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2021 Chevrolet Equinox 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
37% of 3,274 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-22 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: L FWD, $23,800.

2021 Chevrolet Equinox tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
L FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,274 lb$23,800
LS FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,274 lb$26,400
LS FWD with 1LS1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,274 lb$26,400
LS FWD with 1FLN/AFWD1,500 lb3,300 lb$26,600
LT FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,325 lb$27,600
LT FWD with 1LT1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,325 lb$27,600
LT FWD with 2FLN/AFWD1,500 lb3,300 lb$28,000
LS AWD with 1LS1.5LAWD1,500 lb3,465 lb$28,000
LS AWD with 1FLN/AAWD1,500 lb3,478 lb$28,200
LT AWD with 1LT1.5LAWD1,500 lb3,478 lb$29,200
LT AWD with 2FLN/AAWD1,500 lb3,478 lb$29,600
Premier FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,350 lb$31,500
Premier FWD with 1LZN/AFWD1,500 lb3,300 lb$31,500
AWD 4dr Premier1.5LAWD1,500 lb3,512 lb$33,100
Premier AWD with 1LZN/AAWD1,500 lb3,478 lb$33,100

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2016: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2021: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT Cloth FWD$35,700
Chevrolet Blazer4,500 lb2LT FWD$33,400
Chevrolet Equinox (this car)1,500 lbL FWD$23,800
GMC Terrain1,500 lbSL FWD$25,000
Nissan Rogue1,350 lbFWD S$26,050

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