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2026 Mitsubishi Outlander 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
43% of 3,681 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-22 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: ES FWD, $29,995.

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
ES FWD1.5LFWD2,000 lb1,500 lb5,181 lb3,681 lb$29,995
ES AWD1.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,803 lb$31,795
LE FWD1.5LFWD2,000 lb1,478 lb5,181 lb3,703 lb$32,345
LE AWD1.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,703 lb$34,145
SE FWD1.5LFWD2,000 lb1,478 lb5,181 lb3,703 lb$34,345
SE AWD1.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,703 lb$36,145
SEL FWD1.5LFWD2,000 lb1,411 lb5,181 lb3,770 lb$39,045
RALLIART AWD1.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,726 lb to 4,608 lb$39,645
Trail Edition AWD1.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,726 lb to 4,608 lb$39,645
SEL AWD1.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,770 lb$40,845
Black Edition FWD1.5LFWD2,000 lb1,411 lb5,181 lb3,770 lb$43,045
Black Edition AWD1.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,726 lb to 4,608 lb$44,845

No rating listed: 11 trims.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002009201220152018202220252026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2022: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Mazda CX-503,500 lb2.5 Turbo AWD$37,900
Subaru Forester3,500 lbWilderness AWD$36,995
Mitsubishi Outlander (this car)2,000 lbES FWD$29,995
Hyundai Tucson2,000 lbHybrid SE FWD$31,300
GMC Terrain1,500 lbElevation AWD$32,200
Mazda CX-51,500 lb2.5 S AWD$29,990

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