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2026 Acura RDX towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

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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
30% of 4,014 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,200 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
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
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 1,500 lb: SH-AWD, $45,100.

2026 Acura RDX tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
SH-AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb870 lb4,884 lb4,014 lb$45,100
SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb870 lb4,910 lb4,040 lb$47,700
SH-AWD w/Technology Package2.0LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A4,040 lb$47,700
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb870 lb4,894 lb4,024 lb$50,700
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package2.0LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A4,024 lb$50,700
SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb870 lb4,910 lb4,040 lb$52,850
SH-AWD w/Advance Package2.0LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A4,040 lb$52,850
SH-AWD w/A-Spec & Advance Pkgs2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb870 lb4,928 lb4,058 lb$54,850
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package2.0LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A4,058 lb$54,850
SH-AWD with Advance and A-Spec PackageN/AAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A4,040 lb$54,850

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2009 to 2026: 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Honda Passport5,000 lbRTL AWD$44,950
Cadillac XT53,500 lbPremium Luxury FWD$53,500
Lexus RX3,500 lb350 FWD$51,225
Toyota bZ Woodland3,500 lbAWD$45,300
Volkswagen ID.42,700 lbPro AWD$48,995
Lexus NX2,000 lbNX 350h FWD$45,175
Acura RDX (this car)1,500 lbSH-AWD$45,100

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