Verified · EU type-approval masses7 datapoints
| Mass | Value | Provenance |
|---|---|---|
| Coupling Vertical | 80 kg | Verified[1] |
| Maximum axle load | 1,540 kg | Verified[1] |
| Maximum mass of combination (vehicle + trailer) | 4,700 kg | Verified[1] |
| Technically permissible maximum laden mass | 2,700 kg | Verified[1] |
| Mass in running order (EU type-approval) | 2,238 kg | Verified[1] |
| Towing capacity — braked trailer | 2,000 kg | Verified[1] |
| Towing capacity — unbraked trailer | 750 kg | Verified[1] |
No marketed-trim breakdown is catalogued yet for this generation — figures above are EU type-approval values verified directly against the manufacturer's EC Certificate of Conformity, independent of trim.
Frequently asked
- Braked vs unbraked — what's the difference?
- A braked trailer has its own service brake system (electric or hydraulic, actuated from the tow vehicle). It can be heavier because braking effort is shared. An unbraked trailer relies entirely on the tow vehicle's brakes — the rated capacity is much lower (typically 750 kg in EU, ~1,000 lb in US convention). Mixing the two ratings is a common mistake.
- What is GVWR and how does it relate to payload?
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum total weight of the vehicle including passengers, cargo, fuel, and the tongue load of any trailer. Payload = GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate manufacturer rating, but the GVWR limit still applies once you load the tongue.
- What is the EU type-approval mass of the Lexus RX (AL10)?
- Mass in running order (EU type-approval, CoC §13) is 2238 kg, verified directly against the manufacturer's EC Certificate of Conformity.
Related
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Sources
- Lexus — EC Certificate of Conformity, LEXUS RX450H (2012)First-party CoC scan; facts read directly from the document.Retrieved 2026-11-02