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2020 Hyundai Tucson towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,000lb

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Trailer check

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

Tow rating
1,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 800 lb
Margin
200 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: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 800 lbRating: 1,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 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
1,000 lb
80% of the rating
800 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbNo
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbNo
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
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 1,000 lb: SE AWD, $24,950.

2020 Hyundai Tucson tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
SE AWD2.0LAWD1,000 lb3,455 lb to 3,602 lb$24,950
SEL FWD2.4LFWD1,000 lb3,426 lb$25,950
Value AWD2.0LAWD1,000 lb3,485 lb to 3,602 lb$26,400
Sport AWD2.4LAWD1,000 lb3,607 lb$29,500
Limited AWD2.4LAWD1,000 lb3,629 lb$30,650
Ultimate AWD2.4LAWD1,000 lb3,602 lb to 3,732 lb$33,300
SE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,000 lb to 1,500 lb3,309 lb to 3,439 lb$23,550
Value FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,000 lb to 1,500 lb3,338 lb to 3,439 lb$25,000
SEL AWD2.4L 4cylAWD1,000 lb to 1,500 lb3,563 lb$27,350
Sport FWD2.4L 4cylFWD1,000 lb to 1,500 lb3,470 lb$28,100
Limited FWD2.4L 4cylFWD1,000 lb to 1,500 lb3,492 lb$29,250
Ultimate FWD2.4L 4cylFWD1,000 lb to 1,500 lb3,439 lb to 3,593 lb$31,900

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 2,000 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2011: 1,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2014: 2,000 lb to 1,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 1,000 lb to 2,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Hyundai Santa Fe3,500 lb2.0T SEL FWD$34,875
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$33,055
Kia Sportage1,653 lbLX AWD$25,490
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$25,150
Nissan Rogue1,102 lbFWD S$25,490
Hyundai Tucson (this car)1,000 lbSE AWD$24,950

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked