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2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,409lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 3,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
4,409 lb
80% rule
Up to 3,527 lb
Margin
909 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
87% of 4,035 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 3,527 lbRating: 4,409 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,527 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
4,409 lb
80% of the rating
3,527 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 3,527 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 3,527 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,527 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 4,409 lb: S AWD, $41,900.

2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
S AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,409 lb4,035 lb$41,900
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 S AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,409 lb4,035 lb$41,900
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 SE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,409 lb4,035 lb$41,900
S R-Dynamic AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,409 lb4,035 lb$43,600
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 S R-Dynamic AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,409 lb4,035 lb$43,600
SE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,409 lb4,035 lb$45,350
SE R-Dynamic AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,409 lb4,035 lb$46,950
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 SE R-Dynamic AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,409 lb4,035 lb$46,950

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0002015201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2015 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2015 to 2026: 4,409 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Land Rover Discovery Sport (this car)4,409 lbS AWD$41,900
Jaguar E PACE3,968 lbP250 AWD$40,995
Volvo XC603,500 lbT5 FWD Momentum$41,700
Alfa Romeo Stelvio3,000 lbAWD$44,350
BMW X33,000 lbsDrive30i RWD$43,000
Lincoln Nautilus2,000 lbStandard FWD$42,500

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