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2022 Hyundai Tucson 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
48% of 3,329 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-23 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,600 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: SE FWD, $25,800.

2022 Hyundai Tucson tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
SE FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,329 lb$25,800
SEL FWD2.5LFWD2,000 lb3,366 lb$27,100
SE AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,457 lb$27,300
SEL AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,494 lb$28,600
Hybrid Blue AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,644 lb$29,750
N Line FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,426 lb$31,200
XRT FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,366 lb$31,850
Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,715 lb$32,350
N Line AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,468 lb to 4,187 lb$32,700
XRT AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,494 lb$33,350
Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,235 lb$34,900
Limited FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,340 lb to 3,523 lb$35,300
Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,468 lb to 4,187 lb$35,400
Limited AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,651 lb$36,800
Hybrid Limited AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,752 lb$38,050
Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,235 lb$42,700 to $43,200

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 2,000 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2011: 1,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2014: 2,000 lb to 1,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 1,000 lb to 2,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2022 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Hyundai Santa Fe3,500 lbLimited FWD$39,410
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$33,230
Hyundai Tucson (this car)2,000 lbSE FWD$25,800
Kia Sportage1,653 lbLX AWD$25,590
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$26,800
Nissan Rogue1,500 lbFWD S$27,150

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