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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,600lb

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Trailer check

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

Tow rating
1,600 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,280 lb
Margin
400 lb (25%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
38% of 3,120 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

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%: 1,280 lbRating: 1,600 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,280 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
1,600 lb
80% of the rating
1,280 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,280 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,280 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,280 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 1,600 lb: ES 2WD, $22,595.

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
ES 2WD2.0L 4cyl2WD1,600 lb3,120 lb$22,595
ES 2.0 AWC CVT 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD1,600 lb3,263 lb$24,095
SE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,600 lb3,153 lb$24,295
SP 2WD2.0L 4cyl2WD1,600 lb3,120 lb$24,645
Special Edition FWDN/AFWD1,600 lb3,120 lb$24,645
BE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,600 lb3,120 lb$25,395
Black Edition 2.0 CVT FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,600 lb3,120 lb$25,395
GT FWD2.4L 4cylFWD1,600 lb3,153 lb$25,495
SE 2.0 AWC CVT 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD1,600 lb3,263 lb$25,795
SE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,600 lb3,263 lb$26,030
SP 2.0 AWC CVT 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD1,600 lb3,263 lb$26,145
Special Edition AWCN/AN/A1,600 lbN/A$26,145
BE AWCN/AN/A1,600 lbN/A$26,895
Black Edition 2.0 AWC CVT 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD1,600 lb3,263 lb$26,895
GT 2.4 AWC CVT 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD1,600 lb3,296 lb$26,995
BE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,600 lb3,263 lb$27,230
GT AWD2.4L 4cylAWD1,600 lb3,296 lb$27,230

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,00020152017201920212022
Highest rating each year, 2015 to 2022. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2015 to 2022: 1,600 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Compass2,000 lbSport 4WD$23,780
Jeep Renegade2,000 lbSport 4WD$23,875
Mazda CX-302,000 lbFWD$21,900
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (this car)1,600 lbES 2WD$22,595
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross1,500 lbES FWD$22,995
Subaru Crosstrek1,500 lbAWD$22,145

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.

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