What can the 2023 Volvo XC90 tow?
Yes, up to
5,952 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 10 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 4,762 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- B6 Core AWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 1,243 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Bowrider on trailer, 18-22 ft: 4,709 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 5,952 lb. 79% used.
- Payload
- Not listed for this trim. No payload verdict.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 4,709 lb loaded. Rating 5,952 lb. 79% of the rating. Margin 1,243 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 4,762 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Not known | Payload not listed for this trim. No verdict. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class III, up to 8,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: B6 Core AWD.
Every trim
17 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only.
Source marks: one source
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| B6 Core AWD | 5,952 lb | 79% | Tow rating only |
| B6 Plus Bright Theme AWD | 5,952 lb | 79% | Tow rating only |
| B6 Ultimate Bright Theme AWD | 5,952 lb | 79% | Tow rating only |
| B5 Core AWD | 5,291 lb | 89% | Tow rating only |
| B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD | 5,291 lb | 89% | Tow rating only |
| T8 Recharge Core Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 5,291 lb | 89% | Tow rating only |
| T8 Recharge Plus Dark Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 5,291 lb | 89% | Tow rating only |
| T8 Recharge Plus Bright Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 5,291 lb | 89% | Tow rating only |
| T8 Recharge Ultimate Dark Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 5,291 lb | 89% | Tow rating only |
| T8 Recharge Ultimate Bright Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 5,291 lb | 89% | Tow rating only |
| B5 AWD Core 7P | 5,000 lb | 94% | Tow rating only |
| B5 AWD Plus 7P | 5,000 lb | 94% | Tow rating only |
| B6 AWD Core 7P | 5,000 lb | 94% | Tow rating only |
| B6 AWD Plus 7P | 5,000 lb | 94% | Tow rating only |
| B6 AWD Plus 6P | 5,000 lb | 94% | Tow rating only |
| B6 AWD Ultimate 7P | 5,000 lb | 94% | Tow rating only |
| B6 AWD Ultimate 6P | 5,000 lb | 94% | Tow rating only |
Sources for this check
- J.D. Power: trailer specs
- Boats.com: trailer specs
- Boat Trader: trailer specs
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. This weight was not confirmed on the maker page. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ