2024 Toyota Grand Highlander towing capacity
Up to 5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: XLE, XLE, Gasoline engine — 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 3,500 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander towing capacity chart
All 7 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE, XLEDirect Shift-8AT 8-speedPrinted '5000' without a comma under the column head 'XLE'. Footnote 4: do not exceed published capacities; the maximum depends on curb weight plus cargo, occupants and added equipment. The same table marks both Front-Wheel Drive and AWD for this column and the tow row does not split them, so drive is null. Tongue weight 500 from the row above, same column. Engine and transmission from the S marks in the same table. The brochure lists 'Tow hitch' only as an accessory (p16); the rating is not tied to a hitch type, so hitch is null. | 5,000 lbs | p. 19 | |||
| Limited, LimitedDirect Shift-8AT 8-speedPrinted '5000' without a comma under the column head 'Limited'. Footnote 4: do not exceed published capacities; the maximum depends on curb weight plus cargo, occupants and added equipment. The same table marks both Front-Wheel Drive and AWD for this column and the tow row does not split them, so drive is null. Tongue weight 500 from the row above, same column. Engine and transmission from the S marks in the same table. The brochure lists 'Tow hitch' only as an accessory (p16); the rating is not tied to a hitch type, so hitch is null. | 5,000 lbs | p. 19 | |||
| Platinum, PlatinumDirect Shift-8AT 8-speedPrinted '5000' without a comma under the column head 'Platinum'. Footnote 4: do not exceed published capacities; the maximum depends on curb weight plus cargo, occupants and added equipment. Drive AWD: the same table marks only Dynamic Torque Control AWD for this column. Tongue weight 500 from the row above, same column. Engine and transmission from the S marks in the same table. The brochure lists 'Tow hitch' only as an accessory (p16); the rating is not tied to a hitch type, so hitch is null. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 19 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid MAX Limited, Hybrid MAX LimitedDirect Shift-6AT 6-speedPrinted '5000' without a comma under the column head 'Hybrid MAX Limited'. Footnote 4: do not exceed published capacities; the maximum depends on curb weight plus cargo, occupants and added equipment. Drive AWD: the same table marks Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive for this column. Tongue weight 500 from the row above, same column. Engine and transmission from the S marks in the same table. The brochure lists 'Tow hitch' only as an accessory (p16); the rating is not tied to a hitch type, so hitch is null. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 19 | ||
| Hybrid MAX Platinum, Hybrid MAX PlatinumDirect Shift-6AT 6-speedPrinted '5000' without a comma under the column head 'Hybrid MAX Platinum'. Footnote 4: do not exceed published capacities; the maximum depends on curb weight plus cargo, occupants and added equipment. Drive AWD: the same table marks Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive for this column. Tongue weight 500 from the row above, same column. Engine and transmission from the S marks in the same table. The brochure lists 'Tow hitch' only as an accessory (p16); the rating is not tied to a hitch type, so hitch is null. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 19 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XLEECVTPrinted '3500' without a comma under the column head 'Hybrid XLE'. Footnote 4: do not exceed published capacities; the maximum depends on curb weight plus cargo, occupants and added equipment. The same table marks Front-Wheel Drive and AWD ('S (AWD)') for this column and the tow row does not split them, so drive is null. Tongue weight 350 from the row above, same column. Engine and transmission from the S marks in the same table. The brochure lists 'Tow hitch' only as an accessory (p16); the rating is not tied to a hitch type, so hitch is null. | 3,500 lbs | p. 19 | |||
| Hybrid Limited, Hybrid LimitedECVTPrinted '3500' without a comma under the column head 'Hybrid Limited'. Footnote 4: do not exceed published capacities; the maximum depends on curb weight plus cargo, occupants and added equipment. Drive AWD: the same table marks only Electronic On-Demand AWD for this column. Tongue weight 350 from the row above, same column. Engine and transmission from the S marks in the same table. The brochure lists 'Tow hitch' only as an accessory (p16); the rating is not tied to a hitch type, so hitch is null. | AWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 19 |
Common questions
Which 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander engine tows the most?
Gasoline engine — 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged, at up to 5,000 lbs. Next is Hybrid MAX powertrain — 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbo Hybrid MAX at up to 5,000 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander eBrochure. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander eBrochure, Toyota. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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