2024 Mitsubishi Outlander towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- ES FWD, 2.5L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 123 of 152 SUVs (2024).
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
- 43% of 3,714 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-22 mpg.
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
| 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 FWD, $28,395.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,478 lb | 5,192 lb | 3,714 lb | $28,395 |
| ES S-AWC AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,714 lb | $30,195 |
| SE FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,555 lb | 5,192 lb | 3,637 lb | $31,445 |
| SE Black Edition FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,433 lb | 5,192 lb | 3,759 lb | $32,645 |
| SE S-AWC AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,726 lb | $33,245 |
| SE Black Edition w/Pano Roof FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,593 lb to 4,608 lb | $33,445 |
| SE Black Edition AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,759 lb | $34,445 |
| SEL FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,466 lb | 5,192 lb | 3,726 lb | $34,945 |
| SE Black Edition w/Pano Roof S-AWC AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,714 lb | $35,245 |
| RALLIART AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,389 lb | 5,192 lb | 3,803 lb | $36,445 |
| SE Ralliart S-AWC AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,714 lb | $36,445 |
| SEL AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,803 lb | $36,745 |
| SEL Black Edition FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,466 lb | 5,192 lb | 3,726 lb | $37,445 |
| SEL Black Edition AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,803 lb | $39,245 |
| SEL Platinum Edition S-AWC AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,803 lb | $40,845 |
| Platinum Edition AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,389 lb | 5,192 lb | 3,803 lb | $41,365 |
| PHEV ES AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,607 lb | $29,020 |
| PHEV SE AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,651 lb | $32,280 |
| PHEV RALLIART AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,651 lb | $36,965 |
| PHEV SEL AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,651 lb | $37,580 |
| PHEV SEL Black Edition AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,651 lb | $39,765 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ES | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,456 lb | 6,063 lb | 4,607 lb | $40,345 |
| PHEV Platinum Edition AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,651 lb | $41,365 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,412 lb | 6,063 lb | 4,651 lb | $42,995 |
| Plug-in Hybrid RALLIART | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,412 lb | 6,063 lb | 4,651 lb | $45,795 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,412 lb | 6,063 lb | 4,651 lb | $46,295 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL Black Edition | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,412 lb | 6,063 lb | 4,651 lb | $48,795 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL Platinum Edition S-AWC | 2.4L 4cyl | N/A | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,651 lb | $50,345 |
| PHEV ES Fleet AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,607 lb | N/A |
| Plug-in Hybrid ES Fleet | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,456 lb | 6,063 lb | 4,607 lb | N/A |
| Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,412 lb | 6,063 lb | 4,651 lb | N/A |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2022: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 3,500 lb | Onyx Edition XT AWD | $39,360 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 3,500 lb | Adventure AWD | $34,870 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander (this car) | 2,000 lb | ES FWD | $28,395 |
| Ford Escape | 2,000 lb | FWD | $28,000 |
| GMC Terrain | 1,500 lb | SLE FWD | $28,700 |
| Nissan Rogue | 1,500 lb | FWD S | $28,850 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 1,500 lb | S FWD | $28,880 |
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.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree