Hyundai Elantra towing capacity by year

The Hyundai Elantra has tow data across 18 model years, from 1992 through 2010. The most recent 2010 Hyundai Elantra carries a maximum tow rating of 1,500 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2006 model year at 3,086 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Hyundai Elantra page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Hyundai Elantra max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Hyundai Elantra, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Hyundai Elantra years (2006–2010)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Hyundai Elantra years (1992–2005)

Earlier model years for the Hyundai Elantra, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.