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2020 Chevrolet Equinox towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,800 lb
Margin
700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
81% of 3,448 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 3,500 lb: FWD 4dr LT w/2LT, $30,000.

2020 Chevrolet Equinox tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
FWD 4dr LT w/2LT2.0LFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A3,448 lb$30,000
AWD 4dr LT w/2LT2.0LAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A3,610 lb$31,600
FWD 4dr Premier w/2LZ2.0LFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A3,498 lb$34,100
AWD 4dr Premier w/2LZ2.0LAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A3,665 lb$35,700
L FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lb1,183 lb4,457 lb3,274 lb$23,800
FWD 4dr L w/1SM1.5LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,274 lb$23,800
LS FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lb1,183 lb4,457 lb3,274 lb$26,300
FWD 4dr LS w/1LS1.5LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,274 lb$26,300
FWD 4dr LT w/1LT1.5LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,325 lb$27,500
LT FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lb1,183 lb4,508 lb3,325 lb$27,795
FWD 4dr LT w/2FL1.5LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,325 lb$27,900
AWD 4dr LS w/1LS1.5LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,465 lb$27,900
AWD 4dr LT w/1LT1.5LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,478 lb$29,100
AWD 4dr LT w/2FL1.5LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,478 lb$29,500
FWD 4dr Premier w/1LZ1.5LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,350 lb$31,400
Premier FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lb1,183 lb4,533 lb3,350 lb$31,695
AWD 4dr Premier w/1LZ1.5LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,512 lb$33,000

No rating listed: 13 trims.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2016: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2021: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT Cloth FWD$35,400
Chevrolet Blazer4,500 lbRS FWD$40,500
Chevrolet Equinox (this car)3,500 lbFWD 4dr LT w/2LT$30,000
GMC Terrain1,500 lbSL FWD$25,000
Nissan Rogue1,102 lbFWD S$25,490

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked