What can the 2020 Lexus NX tow?

Up to

2,000 lb

Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.

TrailerTrimPeopleEach person, lbCargo, lbTongue weight, %

Trailer check

Yes. 194 lb under the rating.

Shown: the lightest towed trailer type. None fits the top trim.

Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate

Checks for this trailer and trim
Check	Numbers
Tow rating Pass	1,806 lb loaded. Rating 2,000 lb. 90% of the rating. Margin 194 lb.
80% of the rating Over	Up to 1,600 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit.
Payload Pass	Tongue weight 226 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 526 lb. Payload 825 lb. Left 299 lb.
Hitch needed Info	Class I, up to 2,000 lb.
Frontal area Not known	Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide.

People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: 300 FWD.

Yes: 3 trims. 3 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only. No: 4 trims.

Every rated trim against this trailer
Trim	Tow rating	Share of rating	Payload	Payload left	Result
300 FWD	2,000 lb	90%	825 lb	299 lb	Yes
300 AWD	2,000 lb	90%	Not listed	Not listed	Tow rating only
300 F Sport FWD	2,000 lb	90%	825 lb	299 lb	Yes
300 F Sport AWD	2,000 lb	90%	Not listed	Not listed	Tow rating only
300 Luxury FWD	2,000 lb	90%	825 lb	299 lb	Yes
300 Luxury AWD	2,000 lb	90%	Not listed	Not listed	Tow rating only
300h AWD	1,500 lb	120%	825 lb	299 lb	No: rating
Hybrid 300h AWD	1,500 lb	120%	Not listed	Not listed	No: rating
300h Luxury AWD	1,500 lb	120%	825 lb	299 lb	No: rating
Hybrid 300h Luxury AWD	1,500 lb	120%	Not listed	Not listed	No: rating

Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.

Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.