Best SUVs for Towing

According to Edmunds' testing and data, the best SUV for towing is the 2024 Lincoln Navigator. First off, it has a maximum towing capacity of 8,700 pounds when properly equipped. That's enough to pull most of the trailers that people typically use for camping, utility and vehicle transportation. We also factored in the Navigator's high Edmunds Rating of 8.4, which is among the highest of all of the SUVs on our list. The Navigator is being redesigned for the 2025 model year, but we've yet to test that model as of this writing.

What follows is a more comprehensive list of SUVs that are highly capable for towing. 

Best SUVs for towing

Here are some SUVs that can tow more than 7,000 pounds when properly equipped, sorted by highest tow rating to lowest. We've included the SUV's maximum towing capacity and its Edmunds Rating when applicable. Note that some SUVs will require an upgrade to an optionally available engine or towing package in order to achieve their maximum towing rating.

Jeep Wagoneer

Maximum tow rating: 10,000 pounds
Edmunds Rating: not yet rated

While some might miss the V8 rumble of the 5.7-liter Hemi that the Wagoneer debuted with back in 2022, there’s no denying the capability of the new 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine that motivates the latest models. With 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque on tap, the Jeep Wagoneer can tow more than any other SUV when properly equipped. Its maximum tow rating of 10,000 pounds manages to outpace all other SUVs, including its upscale sibling, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. 

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Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Maximum tow rating: 9,800 pounds
Edmunds Rating: 7.7

The Grand Wagoneer can carry a full load of passengers and luggage while allowing you to have a trailer in tow. It also delivers on Jeep's reputation for off-road capability, but it falls short of rival large luxury SUVs on comfort, technology and value. 

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Toyota Sequoia

Maximum tow rating: 9,520 pounds
Edmunds Rating: 7.4

The Toyota Sequoia stands out with its powerful hybrid powertrain, bold style, and impressive towing and off-road capabilities. It can get a bit pricey and rear cargo space is compromised, but the newly available Tow Tech package and its Wi-Fi trailer camera should make the 2025 Sequoia an even more appealing option for towing.

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Ford Expedition

Maximum tow rating: 9,600 pounds
Edmunds Rating: 7.6 (2024 model)

Redesigned for 2025 with a new interior and upgraded technology, the Expedition boasts a spacious cabin and a powerful turbocharged V6 engine. The Tremor package also joins the 2025 Expedition lineup for those seeking enhanced off-road prowess. Its real-world fuel economy is disappointing, but that's our biggest criticism of this capable three-row SUV. 

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Lincoln Navigator

Maximum tow rating: 8,700 pounds
Edmunds Rating: 8.4 (2024 model)

The Lincoln Navigator combines incredible capability with first-class cabin accommodations. It also impressed on the technology front thanks to a responsive touchscreen and many advanced driver aids. The Navigator also received an extensive update for 2025, which includes a new interior with a 48-inch panoramic display that spans nearly the entire width of the dashboard.

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Dodge Durango

Maximum tow rating: 8,700 pounds
Edmunds Rating: 7.6

The Durango sets itself apart from the other sport-utility vehicles on this list with the availability of a 710-horsepower supercharged V8 under the hood of the SRT Hellcat model. The brawny powerplant helps the midsize Durango achieve a best-in-class maximum towing capacity and delivers a distinctly muscle-bound driving experience that its rivals can’t match. If you're looking for a midsize SUV with performance and practicality, the Dodge Durango easily satisfies. 

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Nissan Armada

Maximum tow rating: 8,500 pounds
Edmunds Rating: not yet rated

Revamped for 2025, the Armada boasts a handsome exterior design and a new turbocharged V6 that offers significantly more torque than the outgoing V8. A new off-road-focused Pro-4X trim also joins the lineup for 2025. But while the Armada offers impressive towing capacity, the updated SUV still feels a bit dated and lacks some of the refinement that we've come to expect from this class of sport-utility vehicle. 

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Infiniti QX80

Maximum tow rating: 8,500 pounds
Edmunds Rating: 7.8

Infiniti's largest and most expensive SUV benefits from a long-awaited redesign for 2025. New 14.3-inch dual display screens showcase Infiniti's latest infotainment system in a thoroughly luxurious and tech-forward cabin, and its new 450-horsepower turbocharged V6 is more fuel-efficient than the previous V8, yet it produces 50 more horsepower as well as more than 100 lb-ft of additional torque. But while the 2025 QX80 is a huge improvement over the previous model, it’s still not enough for the QX80 to truly stand out among the competition in this hotly contested class of vehicles. 

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GMC Yukon

Maximum tow rating: 8,400 pounds
Edmunds Rating: not yet rated

The upscale corporate cousin of the Chevy Tahoe is plenty capable and, after a redesign in 2021, offers a more comfortable ride to go with its impressive towing capabilities. Updated for 2025, the Yukon’s new 16.8-inch vertically oriented multimedia screen is a particular highlight, and a new AT4 Ultimate trim is now on offer for those who prioritize off-road capability over bling. 

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Chevrolet Tahoe

Maximum tow rating: 8,400 pounds
Edmunds Rating: 7.4

Also revised for 2025, the Tahoe benefits from a refreshed exterior design, a revised cabin, and a host of new features. The redesigned dashboard gives the Tahoe a much more tech-focused vibe, aided in no small part by a massive 17.7-inch touchscreen that’s standard across all trim levels. Although we’re not crazy about its overly firm seats and somewhat inefficient use of interior space, this Chevy remains a highly capable people mover.

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Chevrolet Suburban

Maximum tow rating: 8,200 pounds 
Edmunds Rating: 7.6

Need even more storage space than you'll get from the Tahoe? Its longer sibling, the Chevrolet Suburban, might be your answer. It offers a smooth ride and loads of modern technology. Like the Tahoe, the Suburban gets a huge 17.7-inch touchscreen display for 2025, along with an overhauled interior and revised exterior styling. But there's no getting around its massive size, and appealing options can quickly send the price tag soaring. 

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Land Rover Range Rover

Maximum tow rating: 8,200 pounds
Edmunds Rating: 8.1

The latest edition of the Range Rover is a stunner. It has a strong engine and excellent ride quality, though its comfort-focused suspension tuning does equate to noticeable body lean in the corners. You also won't get as much cargo space as you may expect and its price tag is eye-watering, but the Range Rover offers regal looks, a feature-packed interior, and curb appeal that’s unmatched in this class. 

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Land Rover Defender

Maximum tow rating: 8,200 pounds
Edmunds Rating: 7.8

The Defender is impressively capable, combining a high tow rating with legitimate off-road capability. You'll have to add the right options to get all that capability, and it doesn't come cheap, but the Defender is both luxurious and competent. The Defender Octa has been added to the lineup for 2025, a model that features an exclusive 626-horsepower V8 and a specialized suspension that Land Rover designed for improved control and enhanced capability both on- and off-road. 

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Land Rover Discovery

Maximum tow rating: 8,200 pounds
Edmunds Rating: 7.6

You'll get a luxurious interior and above-average off-road performance with the Discovery, along with towing capability that’s on par with its more expensive siblings. But you'll have to balance that with an uncomfortable driving position and a difficult-to-access third row.

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Cadillac Escalade

Maximum tow rating: 8,200 pounds
Edmunds Rating: 8.0

The Escalade is a big step up from its predecessor, combining luxury with performance and a large cargo area. An updated infotainment system with a dash-spanning display significantly enhances the Escalade’s tech credentials for 2025. Although the Escalade lost its optional 3.0-liter diesel this year, the performance-focused Escalade-V is still on the menu and dishes out 682 horsepower from a supercharged V8. 

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

Maximum tow rating: 7,700 pounds 
Edmunds Rating: 8.6

You can come pretty darn close to having it all with the GLS. Its combination of comfort, performance and technology makes it a standout among luxury SUVs. It's one of the most well-rounded vehicles on sale today. 

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

Maximum tow rating: 7,700 pounds
Edmunds Rating: 8.4

This midsize luxury SUV does just about everything well. It features a top-notch interior, exceptional build quality, and helpful technology features. You can choose from a diverse lineup of engines, too. 

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