2025 Toyota Corolla Cross towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,500lb
- L 2WD, 2.0L.
- Base trim: 1,500 lb.
- Rank 143 of 159 SUVs (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 1,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 1,200 lb
- Margin
- 300 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 39% of 3,097 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 19-26 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 1,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 1,200 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 1,200 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,200 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| 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 1,500 lb: L 2WD, $24,135.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L 2WD | 2.0L | 2WD | 1,500 lb | 1,193 lb | 4,290 lb | 3,097 lb | $24,135 |
| L AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,295 lb | $25,435 |
| LE 2WD | 2.0L | 2WD | 1,500 lb | 1,204 lb | 4,290 lb | 3,086 lb | $26,465 |
| LE AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,285 lb | $27,765 |
| XLE 2WD | 2.0L | 2WD | 1,500 lb | 1,148 lb | 4,290 lb | 3,142 lb | $28,360 |
| Hybrid S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,205 lb | 4,600 lb | 3,395 lb | $28,495 |
| XLE AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,325 lb | $29,660 |
| Hybrid SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,500 lb | 1,215 lb | 4,600 lb | 3,385 lb | $29,815 |
| Hybrid SE AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,385 lb | $29,815 |
| Hybrid Nightshade AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,215 lb | 4,600 lb | 3,385 lb | $30,740 |
| Hybrid Nightshade Edition 4WD | 2.0L | 4WD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,329 lb | $30,740 |
| Hybrid XSE AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,227 lb | 4,600 lb | 3,373 lb | $31,680 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2022 to 2026: 1,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Crosstrek | 3,500 lb | Wilderness AWD | $33,360 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2,500 lb | Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD | $44,815 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross (this car) | 1,500 lb | L 2WD | $24,135 |
| Honda CR-V | 1,500 lb | LX 2WD | $30,100 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 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