2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport towing capacity
Max tow rating
4,409lb
- Standard AWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 4,409 lb.
- Top 50% of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 3,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 4,409 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 3,527 lb
- Margin
- 909 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 87% of 4,035 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 4,409 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 3,527 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 3,527 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 3,527 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 4,409 lb: Standard AWD, $37,800.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,409 lb | 4,035 lb | $37,800 |
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 AWD | N/A | AWD | 4,409 lb | 4,035 lb | $37,800 |
| S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,409 lb | 4,035 lb | $41,500 |
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 S AWD | N/A | AWD | 4,409 lb | 4,035 lb | $41,500 |
| S R-Dynamic AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,409 lb | 4,035 lb | $43,100 |
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P-250 S R-Dynamic AWD | N/A | AWD | 4,409 lb | 4,035 lb | $43,100 |
| SE AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,409 lb | 4,035 lb | $44,600 |
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 SE AWD | N/A | AWD | 4,409 lb | 4,035 lb | $44,600 |
| SE R-Dynamic AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,409 lb | 4,035 lb | $46,150 |
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 SE R-Dynamic AWD | N/A | AWD | 4,409 lb | 4,035 lb | $46,150 |
| HSE R-Dynamic AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,409 lb | 4,145 lb | $52,800 |
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P290 HSE R-Dynamic AWD | N/A | AWD | 4,409 lb | 4,035 lb | $52,800 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2015 to 2026: 4,409 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $36,120 |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport (this car) | 4,409 lb | Standard AWD | $37,800 |
| BMW X2 | 3,968 lb | sDrive28i FWD | $36,400 |
| INFINITI QX50 | 3,000 lb | PURE FWD | $37,250 |
| Lexus NX | 2,000 lb | 300 FWD | $36,870 |
| Acura RDX | 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 can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 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