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2020 Lexus NX towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,600 lb
Margin
400 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
41% of 3,940 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%: 1,600 lbRating: 2,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,600 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
2,000 lb
80% of the rating
1,600 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
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 2,000 lb: 300 FWD, $36,870.

2020 Lexus NX tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
300 FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb825 lb4,765 lb3,940 lb$36,870
300 AWD2.0LAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A4,050 lb$38,270
300 F Sport FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb825 lb4,765 lb3,940 lb$39,110
300 F Sport AWD2.0LAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A4,050 lb$40,510
300 Luxury FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb825 lb4,765 lb3,940 lb$43,960
300 Luxury AWD2.0LAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A4,050 lb$45,360
300h AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb825 lb5,005 lb3,869 lb to 4,180 lb$39,420
Hybrid 300h AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$39,420
300h Luxury AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb825 lb5,005 lb3,869 lb to 4,180 lb$46,510
Hybrid 300h Luxury AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$46,510

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002015201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2015 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2015 to 2026: 2,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota 4Runner5,000 lbSR5 2WD$36,120
BMW X23,968 lbsDrive28i FWD$36,400
INFINITI QX503,000 lbPURE FWD$37,250
Lincoln Corsair3,000 lbFWD$35,945
Lexus NX (this car)2,000 lb300 FWD$36,870
Acura RDX1,500 lbFWD$37,800

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