Tow Capacities

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Mitsubishi Lancer towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Mitsubishi Lancer. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered15 (2002–2017)
Configurations60
Highest rating in our dataset1,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,168 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Mitsubishi Lancer towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Mitsubishi Lancer towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20171,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,081 lbs4Open year
20161,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,081 lbs4Open year
20151,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,113 lbs4Open year
20141,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,113 lbs4Open year
20131,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,113 lbs5Open year
20121,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,146 lbs5Open year
20111,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,069 lbs4Open year
20101,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,168 lbs4Open year
20091,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,157 lbs6Open year
20081,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,157 lbs3Open year
20061,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,046 lbs4Open year
20051,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,080 lbs3Open year
20041,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,080 lbs4Open year
20031,000 lbs1,000 lbs992 lbs3Open year
20021,000 lbs1,000 lbs992 lbs3Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Mitsubishi Lancer towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Mitsubishi Lancer years can tow my trailer?

Compare Mitsubishi Lancer model years

20162017
Min towing1,000 lbs1,000 lbs
Max towing1,000 lbs1,000 lbs
Max payload1,081 lbs1,081 lbs
Configurations44
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.94, 6.033.94, 6.03
Engines2.0 liters I-4, 2.4 liters I-42.0 liters I-4, 2.4 liters I-4
  • 2017 and 2016 share the same highest dataset towing rating (1,000 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Mitsubishi Lancer configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2017 ES2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,048 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 ES2.0 liters I-4 · 3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,081 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,048 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,048 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 ES2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,048 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 ES2.0 liters I-4 · 3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,081 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,048 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,048 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 ES3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,081 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 GT3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,113 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Ralliart4.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 927 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 SE 4dr4x4 · 6.12 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,048 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 ES3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,081 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 GT3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,113 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 Ralliart4.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 927 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 SE 4dr4x4 · 6.12 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,048 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 DE3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,103 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 ES3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,103 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 GT3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,113 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 Ralliart4.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 927 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 SE 4dr4x4 · 6.12 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,070 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 DE3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,103 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 ES3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,103 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 GT3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,146 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Ralliart4.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 927 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 SE 4dr4x4 · 6.12 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,070 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 DE3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,069 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ES3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,069 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 GTS3.94 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,069 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Ralliart4.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 926 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 DE4.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,168 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ES4.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,157 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 GTS4.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,069 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Ralliart4.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 926 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 DE4.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,157 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 ES4.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,135 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 ES-Sport4.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,135 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 GTS4.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,036 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 GTS4.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,036 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Ralliart4.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 926 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 DE4.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,157 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 ES4.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,135 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 GTS4.24 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,047 lbs
    Open year
  • 2006 ES3.72 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 981 lbs
    Open year
  • 2006 OZ3.72 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 981 lbs
    Open year
  • 2006 Ralliart4.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,046 lbs
    Open year
  • 2006 SE3.72 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 981 lbs
    Open year
  • 2005 ES3.72 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,025 lbs
    Open year
  • 2005 OZ3.72 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 981 lbs
    Open year
  • 2005 Ralliart4.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,080 lbs
    Open year

Mitsubishi Lancer towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 20171,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,168 lbs34
2000s2000–20092002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 20091,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,157 lbs26

Mitsubishi Lancer payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20171,048 lbs1,081 lbs4Open year
20161,048 lbs1,081 lbs4Open year
2015927 lbs1,113 lbs4Open year
2014927 lbs1,113 lbs4Open year
2013927 lbs1,113 lbs5Open year
2012927 lbs1,146 lbs5Open year
2011926 lbs1,069 lbs4Open year
2010926 lbs1,168 lbs4Open year
2009926 lbs1,157 lbs6Open year
20081,047 lbs1,157 lbs3Open year
2006981 lbs1,046 lbs4Open year
2005981 lbs1,080 lbs3Open year
2004886 lbs1,080 lbs4Open year
2003904 lbs992 lbs3Open year
2002904 lbs992 lbs3Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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