2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- SE AWD, electric.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Top 37% of 147 SUVs (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 70% of 5,745 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| 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 5,000 lb: SE AWD, $62,765.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE AWD | electric | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,574 lb | 7,319 lb | 5,745 lb | $62,765 |
| SEL AWD | electric | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,417 lb | 7,319 lb | 5,902 lb | $66,320 |
| Performance Limited AWD | electric | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,325 lb | 7,319 lb | 5,994 lb | $71,250 |
| Performance Calligraphy AWD | electric | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,311 lb | 7,319 lb | 6,008 lb | $74,990 |
| Performance Calligraphy Design AWD | electric | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,311 lb | 7,319 lb | 6,008 lb | $76,490 |
| S RWD | electric | RWD | 3,500 lb | 1,393 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,507 lb | $58,955 |
Max rating by year
Only 2026 has a rating: 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 9,600 lb | Active 4x2 | $62,700 |
| Nissan Armada | 8,500 lb | 4x2 SV | $58,840 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 8,200 lb | Gemini Edition AWD | $70,800 |
| Genesis GV80 | 6,000 lb | 2.5T RWD | $57,700 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 (this car) | 5,000 lb | SE AWD | $62,765 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 3,500 lb | Luxury RWD | $59,200 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ V | 3,500 lb | LYRIQ-V AWD | $78,595 |
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 can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 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