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How Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) Works

How Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) Works
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When you're pulling a heavy load like this one, it's a good idea to know the tow vehicle's GCWR.

Some numbers associated with cars and trucks really aren't a mystery. In fact, they're pretty straightforward. For example, most everyone knows what fuel economy numbers are. Even horsepower and torque numbers are familiar to many these days. A vehicle's zero to sixty times are often mentioned when you're discussing a sports car, and if you're talking about a sedan, you might even be familiar with numbers that describe how much interior space that model has to offer -- numbers that describe the interior volume or the front and rear seat leg room. These numbers -- along with many, many others -- are important to understand when you're buying a car or truck. They clearly describe to you what you can expect to get for your money.

Even though all of these costs, statistics, weights and measures are published, or somehow available to consumers, there are still a few numbers that cause some confusion among new car and truck buyers. Truthfully, most people don't even know what some of these numbers really mean, or the consequences of ignoring them. One example is a vehicle's gross combination weight rating, or GCWR.

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If you're ever planning to tow a trailer with your vehicle -- whether it's a car, truck or SUV -- you should be aware of your gross combination weight rating, so you should probably start by learning the definition of a GCWR. A vehicle's GCWR is a specific weight determined by the manufacturer to be the maximum weight of a loaded tow vehicle and its attached loaded trailer. The total weight of the tow vehicle and trailer should never exceed the manufacturer's listed GCWR [source: Ford Motor Company].

Similar to a vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating, or GVWR, the gross combination weight rating is a specific maximum weight limit determined by the manufacturer. The major difference is that the GCWR takes into account two individual (yet attached) vehicles -- the tow vehicle and the trailer. However, the gross combination weight rating definition doesn't really state how the weight rating is calculated. According to Ford Motor Company, the GCWR is calculated by adding the following weights together: The vehicle's listed curb weight, allowable payload, driver and passenger weight and trailer weight [source: Ford Motor Company].

It's important to remember that the GCWR is not an actual measurement of the weight of a tow vehicle and a trailer, but rather the combined maximum weight limit that the manufacturer has set for the two vehicles once attached.

The primary reason for setting a GCWR for any vehicle is safety. Overloading a tow vehicle or a trailer is dangerous enough. Overload both and you've really got a problem. Not only is a heavy load difficult to control on the road, but several other components could also be at risk. For example, the braking systems may overheat and fail, reducing or even eliminating the possibility of safely slowing or stopping your vehicle. The tires may not be able to handle the extra load, potentially causing a blow out situation. The engine and transmission in the tow vehicle may overheat due to the added strain, causing a mechanical failure. Components within the tow vehicle or trailer's suspension system could bend or even break, causing you to lose control on the road. The truth is that a variety of problems could result from overloading. Again, you should never surpass your vehicle's GCWR.

If you're going to tow a trailer, it's a smart move to play it safe by learning your vehicle's GCWR. Where can you find this information? Typically, it can be found on a label inside the vehicle's door frame, near the area where the driver's door latches. Another option is to search for the information on the Internet. Most manufacturers will publish this and other important vehicle information online.

The chart on the next page may be helpful as well.

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Contents
  1. GCWR List
  2. Acura GCWR
  3. Audi GCWR
  4. BMW GCWR
  5. Buick GCWR
  6. Cadillac GCWR
  7. Chevrolet GCWR
  8. Chrysler GCWR
  9. Dodge GCWR
  10. Ford GCWR
  11. GMC GCWR
  12. Honda GCWR
  13. HUMMER GCWR
  14. Hyundai GCWR
  15. Infiniti GCWR
  16. Isuzu GCWR
  17. Jaguar GCWR
  18. Jeep GCWR
  19. Kia GCWR
  20. Land Rover GCWR
  21. Lexus GCWR
  22. Lincoln GCWR
  23. Mazda GCWR
  24. Mercedes-Benz GCWR
  25. Mercury GCWR
  26. MINI GCWR
  27. Mitsubishi GCWR
  28. Nissan GCWR
  29. Pontiac GCWR
  30. Porsche GCWR
  31. Saab GCWR
  32. Saturn GCWR
  33. Scion GCWR
  34. smart GCWR
  35. Subaru GCWR
  36. Suzuki GCWR
  37. Toyota GCWR
  38. Volkswagen GCWR
  39. Volvo GCWR

>GCWR List

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

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  • Acura
  • Audi
  • BMW
  • Buick
  • Cadillac
  • Chevrolet
  • Chrysler
  • ­Dodge
  • Ford
  • GMC
  • Honda
  • HUMMER
  • 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
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Disclaimer The 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.

To read more about vehicle weight, towing and other related topics, follow the links on the next page.

>Acura GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006

MDX8121

RL5162

RSX4384

TL4730

TSX-
2007

MDX10053

RL5164

RDX6394

TL4773

TSX4407
2008

MDX10053

RL5164

RSX6394

TL4773

TSX4407
2009

MDX10053

RL5233

RSX5574

TSX4550

More Acura Specs:

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

>Audi GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006

A3-

A4-

A6-

A8-

S4-

TT-
2007

A3-

A4-

A6-

A8-

Q710665

RS4-

S4-

S6-

S8-
2008

A3-

A4-

A5-

A6-

A8-

Q710665

R8-

RS4-

S4-

S5-

S6-

S8-

TT-
2009

A3-

A4-

A5-

A8-

Q710665

R8

S4-

S5-

S8-

TT-

More Audi Specs:

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

>BMW GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006

325-

330-

525-

530-

550-

650-

750-

760-

M3-

M5-

M6-

X37673

X510802

Z4-

Z4M-
2007

328-

335-

525-

530-

550-

650-

750-

760-

Alpina B7-

M5-

M6-

X37662

X511132

Z4-

Z4M-

2008

128-

135-

328-

335-

528-

535-

550-

650-

750-

760-

Alpina B7-

M3-

M5-

X37662

X511132

X611044

Z4-

Z4M-
2009

128-

135-

328-

335-

528-

535-

550-

750-

M3-

M5-

M6-

X37662

X511066

X611044

More BMW Specs:

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

>Buick GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


LaCrosse4645

Lucerne4914

Rainier10500

Rendezvous7746

Terraza8500
2007


LaCrosse4645

Lucerne4914

Rainier10500

Rendezvous7746
2008


Enclave9500

LaCrosse4645

Lucerne4914
2009


Enclave9500

LaCrosse4645

Lucerne4914

More Buick Specs:

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

>Cadillac GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


CTS4659

CTS-V5000

DTS5159

Escalade12902

Escalade ESV14000

Escalade EXT13464

SRX5314

STS5008

STS-V5383

XLR-

XLR-V-
2007


CTS4659

CTS-V5000

DTS5159

Escalade14000

Escalade ESV14000

Escalade EXT14000

SRX6314

STS5079

STS-V5544

XLR-

XLR-V-
2008


CTS5011

DTS5159

Escalade14000

Escalade ESV14000

Escalade EXT14000

SRX6314

STS5123

STS-V5544

XLR-

XLR-V-
2009


CTS5011

DTS5159

Escalade14000

Escalade ESV14000

Escalade EXT14000

Escalace Hybrid6314

SRX5123

STS5123

STS-V5544

XLR-

XLR-V-

More Cadillac Specs:

  • Cadillac GVWR
  • Cadillac GAWR
  • Cadillac Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Cadillac Curb Weight
  • Cadillac Payload
  • Cadillac Towing Capacity
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>Chevrolet GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Avalanche 150012863

Avalanche 250016878

Aveo-

Cobalt4141

Colorado5218

Corvette-

Equinox7252

Express9500

HHR4305

Impala4703

Malibu-

Malibu MAXX4609

Monte Carlo4504

SSR7351

Silverado 150010839

Silverado 1500 Hybrid12000

Silverado 1500 SS12597

Silverado 1500 HD13793

Silverado 2500 HD16000

Silverado 3500 HD16000

Suburban 1500-

Suburban 250013822

Tahoe-

TrailBlazer11000

TrailBlazer EXT9921

Uplander7734
2007


Avalanche 150013000

Aveo-

Aveo 5-

Cobalt4141

Colorado5772

Corvette-

Equinox7252

Express9500

HHR4305

HHR Panel-

Impala4705

Malibu-

Monte Carlo4504

Silveraso 150010000

Silverado 1500 Classic10798

Silverado 1500 Hybrid Classic12000

Silverado 1500 SS Classic13000

Silverado 1500 HD Classic14000

Silverado 2500 HD16000

Silverado 2500 HD Classic16000

Silverado 3500-

Silverado 3500 Classic15881

Suburban 150013000

Suburban 250014000

Tahoe10000

TrailBlazer10000

Uplander7754
2008


Avalanche 150013000

Aveo-

Aaveo 5-

Cobalt4141

Colorado7000

Corvette-

Equinox7252

Express9500

HHR4305

HHR Panel-

Impala4705

Malibu-

Maibu Classic4447

Malibu Hybrid-

Silverado 150010000

Silverado 2500 HD16000

Silverado 3500 HD16000

Suburban 150013000

Suburban 250016000

Tahoe10000

Tahoe Hybrid12000

TrailBlazer10000

Uplander8500
2009


Avalanche 150011000

Aveo-

Cobalt4141

Colorado7000

Corvette-

Equinox7252

Express 150012000

Express 250011788

Express 350012000

HHR4305

HHR Panel-

Impala4705

Malibu-

Malibu Hybrid-

Silverado 150010000

Silverado 2500 HD16000

Silverado 3500 HD16000

Suburban 150011000

Suburban 250016000

Tahoe10000

Tahoe Hybrid12000

TrailBlazer10000

Traverse9500

More Chevrolet Specs:

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

>Chrysler GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


3004862

300C6216

Crossfire-

Pacifica4297

PT Cruiser8132

Sebring4451

Town & Country6600
2007


3004862

300C6196

Aspen11000

Crossfire-

PT Cruiser4297

Pacifica7105

Sebring4437

Town & Country6600
2008


3004862

300C6196

Aspen13966

Crossfire-

Pacifica4297

PT Cruiser7105

Sebring4460

Town & Country7000
2009


3004862

300C6196

Aspen11000

Aspen Hybrid11700

PT Cruiser4297

Sebring4460

Town & Country7000

More Chrysler Specs:

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

>Dodge GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Caravan660

Charger5950

Dakota7700

Durango8600

Grand Caravan8600

Magnum4997

Ram 15008000

Ram 250015000

Ram 350017000

Sprinter Van 250013550

Sprinter Van 350013550

Sprinter Wagon 250014990

Stratus4332

Viper-
2007


Caliber3616

Caravan6600

Charger5877

Dakota7700

Durango8600

Grand Caravan8600

Magnum4954

Nitro7582

Ram 15008000

Ram 250015000

Ram 350017000

Sprinter Van 250013550

Sprinter Van 350014110

Sprinter Wagon 250010626
2008


Avenger3605

Caliber4116

Challenger-

Charger5877

Dakota7700

Durango8600

Grand Caravan7000

Magnum4954

Nitro7582

Ram 15008000

Ram 250015000

Ram 350017000

Sprinter Van 250013550

Sprinter Van 350015250

Sprinter Wagon 250013550

Viper-
2009


Avenger4505

Caliber4116

Challenger4869

Charger5877

Dakota7700

Durango8600

Durango Hybrid11700

Grand Caravan7000

Journey-

Nitro7582

Ram 15008500

Ram 250015000

Ram 350019000

Sprinter Van 250013550

Sprinter Van 350015250

Sprinter Wagon 250013550

Viper-

More Dodge Specs:

  • Dodge GVWR
  • Dodge GAWR
  • Dodge Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Dodge Curb Weight
  • Dodge Payload
  • Dodge Towing Capacity
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>Ford GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Crown Victoria5592

E 15011318

E 25010912

E 350 Super Duty13000

Escape4830

Escape Hybrid4777

Explorer7700

F 15011665

F 25015000

F 35015000

Five Hundred4799

Focus3771

Freestar7945

Freestyle6109

Fusion-

GT-

Mustang-

Ranger9360

Taurus-
2007


Crown Victoria5751

E 15011500

E 25011000

E 350 Super Duty13000

Edge6248

Escape4830

Escape Hybrid4777

Expedition14928

Expedition EL15078

Explorer8500

Explorer Sport Trac10000

F 15011700

F 25017000

F 35017000

Five Hundred4793

Focus3771

Freestar7000

Freestyle6109

Fusion-

Mustang4611

Ranger5820
2008


E 15011500

E 25011500

E 350 Super Duty13000

Edge6248

Escape4940

Escape Hybrid4788

Expedition14928

Expedition EL15078

Explorer8500

Explorer Sport Trac8500

F 15011765

F 25015000

F 35017000

F 45027000

Focus-

Fusion-

Mustang4611

Ranger6000

Taurus4793

Taurus X6183
2009


E 15011500

E 25011500

E 350 Super Duty13000

Edge6248

Escape4940

Escape Hybrid4788

Expedition15000

Explorer8110

Explorer Sport Trac8233

F 15014950

F 45016983

Flex6900

Focus-

Fusion-

Mustang4611

Ranger6000

Taurus4793

Taurus X6183

More Ford Specs:

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

>GMC GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Canyon5179

Envoy10000

Envoy XL10000

Savana 15009500

Savana 250012000

Savana 350012000

Sierra 15008361

Sierra 250015792

Sierra 350015792

Yukon11000

Yukon XL13000
2007


Acadia9500

Canyon5679

Envoy9854

Savana 15009500

Savana 250012000

Savana 350012000

Sierra 15009398

Sierra 250015858

Sierra 350015342

Yukon10000

Yukon XL13000
2008


Acadia9500

Canyon5882

Envoy10000

Savana 15009500

Savana 250012000

Savana 350012000

Sierra 15009500

Sierra 250015858

Sierra 350016000

Yukon10000

Yukon Hybrid12000

Yukon XL13000
2009


Acadia9500

Canyon5887

Envoy10000

Savana 15009500

Savana 250012000

Savana 350012000

Sierra 15009500

Sierra 250015926

Sierra 350016000

Sierra Hybrid-

Yukon10000

Yukon Hybrid12000

Yukon XL11000

More GMC Specs:

  • GMC GVWR
  • GMC GAWR
  • GMC Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • GMC Curb Weight
  • GMC Payload
  • GMC Towing Capacity
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>Honda GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Accord4206

Accord Hybrid-

Civic4968

Civic Hybrid3743

CR-V-

Element5021

Insight2250

Odyssey8210

Pilot7914

Ridgeline9653

S2000-
2007


Accord4274

Accord Hybrid-

Civic6060

Civic Hybrid3736

CR-V-

Element5083

Fit-

Odyssey8034

Pilot9700

Ridgeline10085

S2000-
2008


Accord-

Civic6060

Civic Hybrid3736

CR-V-

Element5083

Fit-

Odyssey8210

Pilot9700

Ridgeline10085

S2000-
2009


Accord-

Civic3738

Civic Hybrid-

Fit-

Odyssey8210

Pilot8466

More Honda Specs:

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

>HUMMER GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


H1 Alpha17300

H213050

H38000
2007


H213150

H38000
2008


H214000

H38000
2009


H214000

H38000

H3T9461

More HUMMER Specs:

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

>Hyundai GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Accent-

Azera4779

Elantra4434

Santa Fe6399

Sonata4403

Tiburon-

Tucson4403
2007


Accent-

Azera4779

Elantra3623

Entourage5550

Santa Fe5527

Sonata4403

Tiburon-

Tucson4390

Veracruz-
2008


Accent4779

Azera3623

Elantra5550

Entourage5898

Santa Fe5527

Sonata4403

Tiburon-

Tucson4390

Veracruz-
2009


Accent-

Azera4779

Genesis-

Sonata4442

More Hyundai Specs:

  • Hyundai GVWR
  • Hyundai GAWR
  • Hyundai Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Hyundai Curb Weight
  • Hyundai Payload
  • Hyundai Towing Capacity
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>Infiniti GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


FX357760

FX458020

G354655

M354982

M455098

Q45-

QX5614510
2007


FX357760

FX4514520

G359155

M3512982

M45-

QX5615558
2008


EX3512902

FX35-

FX4514520

G359647

G3713266

M35-

M45-

QX56-
2009


FX 35-

FX 509109

QX5615100

More Infiniti Specs:

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

>Isuzu GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Ascender10000

i-2805500

i-3509000
2007


Ascender10000

i-2905500

i-3709000
2008


Ascender10000

i-2906000

i-3709500

More Isuzu Specs:

  • Isuzu GVWR
  • Isuzu GAWR
  • Isuzu Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Isuzu Curb Weight
  • Isuzu Payload
  • Isuzu Towing Capacity
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>Jaguar GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


S-Type-

X-Type-

XJ8-

XJR-

XK8-

XKR-
2007


S-Type-

X-Type-

XJ8-

XJR-

XK-

XKR-
2008


S-Type-

X-Type-

XJ8-

XJR-

XK-

XKR-
2009


XF-

XJ8-

XKR-

XK Coupe-

More Jaguar Specs:

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

>Jeep GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Commander8231

Grand Cherokee8000

Liberty8500

Wrangler5350
2007


Commander8299

Compass4221

Grand Cherokee8000

Liberty8500

Patriot-

Wrangler4910
2008


Commander8670

Compass4221

Grand Cherokee7900

Liberty6135

Patriot4258

Wrangler4910

Wrangler Unlimited5014
2009


Commander8670

Compass4221

Grand Cherokee7900

Liberty6135

Patriot4258

Wrangler4910

Wrangler Unlimited7539

More Jeep Specs:

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

>Kia GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Amanti-

Optima5292

Rio-

Rio 5-

Sedona-

Sorento-

Spectra-

Spectra 5-

Sportage4880
2007


Amanti-

Optima5292

Rio-

Rio 5-

Rondo-

Sedona8015

Sorento9299

Spectra-

Spectra 5-

Sportage4880
2008


Amanti-

Optima5292

Rio-

Rio 5-

Rondo-

Sedona-

Sorento9299

Spectra-

Spectra 5-

Sportage4880
2009


Borrego9398

Spectra-

Spectra 5-

More Kia Specs:

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

>Land Rover GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


LR313165

Range Rover13324

Range Rover Sport13318
2007


LR313276

Range Rover13324

Range Rover Sport13334
2008


LR2-

LR3-

Range Rover-

Range Rover Sport13334
2009


LR27905

LR313662

Range Rover13564

Range Rover Sport13334

More Land Rover Specs:

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

>Lexus GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


ES 330-

GS 300-

GS 430-

GX 47011521

IS 250-

IS 350-

LS 4306140

LX 47012240

RX 3307510

RX 4000h8015

SC 430-
2007


ES 350-

GS 350-

GS 430-

GS 450h-

GX 47011521

IS 250-

IS 350-

LS 460-

LX 47012240

RX 3507520

RX 400h8015

SC 430-
2008


ES 350-

GS 350-

GS 450h-

GS 460-

GX 47011521

IS 250-

IS 350-

IS-F-

LS 460-

LS 600h-

LX 57014645

RX 3506020

RX 400h6340

SC 430-
2009


ES 350-

GX 47011521

IS-F-

IS 350-

IS 250-

LX 57014645

RX 3506020

SC 430-

More Lexus Specs:

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

>Lincoln GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


LS-

Mark LT14500

Navigator11900

Town Car6460

Zephyr-
2007


MKX6370

MKZ-

Mark LT14500

Navigator15000

Town Car6460
2008


MKX7350

MKZ-

Mark LT14500

Navigator15000

Town Car6502
2009


MKS5277

MKX7350

MKZ-

Navigator15000

Town Car6502

More Lincoln Specs:

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

>Mazda GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


B23004744

B30006072

B40006973

Mazda3-

Mazda5-

Mazda6-

MazdaSpeed6-

MPV5904

MX-5-

RX-8-

Tribute4842
2007


B23004800

B30006000

B40007000

CX-75860

CX-96826

Mazda3-

Mazda5-

Mazda6-

MazdaSpeed3-

MazdaSpeed6-

MX-5-

RX-8-
2008


B23004800

B40007000

CX-75860

CX-96826

Mazda3-

Mazda5-

Mazda6-

MazdaSpeed3-

MX-5-

RX-8-

Tribute4893

TributeHybrid4747
2009


B23004749

B40006952

CX-75860

CX-96484

Mazda3-

Mazda5-

Mazda6-

MazdaSpeed3-

RX-8-

Tribute-

More Mazda Specs:

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

>Mercedes-Benz GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


C-Class-

CL-Class-

CLK-Class-

CLS-Class-

E-Class-

ML3506773

ML5006893

R-Class-

S-Class-

SL-Class-

SLK-Class-

SLR McLaren-
2007


C-Class-

CL-Class-

CLK-Class-

CLS-Class-

E-Class-

G50012695

GL32012946

GL45012399

ML35012056

ML32012167

ML50012145

ML63 AMG12443

R-Class-

S-Class-

SL-Class-

SLK-Class-

SLR McLaren-
2008


C-Class-

CL-Class-

CLK-Class-

CLS-Class-

E-Class-

G50012661

G5512783

GL32012963

GL45012930

GL55013084

ML32012167

ML35012055

ML55012145

ML63 AMG12443

R-Class-

S-Class-

SL-Class-

SLK-Class-

SLR McLaren-
2009


C-Class-

CL-Class-

CLK-Class-

CLS 550-

E-Class-

GL45012930

GL55013084

ML35012055

ML32012324

ML55012145

ML63 AMG12443

R-Class8590

S-Class-

SL-Class-

SLK-Class-

More Mercedes-Benz Specs:

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

>Mercury GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Grand Marquis5688

Mariner4935

Mariner Hybrid4937

Milan-

Montego4817

Monterey7990

Mountaineer8111
2007


Grand Marquis5787

Mariner4935

Mariner Hybrid4937

Milan-

Montego4820

Monterey7990

Mountaineer8217
2008


Grand Marquis6000

Mariner4991

Mariner Hybrid4809

Milan-

Mountaineer8217

Sable4793
2009


Grand Marquis6600

Mariner4991

Mariner Hybrid4809

Milan-

Mountaineer8217

Sable4793

More Mercury Specs:

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

>MINI GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Cooper Convertible-

Cooper Hardtop-
2007


Cooper Convertible-

Cooper Hardtop-
2008


Cooper Clubman-

Cooper Convertible-

Cooper Hardtop-
2009


John Cooper Works Hardtop-

John Cooper Works Clubman-

More MINI Specs:

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

>Mitsubishi GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Eclipse-

Endeavor7519

Galant-

Lancer3895

Montero9937

Outlander4891

Raider8600
2007


Eclipse-

Endeavor6108

Galant-

Outlander5682

Raider8583
2008


Eclipse-

Endeavor7552

Galant-

Lancer-

Outlander5045

Raider8600
2009


Eclipse-

Galant-

Lancer-

More Mitsubishi Specs:

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

>Nissan GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


350Z-

Altima4151

Armada11818

Frontier10676

Maxima4623

Murano8100

Pathfinder10523

Quest7662

Sentra3663

Titan11465

Xterra9658
2007


350Z-

Altima4205

Altima Hybrid4632

Armada12800

Frontier11133

Maxima4741

Murano8100

Pathfinder10523

Quest7941

Sentra4003

Titan11600

Versa-

Xterra9658
2008


350Z-

Altima4205

Altima Hybrid4632

Armada15100

Frontier10676

Maxima4741

Pathfinder10596

Quest7943

Rogue4430

Sentra4047

Titan11688

Versa-

Xterra9300
2009


Altima4217

Altima Hybrid4620

Armada15100

Frontier11133

GT-R-

Maxima4706

Murano7505

Pathfinder10596

Quest7943

Rogue4430

Titan11688

Versa-

Xterra9300

More Nissan Specs:

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

>Pontiac GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


G64530

GTO4578

Grand Prix4634

Montana SV68500

Solstice-

Torrent7310

Vibe4351
2007


G54141

G64530

Grand Prix4627

Solstice-

Torrent7407

Vibe4351
2008


G54141

G64455

G86035

Grand Prix4627

Solstice-

Torrent7310

Vibe4350
2009


G53902

G64455

G86035

Solstice-

Torrent7310

Vibe4506

More Pontiac Specs:

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

>Porsche GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Cayenne12628
2008


911-

Boxter-

Cayenne12628

Cayman-
2009


911 Carrera-

Boxter-

Cayenne12650

Cayman-

More Porsche Specs:

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

>Saab GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


9-2X5220

9-35430

9-57120

9-7X10500
2007


9-35380

9-57120

9-7X10500
2008


9-35380

9-57120

9-7X10500
2009


9-35680

9-57120

9-7X10500

More Saab Specs:

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

>Saturn GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Ion3946

Relay8500

VUE4857
2007


Aura4678

Aura Hybrid-

Ion3902

Outlook9500

Relay7918

Sky-

VUE4857

VUE Hybrid4857
2008


Astra-

Aura4678

Aura Hybrid-

Outlook6872

Sky-

VUE5475

VUE Hybrid5439
2009


Astra-

Aura4678

Aura Hybrid-

Outlook6852

Sky-

VUE5475

VUE Hybrid5439

More Saturn Specs:

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

>Scion GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


tC-

xA-

xB-
2007


tC-
2008


tC-

xB-

xD-
2009


tC-

xB-

xD-

More Scion Specs:

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

>smart GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2008


fortwo-

More smart Specs:

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

>Subaru GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


B9 Tribeca7805

Baja6035

Forester5640

Impreza Sedan-

Impreza Wagon5195

Impreza Outback Sport5208

Impreza WRX Sti-

Legacy Sedan6050

Legacy Wagon6105

Outback6160
2007


B9 Tribeca7805

Forester5690

Impreza Sedan-

Impreza Wagon5195

Impreza Outback Sport5208

Legacy Sedan6120

Legacy Wagon6105

Outback6180
2008


Forester5690

Impreza Wagon-

Impreza Sedan-

Impreza Outback Sport-

Impreza WRX Sti-

Legacy6120

Outback6200

Tribeca6290
2009


Forester-

Legacy6120

Outback6207

Tribeca6290

More Subaru Specs:

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

>Suzuki GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Aerio-

Forenza3851

Grand Vitara6602

Reno3889

Verona4530

XL76788
2007


Aerio-

Forenza3906

Grand Vitara6602

Reno3895

SX4-

XL77536
2008


Forenza3906

Grand Vitara6602

Reno3895

SX4-

XL77536
2009


Equator-

Grand Vitara-

SX4-

XL7-

More Suzuki Specs:

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

>Toyota GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


4Runner9195

Avalon4640

Camry-

Camry Solara-

Corolla4180

Highlander5170

Highlander Hybrid6220

Land Cruiser12400

Matrix4329

Prius-

RAV44950

Sequoia12000

Sienna7770

Tacoma8100

Tundra11800
2007


4Runner9195

Avalon4645

Camry4413

Camry Hybrid-

Camry Solara-

Corolla4180

FJ Cruiser9200

Highlander5166

Highlander Hybrid7665

Land Cruiser12400

Matrix4329

Prius-

RAV44950

Sequoia12000

Sienna7920

Tacoma8100

Tundra10000

Yaris-
2008


4Runner9195

Avalon4640

Camry4413

Camry Hybrid-

Camry Solara-

Corolla4180

FJ Cruiser9200

Highlander6129

Highlander Hybrid8158

Land Cruiser15775

Matrix4329

Prius-

RAV44950

Sequoia16900

Sienna7827

Tacoma8100

Tundra10000

Yaris-
2009


4Runner9195

Avalon4640

Camry4413

Camry Hybrid-

Corolla4373

FJ Cruiser9200

Highlander6129

Highlander Hybrid8158

Land Cruiser15775

Matrix4515

Prius-

RAV44950

Sienna7827

Tacoma8100

Yaris-

Venza-

More Toyota Specs:

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

>Volkswagen GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


Golf-

GTI-

Jetta-

Beetle Convertible-

Beetle Coupe-

Passat Sedan-

Phaeton-

Rabbit-

Touareg12952
2007


Eos-

GTI-

Jetta-

Beetle Convertible-

Beetle Coupe-

Passat Sedan-

Passat Wagon-

Rabbit-

Touareg13034
2008


Eos-

GLI-

GTI-

Jetta-

Beetle Convertible-

Beetle Coupe-

Passat Sedan-

Passat Wagon-

R32-

Rabbit-

Touareg 2-
2009


Eos-

GLI-

GTI-

Jetta Sedan-

Jetta Sport Wagon-

Beetle Convertible-

Beetle Coupe-

Passat Sedan-

Passat Wagon-

Rabbit-

Routan6771

Tiguan5748

Touareg 212952

More Volkswagen Specs:

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

>Volvo GCWR

YearModelGCWR (lbs)
2006


C707222

S405375

S606843

S807184

V505476

V706746

XC707125

XC908694
2007


C705942

S405384

S606951

S806943

V505494

V706746

XC707125

XC908570
2008


C305105

C705777

S405370

S606973

S807282

V505471

V706977

XC707549

XC908570
2009


C305351

C705777

S405423

S606973

S807425

V505471

V706984

XC707549

XC908476

More Volvo Specs:

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

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Sources

  • California Department of Motor Vehicles. "Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: Gross Combination Weight Rating." (Sept. 24, 2008)
    http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d01/vc350.htm
  • Carlist.com. "Automotive Glossary: Gross Combined Weight Rating." (Sept. 24, 2008)
    http://www.carlist.com/autoglossary/autoglossary_73.html
  • Ford Motor Company. "Ford Vehicles: Help - Glossary." (Sept. 24, 2008)
    http://www.fordvehicles.com/help/glossary/index.asp?letter=g
  • Midstate RV. "GCWR." (Sept. 24, 2008)
    http://www.midstaterv.com/index.php/component/option,com_glossary/Itemid,402/catid,37/
    func,view/term,GCWR/
  • New Car Buying Guide. "Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)." (Sept. 24, 2008)
    http://newcarbuyingguide.com/index.php/news/main/3654/event=view

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