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2026 Toyota 4Runner towing capacity

Updated 2026-09-25 · Source: Toyota 2026 4Runner Product Information (Toyota Pressroom), page 4

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner tows up to 6,000 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, every listed configuration is rated at 6,000 lb.Toyota does not publish payload in this document; check the placard on the driver's door pillar.

Max towing
6,000lb
Max payload
n/a
GVWR
6,005 to 6,505lb
Curb weight
4,455 to 5,500lb

Towing capacity by configuration

2026 Toyota 4Runner towing capacity by configuration, lb
1,5003,0004,5006,000SR5, 2WD: 6,000 lb, curb 4,455SR5, 2WD6,000 lbTRD Sport, 2WD: 6,000 lb, curb 4,610TRD Sport, 2WD6,000 lbLimited, 2WD: 6,000 lb, curb 4,730Limited, 2WD6,000 lbSR5, 4WD: 6,000 lb, curb 4,685SR5, 4WD6,000 lbTRD Sport, 4WD: 6,000 lb, curb 4,850TRD Sport, 4WD6,000 lbTRD Off-Road, 4WD: 6,000 lb, curb 4,850TRD Off-Road, 4WD6,000 lbLimited, 4WD: 6,000 lb, curb 4,970Limited, 4WD6,000 lbTRD Off-Road, 4WD: 6,000 lb, curb 5,225TRD Off-Road, 4WD6,000 lbLimited, 4WD: 6,000 lb, curb 5,370Limited, 4WD6,000 lbTRD Pro, 4WD: 6,000 lb, curb 5,455TRD Pro, 4WD6,000 lbTrailhunter, 4WD: 6,000 lb, curb 5,500Trailhunter, 4WD6,000 lbPlatinum, 4WD: 6,000 lb, curb 5,390Platinum, 4WD6,000 lb

Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.

ConfigurationEngineTowingPayloadGVWRNote
SR5 · 2WD2.4L i-FORCE turbo6,000n/a6,005curb 4,455
TRD Sport · 2WD2.4L i-FORCE turbo6,000n/a6,020curb 4,610
Limited · 2WD2.4L i-FORCE turbo6,000n/a6,130curb 4,730
SR5 · 4WD2.4L i-FORCE turbo6,000n/a6,075curb 4,685
TRD Sport · 4WD2.4L i-FORCE turbo6,000n/a6,395curb 4,850
TRD Off-Road · 4WD2.4L i-FORCE turbo6,000n/a6,240curb 4,850
Limited · 4WD2.4L i-FORCE turbo6,000n/a6,395curb 4,970
TRD Off-Road · 4WD2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid6,000n/a6,505curb 5,225
Limited · 4WD2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid6,000n/a6,505curb 5,370
TRD Pro · 4WD2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid6,000n/a6,505curb 5,455
Trailhunter · 4WD2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid6,000n/a6,505curb 5,500
Platinum · 4WD2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid6,000n/a6,505curb 5,390
All figures in pounds, from the Toyota 2026 4Runner Product Information (Toyota Pressroom), page 4. Hitch: Every grade and drivetrain is rated 6,000 lb; Toyota publishes GVWR and curb weight by grade but not payload for the 2026 model. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle and a trailer with brakes where required by the manufacturer. "n/a" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure in this document.

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What changed from 2025

Toyota's 2026 figures match 2025 for every configuration listed: 12 ratings, topping out at 6,000 lb. 2025 Toyota 4Runner towing capacity.

How to read these numbers

Towing capacity assumes a lightly loaded truck. Passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload, which usually runs out first.

Full explanations: GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.

Source: Toyota 2026 4Runner Product Information (Toyota Pressroom), page 4. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a 2026 Toyota 4Runner tow?

Up to 6,000 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (SR5, 2.4L i-FORCE turbo, 2WD) is rated at 6,000 lb, and the highest (SR5, 2.4L i-FORCE turbo, 2WD) at 6,000 lb.

What is the payload capacity of a 2026 Toyota 4Runner?

Toyota does not publish payload in the document we used; the figure for your exact truck is on the tire and loading placard on the driver's door pillar. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. GVWR for this model year runs 6,005 to 6,505 lb across configurations.

Does the 2026 Toyota 4Runner need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?

Every grade and drivetrain is rated 6,000 lb; Toyota publishes GVWR and curb weight by grade but not payload for the 2026 model. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.

Can a 2026 Toyota 4Runner tow a travel trailer?

A configuration rated at 6,000 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 4,800 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the payload on your door-pillar placard. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.