1996 Rover Discovery towing capacity
The 1996 Rover Discovery is published in one configuration with a tow rating of 5,500 lb (mid-size SUV / pickup territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 1996 Rover Discovery 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
No per-trim spec breakdown is available for this model year — the headline tow rating shown above is the only figure on file. The model's year-by-year history page may have richer data: Rover Discovery.
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 Rover Discovery carried a maximum tow rating of 5,500 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 Rover Discovery page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 1996 Rover models
The rest of Rover's 1996 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1996 Rover Range Rover County LWB | 6,500 |
| 1996 Rover Range Rover 4.6 HSE | 6,500 |
| 1996 Rover Defender 90 | 3,500 |
Notes
- Maximum tow rating without trailer brakes is 1650 lbs. Maximum rating when towing on the highway is 7700 lbs. Maximum off-road tow rating is 2200 lbs.
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.