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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid Plug-in towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

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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
42% of 3,836 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,600 lbRating: 2,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,600 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
2,000 lb
80% of the rating
1,600 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
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 2,000 lb: SEL S-AWC, $36,295.

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid Plug-in tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
SEL S-AWCN/AN/A2,000 lb3,836 lb$36,295
LE S-AWCN/AN/A2,000 lb3,836 lb$37,995
GT S-AWCN/AN/A2,000 lb3,836 lb$41,995
Outlander ES AWDN/AAWD2,000 lb3,803 lbN/A
Outlander LE AWDN/AAWD2,000 lb3,836 lbN/A
Outlander SE AWDN/AAWD2,000 lb3,836 lbN/A
Outlander SEL AWDN/AAWD2,000 lb3,903 lbN/A
Outlander RALLIART AWDN/AAWD2,000 lb3,836 lbN/A
Outlander Black Edition AWDN/AAWD2,000 lb3,836 lbN/A
Outlander Trail Edition AWDN/AAWD2,000 lb3,836 lbN/A

No rating listed: 4 trims.

Max rating by year

Only 2021 has a rating: 2,000 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
Cadillac XT43,500 lbLuxury FWD$35,795
BMW X13,000 lbsDrive28i FWD$35,400
Lincoln Corsair3,000 lbFWD$36,105
Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid Plug-in (this car)2,000 lbSEL S-AWC$36,295

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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