2020 Lexus UX towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- 200 FWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 89 of 120 SUVs (2020).
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
- 48% of 3,307 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 20-26 mpg.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| 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 2,000 lb: 200 FWD, $32,300.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,132 lb | 3,307 lb | $32,300 |
| 200 F Sport FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,132 lb | 3,307 lb | $34,300 |
| 200 Luxury FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,132 lb | 3,307 lb | $37,500 |
| 250h AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 825 lb | 4,430 lb | 3,605 lb | $34,500 |
| Hybrid 250h AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,605 lb | $34,500 |
| UX 250h F SPORT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 825 lb | 4,430 lb | 3,605 lb | $36,500 |
| Hybrid 250h F Sport AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,605 lb | $36,500 |
| 250h Luxury AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 825 lb | 4,430 lb | 3,605 lb | $39,700 |
| Hybrid 250h Luxury AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,605 lb | $39,700 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2019 to 2022: 2,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 7,200 lb | SRT 4WD | $68,895 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 6,000 lb | S 2WD | $31,980 |
| Honda Passport | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $33,990 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lb | SE FWD | $31,975 |
| Kia Telluride | 5,000 lb | LX FWD | $31,890 |
| Subaru Ascent | 5,000 lb | Premium AWD | $34,395 |
| Lexus UX (this car) | 2,000 lb | 200 FWD | $32,300 |
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 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