How Much Can a 2022 Toyota 4Runner Tow?

The Toyota 4Runner towing capacity maxes out at 5,000 pounds on each trim in the lineup. This Toyota SUV also comes with top-of-the-line towing features to help you tow with confidence around Louisville. Whether you’re hauling a boat or just need to move work equipment to your New Albany job site, the all-new Toyota 4Runner V6 towing capacity will help you get the job done. Find out more about the 2022 Toyota 4Runner towing capacity and capabilities with the experts at Toyota of Louisville below! 

2022 Toyota 4Runner Towing Feature Highlights

The Toyota 4Runner towing capacity is only possible because of the performance-enhancing features that come with this capable SUV. Get the most out of your Elizabethtown towing jobs with the following towing technology: 

• Wiring Harness with 4- and 7-Pin Connectors: With the wiring harness and connectors, you can connect your trailer lights more easily. This will help make towing on Lexington roads safer. 
• Integrated Towing Hitch Receiver: The integrated tow hitch makes the Toyota 4Runner more functional than many vehicles in its segment. 
• 4.0L V6 Engine: Producing 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque, this engine allows the Toyota 4Runner to deliver enough power to tow up to 5,000 pounds.

SAE J2807 Towing Rating Explanation

If you’re examining the 2022 Toyota 4Runner’s spec sheet, you’ll no doubt notice the “SAE J2807 towing rating-compliant” designation. Not sure what this means? SAE J2807 was designed by the SAE, or Society of Automotive Engineers, to indicate any and all vehicles that have a GVWR of up to 14,000 pounds (GVWR is an abbreviation for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The SAE J2807 is essentially a series of tests to help categorize the trailer tow ratings on any models produced from 2013 onward. Test guidelines are: 

• Braking Performance 
• Total Control
• Highway Gradeability
• Flat-Out Acceleration
• Launch On Grade

Take Advantage of the New Toyota 4Runner Towing Capacity!

If you’re ready to tow with absolute confidence and freedom on Louisville roads, then contact us at Toyota of Louisville today! We’ll be happy to set you up with a test drive of your preferred Toyota Runner configuration. We’re also ready to help you explore financing options and get you pre-approved for financing while you’re here!