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2021 INFINITI QX50 towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,400 lb
Margin
600 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-21 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,400 lbRating: 3,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,400 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
3,000 lb
80% of the rating
2,400 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,400 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 2,400 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,400 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,400 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,400 lb
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 3,000 lb: PURE FWD, $38,050.

2021 INFINITI QX50 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
PURE FWD2.0LFWD3,000 lb3,838 lb to 4,173 lb$38,050
PURE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,000 lb3,968 lb to 4,173 lb$40,050
LUXE FWD2.0LFWD3,000 lb3,924 lb to 4,173 lb$41,600
LUXE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,000 lb4,054 lb to 4,173 lb$43,600
ESSENTIAL FWD2.0LFWD3,000 lb3,926 lb to 4,173 lb$44,800
ESSENTIAL AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,000 lb4,057 lb to 4,173 lb$46,800
SENSORY FWD2.0LFWD3,000 lb4,054 lb to 4,173 lb$50,100
SENSORY AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,000 lb4,127 lb$52,100
AUTOGRAPH FWD2.0LFWD3,000 lb4,001 lb to 4,173 lb$54,300
AUTOGRAPH AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb to 3,000 lb4,178 lb$56,950

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,00020142019202120232025
Highest rating each year, 2014 to 2025. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2019: 8,500 lb to 3,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota 4Runner5,000 lbSR5 2WD$36,765
BMW X23,968 lbsDrive28i FWD$36,600
Toyota RAV4 Prime3,500 lbRAV4 Adventure AWDN/A
INFINITI QX50 (this car)3,000 lbPURE FWD$38,050
Lexus NX2,000 lb300 FWD$37,610
Acura RDX1,500 lbFWD$38,400

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