1996 Saturn S Series towing capacity
The 1996 Saturn S Series is published in 7 configurations with a tow rating of 1,000 lb (very light towing only).
The table below lists every trim of the 1996 Saturn S Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC1 Coupe 2D | 4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter | 100 | 114 | — | 1,000 | — | 2,281 | — |
| SC2 Coupe 2D | 4-Cyl, DOHC, 1.9 Liter | 124 | 122 | — | 1,000 | — | 2,362 | — |
| SL1 Sedan 4D | 4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter | 100 | 114 | — | 1,000 | — | 2,347 | — |
| SL Sedan 4D | 4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter | 100 | 114 | — | 1,000 | — | 2,347 | — |
| SL2 Sedan 4D | 4-Cyl, DOHC, 1.9 Liter | 124 | 122 | — | 1,000 | — | 2,421 | — |
| SW2 Wagon 4D | 4-Cyl, DOHC, 1.9 Liter | 124 | 122 | — | 1,000 | — | 2,507 | — |
| SW1 Wagon 4D | 4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter | 100 | 114 | — | 1,000 | — | 2,437 | — |
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 Saturn S Series carried a maximum tow rating of 1,000 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 Saturn S Series page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 1996 Saturn models
The rest of Saturn's 1996 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1996 Saturn All | 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.