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2026 Hyundai Tucson towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,600 lb
Margin
400 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 23-30 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,600 lbRating: 2,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,600 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
2,000 lb
80% of the rating
1,600 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
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 2,000 lb: Hybrid SE FWD, $31,300.

2026 Hyundai Tucson tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Hybrid SE FWD1.6LFWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,340 lb to 3,719 lb$31,300
Hybrid Blue AWDN/AAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,790 lb$32,200
Hybrid SEL FWD1.6L 4cylFWD2,000 lb1,231 lb5,004 lb3,773 lb$32,750
Hybrid Blue SE AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb1,285 lb5,004 lb3,719 lb$32,800
Hybrid SEL AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,773 lb$34,250
Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb1,214 lb5,004 lb3,790 lb$35,250
Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb1,203 lb5,324 lb4,121 lb$40,675
Hybrid Limited AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/A5,004 lb3,468 lb to 4,187 lb$42,425
Hybrid Night AWD1.6LAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,468 lb to 4,187 lb$42,925
Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb1,058 lb5,324 lb4,266 lb$48,900
SE FWD2.5LFWD2,700 lb to 2,750 lb1,289 lb4,718 lb3,429 lb$29,700
SEL FWD2.5LFWD2,700 lb to 2,750 lb1,080 lb4,718 lb3,638 lb$31,050
SE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,700 lb to 2,750 lbN/AN/A3,429 lb$31,200
SEL Plus FWD2.5LFWD2,700 lb to 2,750 lbN/AN/A3,340 lb to 3,508 lb$31,550
SEL AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,700 lb to 2,750 lbN/AN/A3,638 lb$32,550
SEL Plus AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,700 lb to 2,750 lbN/AN/A3,651 lb$33,050
XRT FWD2.5LFWD2,700 lb to 2,750 lb1,005 lb4,718 lb3,713 lb$33,725
SEL Premium FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,700 lb to 2,750 lb1,042 lb4,718 lb3,676 lb$34,050
XRT AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,700 lb to 2,750 lbN/AN/A3,713 lb$35,225
SEL Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,700 lb to 2,750 lbN/AN/A3,676 lb$35,550
Limited FWD2.5LFWD2,700 lb to 2,750 lb918 lb4,718 lb3,800 lb$39,675
Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,700 lb to 2,750 lbN/AN/A3,800 lb$41,175

No rating listed: 2 trims.

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 2,000 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2011: 1,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2014: 2,000 lb to 1,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 1,000 lb to 2,000 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
Toyota RAV43,500 lbSE FWD$34,700
Kia Sportage2,500 lbSX Prestige FWD$36,390
Hyundai Tucson (this car)2,000 lbHybrid SE FWD$31,300
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$30,920
Nissan Rogue1,500 lbFWD S$29,490

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