2021 Lexus NX towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- 300 FWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 95 of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 1,600 lb
- Margin
- 400 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 41% of 3,940 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 1,600 lb
- Hitch class at max
- I, up to 2,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| 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 2,000 lb: 300 FWD, $37,610.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,765 lb | 3,940 lb | $37,610 |
| 300 AWD | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,050 lb | $39,010 |
| 300 F Sport FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,765 lb | 3,940 lb | $39,710 |
| 300 F Sport AWD | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,050 lb | $41,110 |
| 300 Luxury FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,765 lb | 3,940 lb | $44,060 |
| 300 Luxury AWD | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,050 lb | $45,460 |
| 300h AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 825 lb | 5,005 lb | 3,869 lb to 4,180 lb | $40,160 |
| Hybrid 300h AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $40,160 |
| 300h Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 825 lb | 5,005 lb | 3,869 lb to 4,180 lb | $46,610 |
| Hybrid 300h Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $46,610 |
| 300h F SPORT Black Line AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 825 lb | 5,005 lb | 3,869 lb to 4,180 lb | $46,910 |
| Hybrid 300h F Sport Black Line AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $46,910 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2015 to 2026: 2,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $36,765 |
| BMW X2 | 3,968 lb | sDrive28i FWD | $36,600 |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | 3,500 lb | RAV4 Adventure AWD | N/A |
| INFINITI QX50 | 3,000 lb | PURE FWD | $38,050 |
| Lexus NX (this car) | 2,000 lb | 300 FWD | $37,610 |
| Acura RDX | 1,500 lb | FWD | $38,400 |
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 this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree