2020 Mitsubishi Outlander towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- GT 4WD, 3.0L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 1,500 lb.
- Rank 70 of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Margin
- 700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 78% of 3,582 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| 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 3,500 lb: GT 4WD, $33,745.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 3,582 lb | $33,745 |
| ES 2WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 2WD | 1,500 lb | 3,329 lb | $24,895 |
| SE 2WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 2WD | 1,500 lb | 3,351 lb | $26,095 |
| ES S-AWC 4WD | 2.4L | 4WD | 1,500 lb | 3,472 lb | $26,895 |
| LE 2WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 2WD | 1,500 lb | 3,351 lb | $27,295 |
| SEL FWD | 2.4L | FWD | 1,500 lb | 3,351 lb | $27,495 |
| SE S-AWC 4WD | 2.4L | 4WD | 1,500 lb | 3,472 lb | $28,095 |
| SP FWD | 2.4L | FWD | 1,500 lb | 3,351 lb | $28,495 |
| Special Addition RWD | N/A | RWD | 1,500 lb | 3,351 lb | $28,495 |
| LE S-AWC 4WD | 2.4L | 4WD | 1,500 lb | 3,472 lb | $29,295 |
| SEL 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 1,500 lb | 3,472 lb | $29,495 |
| SP 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 1,500 lb | 3,472 lb | $30,495 |
| PHEV SEL 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 1,500 lb | 4,222 lb | $36,295 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL S-AWC | 2.0L 4cyl | N/A | 1,500 lb | 4,222 lb | $36,295 |
| PHEV GT 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 1,500 lb | 4,222 lb | $41,695 |
| Plug-in Hybrid GT S-AWC | 2.0L 4cyl | N/A | 1,500 lb | 4,222 lb | $41,695 |
No rating listed: 1 trim.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2022: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander (this car) | 3,500 lb | GT 4WD | $33,745 |
| Ford Escape | 3,500 lb | Titanium 4WD | $36,835 |
| FIAT 500X | 2,000 lb | Pop AWD | $24,590 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 2,000 lb | Sport FWD | $25,190 |
| GMC Terrain | 1,500 lb | SL FWD | $25,000 |
| Honda CR-V | 1,500 lb | LX 2WD | $25,150 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 1,500 lb | S FWD | $24,945 |
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 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