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2022 Volvo XC90 towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
5,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,000 lb
Margin
1,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
88% of 4,522 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,000 lbRating: 5,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 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
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,000 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 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
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 5,000 lb: T5 Momentum AWD, $53,400.

2022 Volvo XC90 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
T5 Momentum AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,522 lb$53,400
T5 AWD Momentum 7P2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,497 lb$53,400
T6 Momentum AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,522 lb$58,300
T6 AWD Momentum 7P2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,522 lb$58,300
T6 AWD Momentum 6P2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,522 lb$58,800
T6 Inscription AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,522 lb$64,600
T6 AWD Inscription 7P2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,522 lb$64,600
Recharge Inscription Expression 7-Passenger eAWDN/AN/A5,000 lb4,522 lb$64,800
T8 Inscription Expression Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/A$64,800
T6 AWD Inscription 6P2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,522 lb$65,100
Recharge Inscription Expression 6-Passenger eAWDN/AN/A5,000 lb4,522 lb$65,300
T8 Inscription Expression Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/A$65,800
Recharge R-Design eAWDN/AN/A5,000 lb4,522 lb$70,500
T8 R-Design Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/A$70,500
Recharge Inscription 7-Passenger eAWDN/AN/A5,000 lb4,522 lb$71,100
T8 Inscription Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/A$71,100
T8 R-Design Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/A$71,500
Recharge Inscription 6-Passenger eAWDN/AN/A5,000 lb4,522 lb$71,600
T8 Inscription Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/A$72,100
T5 Momentum FWD2.0L 4cylFWD4,000 lb4,497 lb$50,900
T5 FWD Momentum 7P2.0LFWD4,000 lb4,497 lb$50,900

No rating listed: 5 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,0002009201220162019202220252026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 4,960 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2011: 5,000 lb to 3,300 lb.
  • Changed in 2012: 3,300 lb to 4,960 lb.
  • Changed in 2013: 4,960 lb to 3,970 lb.
  • Changed in 2014: 3,970 lb to 4,960 lb.
  • Changed in 2016: 4,960 lb to 8,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2017: 8,000 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2023: 5,000 lb to 5,952 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 5,952 lb to 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2022 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota Sequoia7,400 lbSR5 RWD$50,500
Lincoln Aviator6,700 lbStandard RWD$51,780
Genesis GV806,000 lb2.5T RWD$50,200
Jaguar F PACE5,291 lbP250 AWD$50,900
Volvo XC90 (this car)5,000 lbT5 Momentum AWD$53,400
BMW X44,400 lbxDrive30i AWD$51,800
Volvo XC40 Recharge3,500 lbTwin Core eAWD$51,700

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.

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