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2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,200 lb
Margin
300 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
35% of 3,406 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-21 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,200 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
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
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 1,500 lb: ES AWD, $27,695.

2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
ES AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,224 lb4,630 lb3,406 lb$27,695
LE AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,180 lb4,630 lb3,450 lb$29,295
SE AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,147 lb4,630 lb3,483 lb$30,395
RALLIART AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,158 lb4,630 lb3,472 lb$31,245
Black Edition AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,147 lb4,630 lb3,483 lb$31,545
SEL AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,483 lb$31,845

Max rating by year

05001,0001,50020182020202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2018 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2018 to 2026: 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Subaru Crosstrek3,500 lbWilderness AWD$33,795
Kia Sportage2,500 lbSX Prestige FWD$36,390
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (this car)1,500 lbES AWD$27,695
Chevrolet Equinox1,500 lbLT AWD$30,800
Buick Encore GX1,000 lbPreferred FWD$26,500

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