Understanding Vehicle Payload Limits: Safety and Planning

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Introduction to How Payload Works

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Knowing your vehicle's payload limits will make planning easier and your drive a lot safer.

At some point, we've all had to carry around a bunch of stuff. Sometimes the task is easy -- a backpack, for instance, or your pet cat. Other times, we're more encumbered. Most of us have tried to lug too many grocery bags from the car to our homes, only to spill milk or crush precious fruit. Overloading our puny arms with too many books, boxes and other things makes the process of moving more difficult and hazardous, as our bodies were only designed to handle so much.

You could say the same for cars, trucks and SUVs lugging cargo down the road. We're constantly moving things from one place to the next on highways and side roads. Overloading a vehicle can put a huge strain on the engine, transmission and other working parts. At the same time, drivers in overloaded vehicles are putting themselves and others on the road at risk.

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Knowing how much payload your car, truck or SUV can handle is important for safety considerations. Payload is simply any load carried by a vehicle. It also helps you to determ­ine how much you can fit in your vehicle and how many trips you have to take. And before you count up everything you'd like to put in your car, don't forget: Passengers count as payload, too.

So how do you figure out how much your tow vehicle can carry? Find out on the next page.

Calculating Payload Capacity

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Calculating payload capacity requires you to know your vehicle's GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) and curb weight.

So how are you supposed to know how much payload you can afford to carry in your car or truck? To calculate your vehicle's payload capacity, you only need to know two things: your vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and its curb weight.

Gross vehicle weight rating is simply the maximum allowable weight of an entire vehicle when it's packed up and ready to go -- that includes the weight of the vehicle itself, all of the necessary fluids for operation (gasoline, diesel, oil and so on) and any cargo, passengers and tools. A vehicle's GVWR is calculated by its manufacturer, and you can typically find it in your owner's manual or on the vehicle's doorframe, near the door latch. You might also find your vehicle's GVWR on Web sites that list these numbers.

Curb weight is simply how much the vehicle weighs on its own, without any cargo or passengers. This measurement includes a full tank of gas and any other fluids that keep a car running.

So, a vehicle's payload capacity -- the amount of stuff it can safely carry after you've filled up the tank with gas and topped off all of the fluids -- is just a matter of subtraction.

Gross vehicle weight rating - curb weight = payload capacity

For example, if you have a car with a GVWR of 3,500 pounds (1,588 kilograms), and its curb weight is 3,000 pounds (1,361 kilograms), you would subtract 3,000 pounds from 3,500 pounds.

3,500 pounds (GVWR) - 3,000 pounds (curb weight) = 500 pounds (227 kilograms) of payload capacity

Do you need to take into consideration whether your vehicle's a car, truck or SUV? Read on to find out.

Truck Payload

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Your truck's payload is going to be much heavier than other types of vehicles, so knowing how the truck is classified will help you determine what amount is safe.

What you consider payload for a truck is going to be considerably different than what you carry in a car or SUV. You probably wouldn't carry long wooden boards for your house's reconstruction inside a small station wagon. At the same time, chances are you don't need a big, heavy-duty truck to move a few bags of groceries.

For the most part, a truck's payload is typically going to consist of heavier cargo. It's important to note that trucks in the United States are classified according to their maximum gross vehicle weight rating. There are actually two ways we can look at this: by class or by category, although both are related to each other. Weight classes, determined by the U.S. government, divide maximum truck GVWR into eight clas­ses:

Weight Class GVWR Class 1 6,000 pounds (2,722 kilograms) Class 2 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms) Class 3 14,000 pounds (6,350 kilograms) Class 4 16,000 pounds (7,258 kilograms) Class 5 19,500 pounds (8,845 kilograms) Class 6 26,000 pounds (11,793 kilograms) Class 7 33,000 pounds (14,969 kilograms) Class 8 Anything higher than 33,000 pounds

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) also groups these classes into broader categories. Classes one and two are considered light-duty trucks, classes three through five are medium-duty trucks, while everything in class six and above is classified as a heavy-duty truck. Knowing where your truck falls within these categories will make it easier for you to determine how much payload you can afford to carry during your trips.

On the next page we'll take a look at how much you should be able to carry in your car.

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Car Payload

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Chances are this guy is exceeding his payload capacity for his car.

Most of us who drive a car don't think as seriously about payload as someone who drives a truck. After all, a father wouldn't normally ask "Well, do we have the necessary payload packed up?" once his wife, children and luggage are settled into the car for a long drive. Compared to a truck, a car's payload is typically going to be much lower. Some of the car's load may be heavy, but anything that's heavy enough to exceed payload limits and be considered dangerous probably won't fit in a car anyway.

Still, there are some important things to consider when loading up a car that can affect your planning and the ease of a trip. It helps to remember that passengers count as payload, too, and that most car manufacturers factor in 150 pounds (68 kilograms) per person per seating position. That means that when you're considering how much weight you can carry in your car, you can think about every available empty seat as an extra 150 pounds. For instance, if your back seat that's designed to carry three passengers is empty, then you essentially have 450 pounds (204 kilograms) to fill up before things get a little shaky.

An SUV can carry far more weight than a car, right? On the next page we'll see how payload works for these vehicles.

SUV Payload

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An SUV can carry more than a car, but if you treat it like a truck you might run into some safety issues.

When it comes to payload, some think of an SUV as a sort of best-of-both-worlds vehicle -- it has lots of carrying capacity like a truck, but it also has the seating capacity and other luxuries of a car.

It's best to think of the payload capacity of an SUV as in between a truck and a car. Usually it can carry more than a car can. It's easy to make extra space in most SUVs because the back seats almost always have the capability of folding forward, creating one large storage space that can carry some extra-large cargo -- gear that's a bit more heavy-duty.

Unlike most pickup trucks, of course, SUVs have roofs, so there's a limit to how much you can pile up. But more importantly, you wouldn't want to treat your SUVs payload capacity like a truck's anyway because of safety issues. Even though the perception of SUVs is that they're great for carrying cargo and have on-and-off road capabilities, many also view them as potentially dangerous. Because the center of gravity on an SUV is typically much higher than a car's, they're much more likely to roll over, especially once they're overloaded.

Many SUV manufacturers, responding to consumer fears, have developed safer vehicles using electronic stabilizing technologies. Concern over accidents has led to safety legislation, too: Since September 2004, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires manufacturers to place a label that states the maximum combined weight of all occupants and cargo on the doorjambs of all vehicles with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms) [source: Kurczewski].

So what if you need to haul something particularly heavy? Can you increase your payload capacity? On the next page, we'll find out.

Can You Increase Payload Capacity?

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If you're ever thinking about increasing a vehicle's payload capacity, that vehicle's manufacturer probably offers a towing package that can upgrade certain working parts and add special tools.

Knowing your vehicle's payload capacity is great, but what if you wanted to carry even more? Is that possible? What if you see a truck you really want, but its payload capacity isn't enough?

Truck manufacturers almost always offer optional towing packages for their vehicles. What's in these packages can vary from one company to the next, but they typically increase the performance of the tow vehicle and include extra tools for better towing. For instance, a truck with a towing package might come with a trailer wiring harness, a heavy-duty hitch and safety chains. The manufacturer might also install a bigger engine, stronger brakes and a better cooling system for overall increased performance.

Remember, overloading a vehicle with too much payload is a dangerous situation, one that can harm you, your passengers and other drivers. If a police officer pulls you over and determines that your vehicle is overloaded, it's possible that you may get a ticket for unsafely loading a vehicle -- something no one ever enjoys.

Payload List

Depending on the make and model year of your car or truck, you may be able to find your vehicle's payload on the following chart.

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• Acura
• Audi
• BMW
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• Chrysler
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• Ford
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• Honda
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• Hyundai
• Infiniti
• Isuzu
• Jaguar
• Jeep
• Kia
• Land Rover
• Lexus

• Lincoln
• Mazda
• Mercedes-Benz
• Mercury
• MINI
• Mitsubishi
• Nissan
• Pontiac
• Porsche
• Saab

• Saturn
• Scion
• smart
• Subaru
• Suzuki
• Toyota
• Volkswagen
• Volvo

DisclaimerThe data provided by HSW is provided as is without guarantee of any kind, and HSW disclaims all conditions of any kind, expressed or implied, with respect to such data, including the implied fitness for a particular purpose.­­

Acura Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006

MDX -
RL -
RSX -
TL -
TSX - 2007

MDX 1158
RL -
RDX 870
TL -
TSX 850 2008

MDX 1158
RL -
RSX 870
TL -
TSX 850 2009

MDX 1158
RL -
RSX 870
TSX 850

More Acura Specs:

• Acura GVWR
• Acura GAWR
• Acura GCWR
• Acura Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Acura Curb Weight
• Acura Towing Capacity

Audi Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006

A3 -
A4 -
A6 -
A8 1213
S4 -
TT 728 2007

A3 -
A4 -
A6 -
A8 -
Q7 -
RS4 -
S4 -
S6 -
S8 1213 2008

A3 -
A4 -
A5 -
A6 -
A8 -
Q7 -
R8 -
RS4 -
S4 -
S5 -
S6 -
S8 -
TT - 2009

A3 -
A4 -
A5 -
A8 -
Q7 -
R8

S4 -
S5 -
S8 -
TT -

More Audi Specs:

• Audi GVWR
• Audi GAWR
• Audi GCWR
• Audi Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Audi Curb Weight
• Audi Towing Capacity

BMW Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006

325 1058
330 1058
525 1102
530 1102
550 1102
650 838
750 1058
760 -
M3 -
M5 1058
M6 941
X3 1025
X5 -
Z4 551
Z4M 584 2007

328 926
335 1058
525 1102
530 1102
550 1102
650 838
750 1058
760 1058
Alpina B7 -
M5 -
M6 -
X3 -
X5 1113
Z4 551
Z4M 584
2008

128 882
135 882
328 926
335 1058
528 1102
535 1102
550 1102
650 838
750 1058
760 1058
Alpina B7 1213
M3 1014
M5 1058
X3 1036
X5 1113
X6 1190
Z4 551
Z4M 584 2009

128 882
135 882
328 1058
335 1058
528 1102
535 1102
550 1102
750 838
M3 1014
M5 1058
M6 941
X3 1036
X5 1290
X6 937

More BMW Specs:

• BMW GVWR
• BMW GAWR
• BMW GCWR
• BMW Cargo Carrying Capacity
• BMW Curb Weight
• BMW Towing Capacity

Buick Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


LaCrosse -
Lucerne -
Rainier 1069
Rendezvous -
Terraza - 2007


LaCrosse -
Lucerne -
Rainier 1069
Rendezvous - 2008


Enclave -
LaCrosse -
Lucerne - 2009


Enclave -
LaCrosse -
Lucerne -

More Buick Specs:

• Buick GVWR
• Buick GAWR
• Buick GCWR
• Buick Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Buick Curb Weight
• Buick Towing Capacity

Cadillac Payload

Year Model ­Max Payload (lbs)­
2006


CTS -

CTS-V -

DTS -

Escalade 1448

Escalade ESV 1439

Escalade EXT 1186

SRX 6008

STS -

STS-V -

XLR -

XLR-V -
2007


CTS -

CTS-V -

DTS -

Escalade 1541

Escalade ESV 1534

Escalade EXT 1362

SRX -

STS -

STS-V -

XLR -

XLR-V -
2008


CTS -

DTS -

Escalade 1541

Escalade ESV 1547

Escalade EXT 1362

SRX -

STS -

STS-V -

XLR -

XLR-V -
2009


CTS -

DTS -

Escalade 1541

Escalade ESV 1547

Escalade EXT 1362

Escalace Hybrid -

SRX -

STS -

STS-V -

XLR -

XLR-V -

More Cadillac Specs:

• Cadillac GVWR
• Cadillac GAWR
• Cadillac GCWR
• Cadillac Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Cadillac Curb Weight
• Cadillac Towing Capacity

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Chevrolet Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs)­
2006


Avalanche 1500 1387

Avalanche 2500 2072

Aveo -

Cobalt -

Colorado 1532

Corvette -

Equinox -

Express 2306

HHR 900

Impala -

Malibu -

Malibu MAXX -

Monte Carlo -

SSR -

Silverado 1500 1913

Silverado 1500 Hybrid 1162

Silverado 1500 SS 1253

Silverado 1500 HD 3129

Silverado 2500 HD 3606

Silverado 3500 HD 5169

Suburban 1500 1731

Suburban 2500 2828

Tahoe 1522

TrailBlazer 1194

TrailBlazer EXT 1429

Uplander -
2007


Avalanche 1500 1258

Aveo -

Aveo 5 -

Cobalt -

Colorado 1316

Corvette -

Equinox -

Express 2306

HHR 900

HHR Panel 900

Impala -

Malibu -

Monte Carlo -

Silverado 1500 1658

Silverado 1500 Classic 1913

Silverado 1500 Hybrid Classic 1162

Silverado 1500 SS Classic 1253

Silverado 1500 HD Classic 3129

Silverado 2500 HD 3458

Silverado 2500 HD Classic 3606

Silverado 3500 -

Silverado 3500 Classic 5169

Suburban 1500 1593

Suburban 2500 2561

Tahoe 1835

TrailBlazer 1194

Uplander -
2008


Avalanche 1500 1444

Aveo -

Aaveo 5 -

Cobalt -

Colorado 1316

Corvette -

Equinox -

Express 2306

HHR 900

HHR Panel 900

Impala -

Malibu -

Maibu Classic -

Malibu Hybrid -

Silverado 1500 1652

Silverado 2500 HD 3458

Silverado 3500 HD 3621

Suburban 1500 1593

Suburban 2500 2561

Tahoe 1835

Tahoe Hybrid 1830

TrailBlazer 1194

Uplander -
2009


Avalanche 1500 1333

Aveo -

Cobalt -

Colorado 1250

Corvette -

Equinox -

Express 1500 2306

Express 2500 3262

Express 3500 4147

HHR 900

HHR Panel 900

Impala -

Malibu -

Malibu Hybrid -

Silverado 1500 1652

Silverado 2500 HD 3480

Silverado 3500 HD 3873

Suburban 1500 1593

Suburban 2500 2561

Tahoe 1835

Tahoe Hybrid 1830

TrailBlazer 1194

Traverse -

More Chevrolet Specs:

• Chevrolet GVWR
• Chevrolet GAWR
• Chevrolet GCWR
• Chevrolet Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Chevrolet Curb Weight
• Chevrolet Towing Capacity

Chrysler Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs)­
2006


300 -

300C -

Crossfire -

Pacifica -

PT Cruiser -

Sebring -

Town & Country -
2007


300 -

300C -

Aspen 1600

Crossfire -

PT Cruiser 1907

Pacifica 889

Sebring -

Town & Country 1200
2008


300 -

300C -

Aspen 1600

Crossfire -

Pacifica 865

PT Cruiser 889

Sebring -

Town & Country 1200
2009


300 -

300C -

Aspen 1600

Aspen Hybrid 1500

PT Cruiser -

Sebring -

Town & Country -

More Chrysler Specs:

• Chrysler GVWR
• Chrysler GAWR
• Chrysler GCWR
• Chrysler Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Chrysler Curb Weight
• Chrysler Towing Capacity

Dodge Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Caravan 1682
Charger 1270
Dakota 1750
Durango 1750
Grand Caravan 1700
Magnum 1270
Ram 1500 1750
Ram 2500 3020
Ram 3500 4660
Sprinter Van 2500 3950
Sprinter Van 3500 3950
Sprinter Wagon 2500 4824
Stratus -
Viper - 2007


Caliber -
Caravan 1682
Charger 1270
Dakota 1710
Durango 1750
Grand Caravan 1700
Magnum 1270
Nitro 1150
Ram 1500 1750
Ram 2500 3130
Ram 3500 4780
Sprinter Van 2500 3766
Sprinter Van 3500 4350
Sprinter Wagon 2500 3074 2008


Avenger -
Caliber -
Challenger -
Charger 1270
Dakota 1630
Durango 1780
Grand Caravan -
Magnum 1270
Nitro 1150
Ram 1500 1810
Ram 2500 3210
Ram 3500 4870
Sprinter Van 2500 3766
Sprinter Van 3500 4530
Sprinter Wagon 2500 3074
Viper - 2009


Avenger -
Caliber -
Challenger -
Charger 1270
Dakota 1630
Durango 1780
Durango Hybrid 1500
Grand Caravan -
Journey -
Nitro 1150
Ram 1500 1490
Ram 2500 3260
Ram 3500 3560
Sprinter Van 2500 3766
Sprinter Van 3500 4530
Sprinter Wagon 2500 3074
Viper -

More Dodge Specs:

• Dodge GVWR
• Dodge GAWR
• Dodge GCWR
• Dodge Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Dodge Curb Weight
• Dodge Towing Capacity

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Ford Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Crown Victoria -
E 150 1930
E 250 3435
E 350 Super Duty 4165
Escape 960
Escape Hybrid 1040
Explorer 1414
F 150 1640
F 250 3100
F 350 4000
Five Hundred -
Focus 990
Freestar 1200
Freestyle -
Fusion -
GT -
Mustang -
Ranger 1260
Taurus - 2007


Crown Victoria -
E 150 3310
E 250 3700
E 350 Super Duty 4200
Edge 1011
Escape 960
Escape Hybrid 1040
Expedition 1822
Expedition EL 1697
Explorer 1520
Explorer Sport Trac 1390
F 150 1650
F 250 3100
F 350 4000
Five Hundred -
Focus -
Freestar 1750
Freestyle -
Fusion -
Mustang -
Ranger 1260 2008


E 150 3314
E 250 3624
E 350 Super Duty 4110
Edge 1011
Escape 960
Escape Hybrid 1040
Expedition 1822
Expedition EL 1697
Explorer 1520
Explorer Sport Trac 1390
F 150 1650
F 250 3030
F 350 3900
F 450 6120
Focus -
Fusion -
Mustang -
Ranger 1260
Taurus -
Taurus X - 2009


E 150 3220
E 250 3530
E 350 Super Duty 4060
Edge 1011
Escape 960
Escape Hybrid 1040
Expedition 1822
Explorer 1520
Explorer Sport Trac 1390
F 150 3030
F 450 3900
Flex -
Focus -
Fusion -
Mustang -
Ranger 1260
Taurus -
Taurus X -

More Ford Specs:

• Ford GVWR
• Ford GAWR
• Ford GCWR
• Ford Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Ford Curb Weight
• Ford Towing Capacity

GMC Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Canyon 1547
Envoy 1146
Envoy XL 1416
Savana 1500 2306
Savana 2500 3262
Savana 3500 4147
Sierra 1500 1889
Sierra 2500 4058
Sierra 3500 4658
Yukon 1522
Yukon XL 1731 2007


Acadia -
Canyon 1547
Envoy 1146
Savana 1500 2306
Savana 2500 3262
Savana 3500 4147
Sierra 1500 1952
Sierra 2500 3892
Sierra 3500 -
Yukon 1835
Yukon XL 1593 2008


Acadia -
Canyon 1547
Envoy 1146
Savana 1500 2306
Savana 2500 3262
Savana 3500 4147
Sierra 1500 1947
Sierra 2500 3892
Sierra 3500 -
Yukon 1830
Yukon Hybrid 1830
Yukon XL 1592 2009


Acadia -
Canyon 1422
Envoy 1146
Savana 1500 2306
Savana 2500 3262
Savana 3500 4147
Sierra 1500 1842
Sierra 2500 3924
Sierra 3500 4812
Sierra Hybrid -
Yukon 1830
Yukon Hybrid 1830
Yukon XL 1592

More GMC Specs:

• GMC GVWR
• GMC GAWR
• GMC GCWR
• GMC Cargo Carrying Capacity
• GMC Curb Weight
• GMC Towing Capacity

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Honda Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Accord -
Accord Hybrid -
Civic -
Civic Hybrid -
CR-V -
Element -
Insight 400
Odyssey 1349
Pilot -
Ridgeline 1549
S2000 - 2007


Accord -
Accord Hybrid -
Civic 385
Civic Hybrid -
CR-V -
Element 675
Fit -
Odyssey 1349
Pilot 1322
Ridgeline 1549
S2000 - 2008


Accord -
Civic 385
Civic Hybrid -
CR-V -
Element 675
Fit -
Odyssey 1349
Pilot 1322
Ridgeline 1549
S2000 - 2009


Accord -
Civic -
Civic Hybrid -
Fit -
Odyssey 1349
Pilot 1322

More Honda Specs:

• Honda GVWR
• Honda GAWR
• Honda GCWR
• Honda Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Honda Curb Weight
• Honda Towing Capacity

HUMMER Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


H1 Alpha 3087
H2 -
H3 1150 2007


H2 -
H3 1150 2008


H2 2200
H3 1150 2009


H2 2200
H3 1312
H3T 1090

More HUMMER Specs:

• HUMMER GVWR
• HUMMER GAWR
• HUMMER GCWR
• HUMMER Cargo Carrying Capacity
• HUMMER Curb Weight
• HUMMER Towing Capacity

Hyundai Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Accent -
Azera -
Elantra -

Santa Fe -
Sonata -
Tiburon -
Tucson - 2007


Accent -
Azera -
Elantra -

Entourage -
Santa Fe -
Sonata -
Tiburon -
Tucson -
Veracruz -
2008


Accent -
Azera -
Elantra -

Entourage -
Santa Fe -
Sonata -
Tiburon -
Tucson -
Veracruz -
2009


Accent -
Azera -
Genesis -
Sonata -

More Hyundai Specs:

• Hyundai GVWR
• Hyundai GAWR
• Hyundai GCWR
• Hyundai Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Hyundai Curb Weight
• Hyundai Towing Capacity

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Infiniti Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


FX35 1183
FX45 1091
G35 886
M35 -
M45 -
Q45 979
QX56 1440 2007


FX35 1183
FX45 1091
G35 -
M35 -
M45 -
QX56 - 2008


EX35 -
FX35 1183
FX45 1091
G35 -
G37 1040
M35 996
M45 1010
QX56 1553 2009


FX 35 1213
FX 50 1185
QX56 1553

More Infiniti Specs:

• Infiniti GVWR
• Infiniti GAWR
• Infiniti GCWR
• Infiniti Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Infiniti Curb Weight
• Infiniti Towing Capacity

Isuzu Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Ascender 1133
i-280 1532
i-350 1190 2007


Ascender 1133
i-290 1532
i-370 1516 2008


Ascender 1133
i-290 1512
i-370 1260

More Isuzu Specs:

• Isuzu GVWR
• Isuzu GAWR
• Isuzu GCWR
• Isuzu Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Isuzu Curb Weight
• Isuzu Towing Capacity

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Jaguar Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


S-Type -
X-Type 1058
XJ8 -
XJR -
XK8 -
XKR - 2007


S-Type -
X-Type 1058
XJ8 -
XJR -
XK -
XKR - 2008


S-Type -
X-Type 1058
XJ8 -
XJR -
XK 815
XKR 772 2009


XF -
XJ8 -
XKR 772
XK Coupe 815

More Jaguar Specs:

• Jaguar GVWR
• Jaguar GAWR
• Jaguar GCWR
• Jaguar Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Jaguar Curb Weight
• Jaguar Towing Capacity

Jeep Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Commander 1620
Grand Cherokee 1100
Liberty 1150
Wrangler 800 2007


Commander 1310
Compass 925
Grand Cherokee 1050
Liberty 1150
Patriot -
Wrangler 1000 2008


Commander 1300
Compass 925
Grand Cherokee 1180
Liberty 1150
Patriot 925
Wrangler 1000
Wrangler Unlimited 1000 2009


Commander 1300
Compass 925
Grand Cherokee 1180
Liberty 1150
Patriot 925
Wrangler 1000
Wrangler Unlimited 1150

More Jeep Specs:

• Jeep GVWR
• Jeep GAWR
• Jeep GCWR
• Jeep Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Jeep Curb Weight
• Jeep Towing Capacity

Kia Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Amanti -
Optima -
Rio 1273
Rio 5 1200
Sedona -
Sorento 1202
Spectra -
Spectra 5 -
Sportage 1195 2007


Amanti -
Optima -
Rio 1273
Rio 5 1200
Rondo -
Sedona 1532
Sorento 1318
Spectra -
Spectra 5 -
Sportage 1289 2008


Amanti -
Optima -
Rio 1273
Rio 5 1200
Rondo -
Sedona 1532
Sorento 1277
Spectra -
Spectra 5 -
Sportage 1195 2009


Borrego 1815
Spectra -
Spectra 5 -

More Kia Specs:

• Kia GVWR
• Kia GAWR
• Kia GCWR
• Kia Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Kia Curb Weight
• Kia Towing Capacity

Land Rover Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


LR3 1806
Range Rover 1360
Range Rover Sport 1301 2007


LR3 1695
Range Rover 1360
Range Rover Sport 1301 2008


LR2 1100
LR3 1325
Range Rover 1136
Range Rover Sport 1301 2009


LR2 1100
LR3 1325
Range Rover 1136
Range Rover Sport 1067

More Land Rover Specs:

• Land Rover GVWR
• Land Rover GAWR
• Land Rover GCWR
• Land Rover Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Land Rover Curb Weight
• Land Rover Towing Capacity

Lexus Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


ES 330 1068
GS 300 1005
GS 430 929
GX 470 1329
IS 250 976
IS 350 970
LS 430 1110
LX 470 1270
RX 330 1385
RX 4000h 926
SC 430 690 2007


ES 350 1099
GS 350 837
GS 430 926
GS 450h 1066
GX 470 1329
IS 250 976
IS 350 970
LS 460 1201
LX 470 1270
RX 350 1395
RX 400h 926
SC 430 690 2008


ES 350 1099
GS 350 746
GS 450h 1066
GS 460 729
GX 470 1329
IS 250 976
IS 350 970
IS-F 878
LS 460 1201
LS 600h 1026
LX 570 1411
RX 350 925
RX 400h 926
SC 430 690 2009


ES 350 -
GX 470 1329
IS-F -
IS 350 -
IS 250 -
LX 570 1411
RX 350 925
SC 430 -

More Lexus Specs:

• Lexus GVWR
• Lexus GAWR
• Lexus GCWR
• Lexus Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Lexus Curb Weight
• Lexus Towing Capacity

Lincoln Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


LS -
Mark LT 1620
Navigator 1540
Town Car 900
Zephyr - 2007


MKX 958
MKZ -
Mark LT 1680
Navigator 1650
Town Car 900 2008


MKX 958
MKZ -
Mark LT 1680
Navigator 1650
Town Car 900 2009


MKS 1123
MKX 958
MKZ -
Navigator 1650
Town Car 900

More Lincoln Specs:

• Lincoln GVWR
• Lincoln GAWR
• Lincoln GCWR
• Lincoln Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Lincoln Curb Weight
• Lincoln Towing Capacity

Mazda Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


B2300 1260
B3000 1680
B4000 1260
Mazda3 -
Mazda5 1239
Mazda6 1319
MazdaSpeed6 963
MPV 1506
MX-5 637
RX-8 779
Tribute 988 2007


B2300 1260
B3000 1680
B4000 1260
CX-7 -
CX-9 1493
Mazda3 -
Mazda5 1239
Mazda6 1080
MazdaSpeed3 -
MazdaSpeed6 963
MX-5 637
RX-8 765 2008


B2300 1260
B4000 1260
CX-7 -
CX-9 -
Mazda3 -
Mazda5 1191
Mazda6 1087
MazdaSpeed3 -
MX-5 633
RX-8 765
Tribute 1057
Tribute Hybrid 1083 2009


B2300 1200
B4000 1260
CX-7 -
CX-9 -
Mazda3 -
Mazda5 1191
Mazda6 1082
MazdaSpeed3 -
RX-8 754
Tribute -

More Mazda Specs:

• Mazda GVWR
• Mazda GAWR
• Mazda GCWR
• Mazda Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Mazda Curb Weight
• Mazda Towing Capacity

Mercedes-Benz Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


C-Class -
CL-Class -
CLK-Class -
CLS-Class -
E-Class -
ML350 1616
ML500 1496
R-Class 2000
S-Class -
SL-Class -
SLK-Class -
SLR McLaren - 2007


C-Class -
CL-Class -
CLK-Class -
CLS-Class -
E-Class 1157
G500 1289
GL320 1086
GL450 1620
ML350 1635
ML320 1422
ML500 1620
ML63 AMG 1257
R-Class 1635
S-Class -
SL-Class -
SLK-Class -
SLR McLaren 626 2008


C-Class -
CL-Class -
CLK-Class -
CLS-Class -
E-Class 1157
G500 1764
G55 1433
GL320 -
GL450 1620
GL550 1620
ML320 1422
ML350 1635
ML550 1620
ML63 AMG -
R-Class -
S-Class -
SL-Class -
SLK-Class -
SLR McLaren 342 2009


C-Class -
CL-Class -
CLK-Class -
CLS 550 -
E-Class 1157
GL450 1620
GL550 1620
ML350 1635
ML320 1422
ML550 1620
ML63 AMG 1300
R-Class 1365
S-Class -
SL-Class -
SLK-Class -

More Mercedes-Benz Specs:

• Mercedes-Benz GVWR
• Mercedes-Benz GAWR
• Mercedes-Benz GCWR
• Mercedes-Benz Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Mercedes-Benz Curb Weight
• Mercedes-Benz Towing Capacity

Mercury Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Grand Marquis -
Mariner 1075
Mariner Hybrid 920
Milan -
Montego -
Monterey 1320
Mountaineer 1549 2007


Grand Marquis -
Mariner 1075
Mariner Hybrid 920
Milan -
Montego -
Monterey 1320
Mountaineer 1443 2008


Grand Marquis -
Mariner 1059
Mariner Hybrid 920
Milan -
Mountaineer 1443
Sable - 2009


Grand Marquis -
Mariner 1059
Mariner Hybrid 920
Milan -
Mountaineer 1443
Sable -

More Mercury Specs:

• Mercury GVWR
• Mercury GAWR
• Mercury GCWR
• Mercury Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Mercury Curb Weight
• Mercury Towing Capacity

MINI Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Cooper Convertible 771
Cooper Hardtop 816 2007


Cooper Convertible 771
Cooper Hardtop 816 2008


Cooper Clubman 816
Cooper Convertible 771
Cooper Hardtop 816 2009


John Cooper Works Hardtop 816
John Cooper Works Clubman 816

More MINI Specs:

• MINI GVWR
• MINI GAWR
• MINI GCWR
• MINI Cargo Carrying Capacity
• MINI Curb Weight
• MINI Towing Capacity

Mitsubishi Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Eclipse 794
Endeavor 1055
Galant 969
Lancer 981
Montero 1165
Outlander 904
Raider 1590 2007


Eclipse 794
Endeavor 1055
Galant 937
Outlander 1538
Raider 1580 2008


Eclipse 794
Endeavor 1055
Galant 937
Lancer 1157
Outlander 1169
Raider 1580 2009


Eclipse 827
Galant 981
Lancer 1157

More Mitsubishi Specs:

• Mitsubishi GVWR
• Mitsubishi GAWR
• Mitsubishi GCWR
• Mitsubishi Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Mitsubishi Curb Weight
• Mitsubishi Towing Capacity

Nissan Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


350Z 553
Altima 1199
Armada 1693
Frontier 1464
Maxima 1073
Murano 1050
Pathfinder 1424
Quest 1204
Sentra 1036
Titan 1549
Xterra 1138 2007


350Z 553
Altima 1240
Altima Hybrid 1053
Armada 1693
Frontier 1464
Maxima 999
Murano 1050
Pathfinder 1424
Quest 1203
Sentra 696
Titan 1490
Versa -
Xterra 1138 2008


350Z 553
Altima -
Altima Hybrid 1053
Armada 1453
Frontier 1464
Maxima 999
Pathfinder 1554
Quest 1203
Rogue 953
Sentra 652
Titan 2063
Versa -
Xterra 1138 2009


Altima -
Altima Hybrid 1065
Armada 1453
Frontier 1464
GT-R -
Maxima -
Murano 1188
Pathfinder 1554
Quest 1203
Rogue 953
Titan 2063
Versa -
Xterra 1138

More Nissan Specs:

• Nissan GVWR
• Nissan GAWR
• Nissan GCWR
• Nissan Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Nissan Curb Weight
• Nissan Towing Capacity

Pontiac Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


G6 3117

GTO -
Grand Prix -
Montana SV6 1246
Solstice -
Torrent 1468
Vibe - 2007


G5 -
G6 -
Grand Prix -
Solstice -
Torrent 1468
Vibe - 2008


G5 -
G6 -
G8 -
Grand Prix -
Solstice -
Torrent 1410
Vibe - 2009


G5 -
G6 -
G8 -
Solstice -
Torrent 1410
Vibe -

More Pontiac Specs:

• Pontiac GVWR
• Pontiac GAWR
• Pontiac GCWR
• Pontiac Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Pontiac Curb Weight
• Pontiac Towing Capacity

Porsche Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Cayenne 1731 2008


911 -
Boxter -
Cayenne 1731
Cayman - 2009


911 Carrera 915
Boxter 694
Cayenne 1841
Cayman 705

More Porsche Specs:

• Porsche GVWR
• Porsche GAWR
• Porsche GCWR
• Porsche Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Porsche Curb Weight
• Porsche Towing Capacity

Saab Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


9-2X -
9-3 1170
9-5 920
9-7X 1230 2007


9-3 940
9-5 920
9-7X 1230 2008


9-3 940
9-5 920
9-7X 1230 2009


9-3 850
9-5 920
9-7X 1230

More Saab Specs:

• Saab GVWR
• Saab GAWR
• Saab GCWR
• Saab Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Saab Curb Weight
• Saab Towing Capacity

Saturn Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Ion -
Relay 1350
VUE 1331 2007


Aura 1009
Aura Hybrid -
Ion -
Outlook 1678
Relay 1354
Sky -
VUE 1331
VUE Hybrid 1511 2008


Astra 893
Aura 1009
Aura Hybrid

Outlook 1678
Sky -
VUE 1000
VUE Hybrid 1111 2009


Astra -
Aura 1009
Aura Hybrid -
Outlook 1709
Sky -
VUE 1000
VUE Hybrid 1111

More Saturn Specs:

• Saturn GVWR
• Saturn GAWR
• Saturn GCWR
• Saturn Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Saturn Curb Weight
• Saturn Towing Capacity

Scion Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


tC -
xA -
xB - 2007


tC - 2008


tC -
xB -
xD - 2009


tC -
xB -
xD -

More Scion Specs:

• Scion GVWR
• Scion GAWR
• Scion GCWR
• Scion Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Scion Curb Weight
• Scion Towing Capacity

smart Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2008


fortwo 463

More smart Specs:

• smart GVWR
• smart GAWR
• smart GCWR
• smart Cargo Carrying Capacity
• smart Curb Weight
• smart Towing Capacity

Subaru Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


B9 Tribeca 1560
Baja 1070
Forester 1060
Impreza Sedan 955
Impreza Wagon 995
Impreza Outback Sport 1132
Impreza WRX Sti 794
Legacy Sedan 1200
Legacy Wagon 1300
Outback 1245 2007


B9 Tribeca 1560
Forester 1010
Impreza Sedan 955
Impreza Wagon 995
Impreza Outback Sport 1132
Legacy Sedan 1055
Legacy Wagon 1290
Outback 995 2008


Forester 1010
Impreza Wagon 976
Impreza Sedan 856
Impreza Outback Sport 1082
Impreza WRX Sti 1080
Legacy 1055
Outback 1085
Tribeca 660 2009


Forester 1230
Legacy 1055
Outback 1078
Tribeca 660

More Subaru Specs:

• Subaru GVWR
• Subaru GAWR
• Subaru GCWR
• Subaru Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Subaru Curb Weight
• Subaru Towing Capacity

Suzuki Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Aerio 955
Forenza 981

Grand Vitara 1175
Reno 941
Verona -
XL7 1168 2007


Aerio -
Forenza -
Grand Vitara -
Reno -
SX4 -
XL7 1626 2008


Forenza 926
Grand Vitara 1178
Reno 926
SX4 893
XL7 1626 2009


Equator -
Grand Vitara -
SX4 893
XL7 -

More Suzuki Specs:

• Suzuki GVWR
• Suzuki GAWR
• Suzuki GCWR
• Suzuki Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Suzuki Curb Weight
• Suzuki Towing Capacity

Toyota Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


4Runner 1285
Avalon 1075
Camry 1059
Camry Solara -
Corolla 1055
Highlander 1840
Highlander Hybrid 1605
Land Cruiser 1500
Matrix 1166
Prius 1085
RAV4 1130
Sequoia 1510
Sienna 1570
Tacoma 1540
Tundra 1835 2007


4Runner 1285
Avalon 1070
Camry -
Camry Hybrid -
Camry Solara -
Corolla 1055
FJ Cruiser 1280
Highlander 1844
Highlander Hybrid 1605
Land Cruiser 1500
Matrix 1166
Prius 863
RAV4 1130
Sequoia 1510
Sienna 1420
Tacoma 1540
Tundra 1470
Yaris - 2008


4Runner 1285
Avalon 1075
Camry -
Camry Hybrid -
Camry Solara -
Corolla 1055
FJ Cruiser 1280
Highlander 1821
Highlander Hybrid 1427
Land Cruiser 1585
Matrix 1166
Prius 863
RAV4 1130
Sequoia 1280
Sienna 1420
Tacoma 1415
Tundra 1470
Yaris - 2009


4Runner 1285
Avalon 1075
Camry -
Camry Hybrid -
Corolla 1113
FJ Cruiser 1325
Highlander 1821
Highlander Hybrid 1427
Land Cruiser 1585
Matrix -
Prius -
RAV4 1130
Sienna 1513
Tacoma 1540
Yaris -
Venza -

More Toyota Specs:

• Toyota GVWR
• Toyota GAWR
• Toyota GCWR
• Toyota Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Toyota Curb Weight
• Toyota Towing Capacity

Volkswagen Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


Golf 947
GTI 1024
Jetta 1094
Beetle Convertible 772
Beetle Coupe 772
Passat Sedan 1140
Phaeton 1002
Rabbit 994
Touareg 1400 2007


Eos 893
GTI 968
Jetta 1094
Beetle Convertible 772
Beetle Coupe 772
Passat Sedan 1140
Passat Wagon 1272
Rabbit 972
Touareg 1325 2008


Eos 893
GLI 955
GTI 968
Jetta 1094
Beetle Convertible 772
Beetle Coupe 772
Passat Sedan 997
Passat Wagon 1063
R32 -
Rabbit 972
Touareg 2 1400 2009


Eos 893
GLI 955
GTI 968
Jetta Sedan 1094
Jetta Sport Wagon 981
Beetle Convertible 772
Beetle Coupe 772
Passat Sedan 1144
Passat Wagon 1228
Rabbit 972
Routan 1199
Tiguan 1562
Touareg 2 1407

More Volkswagen Specs:

• Volkswagen GVWR
• Volkswagen GAWR
• Volkswagen GCWR
• Volkswagen Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Volkswagen Curb Weight
• Volkswagen Towing Capacity

Volvo Payload

Year Model Max Payload (lbs) 2006


C70 -
S40 -
S60 -
S80 -
V50 -
V70 -
XC70 -
XC90 - 2007


C70 -
S40 -
S60 -
S80 -
V50 -
V70 -
XC70 -
XC90 - 2008


C30 -
C70 -
S40 -
S60 -
S80 -
V50 -
V70 -
XC70 -
XC90 - 2009


C30 -
C70 -
S40 -
S60 -
S80 -
V50 -
V70 -
XC70 -
XC90 -

More Volvo Specs:

• Volvo GVWR
• Volvo GAWR
• Volvo GCWR
• Volvo Cargo Carrying Capacity
• Volvo Curb Weight
• Volvo Towing Capacity