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2022 Land Rover Discovery towing capacity

Max tow rating

8,200lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 6,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
8,200 lb
80% rule
Up to 6,560 lb
Margin
1,700 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
126% of 5,160 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 6,560 lbRating: 8,200 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 6,560 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
8,200 lb
80% of the rating
6,560 lb
Hitch class at max
IV, up to 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 6,560 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,560 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,560 lb
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 8,200 lb: P360 S R Dynamic 4WD, $62,025.

2022 Land Rover Discovery tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
P360 S R Dynamic 4WD3.0L 6cyl4WD8,200 lb5,160 lb$62,025
P360 S R-Dynamic AWD3.0L 6cylAWD8,200 lb5,160 lb$63,100
P360 HSE R Dynamic 4WD3.0L 6cyl4WD8,200 lb5,160 lb$69,025
P360 HSE R-Dynamic AWD3.0L 6cylAWD8,200 lb5,160 lb$70,300
P300 S 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,613 lb4,865 lb$55,000
P300 S R Dynamic 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,613 lb4,865 lb$56,525
P300 S R-Dynamic AWD2.0L 4cylAWD6,613 lb4,865 lb$57,500

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,000201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2017 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2021: 8,201 lb to 8,200 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2022 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
GMC Yukon8,400 lbSLE RWD$54,000
Land Rover Discovery (this car)8,200 lbP360 S R Dynamic 4WD$62,025
Mercedes-Benz GLE7,700 lbGLE 350 4MATIC AWD$58,650
Lexus GX6,500 lb460 AWD$56,125
Jeep Wrangler 4xe5,000 lbWrangler 4 Door Rubicon 4WDN/A
Porsche Macan4,409 lbAWD$54,900
Audi SQ54,400 lbPremium AWD$55,800

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