Best SUVs for towing: 7000, 6000, 5000, 4000, 3500 and 2000 lb.
Which SUVs are the best for towing 2,000 lb., 3,500 lb., 4,000 lb., 5,000 lb., 6,000 lb. and 7,000 lb.? Your Audi Anjou dealer in Montreal, near Montreal-North and Charlemagne, took on the challenge and brings you results that may surprise you.
Best SUVs for Towing 7,000 lbs. and 6,000 lbs.
Audi Q7 and SQ7
The Audi Q7 and SQ7 are luxury midsize SUVs that can seat up to seven. With a turbocharged V6 in the Q7 and a twin-turbo V8 in the SQ7, both vehicles have a towing capacity that reaches 7,700 lb.
You will be able to tow your camper and outdoor gear with ease. In addition, they are packed with features and the most advanced technologies, such as the Audi Virtual Cockpit, among others, for a dynamic, comfortable and calm drive that turns your time behind the steering wheel into pure enjoyment. It is no surprise to find them among the best SUVs for towing 7,000 lb.
Audi Q8, SQ8 and RS Q8
The Audi Q8, SQ8 and RS Q8 are all luxury midsize SUVs that can seat up to five. With powerful powertrains, even more so in the RS Q8, they can also tow up to 7,700 lb.
Beyond that capability, plush comfort, outstanding practicality and a refined cabin fully justify their place among the best SUVs for towing 6,000 lb., 7,000 lb. and more.
Specifications and pricing for the Audi Q8, SQ8 and RS Q8
Mercedes-Benz GLE
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is another option for dependable towing of 7,700 lb. (3,500 kg) that fits squarely into the luxury utility segment. However, the design approach is much more traditional than for Audi vehicles, and the technologies, while fully adequate, are not as advanced as in those models.
BMW X5
The BMW X5 is a luxury midsize SUV that seats five or, optionally, up to seven.
While it comes in different trims, the xDrive 40i trim is likely the better choice to tow up to 7,200 lb. Otherwise, capacity is 6,000 lb. Towing equipment with the BMW X5 M Competition is not recommended.
Finally, it is fair to say the best SUVs for towing 7,000 lb. and more are the Audi Q7, SQ7, Q8, SQ8 and RS Q8. In addition, the 2026 Audi Q9, which is expected to arrive by year end and to position itself as the manufacturer’s most spacious, most powerful and most luxurious SUV, would, in all likelihood, offer a towing capacity that could reach 8,000 lb. Official figures remain to be confirmed.
Best SUVs for Towing 5,000 lbs.
Audi Q6 e-tron
The 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron, fully electric, has arrived on the market. With range that can reach 494 km and even 513 km, and output of 456 horsepower in Boost Mode and 509 horsepower for the SQ6 in Boost Mode, the Q6 e-tron is a luxury midsize. It offers a towing capacity that reaches 4,400 lb. It is therefore not necessarily the best SUV for towing 5,000 lb., but it comes very close and its many standout attributes make it a compelling utility.
Genesis GV80
In the luxury midsize SUV category, the Lexus TX cannot be overlooked. Although less powerful than the Audi Q6 e-tron, it can nevertheless tow up to 5,000 lbs.
With a towing capacity of 6,000 lb., the Genesis GV80 offers good capability for your weekend adventures. However, you may find it less comfortable, since it is often criticized for having less interior room and a smaller cargo area than other utilities named above, such as the Q7 and Q8, for example. Driving dynamics are also often described as less engaging.
Best SUVs for Towing 4,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.
Audi Q5 and SQ5
The second-generation Audi Q5 and SQ5 are capable and powerful. The third generation is even more so. With 268 horsepower and 362 horsepower, respectively, the towing capacity of the Audi Q5 and SQ5 is generous at 4,400 lb. This places them among the best SUVs for towing 4,000 lb. and more.
In short, the new 2026 Audi Q5 and SQ5 2026 impress with their surprising capability.
Lexus RX 500h
The Lexus RX 500h is a luxury midsize hybrid SUV that produces 366 horsepower via a 2.4 L turbo 4-cylinder and two electric motors.
With this powertrain, the Lexus RX 500h can pull up to 3,494 lb. (1,585 kg), placing it among the best SUVs for towing 3,500 lb.
Best SUVs for Towing 2,000 lbs.
Audi Q4 e-tron
First launched in 2022, the Audi Q4 e-tron is a luxury compact electric SUV. Agility, performance and reassuring comfort are among its key strengths.
This luxury SUV can tow up to 2,650 lb. with the 55 quattro trim (335 horsepower). Otherwise, capacity is 2,050 lb. with the 45 rear-wheel-drive trim (282 horsepower).
Volvo XC40 Recharge
The Volvo XC40 Recharge is an electric luxury subcompact SUV with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. As for its towing capacity, it reaches 1,984 lb. (900 kg) with brakes and only 1,653 lb (750 kg) without brakes. This places it below the 2,000 lb. mark and well under the Audi Q4 at 2,650 lb.
Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a compact SUV offered with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. In the former, the electric motor produces 225 horsepower, while the latter delivers a combined 320 horsepower.
The Ioniq 5 can tow up to 2,000 lb. (907 kg) with a braked trailer. Capacity drops to 1,653 lb. (750 kg) without brakes. Furthermore, only the version equipped with the 77.4 kWh battery can tow.
So, if a winner must be named among the best SUVs for towing 2,000 lb., it would undoubtedly be the Audi Q4 e-tron. Capable, refined and talented, it makes a strong impression.
Best SUV for towing 1,500 lb.
Audi Q3
Here is another model that will become your best ally in urban centres, thanks to its power, agility and exemplary versatility. The Audi Q3 can tow 1,500 lb. (680 kg) and also provides you with the luxury, comfort and practicality you want every day.
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