2001 Hyundai Elantra towing capacity
The 2001 Hyundai Elantra is published in one configuration with a tow rating of 1,000 lb (very light towing only).
The table below lists every trim of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra 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: Hyundai Elantra.
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 2000
The 2000 Hyundai Elantra carried a maximum tow rating of 1,500 lb. The 2001 model is rated 500 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2000 Hyundai Elantra page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2001 Hyundai models
The rest of Hyundai's 2001 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2001 Hyundai Santa FE | 3,500 |
| 2001 Hyundai Sonata | 2,000 |
| 2001 Hyundai Tiburon | 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.