2026 Land Rover Discovery towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,200lb
- Gemini Edition AWD, 3.0L.
- Base trim: 5,952 lb.
- Top 9% of 147 SUVs (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,200 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,560 lb
- Margin
- 1,700 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 126% of 5,145 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,200 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,560 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 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 | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,560 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,560 lb |
| 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 8,200 lb: Gemini Edition AWD, $70,800.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Edition AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,145 lb | $70,800 |
| P360 Gemini Edition AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,145 lb | $70,800 |
| Tempest Edition AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,145 lb | $83,500 |
| P360 Tempest Edition AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,145 lb | $83,500 |
| S AWD | 2.0L | AWD | 5,952 lb | 4,845 lb | $60,200 |
| P300 S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,952 lb | 4,845 lb | $60,200 |
| Dynamic SE AWD | 2.0L | AWD | 5,952 lb | 4,845 lb | $64,600 |
| P300 Dynamic SE AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,952 lb | 4,845 lb | $64,600 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2021: 8,201 lb to 8,200 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Armada | 8,500 lb | 4x2 SV | $58,840 |
| Land Rover Discovery (this car) | 8,200 lb | Gemini Edition AWD | $70,800 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 5,511 lb | P400 Dynamic SE AWD | $70,800 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 5,000 lb | SE AWD | $62,765 |
| Volvo XC90 | 5,000 lb | B5 Core AWD | $61,050 |
| 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 can tow 7,500 lb? 47 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