Towing capacity separates the family haulers from the genuine workhorses, and the gap between them is wider than many shoppers expect. The ratings below come from published rankings and vary with engine, drivetrain and equipment. Ten SUVs make the cut, running from an electric heavyweight down to a midsize segment leader.
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1. GMC Hummer EV SUV: Electric Heavyweight
Cars.com ranking leader credits the GMC Hummer EV SUV with a 10,300-pound tow rating, the highest of any SUV on the list. That figure belongs to the 2026 model year maximum and depends on a specific configuration, so not every buyer will see it on the window sticker.
Electric drive explains little of that number on its own; the rating reflects how the truck is equipped. Shoppers planning a heavy trailer should confirm the exact build against the published maximum before relying on it, because the top figure and a typical example can sit well apart. The headline is a ceiling, not a promise.
2. Jeep Grand Wagoneer: Wagoneer Muscle
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer is rated to tow 10,000 pounds, placing it just behind the Hummer in this towing capacity list. Its longer sibling, the Grand Wagoneer L, manages 9,860 pounds.
The gap between the two body lengths is small, which means the extra cargo room of the L costs only a sliver of capacity. For families who need both space and a serious trailer limit, that trade is easy to accept. Few three-row vehicles of this size come anywhere near either figure, so the pair stand apart from most of the field.
3. Ford Expedition: Standard Wheelbase Strength
The Ford Expedition is rated to tow 9,600 pounds on the standard wheelbase, according to the Cars.com towing ranking. That number comes without stretching to the longer body style.
A full-size frame and a long-running place in the towing conversation keep the Expedition near the top of the table. Because the figure applies to the standard wheelbase, buyers comparing body lengths should check each rating separately instead of assuming one number covers the whole lineup. Matching the rating to the exact version avoids unpleasant surprises at the hitch.
4. Toyota Sequoia: Pickup Bones
The Toyota Sequoia is rated to tow 9,520 pounds, a figure Road & Track ties to the SUV sharing much of its structure with the Tundra pickup, as the Road & Track rating notes. The figure is the 2026 Sequoia’s maximum rating.
Borrowing bones from a truck is a common route to big towing numbers, and the Sequoia makes that link explicit. It gives buyers a pickup-grade limit inside a three-row wagon body, with passenger space a bed-equipped truck cannot match. Anyone choosing between the two body styles can treat the shared structure as the reason the numbers sit so close.
5. Lexus GX: Off-Road Hybrid Power
Lexus lists the GX 550 at a 9,096-pound tow rating, a result highlighted in the AOL towing roundup. The rating belongs to the GX 550 version of the luxury brand’s off-road wagon.
The number puts a premium, trail-focused SUV within reach of the large body-on-frame models above it on the list. Anyone weighing the GX against bigger rivals can treat towing as a smaller gap than the badge or the size might suggest. The specific model named is the GX 550, so earlier versions of the nameplate should not be assumed to match this figure.
6. Dodge Durango: V8 With Tow Gear
The Dodge Durango reaches a rated 8,700 pounds when ordered with the 5.7-litre V8 and the Tow N Go package, according to the AOL ranking entry. Without that pairing, the figure is lower.
The detail matters because the headline number is an option-specific ceiling rather than a base-model promise. Of the vehicles listed, the Durango is among those that depend most on checking the build sheet, since the engine and the tow package must be ordered together. Buyers who skip either one should expect a lower rating than the figure quoted here.
7. Nissan Armada: Every Trim Qualifies
The Nissan Armada is rated to tow 8,500 pounds on every trim, as the Armada towing figure reports. Buyers do not need to climb to a top package to unlock the full capacity.
A uniform rating simplifies shopping, since the cheapest version tows the same load as the most expensive. For those who want capability without paying for extras, that consistency is the main appeal. It also removes the guesswork found in rivals whose figures hinge on engine choices, drivetrains or optional packages, and it keeps the comparison honest.
8. Chevrolet Tahoe: Shared V8 Rating
The Chevrolet Tahoe is rated to tow 8,400 pounds with the 5.3-litre V8, a mark it shares with the GMC Yukon in the AOL towing list. The two trucks are close mechanical relatives.
Sharing a rating with a corporate twin shows how similar the pair are beneath the sheet metal. Choosing between them comes down to trim, price and styling rather than hauling ability. The figure also depends on the engine, so a Tahoe with a different powertrain should not be assumed to match, and buyers should confirm the rating for the version they intend to order.
9. Lincoln Navigator: Heavy-Duty Package
The Lincoln Navigator is rated to tow up to 8,700 pounds with four-wheel drive and the heavy-duty tow package, according to the Edmunds towing guide. That ceiling applies only to that combination.
Equipment decides the outcome here, since an example without four-wheel drive or the heavy-duty package should not be assumed to reach the same limit. Luxury buyers who tow regularly should specify both options together and verify the combined rating before ordering. The figure is a ceiling for the best-equipped Navigator rather than a typical result for the nameplate.
10. Nissan Pathfinder: Midsize Leader
The Nissan Pathfinder is rated to tow 6,000 pounds, which the midsize SUV rating describes as class-leading among midsize three-row SUVs. It sits at the bottom of this ranking but leads its own segment.
The lower figure reflects a smaller, midsize design rather than a shortfall, and the class-leading label applies only against similar three-row rivals. For owners hauling a modest camper or boat, 6,000 pounds may be ample without moving up to a full-size body, a trade that also tends to ease parking and everyday driving.
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