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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,700lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,700 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,160 lb
Margin
600 lb (22%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
48% of 4,376 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%: 2,160 lbRating: 2,700 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,160 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
2,700 lb
80% of the rating
2,160 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,160 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 2,160 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,160 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,160 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,160 lb
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 2,700 lb: SE AWD, $41,000.

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingGVWRCurb weightMSRP
SE AWDelectricAWD2,700 lbN/A4,376 lb$41,000
SEL AWDelectricAWD2,700 lbN/A4,409 lb$43,300
XRT AWDelectricAWD2,700 lb5,831 lb4,464 lb to 4,720 lb$46,275
XRT w/Tow Hitch AWDelectricAWD2,700 lb5,831 lb4,464 lb to 4,720 lb$46,725
Limited AWDelectricAWD2,700 lbN/A4,557 lb$48,975

No rating listed: 4 trims.

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,00020222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2022 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2023: 1,650 lb to 2,300 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 2,300 lb to 2,700 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Hyundai Santa Fe4,500 lbXRT AWD$42,040
Jeep Cherokee3,500 lb4x4$35,000
Subaru Outback3,500 lbLimited XT AWD$44,365
Hyundai Ioniq 5 (this car)2,700 lbSE AWD$41,000
Volvo EX302,000 lbSingle Motor Extended Range RWD Core$35,000

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