2020 Land Rover Discovery towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,201lb
- SE 4WD, 3.0L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 8,201 lb.
- Top 8% of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,201 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,561 lb
- Margin
- 1,701 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 137% of 4,735 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-14 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,201 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,561 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 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 | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,561 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,561 lb |
| 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 8,201 lb: SE 4WD, $52,300.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,201 lb | 4,735 lb | $52,300 |
| SE V6 Supercharged 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,201 lb | 4,735 lb | $52,300 |
| Landmark 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,201 lb | 4,735 lb | $58,500 |
| Landmark Edition V6 Supercharged 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,201 lb | 4,735 lb | $58,500 |
| HSE 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,201 lb | 4,735 lb | $59,700 |
| HSE V6 Supercharged 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,201 lb | 4,735 lb | $59,700 |
| HSE Luxury 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,201 lb | 4,735 lb | $67,200 |
| HSE Luxury V6 Supercharged 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,201 lb | 4,735 lb | $67,200 |
| SE Td6 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,716 lb | 4,900 lb | $54,300 |
| SE Td6 Diesel 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,716 lb | 4,900 lb | $54,300 |
| HSE Td6 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,716 lb | 4,900 lb | $61,700 |
| HSE Td6 Diesel 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,716 lb | 4,900 lb | $61,700 |
| HSE Luxury Td6 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,716 lb | 4,900 lb | $69,200 |
| HSE Luxury Td6 Diesel 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,716 lb | 4,900 lb | $69,200 |
No rating listed: 1 trim.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2021: 8,201 lb to 8,200 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Discovery (this car) | 8,201 lb | SE 4WD | $52,300 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 8,100 lb | Denali RWD | $70,500 |
| Lincoln Aviator | 6,700 lb | Standard RWD | $51,100 |
| Lexus GX | 6,500 lb | 460 AWD | $53,000 |
| Audi SQ5 | 4,400 lb | Premium AWD | $52,900 |
| BMW X4 | 4,400 lb | xDrive30i AWD | $51,100 |
| Cadillac XT6 | 4,000 lb | Premium Luxury FWD | $52,695 |
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 can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree