2023 Lexus NX towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- 250 FWD, 2.5L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 116 of 151 SUVs (2023).
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
- 44% of 3,660 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-22 mpg.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 2,000 lb: 250 FWD, $38,605.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,485 lb | 3,660 lb | $38,605 |
| 250 AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,790 lb | $40,205 |
| 250 Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,485 lb | 3,660 lb | $41,655 |
| 350h AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,905 lb | 3,704 lb to 4,387 lb | $41,955 |
| 350 AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,860 lb | 4,035 lb | $42,365 |
| Hybrid 350h AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $42,655 |
| 250 Premium AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,790 lb | $43,255 |
| 250 Luxury FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,485 lb | 3,660 lb | $44,755 |
| 350h Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,905 lb | 3,704 lb to 4,387 lb | $45,005 |
| 350 Premium AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,860 lb | 4,035 lb | $45,415 |
| Hybrid 350h Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,705 |
| 250 Luxury AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,790 lb | $46,355 |
| 350 F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,860 lb | 4,035 lb | $47,465 |
| 350h Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,905 lb | 3,704 lb to 4,387 lb | $49,405 |
| 350 Luxury AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 4,860 lb | 4,035 lb | $49,815 |
| Hybrid 350h Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $50,105 |
| 450h+ AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 5,300 lb | 4,475 lb | $56,555 |
| NX 450h+ Luxury AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,790 lb | $56,555 |
| Hybrid 450h+ AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $57,505 |
| NX 450h+ F SPORT AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,790 lb | $57,805 |
| 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 825 lb | 5,300 lb | 4,475 lb | $57,805 |
| Hybrid 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $58,755 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2015 to 2026: 2,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Edge | 3,500 lb | ST AWD | $46,485 |
| Mazda CX-9 | 3,500 lb | Touring AWD | $38,750 |
| BMW X1 | 3,000 lb | xDrive28i AWD | $39,100 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 3,000 lb | Grand Touring AWD | $53,885 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2,700 lb | Pro AWD | $47,795 |
| Lexus NX (this car) | 2,000 lb | 250 FWD | $38,605 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 2,000 lb | Altitude Lux 4WD | $37,695 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree