2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,500lb
- ES 4WD, 1.5L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 1,500 lb.
- Rank 132 of 151 SUVs (2023).
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
- 35% of 3,428 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-21 mpg.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,200 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,200 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| 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 1,500 lb: ES 4WD, $25,795.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 4WD | 1.5L 4cyl | 4WD | 1,500 lb | 3,428 lb | $25,795 |
| LE 4WD | 1.5L 4cyl | 4WD | 1,500 lb | 3,472 lb | $27,045 |
| SE 4WD | 1.5L 4cyl | 4WD | 1,500 lb | 3,505 lb | $28,045 |
| SEL 4WD | 1.5L 4cyl | 4WD | 1,500 lb | 3,505 lb | $29,495 |
| RALLIART 4WD | 1.5L 4cyl | 4WD | 1,500 lb | 3,472 lb | $29,995 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2018 to 2026: 1,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester | 3,000 lb | Wilderness AWD | $34,320 |
| Kia Sportage | 2,500 lb | SX Prestige AWD | $35,590 |
| Jeep Compass | 2,000 lb | Sport 4x4 | $25,900 |
| Kia Niro | 1,653 lb | Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | $33,840 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (this car) | 1,500 lb | ES 4WD | $25,795 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 1,500 lb | LS FWD | $26,300 |
| Buick Encore GX | 1,000 lb | Preferred FWD | $25,900 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree