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2020 Honda Odyssey 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
64% of 4,398 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 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: LX FWD, $30,790.

2020 Honda Odyssey tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
LX FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,349 lb5,747 lb4,398 lb$30,790
EX FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,388 lb5,870 lb4,482 lb$34,790
EX-L FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,322 lb5,835 lb4,513 lb$38,060
EX-L w/Navigation & RES FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,539 lb$40,105
EX-L w/Navi/RES Auto FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,498 lb$40,160
EX-L FWD with Navigation and RES3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,498 lb$40,160
Touring FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,322 lb5,872 lb4,550 lb$45,060
Elite FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,593 lb$47,420

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2009 to 2026: 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Honda Pilot5,000 lbTouring AWD$44,720
Chrysler Pacifica3,600 lbTouring FWD$34,045
Dodge Grand Caravan3,600 lbSE FWD$27,530
Honda Odyssey (this car)3,500 lbLX FWD$30,790
Kia Sedona3,500 lbL FWD$27,600
Toyota Sienna3,500 lbCE Cargo FWD$29,715

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