2024 Acura ZDX towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- A-Spec RWD, electric.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 94 of 152 SUVs (2024).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Margin
- 700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 52% of 5,421 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| 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 3,500 lb: A-Spec RWD, $64,500.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Spec RWD | electric | RWD | 3,500 lb | 1,150 lb | 6,571 lb | 5,421 lb | $64,500 |
| RWD w/A-Spec Package | electric | RWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,421 lb | $64,500 |
| A-Spec AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 6,052 lb | $68,500 |
| AWD w/A-Spec Package | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,904 lb | $68,500 |
| Type S AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | 1,150 lb | 7,202 lb | 6,052 lb | $73,500 |
| Type S w/Performance Tire AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 6,052 lb | $74,500 |
| Type S w/Performance Wheel & Tire AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | 1,150 lb | 7,202 lb | 6,052 lb | $74,500 |
| Type S AWD with High Performance Wheel and Tire Package | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 6,052 lb | $74,500 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2024: 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | 7,700 lb | GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | $62,650 |
| BMW X5 | 7,200 lb | sDrive40i RWD | $65,200 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 5,511 lb | P400 Dynamic SE AWD | $70,600 |
| Acura ZDX (this car) | 3,500 lb | A-Spec RWD | $64,500 |
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 can tow 3,500 lb? 135 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