2023 Mitsubishi Outlander towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

ES 2WD, 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: 45% of 3,593 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-22 mpg.

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
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: ES 2WD, $27,895.

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander tow rating by trim
Trim	Engine	Drivetrain	Tow rating	Curb weight	MSRP
ES 2WD	2.5L 4cyl	2WD	2,000 lb	3,593 lb	$27,895
ES S-AWC AWD	2.5L	AWD	2,000 lb	3,594 lb to 4,178 lb	$29,695
SE Special Edition 2WD	2.5L 4cyl	2WD	2,000 lb	3,637 lb	$29,845
SE 2WD	2.5L 4cyl	2WD	2,000 lb	3,637 lb	$30,945
SE Special Edition S-AWC AWD	2.5L	AWD	2,000 lb	3,594 lb to 4,178 lb	$31,645
Black Edition FWD	N/A	FWD	2,000 lb	3,637 lb	$32,145
SE Black Edition FWD	2.5L	FWD	2,000 lb	3,593 lb	$32,145
SE S-AWC AWD	2.5L	AWD	2,000 lb	3,594 lb to 4,178 lb	$32,745
Black Edition S-AWC	N/A	N/A	2,000 lb	N/A	$33,945
SE Black Edition 4WD	2.5L 4cyl	4WD	2,000 lb	3,594 lb to 4,178 lb	$33,945
SEL FWD	2.5L	FWD	2,000 lb	3,681 lb	$34,445
SEL Black Edition FWD	2.5L	FWD	2,000 lb	3,681 lb	$35,895
Ralliart 4WD	2.5L 4cyl	4WD	2,000 lb	3,594 lb to 4,178 lb	$35,945
SEL 4WD	2.5L 4cyl	4WD	2,000 lb	3,594 lb to 4,178 lb	$36,245
SEL Black Edition 4WD	2.5L 4cyl	4WD	2,000 lb	3,594 lb to 4,178 lb	$37,695
40th Anniversary 4WD	2.5L 4cyl	4WD	2,000 lb	3,594 lb to 4,178 lb	$40,295
SEL 40th Anniversary S-AWC AWD	2.5L	AWD	2,000 lb	3,594 lb to 4,178 lb	$40,295
PHEV ES 4WD	2.4L 4cyl	4WD	1,500 lb	3,594 lb to 4,607 lb	$28,270
PHEV SE 4WD	2.4L 4cyl	4WD	1,500 lb	3,594 lb to 4,651 lb	$31,320
PHEV SEL 4WD	2.4L 4cyl	4WD	1,500 lb	3,594 lb to 4,685 lb	$36,620
Plug-in Hybrid ES S-AWC	2.4L 4cyl	N/A	1,500 lb	N/A	$39,845
PHEV 40th Anniversary 4WD	2.4L 4cyl	4WD	1,500 lb	3,594 lb to 4,685 lb	$40,670
Plug-in Hybrid SE S-AWC	2.4L 4cyl	N/A	1,500 lb	N/A	$42,145
Plug-in Hybrid Ralliart 4WD	2.4L 4cyl	4WD	1,500 lb	N/A	$44,145
Plug-in Hybrid SEL S-AWC	2.4L 4cyl	N/A	1,500 lb	N/A	$45,445
Plug-in Hybrid 40th Anniversary S-AWC	2.4L 4cyl	N/A	1,500 lb	N/A	$49,995
PHEV RALLIART 4WD	2.4L 4cyl	4WD	1,500 lb	3,594 lb to 4,651 lb	N/A

Max rating by year

Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.

Changed in 2022: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
Model	Max tow rating	Cheapest trim at max	MSRP
Mazda CX-50	3,500 lb	Turbo AWD	$37,150
Subaru Outback	3,500 lb	Wilderness AWD	$38,445
Toyota RAV4	3,500 lb	Adventure AWD	$34,470
Mitsubishi Outlander (this car)	2,000 lb	ES 2WD	$27,895
Ford Escape	2,000 lb	FWD	$28,000
Jeep Renegade	2,000 lb	Upland 4WD	$27,850
Nissan Rogue	1,500 lb	FWD S	$28,010

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.

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