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Mitsubishi Outlander towing capacity

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

Years covered19 (2003–2022)
Configurations120
Highest rating in our dataset3,500 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,599 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 Outlander towing history

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

Mitsubishi Outlander 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
20221,500 lbs1,500 lbs1,599 lbs9Open year
20201,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,532 lbs11Open year
20191,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,444 lbs9Open year
20181,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,444 lbs9Open year
20171,500 lbs3,500 lbs—7Open year
20161,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,477 lbs6Open year
20151,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,510 lbs4Open year
20141,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,521 lbs4Open year
20131,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,445 lbs5Open year
20121,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,471 lbs5Open year
20111,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,471 lbs5Open year
20101,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,445 lbs7Open year
20091,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,434 lbs6Open year
20081,500 lbs2,000 lbs1,539 lbs8Open year
20072,000 lbs3,500 lbs1,538 lbs5Open year
20061,500 lbs1,500 lbs904 lbs6Open year
20051,500 lbs1,500 lbs904 lbs6Open year
20041,500 lbs1,500 lbs905 lbs4Open year
20031,500 lbs1,500 lbs905 lbs4Open 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 Outlander 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 Outlander years can tow my trailer?

Compare Mitsubishi Outlander model years

20202022
Min towing1,500 lbs1,500 lbs
Max towing3,500 lbs1,500 lbs
Max payload1,532 lbs1,599 lbs
Configurations119
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.36, 6.035.69
Engines2.4 liters I-4, 3.0 liters V-62.5 liters I-4
  • 2022 has a 2,000 lbs lower maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2020 (3,500 lbs → 1,500 lbs).
  • 2022 shows a 67 lbs higher peak payload in our dataset than 2020.

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

Browse Mitsubishi Outlander configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 ES2.5 liters I-4 · 5.69 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,599 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 ES2.5 liters I-4 · 5.69 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,478 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 5.69 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,555 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 5.69 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,433 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 5.69 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,555 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 5.69 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,433 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SEL2.5 liters I-4 · 5.69 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,511 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SEL2.5 liters I-4 · 5.69 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,389 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SEL2.5 liters I-4 · 5.69 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,389 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 GT3.0 liters V-6 · 3.36 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,445 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 ES2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,532 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 ES2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,389 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 LE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,510 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 LE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,389 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,510 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,389 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,510 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,389 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SP2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,510 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SP2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,389 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 GT3.0 liters V-6 · 3.36 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,379 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 ES2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,334 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 ES2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,334 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,422 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,334 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,422 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,334 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,422 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 GT3.0 liters V-6 · 3.36 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,379 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 ES2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,356 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 ES2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 LE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,356 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 LE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,422 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,356 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,422 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,356 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,422 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 GT3.0 liters V-6 · Tow 3,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 ES2.4 liters I-4 · Tow 1,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 ES2.4 liters I-4 · Tow 1,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SE2.4 liters I-4 · Tow 1,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SE2.4 liters I-4 · Tow 1,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · Tow 1,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · Tow 1,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 GT 4dr4x4 · 3.36 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,412 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 ES6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 SE 4dr4x4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,301 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 SE6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,455 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 SEL 4dr4x4 · 6.03 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,301 lbs
    Open year

Mitsubishi Outlander 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
2020s2020–20292020, 20221,500 – 3,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,599 lbs20
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,500 – 3,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,521 lbs61
2000s2000–20092003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20091,500 – 3,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,539 lbs39

Mitsubishi Outlander 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
20221,389 lbs1,599 lbs9Open year
20201,389 lbs1,532 lbs11Open year
20191,334 lbs1,444 lbs9Open year
20181,356 lbs1,444 lbs9Open year
20161,301 lbs1,477 lbs6Open year
20151,323 lbs1,510 lbs4Open year
20141,334 lbs1,521 lbs4Open year
20131,180 lbs1,445 lbs5Open year
20121,180 lbs1,471 lbs5Open year
20111,180 lbs1,471 lbs5Open year
20101,037 lbs1,445 lbs7Open year
20091,039 lbs1,434 lbs6Open year
20081,039 lbs1,539 lbs8Open year
20071,398 lbs1,538 lbs5Open year
2006816 lbs904 lbs6Open year
2005816 lbs904 lbs6Open year
2004904 lbs905 lbs4Open year
2003904 lbs905 lbs4Open 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.

How Mitsubishi Outlander towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2020 → 2022: Maximum towing 3,500 lbs → 1,500 lbs (-2,000 lbs)
  • 2008 → 2009: Maximum towing 2,000 lbs → 3,500 lbs (+1,500 lbs)
  • 2007 → 2008: Maximum towing 3,500 lbs → 2,000 lbs (-1,500 lbs)
  • 2006 → 2007: Maximum towing 1,500 lbs → 3,500 lbs (+2,000 lbs)

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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