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2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,200 lb
Margin
300 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: 16-22 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,200 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
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
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 1,500 lb: ES FWD, $22,995.

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
ES FWD1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,285 lb to 3,450 lb$22,995
LE FWD1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,329 lb to 3,450 lb$24,095
ES 4WD1.5L 4cyl4WD1,500 lb3,428 lb$24,595
SP FWD1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,329 lb to 3,450 lb$25,295
Special Edition FWDN/AFWD1,500 lb3,373 lb$25,295
SE FWD1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,373 lb$25,645
LE 4WD1.5L 4cyl4WD1,500 lb3,472 lb$25,695
SP 4WD1.5L 4cyl4WD1,500 lb3,472 lb$26,895
Special Edition AWDN/AAWD1,500 lb3,472 lb$26,895
SEL FWD1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,373 lb$27,145
SE 4WD1.5L 4cyl4WD1,500 lb3,516 lb$27,245
SEL 4WD1.5L 4cyl4WD1,500 lb3,516 lb$28,745

Max rating by year

05001,0001,50020182020202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2018 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2018 to 2026: 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Renegade2,000 lbSport 4WD$23,875
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport1,600 lbES 2WD$22,595
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (this car)1,500 lbES FWD$22,995
Dodge Journey1,000 lbSE Value FWD$23,675
Hyundai Tucson1,000 lbSE AWD$24,950
Nissan Rogue Sport1,000 lbS AWD$24,780

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