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2023 Acura RDX towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,200 lb
Margin
300 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,200 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
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
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 1,500 lb: FWD, $41,750.

2023 Acura RDX tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb870 lb4,658 lb3,775 lb to 4,090 lb$41,750
SH-AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb870 lb4,895 lb4,025 lb$43,950
FWD w/Technology Package2.0LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,804 lb to 4,090 lb$44,400
FWD w/Technology Pkg FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb870 lb4,686 lb3,816 lb to 4,090 lb$44,400
SH-AWD w/Technology Package2.0LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A4,040 lb$46,600
SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb870 lb4,921 lb4,051 lb$46,600
FWD w/A-Spec Package2.0LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,842 lb to 4,090 lb$47,400
FWD w/A-Spec Pkg FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb870 lb4,717 lb3,847 lb to 4,090 lb$47,400
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package2.0LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A4,024 lb$49,600
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb870 lb4,913 lb4,043 lb$49,600
SH-AWD w/Advance Package2.0LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A4,040 lb$51,750
SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb870 lb4,948 lb4,078 lb$51,750
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package2.0LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A4,058 lb$53,750
SH-AWD w/A-Spec & Advance Pkgs AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb870 lb4,950 lb4,080 lb$53,750
SH-AWD with Advance and A-Spec PackageN/AAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A4,043 lb$53,750

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2009 to 2026: 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Grand Cherokee L6,200 lbLaredo 2WD$42,035
Honda Passport5,000 lbEX-L AWD$41,100
Lexus RX3,500 lbRX 350h AWD$49,400
Hyundai Ioniq 52,300 lbSE Standard Range RWD$41,450
Kia EV62,300 lbLight RWD$42,600
Acura RDX (this car)1,500 lbFWD$41,750

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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