The nicely appointed cabin has a first-class interior, a user-friendly infotainment system, and plush seating. There’s even an option to add on a rear-seat entertainment system, which is ideal for long trips on the road with family.
With the addition of the Heavy-Duty Trailer Towing package, the 2WD standard Navigator’s towing capacity gets elevated from 6,200 to 8,700 pounds. If you opt for the AWD option, your limit with the towing package slips to 8,300 pounds.
Included in the Heavy-Duty Trailer Towing package, you get some nice add-ons that increase safety, like trailer sway control, a heavy-duty radiator, a trailer brake controller, and backup camera assist.
2025 Lexus GX 550 (Towing Capacity: 9,096 Pounds)
Lexus has seriously stepped up with the GX 550. It still offers a real frame underneath, and it has more horsepower and more torque from a 3.4L V6 than it made from the V8 it replaced. That’s 349 horses and 479 pound-feet, for reference. It also has immense off-road capability, including a Torsen limited-slip center differential and new overtrail grades with locking rears.
The new GX is also a bit of a tow beast, able to handle trailers up to 9,096 pounds. That’s nearly enough to make the top of this list. At the same time, a new cabin brings new levels of luxury to GX owners, bringing this big, comfy beast decidedly up to date.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer & Grand Wagoneer (Towing Capacity: 10,000 Pounds)
The Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer soar high into the premier SUV realm. But don’t let the six-figure price tag and reborn nameplate dissuade you from taking a serious look at Jeep’s luxury SUV. A silky-smooth inline-six with heaps of torque and a buttery-velvet ride might convince you that this is the one for you and the family.
Getting down to business, the Wagoneer comes standard with a 3.0L twin-turbo I6 coupled with a mild hybrid setup. The Hurricane six replaces Jeep’s old V8s, and the standard model makes 420 horsepower and 468 pound-feet of torque.
Check the box for the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow package to attain the Wagoneer’s unparalleled trailering capacity of 10,000 pounds.
The Grand Wagoneer is every bit as much a Jeep as its smaller brother — it’s just a little fancier. Underneath the hood is a version of the 3.0L I6 capable of pumping out 510 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. That eclipses the 6.4L V8 it replaces. The modified Ram chassis and factory tow package give the Grand Wagoneer a super-size hauling capacity of 9,810 pounds.
How to Choose the Best SUV for Towing
You might have noticed that our list didn’t include crossovers and only a few midsize SUVs. In general, crossovers and most small to midsize SUVs aren’t built on truck chassis and won’t offer the same tow ratings as full-size SUVs. At the end of the day, the best SUV for you will greatly depend on your specific towing needs, including how much and how frequently you tow.
Finding the best SUV for towing is still possible, no matter what class you’re looking in. You just have to know what to look for. Here are some guidelines to help you find the SUV that works best for you.
