Fourth generation (XU70)
2020 Toyota Highlander towing capacity
Max towing, 20205,000 lb
The 2020 Toyota Highlander tows up to 5,000 lb (Limited and Platinum 3.5L V6 All-wheel drive, per Toyota’s 2020 Highlander Product Information).
Five more configurations are rated the same.
The lowest rating is 3,500 lb, for the Limited and Platinum 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid All-wheel drive.
2020 Highlander Product Information- Configurations
- 18
- Payload
- 1,405–1,685 lb
01 / Ratings
Every 2020 Highlander configuration
2020 Toyota Highlander
| Configuration | Max towing lb | Max payload lb | GVWR lb | Axle ratio | Tow check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 | |||||
| XLEAll-wheel drive | 5,000 | 1,565 | 5,935 | 3.003 | Check load → |
| XLEFront-wheel drive | 5,000 | 1,635 | 5,830 | 3.003 | Check load → |
| Limited · PlatinumAll-wheel drive | 5,000 | 1,485 | 5,935 | 3.003 | Check load → |
| Limited · PlatinumFront-wheel drive | 5,000 | 1,570 | 5,830 | 3.003 | Check load → |
| L · LEAll-wheel drive | 5,000 | 1,605 | 5,935 | 3.003 | Check load → |
| L · LEFront-wheel drive | 5,000 | 1,685 | 5,830 | 3.003 | Check load → |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid | |||||
| XLEAll-wheel drive | 3,500 | 1,485 | 6,000 | not in our data | Check load → |
| XLEFront-wheel drive | 3,500 | 1,595 | 5,960 | not in our data | Check load → |
| Limited · PlatinumAll-wheel drive | 3,500 | 1,405 | 6,000 | not in our data | Check load → |
| Limited · PlatinumFront-wheel drive | 3,500 | 1,530 | 5,960 | not in our data | Check load → |
| LEAll-wheel drive | 3,500 | 1,535 | 6,000 | not in our data | Check load → |
| LEFront-wheel drive | 3,500 | 1,495 | 5,960 | not in our data | Check load → |
02 / Why
Which one tows the most, and why
What moves the rating
MakerTows the most: 5,000 lb
Limited and Platinum 3.5L V6 All-wheel drive; five more configurations are rated the same.
Best rating by engine
- 3.5L V65,000 lb
- 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid3,500 lb
The line is the highest rating on this page. Each bar is that engine’s best configuration.
03 / By year
Highlander towing by model year
04 / Next
Check it against your load
05 / FAQ
Questions people ask
Which 2020 Highlander configuration tows the most?
The Limited and Platinum 3.5L V6 All-wheel drive, at 5,000 lb; five more configurations are rated the same.
Has the Toyota Highlander’s towing capacity changed by year?
Highest rating by model year: 2026, 5,000 lb; 2025, 5,000 lb; 2024, 5,000 lb; 2023, 5,000 lb; 2021–2022, 5,000 lb; 2020, 5,000 lb.
Does four-wheel drive change the 2020 Highlander’s towing capacity?
No: Toyota rates each configuration the same with either drive (9 pairs in its table).
Does the engine change the 2020 Highlander’s towing capacity?
Yes. Best rating by engine: 3.5L V6, 5,000 lb; 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, 3,500 lb.
Which 2020 Highlander configuration tows the least?
The Limited and Platinum 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid All-wheel drive, at 3,500 lb; five more configurations are rated the same.
What is the GVWR of the 2020 Toyota Highlander?
5,830–6,000 lb by configuration; the most is 6,000 lb, for the XLE 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid All-wheel drive. GVWR is the most the vehicle may weigh with its people, cargo and the trailer’s tongue weight aboard.