2027 Audi SQ8 towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700 lb
- Cheapest at max
- Premium Plus AWD
- 4.0L 8cyl
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
Top 22% of 79 SUVs (2027).
Trailer check
Yes. Under the rating, but over 85% of curb weight.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- Up to 6,160 lb
- Room left
- 1,600 lb (21% of the rating)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
- 116% of 5,247 lb
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-13 mpg.
What it can pull
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.
- Max tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 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 6,160 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 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 7,700 lb: Premium Plus AWD, $100,600.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone source
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Plus AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,247 lb | $100,600 |
| Prestige AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,247 lb | $108,100 |
Highest rating by year
Same max rating from 2020 to 2027: 7,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Navigator | 8,700 lb | Premiere 4x2 | $89,995 |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 8,200 lb | P530 SE AWD | $138,000 |
| Cadillac Escalade | 8,100 lb | Luxury RWD | $102,700 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 8,000 lb | Luxury RWD | $105,700 |
| Audi SQ8 (this car) | 7,700 lb | Premium Plus AWD | $100,600 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | 3,500 lb | EQS 400 4MATIC AWD | $89,950 |
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.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ