1996 Eagle Summit Wagon towing capacity
The 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon is published in one configuration with a tow rating of 1,500 lb (very light towing only).
The table below lists every trim of the 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 I-4 | 1.8 I-4 | — | — | — | 1,500 | — | — | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 1995
The 1995 Eagle Summit Wagon carried a maximum tow rating of 1,500 lb. The 1996 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 1995 Eagle Summit Wagon page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 1996 Eagle models
The rest of Eagle's 1996 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon 4WD | 2,500 |
| 1996 Eagle Vision | 2,000 |
| 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon 2WD | 2,000 |
| 1996 Eagle Summit Sedan | 1,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.