2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback towing capacity
Max tow rating
4,000lb
- SQ8 e-tron Premium Plus AWD, electric.
- Base trim: 4,000 lb.
- Rank 83 of 152 SUVs (2024).
Trailer check
Yes. 3,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 4,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 3,200 lb
- Margin
- 800 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 52% of 6,118 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
- 4,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 3,200 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 3,200 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 3,200 lb |
| 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 4,000 lb: SQ8 e-tron Premium Plus AWD, $89,800.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ8 e-tron Premium Plus AWD | electric | AWD | 4,000 lb | 6,118 lb | $89,800 |
| quattro Premium Plus AWD | electric | AWD | 4,000 lb | 6,118 lb | $92,600 |
| SQ8 e-tron Prestige AWD | electric | AWD | 4,000 lb | 6,118 lb | $95,800 |
| quattro Prestige AWD | electric | AWD | 4,000 lb | 6,118 lb | $92,600 to $98,600 |
| SQ8 Sportback e-tron Prestige AWD | electric | AWD | 4,000 lb | 6,118 lb | N/A |
| SQ8 Sportback e-tron Premium Plus AWD | electric | AWD | 4,000 lb | 6,118 lb | N/A |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2024 to 2025: 4,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 9,800 lb | Series II 4x4 | $98,945 |
| Lexus LX | 8,000 lb | 600 AWD | $92,565 |
| Audi SQ7 | 7,700 lb | Premium Plus AWD | $90,400 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS | 7,700 lb | GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | $87,000 |
| Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback (this car) | 4,000 lb | SQ8 e-tron Premium Plus AWD | $89,800 |
| Audi SQ8 e-tron | 4,000 lb | Premium Plus AWD | $89,800 |
| BMW iX | 3,500 lb | xDrive50 AWD | $87,100 |
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