Mitsubishi Outlander towing capacity by year
The Mitsubishi Outlander has tow data across 22 model years, from 2003 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander carries a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2020 model year at 3,500 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Mitsubishi Outlander 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.
Mitsubishi Outlander max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Mitsubishi Outlander, 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 Mitsubishi Outlander years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2,000 |
| 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander | 7 | 2,000 |
| 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander | 8 | 2,000 |
| 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander | 7 | 2,000 |
Older Mitsubishi Outlander years (2003–2020)
Earlier model years for the Mitsubishi Outlander, going back to 2003. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander | 11 | 3,500 |
| 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander | 9 | 3,500 |
| 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander | 9 | 3,500 |
| 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander | 7 | 3,500 |
| 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander | 6 | 3,500 |
| 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | 3,500 |
| 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | 3,500 |
| 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 3,500 |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 3,500 |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 3,500 |
| 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | 7 | 3,500 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | 6 | 3,500 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | 8 | 2,000 |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 3,500 |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | 3 | 1,500 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 3 | 1,500 |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2 | 1,500 |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2 | 1,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.