Cars, SUVs and trucks over 6,000 lbs GVWR are mostly full-size and three-row SUVs, full-size pickups, cargo vans and several large EVs. GVWR is the manufacturer’s maximum loaded weight, printed on the driver’s door-jamb label, not the curb (empty) weight.
The tables below list manufacturer-verified vehicles over 6,000 lbs GVWR, primarily 2026 models. Where a manufacturer has not published a 2026 figure we can verify, the row is explicitly labeled with the latest model year supported by the source.
What “Over 6,000 lbs” Means: GVWR vs. Curb Weight
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the most a vehicle is rated to weigh fully loaded: the vehicle itself plus passengers, cargo and equipment, as set by the manufacturer. Curb weight is what it weighs empty. When people say a vehicle is “over 6,000 lbs”, they almost always mean GVWR.
The two numbers are far apart. A 2026 Nissan Armada 4WD weighs about 5,870–6,116 lbs at the curb but is rated 7,810 lbs GVWR. A 2026 Honda Ridgeline weighs 4,420–4,504 lbs empty and is rated 6,019 lbs GVWR. Most vehicles on this list are under 6,000 lbs empty; it is the rating that crosses the line.
Where to Find a Vehicle’s GVWR
Federal rules require the GVWR on the certification label next to the driver’s seat, usually on the door jamb or door edge (49 CFR 567.4). That label is specific to the vehicle in front of you. The manufacturer’s spec sheet for the exact trim is the next-best source.
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Vehicles Over 6,000 lbs GVWR by Make and Model
Read this first: GVWR varies by trim, drivetrain, bed or wheelbase and options, and some trims of a model fall under 6,000 lbs. The figures below are what each manufacturer publishes; rows marked “2025 model year” come from the most recent source that manufacturer has published. Always confirm the GVWR on the door-jamb label of the specific vehicle before you rely on it.
This list covers models whose manufacturer publishes a US GVWR we could verify. Several popular full-size models, such as the Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford F-150, are not listed yet because their manufacturer has not published a GVWR in a form we could confirm.
SUVs Over 6,000 lbs
| Make | Model | Configuration / trim | GVWR (lbs) | Body type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Palisade | 3.5L V6 gas, FWD and AWD (Hybrid not yet published) | 6,327 | SUV | Hyundai (2026) |
| Infiniti | QX80 | PURE and LUXE RWD 7,610; 4WD, SPORT and AUTOGRAPH 7,810 | 7,610–7,810 | SUV | Infiniti (2026) |
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee (2-row) | Figure Jeep publishes; check your trim | 6,050 | SUV | Jeep (2026) |
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee L | 2WD all trims and 4WD Laredo/Limited 6,500; 4WD Summit 6,700 (preliminary spec) | 6,500–6,700 | SUV | Stellantis (2026) |
| Jeep | Grand Wagoneer | 123-in wheelbase 2WD 7,300 to 130-in wheelbase Summit 7,950 | 7,300–7,950 | SUV | Stellantis (2026) |
| Lexus | GX 550 | Luxury 6,920; Premium 7,030; Overtrail 7,165 | 6,920–7,165 | SUV | Lexus (2026) |
| Lexus | LX | LX 600 7,230; LX 700h 7,450 | 7,230–7,450 | SUV | Lexus (2026) |
| Lexus | TX | TX 350 6,010–6,130; TX 500h 6,315; TX 550h+ 6,540 | 6,010–6,540 | SUV | Lexus (2026) |
| Nissan | Armada | RWD 7,575; 4WD (incl. PRO-4X and NISMO) 7,810 | 7,575–7,810 | SUV | Nissan (2026) |
| Toyota | Grand Highlander | Figures Toyota lists: Platinum 6,030 to Hybrid MAX 6,340 | 6,030–6,340 | SUV | Toyota (2026) |
| Toyota | Land Cruiser | 1958 and Land Cruiser grades | 6,725 | SUV | Toyota (2026) |
| Toyota | Sequoia | Figures Toyota lists: SR5 7,350 to TRD Pro 7,585 | 7,350–7,585 | SUV | Toyota (2026) |
| Jeep | Wagoneer S | Single figure | 6,700 | SUV (electric) | Stellantis (2025 model year) |
| Kia | EV9 | Light RWD 6,415; Light Long Range RWD 6,680; Wind, Land and GT-Line AWD 7,187 | 6,415–7,187 | SUV (electric) | Kia (2026) |
| Rivian | R1S | All versions (single figure) | 8,532 | SUV (electric) | Rivian owner’s guide (2025 model year) |
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Pickup Trucks Over 6,000 lbs GVWR
| Make | Model | Configuration / trim | GVWR (lbs) | Body type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Silverado EV | WT Crew Cab 4WD only (9,650 with optional 22-in wheels); retail trims not published | 9,990 | Pickup (electric) | GM Upfitter (2026) |
| Honda | Ridgeline | All trims | 6,019 | Pickup | Honda (2026) |
| Ram | 1500 | Quad Cab HFE 6-ft 4-in box 6,010 to heaviest 4x4 configuration 7,800 | 6,010–7,800 | Pickup | Stellantis (2025 model year) |
| Rivian | R1T | All versions (single figure) | 8,532 | Pickup (electric) | Rivian owner’s guide (2025 model year) |
| Toyota | Tacoma | Only some configurations: Limited, TRD Pro and Trailhunter, plus some SR, SR5 and TRD Sport configurations (the rest are under 6,000) | 6,005–6,835 | Pickup | Toyota (2026) |
| Toyota | Tundra | All configurations Toyota lists | 6,990–7,780 | Pickup | Toyota (2026) |
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Cargo Vans Over 6,000 lbs
| Make | Model | Configuration / trim | GVWR (lbs) | Body type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Cargo and passenger | up to 8,600 | Van | Chevrolet (2026) |
| Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Cargo and passenger | up to 9,900 | Van | Chevrolet (2026) |
| Ford | Transit | Transit-150 cargo 8,670 (incomplete) to Transit-350 HD DRW 11,000 | 8,670–11,000 | Van | Ford order guide (2026) |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter Cargo Van | Maximum available GVWR by model: 2500 9,050 to top configuration 12,125 | 9,050–12,125 | Van | Mercedes-Benz Vans (2026) |
| Ram | ProMaster / ProMaster EV | 1500 cargo 8,550; 2500 8,900–9,350; 3500 and ProMaster EV 9,350 | 8,550–9,350 | Van (EV version available) | Stellantis (2026) |
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Electric Vehicles Over 6,000 lbs GVWR
Battery weight pushes many EVs past the line. These are the electric models with a manufacturer-published GVWR we could verify; the same rows also appear in the tables above.
| Make | Model | Configuration / trim | GVWR (lbs) | Body type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep | Wagoneer S | Single figure | 6,700 | SUV (electric) | Stellantis (2025 model year) |
| Kia | EV9 | Light RWD 6,415; Light Long Range RWD 6,680; Wind, Land and GT-Line AWD 7,187 | 6,415–7,187 | SUV (electric) | Kia (2026) |
| Rivian | R1S | All versions (single figure) | 8,532 | SUV (electric) | Rivian owner’s guide (2025 model year) |
| Chevrolet | Silverado EV | WT Crew Cab 4WD only (9,650 with optional 22-in wheels); retail trims not published | 9,990 | Pickup (electric) | GM Upfitter (2026) |
| Rivian | R1T | All versions (single figure) | 8,532 | Pickup (electric) | Rivian owner’s guide (2025 model year) |
| Ram | ProMaster EV | 3500 cargo (all battery-electric versions listed) | 9,350 | Van (electric) | Stellantis (2026) |
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Vehicles Close to the 6,000-lb Line
For these models the trim decides which side of the line you are on:
- Toyota Tacoma: some 2026 configurations are rated 5,605–5,970 lbs, others 6,005–6,835 lbs.
- Honda Ridgeline: 6,019 lbs, just over.
- Lexus TX 350: 6,010–6,130 lbs.
- Toyota Grand Highlander: the lowest figure Toyota lists is 6,030 lbs.
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (2-row): 6,050 lbs.
Why People Research 6,000-lb GVWR
Business owners look up 6,000-lb weights because the federal tax rules use a 6,000-lb test to decide whether a vehicle is a “passenger automobile” with lower annual depreciation caps. For a truck or van the test uses GVWR; for other vehicles, such as cars, it uses unloaded weight, and body style matters too. The limits, eligibility tests and deadlines are explained in our Section 179 vehicle list and rules for 2026. This is general information, not tax advice; confirm with a qualified tax professional.
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