8,500 lbs
Infiniti is a brand that has been doing a lot to reinvent itself. They have fallen behind most other luxury brands in terms of quality and their cars aren’t as desirable as they used to be. For the 2025 model year,the QX80 has entered a new generationand looks to change how people see the Japanese luxury brand.
450 HP
516 LB-FT
8,500 lbs
Infiniti has gotten rid of the V-8 from the outgoing generation and has instead opted for a twin-turbo V-6. While this may disappoint some, the new powertrain delivers much more power and an insane level of torque. This is what helps it achieve its 8,500-pound tow rating regardless of which model you opt for.
82025 Nissan Armada
The Nissan Armada is essentially the mainstream cousin to the Infiniti QX80. It has also been redesigned for the 2025 model year, with rugged yet modern new styling and a slew of new features to help it compete with other full-size SUVs. It is alsocloser to the global Nissan Patrolnow, which is a good thing.
Underneath the hood of the Armada, you’ll find the exact same twin-turbo V-6 that is used in the Infiniti QX80. It also replaces the Armada’s old V-8. As well as being able to tow an impressive 8,500 pounds, Nissan’s full-size SUV is now much more refined on and off the road.
72025 Dodge Durango
Maximum Towing Capacity: 8,700 lbs
The Durango is one of theoldest new cars that you can buy in 2025, having been on the market for ages without any meaningful updates. Despite this, it still justifies its own existence with a spacious interior, three rows of seating and some powerful engine options.
360 HP
390 LB-FT
8,700 lbs
The Durango is essentially a raised muscle car. It comes standard with a 295 horsepower V-6, but you may upgrade to the more powerful V-8 in R/T models. Going with the V-6 means the Durango is capable of towing 6,200 pounds, while the V-8 can tow 7,200. Get the Tow-And-Go Package and you can up the tow rating on the V-8 to 8,700 pounds.
62025 Lincoln Navigator
For the 2025 model year, the Navigatorenters its fifth generation. It has been tweaked and changed to better fit in with its modern rivals, with updated styling and improved interior quality. It comes with a long list of standard features and its curb appeal cannot be denied.
440 HP
510 LB-FT
4WD
Like many of the other SUVs on the market, Lincoln has ditched its old V-8 in favor of a new, smoother twin-turbocharged V-6. It produces a lot more power than the outgoing powertrain. Four-wheel drive is also standard on the Navigator. All this comes together to give it an impressive tow rating regardless of which model you opt for.
52025 Lexus GX
Maximum Towing Capacity: 9,096
The GX has always been a favorite of people looking for a reliable adventure-ready SUV. For the 2024 model year, Lexus updated the GC, giving it a new powertrain and a more rugged look. The GX delivers on its off-roading promises in bucketloads while also offeringa fantastic interior.
349 HP
479 LB-FT
9,096 lbs
The GX now comes solely with a twin-turbocharged V-6. While it doesn’t develop as many horses as some of the other SUVs on this list, its torque figure is exceptional. If you want a mid-size SUV instead of a full-size SUV but you aren’t willing to sacrafice towing capacity, this is currently your best option.
42025 Ford Expedition
Maximum Towing Capacity: 9,300 lbs
Just as the Lincoln Navigator was updated, Ford’s Expeditiongets a refresh for the 2025 model year. New lights, a revised grille, and a reworked cargo area make it sleek and more practical than ever before. This full-size SUV offers plenty of space for up to eight passengers.
400 HP
480 LB-FT
9,300 lbs
The Expedition comes with a twin-turbo V-6 regardless of which model you choose. Base trims make 400 horsepower, but top trims can be upgraded to produce 440 horsepower instead. Rear-wheel drive is standard but you can opt for four-wheel drive instead.
32025 Toyota Sequoia
Maximum Towing Capacity: 9,520 lbs
Toyota’s full-size SUV is one of the smallest options in its segment, but it still manages to deliver when it comes to interior space and power. It is comfortable, comesloaded with modern technology, and can even be had with TRD off-road equipment if you plan to go on outdoorsy adventures with the whole family.
437 HP
583 LB-FT
9,520 lbs
Toyota equips the Sequoia with their i-Force MAX powertrain. This pairs a twin-turbo V-6 with an electric motor to produce an impressive amount of power and torque. It being a hybrid also means it gets slightly better fuel economy than its rivals. Towing capacity ranges from 9,520 for the rear-wheel drive SR5 to 8,980 for the four-wheel drive Capstone model.
22025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Maximum Towing Capacity: 9,860 lbs
The ‘Grand’ in Grand Wagoneer signals that this is Jeep’s upscale full-size SUV. They definitely deliver when it comes to luxury, with an opulent interior packed with high-end features and a ton of upscale materials. As well as being particularly spacious, it is more agile than most of its competitors.
510 HP
500 LB-FT
9,860 lbs
Stellantis has spent some time developing a new inline-six engine that it plans to use in a number of its vehicles. Every 2025 Grand Wagoneer comes with the same 510 horsepower version of the engine. Combine this powerful six-cylinder with Jeeps Quadra-Drive II system and you get one of the best towers on the market.
12025 Jeep Wagoneer
Maximum Towing Capacity: 10,000 lbs
Back in 2022, Jeep finally brought the Wagoneer nameplate back to the market in the form of a pretty good-looking three-row SUV. Even though it may not be as technologically advanced or as plush as the Grand Wagoneer, it is every bit as spacious and just as capable.
420 HP
468 LB-FT
10,000 lbs
The Wagoneer comes fitted with the Hurricane inline-six, but it only produces 420 horsepower. Despite being a little less powerful than the Grand Wagoneer, Jeep claims that the regular Wagoneer can tow more, likely because it is offered with rear-wheel drive. It is asmooth, powerful, and easy-to-drive SUV.
