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2026 Lexus NX 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
41% of 3,945 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 24-32 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: NX 350h FWD, $45,175.

2026 Lexus NX tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
NX 350h FWD2.5LFWD2,000 lb1,170 lb5,115 lb3,945 lb$45,175
Hybrid 350h FWDN/AFWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,945 lb$45,175
350 AWD2.4L 4cylAWD2,000 lb825 lb5,225 lb4,035 lb$45,825
350h AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb825 lb4,770 lb3,945 lb$46,725
Hybrid 350h AWDN/AAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,945 lb$46,725
NX 350h Premium FWD2.5LFWD2,000 lb1,170 lb5,115 lb3,945 lb$47,100
Hybrid 350h Premium FWDN/AFWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,945 lb$47,100
350 Premium AWD2.4L 4cylAWD2,000 lb825 lb5,225 lb4,035 lb$47,750
350h Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb825 lb4,770 lb3,945 lb$48,650
Hybrid 350h Premium AWDN/AAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,945 lb$48,650
NX 350h Luxury FWD2.5LFWD2,000 lb1,170 lb5,115 lb3,945 lb$51,240
Hybrid 350h Luxury FWDN/AFWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,945 lb$51,240
350 F SPORT Handling AWD2.4L 4cylAWD2,000 lb825 lb5,225 lb4,035 lb$51,800
350 Luxury AWD2.4L 4cylAWD2,000 lb825 lb5,225 lb4,035 lb$51,890
350h Luxury AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb825 lb4,770 lb3,945 lb$52,790
Hybrid 350h Luxury AWDN/AAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,945 lb$52,790
NX 350h F SPORT Handling FWD2.5LFWD2,000 lb1,170 lb5,115 lb3,945 lb$53,650
Hybrid 350h F SPORT Handling FWDN/AFWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,945 lb$53,650
350h F SPORT Handling AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb825 lb4,770 lb3,945 lb$55,200
Hybrid 350h F SPORT Handling AWDN/AAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,945 lb$55,200
450h+ Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb825 lb5,300 lb4,475 lb$58,110
Hybrid 450h+ Premium AWDN/AAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,945 lb$58,110
450h+ Luxury AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb825 lb5,300 lb4,475 lb$62,040
Hybrid 450h+ Luxury AWDN/AAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,945 lb$62,040
450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb825 lb5,300 lb4,475 lb$63,130
Hybrid 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWDN/AAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,945 lb$63,130

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002015201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2015 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2015 to 2026: 2,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Honda Passport5,000 lbRTL AWD$44,950
BMW X23,968 lbxDrive28i AWD$44,700
Cadillac XT53,500 lbPremium Luxury FWD$53,500
Toyota bZ Woodland3,500 lbAWD$45,300
Volkswagen ID.42,700 lbPro AWD$48,995
Lexus NX (this car)2,000 lbNX 350h FWD$45,175
Acura RDX1,500 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.

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