2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- SH-AWD 7-Passenger, 3.5L.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Top 35% of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 88% of 4,544 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,000 lb: SH-AWD 7-Passenger, $46,500.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH-AWD 7-Passenger | 3.5L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,544 lb | $46,500 |
| SH-AWD 6-Passenger PMC Edition | 3.5L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,544 lb | $61,750 |
| MDX SH-AWD AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,510 lb | N/A |
| MDX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,544 lb | N/A |
| MDX SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,544 lb | N/A |
| MDX Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,776 lb | N/A |
| MDX SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,544 lb | N/A |
| MDX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Pkg AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,544 lb | N/A |
| FWD 7-Passenger | 3.5L | FWD | 3,500 lb | 4,285 lb | $44,500 |
| MDX Base Style FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 4,268 lb | N/A |
| MDX Base w/Technology Pkg FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 4,302 lb | N/A |
No rating listed: 4 trims.
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2017 to 2020: 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar F PACE | 5,291 lb | 25t AWD | $45,200 |
| Acura MDX Sport Hybrid (this car) | 5,000 lb | SH-AWD 7-Passenger | $46,500 |
| Acura MDX | 5,000 lb | SH-AWD | $46,500 |
| INFINITI QX60 | 5,000 lb | PURE FWD | $44,350 |
| Audi Q5 | 4,400 lb | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $43,300 |
| Cadillac XT5 | 3,500 lb | Premium Luxury FWD | $48,795 |
| Lexus RX | 3,500 lb | 350 FWD | $44,150 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree