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2022 Honda Accord towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 800 lb
Margin
200 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
25% of 3,150 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 20-26 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 800 lbRating: 1,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 800 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
1,000 lb
80% of the rating
800 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbNo
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbNo
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 1,000 lb: LX FWD, $26,520.

2022 Honda Accord tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
LX FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,150 lb$26,520
LX 1.5T CVT FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,150 lb$26,520
Sport FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,223 lb$28,980
Sport 1.5T CVT FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,223 lb$28,980
Sport SE 1.5T CVT FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,230 lb$30,470
Sport Special Edition FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,230 lb$30,470
EX-L FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,221 lb$32,840
EX-L 1.5T CVT FWD1.5L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,221 lb$32,840
Sport 2.0T Auto FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,380 lb$33,660
Touring FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,430 lb$38,450
Touring 2.0T Auto FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,430 lb$38,450

No rating listed: 4 trims.

Max rating by year

02004006008001,000200920122015201820212023
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2023. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2009 to 2023: 1,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2022 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$26,800
Honda Accord (this car)1,000 lbLX FWD$26,520

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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