2022 Honda HR-V towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,763lb
- LX 2WD, 1.8L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 1,763 lb.
- Rank 121 of 143 SUVs (2022).
Trailer check
Yes. 1,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 1,763 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 1,410 lb
- Margin
- 363 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 48% of 2,906 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 18-24 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 1,763 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 1,410 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 1,410 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,410 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| 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 1,763 lb: LX 2WD, $21,870.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 2WD | 1.8L 4cyl | 2WD | 1,763 lb | 1,320 lb | 4,226 lb | 2,906 lb | $21,870 |
| LX AWD | 1.8L | AWD | 1,763 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,066 lb | $23,370 |
| Sport FWD | 1.8L | FWD | 1,763 lb | N/A | N/A | 2,928 lb | $23,820 |
| EX FWD | 1.8L | FWD | 1,763 lb | N/A | N/A | 2,959 lb | $25,070 |
| Sport AWD | 1.8L 4cyl | AWD | 1,763 lb | 1,320 lb | 4,416 lb | 3,096 lb | $25,320 |
| EX AWD | 1.8L 4cyl | AWD | 1,763 lb | 1,320 lb | 4,444 lb | 3,124 lb | $26,570 |
| EX-L FWD | 1.8L | FWD | 1,763 lb | N/A | N/A | 2,974 lb | $26,670 |
| EX-L AWD | 1.8L 4cyl | AWD | 1,763 lb | 1,320 lb | 4,462 lb | 3,142 lb | $28,170 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2018: 4,500 lb to 1,763 lb.
- Changed in 2023: 1,763 lb to 1,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-30 | 2,000 lb | 2.5 S AWD | $22,500 |
| Honda HR-V (this car) | 1,763 lb | LX 2WD | $21,870 |
| Honda CR-V | 1,500 lb | LX 2WD | $26,800 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 1,500 lb | AWD | $23,145 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | 1,500 lb | L FWD | $22,445 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 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