The Toyota Sequoia offers up to 9,520 pounds of towing capacity, giving it one of the strongest standard ratings among full-size, body-on-frame SUVs. However, optional towing equipment allows the Ford Expedition and Jeep Grand Wagoneer to pull heavier loads.

The current Sequoia arrived for the 2022 model year on the ladder-frame platform shared with the Toyota Tundra. Unlike earlier generations, it is available exclusively with Toyota’s i-Force MAX hybrid powertrain, which combines a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 with electric assistance to produce 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque.

Sequoia towing ratings vary by trim

Towing capacity depends on the Sequoia’s configuration. The entry-level SR5 with two-wheel drive can tow up to 9,520 pounds, while the range-topping Capstone with four-wheel drive is rated for 8,980 pounds.

The SR5’s maximum rating gives the Sequoia the highest standard towing capacity among the SUVs discussed here. That advantage changes when competitors are equipped with their available trailering packages.

Ford Expedition leads among Toyota’s main rivals

Ford’s Expedition reaches a maximum towing capacity of 9,600 pounds when fitted with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, placing it slightly ahead of the Sequoia. The Expedition uses a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, which produces up to 440 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque.

The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban are also direct competitors, with the Tahoe offering a 6.2-liter V8 that produces 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Despite that engine’s output, the Tahoe’s highest listed towing rating comes from the 5.3-liter V8 in a two-wheel-drive model equipped with the Max Trailering Package. That configuration can tow up to 8,400 pounds.

The Nissan Armada is rated for as much as 8,500 pounds. Its twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 develops 425 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque.

Dodge’s V8-powered Durango models can tow up to 8,700 pounds when equipped with the Tow ’n Go Package. That figure remains below the maximum ratings of the Sequoia and Expedition, although the Durango is positioned as a smaller alternative to the full-size SUVs.

Jeep Grand Wagoneer takes the top rating

Jeep’s Grand Wagoneer and longer-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer L remain the brand’s representatives in this segment after the Wagoneer was discontinued from the lineup. The Grand Wagoneer has the highest maximum towing rating in the group, reaching 10,000 pounds with the optional Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Group.

That figure comes from the standard-output version of Jeep’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine. It produces 420 horsepower and 468 pound-feet of torque.

The source also lists a $66,790 starting price for Jeep’s full-size SUV, including a $2,795 destination fee, compared with $67,920 for the Toyota Sequoia. The cited Jeep price is lower than the Sequoia’s starting figure, although the available information does not further clarify the specific Jeep model associated with that price.

With the Grand Wagoneer leading the overall towing standings and the Expedition gaining ground through optional equipment, the Sequoia’s key advantage is its 9,520-pound maximum rating without relying on a competitor-style heavy-duty towing package.