2027 Lexus GX towing capacity
The 2027 Lexus GX is rated to tow up to 9,096 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.
- Max towing
- 9,096 lb
- 80% guideline
- 7,300 lb
- Tongue weight at max
- 910 lb+
Max rating: GX 550 Overtrail with the standard tow hitch receiver. Common setup: Premium, Premium+ and Overtrail+, 9,063 lb.
How much can your Lexus GX really tow?
The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.
Your vehicle’s ratings
What you’re hauling
You can safely tow up to
9,063 lb
Limited by the maker’s towing rating.
Good to tow: 77% of the maximum
Comfortably within all three limits.
The black line is your trailer.
- Tongue weight
- 840 lb
- Payload left
- 360 lb
- Combined weight
- 12,400 lb of 15,063 lb
Where the Lexus GX’s rating comes from
Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.
Sources: pressroom.lexus.com.
Compare towing capacity
| Vehicle | Max towing |
|---|---|
| 2027 Lexus GX | 9,096 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Sequoia | 9,500 lb |
| 2027 Ford Expedition | 9,600 lb |
| 2027 Chevy Tahoe | 8,400 lb |
| 2027 GMC Yukon | 8,400 lb |
| 2027 Chevy Suburban | 8,200 lb |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lb |
Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.
Questions
What is the towing capacity of the 2027 Lexus GX?
Up to 9,096 lb when properly equipped (GX 550 Overtrail with the standard tow hitch receiver). A common configuration, Premium, Premium+ and Overtrail+, is rated for 9,063 lb. Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.
How much can a Lexus GX safely tow?
Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 7,300 lb for a Lexus GX rated at 9,096 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.
What tongue weight should I plan for with a Lexus GX?
At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 910 lb to 1,364 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.
