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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross 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
38% of 3,125 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 19-26 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: L FWD, $23,610.

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
L FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,125 lb$23,610
L 4WD2.0L4WD1,500 lb3,295 lb$24,910
LE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,115 lb$25,940
LE 4WD2.0L4WD1,500 lb3,285 lb$27,240
XLE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,170 lb$27,715
Hybrid S AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb3,263 lb to 3,395 lb$27,970
XLE 4WD2.0L4WD1,500 lb3,325 lb$29,015
Hybrid SE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb3,263 lb to 3,385 lb$29,290
Hybrid XSE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb3,263 lb to 3,430 lb$31,065
Hybrid LE 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD1,500 lbN/AN/A
Hybrid XLE 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD1,500 lbN/AN/A

Max rating by year

05001,0001,50020222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2022 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2022 to 2026: 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$34,470
Toyota Corolla Cross (this car)1,500 lbL FWD$23,610
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$28,410
Subaru Crosstrek1,500 lbAWD$23,645
Toyota Corolla1,500 lbLE FWD$21,700
Toyota Corolla Hatchback1,500 lbSE FWD$23,155
Honda HR-V1,000 lbLX 2WD$23,800

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