2024 Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity
Max tow rating
4,500lb
- XRT AWD, 2.5L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Top 47% of 152 SUVs (2024).
Trailer check
Yes. 3,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 4,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 3,600 lb
- Margin
- 900 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 80% of 4,486 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 4,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 3,600 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 3,600 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 3,600 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 4,500 lb: XRT AWD, $40,600.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XRT AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 4,500 lb | 1,191 lb | 5,677 lb | 4,486 lb | $40,600 |
| SE FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 1,191 lb | 5,534 lb | 4,343 lb | $33,950 |
| SE AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,486 lb | $35,750 |
| SEL FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 1,191 lb | 5,534 lb | 4,343 lb | $36,450 |
| SEL AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,486 lb | $38,250 |
| Limited FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 1,191 lb | 5,534 lb | 4,343 lb | $43,350 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,486 lb | $45,150 |
| Calligraphy FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 1,191 lb | 5,534 lb | 4,343 lb | $46,500 |
| Calligraphy AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,486 lb | $48,300 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD | 1.6L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,223 lb | 5,798 lb | 4,575 lb | $36,950 |
| Hybrid SEL AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,575 lb | $38,750 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | 1.6L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,223 lb | 5,798 lb | 4,575 lb | $43,850 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,575 lb | $45,650 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy FWD | 1.6L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,223 lb | 5,798 lb | 4,575 lb | $47,000 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,575 lb | $48,800 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2013: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2020: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 3,500 lb to 4,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Telluride | 5,500 lb | SX X-Pro AWD | $50,485 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 5,000 lb | Limited LS AWD | $36,520 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lb | SE FWD | $36,650 |
| Subaru Ascent | 5,000 lb | AWD | $34,395 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe (this car) | 4,500 lb | XRT AWD | $40,600 |
| Kia Sorento | 3,500 lb | EX FWD | $37,990 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2,000 lb | SE FWD | $27,500 |
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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree