2020 Acura RDX towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,500lb
- FWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 1,500 lb.
- Rank 105 of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 1,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 1,200 lb
- Margin
- 300 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 1,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 1,200 lb
- Hitch class at max
- I, up to 2,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,200 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,200 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| 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 1,500 lb: FWD, $37,800.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,500 lb | 870 lb | 4,653 lb | 3,783 lb to 4,034 lb | $37,800 |
| SH-AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 870 lb | 4,889 lb | 4,019 lb | $39,800 |
| Technology Pkg FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,500 lb | 870 lb | 4,660 lb | 3,790 lb to 4,034 lb | $41,000 |
| FWD w/Technology Pkg | 2.0L | FWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,790 lb to 4,034 lb | $41,000 |
| FWD with Technology Package | N/A | FWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $41,000 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg | 2.0L | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,026 lb | $43,000 |
| SH-AWD Technology Pkg AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 870 lb | 4,896 lb | 4,026 lb | $43,000 |
| SH-AWD with Technology Package | N/A | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,026 lb | $43,000 |
| A-SPEC Pkg FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,500 lb | 870 lb | 4,691 lb | 3,821 lb to 4,034 lb | $44,000 |
| FWD w/A-Spec Pkg | 2.0L | FWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,821 lb to 4,034 lb | $44,000 |
| FWD with A-Spec Package | N/A | FWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $44,000 |
| Advance Pkg FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,500 lb | 870 lb | 4,699 lb | 3,829 lb to 4,034 lb | $45,900 |
| FWD w/Advance Pkg | 2.0L | FWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,829 lb to 4,034 lb | $45,900 |
| FWD with Advance Package | N/A | FWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,900 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg | 2.0L | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,015 lb | $46,000 |
| SH-AWD A-SPEC Pkg AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 870 lb | 4,885 lb | 4,015 lb | $46,000 |
| SH-AWD with A-Spec Package | N/A | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,026 lb | $46,000 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg | 2.0L | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,069 lb | $47,900 |
| SH-AWD Advance Pkg AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 870 lb | 4,938 lb | 4,068 lb | $47,900 |
| SH-AWD with Advance Package | N/A | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,026 lb | $47,900 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2009 to 2026: 1,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 4,409 lb | Standard AWD | $37,800 |
| BMW X2 | 3,968 lb | sDrive28i FWD | $36,400 |
| Lexus RX | 3,500 lb | 350 FWD | $44,150 |
| INFINITI QX50 | 3,000 lb | PURE FWD | $37,250 |
| Lexus NX | 2,000 lb | 300 FWD | $36,870 |
| Acura RDX (this car) | 1,500 lb | FWD | $37,800 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 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