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2023 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 3,341 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-22 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, $26,900.

2023 Hyundai Tucson tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
SE FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,341 lb$26,900
SE AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,457 lb$28,400
SEL FWD2.5LFWD2,000 lb3,366 lb$28,500
SEL AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,520 lb$30,000
Hybrid Blue AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,648 lb$31,350
XRT FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,366 lb$33,725
N Line FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,340 lb to 3,530 lb$33,775
Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,765 lb$34,310
XRT AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,494 lb$35,225
N Line AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,468 lb to 4,187 lb$35,275
Limited FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,340 lb to 3,531 lb$36,160
Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,092 lb$37,500
Limited AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,651 lb$37,660
Hybrid Limited AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,794 lb$39,110
Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,191 lb$44,760

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

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Hyundai Santa Fe3,500 lbLimited FWD$40,600
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$34,470
Kia Sportage2,500 lbSX Prestige AWD$35,590
Hyundai Tucson (this car)2,000 lbSE FWD$26,900
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$28,410
Nissan Rogue1,500 lbFWD S$28,010

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