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2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,000lb

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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.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 3,200 lbRating: 4,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,200 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
4,000 lb
80% of the rating
3,200 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 3,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 3,200 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,200 lb
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 4,000 lb: quattro Premium Plus AWD, $93,000.

2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
quattro Premium Plus AWDelectricAWD4,000 lb6,118 lb$93,000
quattro Prestige AWDelectricAWD4,000 lb6,118 lb$93,000 to $99,000
SQ8 e-tron Prestige AWDelectricAWD4,000 lb6,118 lbN/A
SQ8 e-tron Premium Plus AWDelectricAWD4,000 lb6,118 lbN/A
SQ8 Sportback e-tron Prestige AWDelectricAWD4,000 lb6,118 lbN/A
SQ8 Sportback e-tron Premium Plus AWDelectricAWD4,000 lb6,118 lbN/A

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,00020242025
Highest rating each year, 2024 to 2025. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2024 to 2025: 4,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L9,810 lbObsidian 4WD$101,945
Cadillac Escalade ESV8,000 lbRWD 4dr Luxury$93,700
Porsche Cayenne Coupe7,716 lbAWD$89,800
Audi SQ77,700 lbPremium Plus AWD$90,800
GMC Hummer EV SUV7,500 lb2X 4WD$96,550
Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback (this car)4,000 lbquattro Premium Plus AWD$93,000
Audi SQ8 e-tron4,000 lbPremium Plus AWD$90,200

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