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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,600lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,600 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,280 lb
Margin
400 lb (25%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
38% of 3,120 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-22 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,280 lbRating: 1,600 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,280 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
1,600 lb
80% of the rating
1,280 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,280 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,280 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,280 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
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 1,600 lb: S 2WD, $20,995.

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
S 2WD2.0L 4cyl2WD1,600 lb3,120 lb$20,995
ES 2WD2.0L 4cyl2WD1,600 lb3,120 lb$22,995
LE 2WD2.0L 4cyl2WD1,600 lb3,120 lb$23,995
ES 2.0 AWC CVT 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD1,600 lb3,263 lb$24,545
SE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,600 lb3,153 lb$24,695
BE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,600 lb3,120 lb$25,195
LE 2.0 AWC CVT 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD1,600 lb3,263 lb$25,545
SE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,600 lb3,263 lb$26,245
SE 2.0 AWC CVT 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD1,600 lb3,263 lb$26,245
BE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,600 lb3,263 lb$26,745
BE 2.0 AWC CVT 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD1,600 lb3,263 lb$26,745
GT AWD2.4L 4cylAWD1,600 lb3,296 lb$26,995
GT 2.4 AWC CVT 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD1,600 lb3,296 lb$26,995

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,00020152017201920212022
Highest rating each year, 2015 to 2022. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2015 to 2022: 1,600 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford EcoSport2,000 lbS 4WD$21,990
Mazda CX-32,000 lbSport FWD$20,790
Honda HR-V1,763 lbLX 2WD$21,220
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (this car)1,600 lbS 2WD$20,995

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