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2021 Honda Passport towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
5,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,000 lb
Margin
1,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
97% of 4,145 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,000 lbRating: 5,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 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
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,000 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
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 5,000 lb: Sport AWD, $34,790.

2021 Honda Passport tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Sport AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb4,145 lb$34,790
EX-L AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb4,215 lb$38,810
Touring AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb4,224 lb$41,680
Elite AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb4,237 lb$44,180
Sport FWD3.5LFWD3,500 lb3,959 lb to 4,167 lb$32,790
EX-L FWD3.5LFWD3,500 lb4,017 lb to 4,167 lb$36,810
Touring FWD3.5LFWD3,500 lb4,048 lb to 4,167 lb$39,680

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,00020192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2019 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2019 to 2026: 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Honda Passport (this car)5,000 lbSport AWD$34,790
Honda Pilot5,000 lbTouring AWD$45,220
Toyota 4Runner5,000 lbSR5 2WD$36,765
Ford Edge3,500 lbST AWD$43,600
Subaru Outback3,500 lbOnyx Edition XT AWD$35,145
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$25,350
Nissan Murano1,500 lbFWD S$32,810

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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