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2020 Toyota Avalon Towing Capacity

How much can a 2020 Toyota Avalon pull? Compare 5 trim levels.

What will it tow?

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2020 Toyota Avalon Trims
Towing capacity by engine

Choose a towing vehicle wisely. Make sure the engine has enough power, the gearbox is capable of withstanding heavy loads, and the axle ratio is optimal for hauling.

  • 3.5L V-6, 2.56 axle ratio, 301 hp, 267 lb/ft - 1,000 lbs

XLE 4dr Sedan

Maximum Towing Capacity - 1000 lb

It is the same for all trims.

The maximum weight that Toyota Avalon is allowed to tow. The maximum trailer weights listed are only applicable for altitudes up to 3280 ft (1,000 m) above sea level. With increasing altitude the engine power and therefore the car's climbing ability are impaired because of the reduced air density, so the maximum trailer weight has to be reduced accordingly. The weight of the car and trailer must be reduced by 10% for every further 3280 ft (1,000 m) (or part thereof).

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - no data

This is the maximum amount of weight Toyota Avalon is rated to carry (engine, chassis, fluids, passengers, cargo, load - everything). It is often determined by the manufacturer and is indicated in the owner's manual or on the inside of the drive's door panel.

Curb Weight - 3560 lb

This is how much Toyota Avalon weighs sitting on the curb with no driver, passengers, no cargo and no load with all standard options.

Payload Capacity - no data

Payload is considered all the extra stuff you put inside your vehicle, whether it be passengers or a pile of rocks, that weight is all considered payload. You can increase it by:

  1. Upgrading the Rear Springs.
  2. Adding Coil-Over Shock Absorbers.
  3. Installing a Longer Truck Bed.
  4. Attaching a Trailer.
  5. Adding Bed Racks.

Horsepower - 301 hp

It is the same for all trims.

The higher the power of your engine, the more weight your car can pull.

Torque - 267 Lb-Ft

It is the same for all trims.

High torque is essential for towing because it allows you to pull the trailer at a lower RPM, reducing the strain on the engine.

Axle Ratio - 2.56

It is the same for all trims.

The higher the axle ratio, the more power your vehicle produces, and as a result, the more weight this car can tow.

Drive Type - front-wheel

It is the same for all trims.

All-wheel or rear-wheel drive vehicles are best suited for towing, while front-wheel drive vehicles can haul much less weight.

Transmission - 8-spd auto w/OD

It is the same for all trims.

Do not overload your vehicle while towing, as this can cause the transmission to overheat and fail. If your transmission has "Towing mode" - be sure to turn it on.

Turbocharger - no data

Turbocharged engines produce more power, so if you need a vehicle for towing, choose the one equipped with a turbo.

Wheelbase - 113

It is the same for all trims.

The longer your vehicle's wheelbase, the less likely the trailer you tow will push down on the rear axle and lift the front end.

Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) - no data

It is the maximum allowable weight that can be placed on a front axle of your Toyota Avalon.

Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) - no data

It is the maximum allowable weight that can be placed on a rear axle of your Toyota Avalon.

XSE 4dr Sedan

Limited 4dr Sedan

TRD 4dr Sedan

Touring 4dr Sedan




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Car Trailers

If you need to transport your car over a long distance - use a car trailer - this method is much safer and more reliable than towing with a rope.

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Boat Trailers

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What is a 2020 Toyota Avalon maximum towing capacity?

When planning exhilarating outings outside, you have to be aware of the 2020 Toyota Avalon towing capacity, which is the main feature for such venture. The towing capacity is actually a the vehicle's optimum volume of weight that it can safely tow. This information can typically be found on a sticker positioned on the inside of the driver's door near to the door latch. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the greatest operating weight (which includes cargo and passengers) and must not be exceeded. Usually, the mass of a trailer being pulled is advised to be 10-15 percent of the GVWR.

Beneath, we provide the information on the towing capacity of the 2020 Toyota Avalon with all trims and generations. Please be aware the maximum towing weight could differ depending on the braking system of what is being pulled. When a trailer is equipped with its own brakes then it is "braked capacity". If not, it would be unbraked capacity. When buying your RV, you must remember that the weight and rating is provided by the the trailer's producer plus all the additional payload you might place into it needs to never exceed the 2020 Toyota Avalon towing capacity. Violating this crucial guideline will have an impact on your capability to control and stop just in time and will in the end cause long-lasting injury to your car or even trigger accidents on the streets.

PAY ATTENTION

Drivers must not exceed the Toyota Avalon towing capacity as it can have serious consequences such as interfering with your car's braking ability

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The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has developed the J2807 set of recommended practices. The tow test procedures designed by the big brains at the SAE consist of a series of rigorous real-world challenges to determine the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of a vehicle and trailer combination.