The Toyota Sienna was introduced into Toyota’s lineup as minivan in 1997 and is still made today. The Sienna has many features consumers expect from today’s minivans, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a 2020 Toyota Sienna?
A 2020 Toyota Sienna has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
The 2020 Toyota Sienna tow capacity can vary based on a few different factors such as engine size, drivetrain, and others which we’ll cover in this guide.
How Much Can The 2020 Toyota Sienna Tow?
The 2020 Toyota Sienna has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
The 2020 Toyota Sienna tow capacity is affected by other factors like engine type, drivetrain, the weight of cargo and passengers, and whether your vehicle has a towing package equipped or not.
You can always reach out to your local Toyota dealership for details to confirm how much your Sienna can tow.
You can check out our guide to Toyota Sienna towing capacity by year if you’re looking at a different model year’s max capacity or if you want to compare different years of this vehicle.
You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.
2020 Sienna Tow Capacity By Trim Level
There are several trim levels for the 2020 Sienna, and some engines and features are not available on certain trims, so they can each have different max towing limits.
Here’s the max tow capacity broken down for each trim level on the 2020 Toyota Sienna:
2020 Toyota Sienna Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
2020 Toyota Sienna L | 3,500 pounds / 1,587 kg |
2020 Toyota Sienna LE | 3,500 pounds / 1,587 kg |
2020 Toyota Sienna SE | 3,500 pounds / 1,587 kg |
2020 Toyota Sienna XLE | 3,500 pounds / 1,587 kg |
2020 Toyota Sienna Limited | 3,500 pounds / 1,587 kg |
Towing Capacity By Engine Size & Drivetrain
2020 Toyota Sienna Engine Towing Specs
There is one engine option for the 2020 Sienna, which is a hybrid 3.5L V6 engine that makes 296 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque.
2020 Toyota Sienna 3.5L V6 Engine Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
2020 Toyota Sienna Drivetrain Towing Specs
The 2020 Toyota Sienna comes standard with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive is an available option.
2020 Toyota Sienna FWD Tow Capacity: 3,500 pounds
2020 Toyota Sienna AWD Tow Capacity: 3,500 pounds
Note that these are the max towing limits for each 2020 Toyota Sienna engine. Your Toyota Sienna may have a lower towing capacity based on the drivetrain, axle ratio, and if your vehicle has a towing package installed.
2020 Toyota Sienna Payload Capacity
The maximum payload capacity of the 2020 Toyota Sienna is 1,335 pounds.
This means that the 2020 Sienna can carry up to 1,335 pounds worth of passenger and cargo weight in the vehicle, which makes it great for road trips and hauling heavier items.
Note that the max payload capacity of your 2020 Sienna will vary based on factors like the engine type, drivetrain and whether or not a towing package that includes other features like an engine oil cooler or transmission oil cooler is installed.
You can always contact your local dealership for extra details if you’re unsure of your vehicle’s payload capability.
2020 Toyota Sienna Tow Package
Toyota offers an optional tow package on nearly all trim levels of the Sienna which includes a trailer hitch and wiring harness.
We definitely recommend getting the tow package if you plan on towing anything with your 2020 Sienna.
2020 Toyota Sienna Towing Capacity Vs Competitors
The 2020 Toyota Sienna has a maximum towing capability of 3,500 pounds, which makes it capable of doing some medium-duty trailer pulling.
The 2020 Sienna’s tow capability is similar to its main competitors which are the 2020 Honda Odyssey and the 2020 Kia Carnival.
Here are some similar vehicles to the 2020 Toyota Sienna and their towing capacities below:
2020 Honda Odyssey: 3,500 pounds
2020 Kia Sedona: 3,500 pounds
2020 Chrysler Pacifica: 3,600 pounds
2020 Toyota SUV Models Towing Capacity Chart
2020 Toyota SUV Model | Towing Capacity |
2020 Toyota Sequoia | 7,400 pounds |
2020 Toyota Highlander | 5,000 pounds |
2020 Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 pounds |
2020 Toyota RAV4 | 3,500 pounds |
2020 Toyota Sienna | 3,500 pounds |
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2020 Toyota Sienna Owner’s Manual on Toyota’s site and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.
Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with a 2020 Toyota Sienna.