2021 Land Rover Discovery towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,200lb
- P360 S R Dynamic 4WD, 3.0L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 6,613 lb.
- Top 8% of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,200 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,560 lb
- Margin
- 1,700 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 126% of 5,160 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,200 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,560 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,560 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,560 lb |
| 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 8,200 lb: P360 S R Dynamic 4WD, $61,900.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P360 S R Dynamic 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,200 lb | 5,160 lb | $61,900 |
| P360 S R-Dynamic AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,160 lb | $61,900 |
| P360 HSE R Dynamic 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,200 lb | 5,160 lb | $68,900 |
| P360 HSE R-Dynamic AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,160 lb | $68,900 |
| P300 S 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,613 lb | 4,865 lb | $53,900 |
| P300 S R Dynamic 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,613 lb | 4,865 lb | $56,400 |
| P300 S R-Dynamic AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 6,613 lb | 4,865 lb | $56,400 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2021: 8,201 lb to 8,200 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Yukon XL | 8,300 lb | SLE RWD | $53,700 |
| Land Rover Discovery (this car) | 8,200 lb | P360 S R Dynamic 4WD | $61,900 |
| Audi Q7 | 7,700 lb | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $54,950 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | 7,700 lb | GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | $57,250 |
| Lexus GX | 6,500 lb | 460 AWD | $53,450 |
| Audi SQ5 | 4,400 lb | Premium AWD | $52,900 |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | 3,500 lb | XC40 T4 Momentum FWD | N/A |
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 can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree