The short version
- 747 grades from 155 models on sale are rated to tow 2,000kg or more braked. 124 grades sit at exactly 2,000kg.
- Among the cheapest SUVs: Nissan X-Trail ST 2WD at $38,305 RRP, or the GWM Haval H6 Lux at $35,990 drive-away (VIC). Both 2,000kg.
- Among the cheapest 7-seaters: X-Trail ST 4WD 7-seat, $41,305 RRP, 2,000kg.
- Watch the grade: hybrid versions of the Sorento, Santa Fe, Carnival and Haval H6 are rated lower than the petrol or diesel ones.
- The real limit is often GCM or towball download, not the headline figure. Try your trailer in the rig check below.
Two tonnes is the number a lot of buyers land on. It covers a typical box trailer with room to spare, a tinnie or a pair of jet skis, and plenty of camper trailers and smaller caravans. It's also where a lot of family SUVs top out, so “can it tow 2,000kg?” is often the question that decides whether a mid-size SUV will do or whether you need something bigger.
So we pulled every new car on sale in our directory with a manufacturer's braked towing rating of 2,000kg or more: 747 grades from 155 models, read on 12 November 2026. Below they're grouped by type, with the braked rating, the towball download limit and the gross combination mass (GCM) where the manufacturer prints them, the price of the cheapest grade that gets there, and which grades of the same car don't. If you want the heavy end, 3,500kg utes and big pickups, our best towing vehicles guide ranks those.
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The cheapest car that tows 2,000kg, by type
RRP and drive-away prices aren't the same thing (RRP leaves out on-road costs), so we rank them separately. RRP here means a price we've matched to the manufacturer's own price list or configurator.
| Type | Lowest published RRP | Lowest drive-away (VIC) |
|---|---|---|
| Small and mid-size SUV | Nissan X-Trail ST 2WD 5-seat: $38,305, 2,000kg | GWM Haval H6 Lux: $35,990, 2,000kg |
| Large SUV and 7-seater | Nissan X-Trail ST 4WD 7-seat: $41,305, 2,000kg | MG QS Excite: $49,994, 2,000kg |
| Off-road 4WD wagon | Toyota Prado GX Diesel: $72,500, 3,500kg | LDV D90 Mode 2WD: $43,674, 3,000kg |
| Wagon or sedan | None with a named source yet | Skoda Superb Sportline 195TSI 4x4: $73,990, 2,200kg |
| People mover | Hyundai Staria Petrol: $54,300, 2,500kg | Volkswagen Multivan Life SWB: $72,990, 2,000kg |
| Ute | Toyota HiLux WorkMate 4x2 Single Cab manual: $33,990, 2,900kg | GWM Cannon Premium Single Cab Chassis 4x2: $34,990, 3,200kg |
| Van | Hyundai Staria-Load Van Liftback: $49,990, 2,500kg | LDV Deliver 9 Van MWB Mid Roof: $47,990, 2,800kg |
| Plug-in hybrid (vans aside) | JAC Hunter PHEV Pro (ute): $49,988, 3,500kg | GWM Cannon Lux Hi4-T PHEV (ute): $50,990, 3,500kg |
| Electric (vans aside) | Toyota HiLux BEV SR Cab-Chassis: $74,990, 2,000kg | KGM Musso EV AWD (ute): $64,000, 2,300kg |
Prices and ratings as held on 12 November 2026. Drive-away offers have end dates, so check the manufacturer's page.
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Braked, unbraked, towball download and GCM in plain words
Braked vs unbraked
The braked figure is the heaviest trailer the manufacturer says the car can pull when the trailer has its own working brakes. The unbraked figure applies when it doesn't, and it's much lower: no car in this guide prints an unbraked figure above 750kg. Both apply to the trailer's loaded weight, not the empty weight on the brochure. A box trailer full of garden waste or a caravan with full water tanks weighs what it weighs.
Towball download
This is the weight the trailer's coupling pushes down on your towbar. Most manufacturers print a maximum, and it's easy to miss. On cars rated to exactly 2,000kg it's most often 200kg in our records, but it can be as low as 80kg on the BMW X1 xDrive20i and Volkswagen Multivan, or 100kg on the Hyundai Santa Fe. A common rule of thumb for a stable trailer is around 10 percent of its weight on the ball, so a car with a low towball limit can stop you loading a 2,000kg trailer the way it tows best. Towball download also counts as load on the car, which brings us to the next two numbers.
GVM, GCM and why a full car tows less
GVM (gross vehicle mass) is the most the car itself may weigh, loaded. GCM (gross combination mass) is the most the car and trailer may weigh together. They interact. Take the GWM Haval H6 Lux: GWM prints a 1,630kg kerb weight, a 2,050kg GVM, a 2,000kg braked rating and a 4,050kg GCM, and our record holds a 200kg towball limit. The GVM plus the full tow rating is exactly the GCM, so you can tow the full 2,000kg with the car at its GVM. But the gap between kerb weight and GVM is 420kg, and a 200kg load on the towball would take nearly half of that before anyone gets in.
Now the Mazda CX-80 G40e Pure. Mazda prints a 2,500kg braked rating and a 2,663kg GVM. Its brochure doesn't print a GCM; our record holds 4,700kg for this grade, so confirm it with Mazda before you rely on it. With the car at its GVM, the sum leaves 2,037kg for the trailer. To tow the full 2,500kg, the car itself has to weigh no more than 2,200kg, which on a 2,084kg kerb weight leaves 116kg for people, luggage and the towball load together. So on the GCM sum the CX-80 has room for a 2,000kg trailer, and much less for a 2,500kg one. Its 150kg towball limit matters too: the common 10 percent rule of thumb would put 200kg on the ball of a 2,000kg trailer, which is over Mazda's figure, so how the trailer is loaded counts. The rig check below shows exactly that. That's the pattern to look for: the headline rating is a ceiling, and GCM decides how much of it you can use with a loaded car. Some manufacturers don't print a GCM in their spec sheets, and we don't hold one for every car yet. The tables say which is which, and the dealer can give you the figure.
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Try your own trailer
Pick two cars from this guide and set your trailer weight, the people and the gear. The check works off the manufacturer's figures we hold: braked rating, towball limit, payload, GVM and GCM. Cars missing one of those figures sit out rather than run on a guess. More about how the numbers fit together in towing capacity explained.
Starts with a 2,000kg trailer behind the GWM Haval H6 Lux and the Mazda CX-80 G40e Pure. Swap either car, change the trailer and the load, and see which limit stops you.
Towing
Set your load, then see each rig side by side, checked against every legal limit.
Trailer type
Fully loaded weight, not dry tare
People + gear inside the vehicle
Bull bar, canopy, drawers, etc.
2 of 2 stay within their braked-tow rating for this 2,000kg trailer, with 150kg of people, gear & accessories aboard.
Near limit, 0kg spare
Braked tow rating 2,000kg
Within capacity, 500kg spare
Braked tow rating 2,500kg
Manufacturer-published figures, shown as a guide. Checked with a 2,000kg trailer, 200kg on the tow-ball (~10% of ATM), 150kg of people & gear and 0kg of accessories. GCM (vehicle + trailer combined) is often the real limit, not the max-tow figure. Not independently verified. Always check the compliance plate and owner’s manual, and never exceed the rated tow, GVM, GCM or tow-ball limits.
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Cars rated at exactly 2,000kg
If you searched for “2,000kg towing capacity”, this is probably the list you wanted. 124 grades on sale are rated at exactly 2,000kg braked, and for 34 models it's the highest figure any grade reaches (the X-Trail appears twice below, as a five-seater and a seven-seater). These are the cars where 2,000kg is the ceiling, not a stepping stone. If your trailer will weigh close to two tonnes loaded, you'll be towing at the car's limit, and a model from the later tables with a higher rating gives you a margin.
| Model | Type | Grades at 2,000kg | Towball download | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWM Haval H6 | Small and mid-size SUVs | 2 of 7 | 200 kg | $35,990 drive-away (VIC) |
| Renault Koleos | Small and mid-size SUVs | 3 of 3 | 200 kg | $36,990 drive-away (VIC) |
| Nissan X-Trail | Small and mid-size SUVs | 4 of 10 | 150 kg | $38,305 RRP |
| GWM Haval H6GT | Small and mid-size SUVs | 1 of 2 | 200 kg | $46,490 drive-away (VIC) |
| BMW X1 | Small and mid-size SUVs | 1 of 5 | 80 kg | $72,800 RRP* |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | Small and mid-size SUVs | 5 of 6 | 200 kg | $89,900 RRP* |
| Audi Q5 | Small and mid-size SUVs | 8 of 8 | 200 kg | $91,712 drive-away (VIC) |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | Small and mid-size SUVs | 3 of 3 | 200 kg | $95,399 drive-away (VIC) |
| Audi SQ5 Sportback | Small and mid-size SUVs | 2 of 2 | 200 kg | $109,900 RRP* |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe | Small and mid-size SUVs | 1 of 2 | 200 kg | $111,400 RRP* |
| BMW iX3 | Small and mid-size SUVs | 1 of 2 | 80 kg | No price on record |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | Small and mid-size SUVs | 3 of 4 | 100 kg | No price on record |
| Skoda Enyaq Coupe | Small and mid-size SUVs | 1 of 2 | No data | No price on record |
| Nissan X-Trail | Large SUVs and 7-seaters | 3 of 3 | 150 kg (some grades: no data) | $41,305 RRP |
| MG QS | Large SUVs and 7-seaters | 2 of 2 | No data | $49,994 drive-away (VIC) |
| Kia Sorento | Large SUVs and 7-seaters | 4 of 16 | 200 kg | $54,380 RRP |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Large SUVs and 7-seaters | 5 of 10 | 100 kg | $54,400 RRP |
| Toyota Kluger | Large SUVs and 7-seaters | 3 of 3 | 200 kg | $62,410 RRP* |
| BYD Sealion 8 | Large SUVs and 7-seaters | 2 of 3 | 100 kg | $63,990 RRP |
| Hyundai Palisade | Large SUVs and 7-seaters | 5 of 5 | 160 kg | $76,500 RRP |
| Polestar 4 | Large SUVs and 7-seaters | 1 of 2 | 200 kg | $86,350 RRP |
| BMW 5 Series | Wagons and sedans | 2 of 2 | 200 kg | $114,900 RRP* |
| Genesis Electrified G80 | Wagons and sedans | 1 of 1 | 200 kg | $155,000 RRP* |
| BMW i5 | Wagons and sedans | 1 of 2 | 200 kg | $215,900 RRP* |
| BMW M5 | Wagons and sedans | 2 of 2 | 100 kg | $259,900 RRP* |
| BMW 7 Series | Wagons and sedans | 1 of 1 | 200 kg | $279,900 RRP* |
| BMW i7 | Wagons and sedans | 1 of 1 | 200 kg | $319,900 RRP* |
| Kia Carnival | People movers | 5 of 8 | 200 kg | $54,560 RRP |
| Volkswagen Multivan | People movers | 3 of 3 | 80 kg | $72,990 drive-away (VIC) |
| LDV Deliver 7 | Vans | 2 of 2 | Not in LDV's spec sheet | $46,305 RRP* |
| Renault Master | Vans | 6 of 6 | Not in Renault's spec sheet | $55,990 RRP |
| Farizon SV | Vans | 4 of 4 | No data | $67,990 drive-away (VIC) |
| Hyundai Staria-Load Electric | Vans | 2 of 2 | 100 kg | $70,990 RRP |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Vans | 1 of 1 | 200 kg | $79,900 RRP* |
| Mercedes-Benz eSprinter | Vans | 1 of 1 | 200 kg | $121,041 RRP* |
Prices are the lowest among the grades that reach 2,000kg. RRP excludes on-road costs; drive-away (VIC) includes them for a private buyer in Victoria. RRP* is a price we hold without a named manufacturer document yet, so confirm it with the dealer. Towball and GCM show the range across those grades. Fuel or energy is the official figure for the priced grade; plug-in hybrids show the battery-flat figure where the manufacturer prints one.
Small and mid-size SUVs that tow 2,000kg
29 models, 95 grades. This is where the grade matters most. The Nissan X-Trail petrol is rated to 2,000kg, while the e-POWER hybrid versions are rated lower. The GWM Haval H6 petrol is 2,000kg and the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions are 1,500kg. The Volkswagen Tiguan 150TSI and 195TSI are 2,300kg, and the 110TSI is 1,800kg. The Mazda CX-60 G40e and P50e are 2,500kg and the D50e diesel 2,000kg, while the entry G25 is 1,800kg. The Renault Koleos is 2,000kg across the range. At the luxury end, the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60 and Genesis GV70 all get there.
| Model (grades at 2,000kg+) | Braked towing | Towball download | GCM | From | Powertrain | Fuel or energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWM Haval H62 of 7 grades. 5 of 7 grades tow less (1,500 kg) | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | 4,050 kg | $35,990 drive-away (VIC)Lux | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| Renault Koleos3 of 3 grades | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | 4,300 kg | $36,990 drive-away (VIC)Evolution 4x2 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km |
| Nissan X-Trail4 of 10 grades. 6 of 10 grades tow less (670 to 1,650 kg) | 2,000 kg | 150 kg | No data | $38,305 RRPST 2WD 5-seat | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| GWM Haval H6GT1 of 2 grades. 1 of 2 grades tow less (1,500 kg) | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | No data | $46,490 drive-away (VIC)Ultra | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km |
| Mazda CX-6014 of 15 grades. 1 of 15 grades tow less (1,800 kg) | 2,000 to 2,500 kg | 150 kg | 4,550 kg (some grades: not in Mazda's spec sheet) | $51,640 RRPG40e Pure | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 7.4 L/100km |
| Volkswagen Tayron2 of 3 grades. 1 of 3 grades tow less (1,800 kg) | 2,000 to 2,500 kg | 200 kg (some grades: no data) | 4,950 kg (some grades: no data) | $53,990 RRP*150TSI Life | Petrol, Plug-in hybrid | 7.7 L/100km |
| Volvo XC402 of 2 grades | 2,100 kg | 180 kg | No data | $54,990 RRP*Plus B4 | Mild hybrid | 7.3 L/100km |
| Volkswagen Tiguan4 of 7 grades. 3 of 7 grades tow less (1,800 kg) | 2,000 to 2,300 kg | 200 kg (some grades: no data) | 4,245 to 4,255 kg (some grades: no data) | $55,990 RRP*150TSI R-Line | Petrol, Plug-in hybrid | 7.6 L/100km |
| Skoda Enyaq2 of 3 grades. 1 of 3 grades tow less (1,000 kg) | 2,000 to 2,200 kg | 88 kg | No data | $64,990 drive-away (VIC)85 Sportline | Electric | No data |
| BMW X11 of 5 grades. 4 of 5 grades tow less (1,500 to 1,800 kg) | 2,000 kg | 80 kg | 3,695 kg | $72,800 RRP*xDrive20i | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km |
| Volvo XC604 of 4 grades | 2,250 to 2,400 kg | 240 kg | No data | $74,990 RRP*Plus B5 Bright | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 7.6 L/100km |
| CUPRA Terramar3 of 4 grades. 1 of 4 grades tow less (1,800 kg) | 2,200 kg | 100 kg | 4,480 to 4,620 kg | $77,990 RRP*VZe | Petrol, Plug-in hybrid | 1.8 L/100km (full battery) |
| Genesis GV705 of 5 grades | 2,200 kg | 159 kg | 4,700 to 4,820 kg (some grades: no data) | $80,300 RRP*Advanced 2.5T | Petrol | 10.3 L/100km |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio1 of 2 grades. 1 of 2 grades tow less; 1 hold no braked figure | 2,300 kg | 230 kg | No data | $85,990 RRP*Veloce | Petrol | 7 L/100km |
| BMW X34 of 4 grades | 2,000 to 2,500 kg | 100 kg | 4,870 to 5,015 kg (some grades: no data) | $86,100 RRP*20 xDrive | Petrol, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 7.5 L/100km |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC5 of 6 grades. 1 of 6 grades tow less; 1 hold no braked figure | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | 4,540 to 4,965 kg | $89,900 RRP*GLC200 4MATIC | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 7.5 L/100km |
| Audi Q58 of 8 grades | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | No data | $91,712 drive-away (VIC)TFSI FWD SUV | Petrol, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 5.7 L/100km |
| Audi Q5 Sportback3 of 3 grades | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | No data | $95,399 drive-away (VIC)TFSI FWD | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 5.7 L/100km |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar4 of 4 grades | 2,000 to 2,500 kg | 100 kg | 4,740 to 5,170 kg | $97,779 RRP*Dynamic SE P250 | Petrol, Plug-in hybrid | 7.8 L/100km |
| Audi Q6 e-tron4 of 4 grades | 2,000 to 2,400 kg | 100 kg | 3,300 kg (some grades: no data) | $97,935 RRPSUV | Electric | 19 kWh/100km |
| Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron3 of 3 grades | 2,000 to 2,400 kg | 100 kg | No data | $104,900 RRPSportback quattro | Electric | 18.7 kWh/100km |
| Audi SQ5 Sportback2 of 2 grades | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | No data | $109,900 RRP*edition one | Mild hybrid | 7.6 L/100km |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe1 of 2 grades. 1 of 2 grades tow less; 1 hold no braked figure | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | 4,640 kg | $111,400 RRP*GLC300 4MATIC | Mild hybrid | 7.7 L/100km |
| BMW iX31 of 2 grades. 1 of 2 grades tow less; 1 hold no braked figure | 2,000 kg | 80 kg | No data | No price on record40 | Electric | 18 kWh/100km |
| Genesis GV601 of 2 grades. 1 of 2 grades tow less (1,600 kg) | 2,400 kg | 100 kg | No data | No price on recordMagma | Electric | 21.5 kWh/100km |
| Jaguar F-PACE3 of 3 grades | 2,000 to 2,400 kg | 100 kg | No data | No price on recordR-Dynamic SE 90th Anniversary Edition P250 | Petrol, Plug-in hybrid | No data |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport3 of 4 grades. 1 of 4 grades tow less (1,600 kg) | 2,000 kg | 100 kg | 4,550 kg | No price on recordDynamic S P200 (MY26.5) | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km |
| Porsche Macan4 of 4 grades | 2,000 to 2,500 kg | 80 to 100 kg | 4,350 to 5,050 kg | No price on recordMacan | Electric | 19.9 kWh/100km |
| Skoda Enyaq Coupe1 of 2 grades. 1 of 2 grades tow less (1,800 kg) | 2,000 kg | No data | No data | No price on record85 Sportline | Electric | No data |
Large SUVs and 7-seaters that tow 2,000kg
44 models, 197 grades, from the Nissan X-Trail 7-seat to the BMW X7. The popular family seven-seaters split by engine. The Kia Sorento diesel is 2,000kg, the HEV 1,650kg and the plug-in hybrid 1,010kg. The Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5 turbo petrol is 2,000kg and the hybrid 1,650kg. The Toyota Kluger hybrid and the Hyundai Palisade hybrid are both 2,000kg. The BYD Sealion 8 plug-in is 2,000kg in AWD form and 1,800kg with front-wheel drive. The Mazda CX-80 and CX-90 reach 2,500kg on the petrol and plug-in grades, and 2,000kg as diesels. The Subaru Outback, which we file here on its length, is 2,000kg, and 2,100kg as the Wilderness.
| Model (grades at 2,000kg+) | Braked towing | Towball download | GCM | From | Powertrain | Fuel or energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan X-Trail3 of 3 grades | 2,000 kg | 150 kg (some grades: no data) | No data | $41,305 RRPST 4WD 7-seat | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km |
| Subaru Outback5 of 5 grades | 2,000 to 2,100 kg | 200 to 210 kg | 4,280 to 4,433 kg | $48,990 RRP*AWD | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km |
| MG QS2 of 2 grades | 2,000 kg | No data | No data | $49,994 drive-away (VIC)Excite | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km |
| Kia Sorento4 of 16 grades. 12 of 16 grades tow less (1,010 to 1,650 kg) | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | No data | $54,380 RRPS Diesel | Diesel | 6 L/100km |
| Hyundai Santa Fe5 of 10 grades. 5 of 10 grades tow less (1,650 kg) | 2,000 kg | 100 kg | No data | $54,400 RRP2.5 Petrol FWD | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km |
| Skoda Kodiaq3 of 3 grades | 2,300 kg | 100 kg | No data | $54,990 RRP*140TSI Select | Petrol | 9 L/100km |
| Mazda CX-8011 of 11 grades | 2,000 to 2,500 kg | 150 to 200 kg | 4,700 to 4,750 kg (some grades: not in Mazda's spec sheet) | $56,100 RRPG40e Pure | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 8.4 L/100km |
| Volkswagen Tayron2 of 3 grades. 1 of 3 grades tow less (1,800 kg) | 2,500 kg | 200 kg | 5,010 kg | $59,490 RRP*150TSI Elegance | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km |
| Toyota Kluger3 of 3 grades | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | Not in Toyota's spec sheet | $62,410 RRP*GX Hybrid AWD | Hybrid | 5.6 L/100km |
| BYD Sealion 82 of 3 grades. 1 of 3 grades tow less (1,800 kg) | 2,000 kg | 100 kg | No data | $63,990 RRPDynamic AWD | Plug-in hybrid | 6.3 L/100km battery flat |
| Mazda CX-906 of 6 grades | 2,000 to 2,500 kg | 150 kg | 4,900 kg (some grades: not in Mazda's spec sheet) | $66,100 RRPG50e Touring | Mild hybrid | 8.2 L/100km |
| Mazda CX-704 of 4 grades | 2,500 kg | 150 kg | Not in Mazda's spec sheet | $73,020 RRPG50e GT | Mild hybrid | 8.1 L/100km |
| Hyundai Palisade5 of 5 grades | 2,000 kg | 160 kg | No data | $76,500 RRPElite Hybrid (8-Seat) | Hybrid | 6.8 L/100km |
| Polestar 41 of 2 grades. 1 of 2 grades tow less (1,500 kg) | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | 4,960 kg | $86,350 RRPLong Range Dual Motor | Electric | 16.8 kWh/100km |
| Volkswagen Touareg4 of 5 grades. 1 of 5 grades tow less; 1 hold no braked figure | 3,500 kg | 215 to 280 kg | 6,350 to 6,520 kg | $86,790 RRP*170TDI | Diesel, Plug-in hybrid | 7.6 L/100km |
| Volvo EX602 of 2 grades | 2,000 to 2,400 kg | No data | No data | $86,990 RRPP6 Electric | Electric | 14.9 kWh/100km |
| Volvo XC903 of 3 grades | 2,400 kg | 240 kg | No data | $97,990 RRP*Plus B5 Bright | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 8.1 L/100km |
| Kia EV93 of 4 grades. 1 of 4 grades tow less (900 kg) | 2,500 kg | 125 kg | No data | $106,500 RRPEarth AWD | Electric | 21.7 kWh/100km |
| Audi Q77 of 7 grades | 2,000 to 3,500 kg | 200 to 350 kg | No data | $112,415 RRPTFSI 185kW quattro S line edition | Petrol, Mild hybrid | 9.3 L/100km |
| Hyundai IONIQ 92 of 2 grades | 2,500 kg | 125 kg | Not in Hyundai's spec sheet | $113,205 RRPCalligraphy AWD 7-Seat | Electric | 20.6 kWh/100km |
| Land Rover Discovery7 of 7 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,745 kg | $116,006 RRPS D350 | Diesel, Mild hybrid | 7.8 L/100km |
| Volvo EX902 of 3 grades. 1 of 3 grades tow less (1,500 kg) | 2,200 kg | 250 kg | No data | $124,990 RRP*Plus Twin Motor | Electric | 19.6 kWh/100km |
| Polestar 32 of 3 grades. 1 of 3 grades tow less (1,500 kg) | 2,200 kg | 220 kg | 5,190 to 5,225 kg | $131,100 RRPDual Motor | Electric | 19.1 kWh/100km |
| Genesis GV803 of 3 grades | 2,722 kg | 182 kg | No data | $132,000 RRP*3.5T Signature AWD | Petrol | 11.7 L/100km |
| Genesis GV80 Coupe2 of 2 grades | 2,722 kg | 182 kg | No data | $137,500 RRP*3.5T Signature AWD | Petrol | 11.7 L/100km |
| BMW X54 of 4 grades | 2,700 to 3,500 kg | 140 kg | No data | $137,600 RRP*xDrive30d | Petrol and diesel, Plug-in hybrid | 7.8 L/100km |
| BMW iX1 of 1 grade | 2,500 kg | 100 kg | No data | $142,900 RRP*xDrive45 M Sport | Electric | 20.0 kWh/100km |
| Audi Q86 of 6 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,400 kg (some grades: no data) | $143,415 RRP*50 TDI quattro S line | Petrol, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 7.1 L/100km |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport26 of 26 grades | 2,500 to 3,500 kg | 120 to 350 kg | 5,980 to 6,750 kg | $146,799 RRP*Dynamic SE D250 | Petrol and diesel, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric | 7.3 L/100km |
| BMW X63 of 3 grades | 3,500 kg | 140 to 350 kg | 6,055 to 6,235 kg (some grades: no data) | $149,900 RRP*xDrive30d M Sport | Petrol and diesel, Mild hybrid | 7.7 L/100km |
| Porsche Cayenne Electric6 of 6 grades | 3,500 kg | No data | No data | $167,800 RRPCayenne Electric | Electric | 22.9 kWh/100km |
| Porsche Macan1 of 1 grade | 2,500 kg | 100 kg | 5,050 kg | $171,100 RRPGTS | Electric | 21.2 kWh/100km |
| BMW X74 of 4 grades | 3,500 kg | 140 kg | 6,740 kg (some grades: no data) | $174,900 RRP*xDrive40d | Petrol and diesel, Mild hybrid | 8.1 L/100km |
| GMC Yukon2 of 2 grades | 3,628 kg | 363 kg (some grades: no data) | 6,577 kg (some grades: no data) | $174,990 RRPDenali | Petrol | 12.8 L/100km |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE1 of 1 grade | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,595 kg | $199,900 RRP*GLE53 AMG 4MATIC+ | Mild hybrid | 10.1 L/100km |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class2 of 3 grades. 1 of 3 grades tow less; 1 hold no braked figure | 2,700 kg | 350 kg | No data | $199,900 RRP*GLS 450 d 4MATIC | Mild hybrid | 7.8 L/100km |
| BMW X5 M1 of 1 grade | 2,700 kg | 140 kg | No data | $247,800 RRP*Competition | Petrol | 12.5 L/100km |
| BMW X6 M1 of 1 grade | 2,700 kg | 140 kg | No data | $247,900 RRP*Competition | Petrol | 12.5 L/100km |
| Audi RSQ81 of 1 grade | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | No data | $257,227 RRPPerformance | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km |
| BMW XM1 of 1 grade | 2,700 kg | 140 kg | 5,995 kg | $309,900 RRP*Label | Plug-in hybrid | 12.8 L/100km battery flat |
| Land Rover Range Rover23 of 27 grades. 4 of 27 grades tow less; 4 hold no braked figure | 2,500 to 3,500 kg | 150 to 350 kg | 5,980 to 6,950 kg | $309,972 drive-away (VIC)HSE P460e (MY27) | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric | 1.7 L/100km (full battery) |
| Aston Martin DBX1 of 1 grade | 2,700 kg | No data | No data | No price on record707 | Petrol | 13.5 L/100km |
| Maserati Grecale2 of 4 grades. 2 of 4 grades tow less; 2 hold no braked figure | 2,300 to 2,500 kg | 200 kg | 4,540 kg | No price on recordGT | Mild hybrid, Electric | 8.5 L/100km |
| Porsche Cayenne18 of 19 grades. 1 of 19 grades tow less; 1 hold no braked figure | 3,000 to 3,500 kg | No data | No data | No price on recordE-Hybrid | Petrol, Plug-in hybrid | 1.9 L/100km (full battery) |
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22 models, 129 grades, and most of them clear 2,000kg easily: the body-on-frame wagons like the Ford Everest, Toyota Prado, Isuzu MU-X and KGM Rexton are rated to 3,500kg. If 2,000kg is your trailer, these give you plenty of margin on the rating, though GCM and payload still apply when the car is loaded for a trip. Among the most affordable on a Victorian drive-away price are the LDV D90 at $43,674 and the Mahindra Scorpio N at $43,990.
| Model (grades at 2,000kg+) | Braked towing | Towball download | GCM | From | Powertrain | Fuel or energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDV D905 of 5 grades | 3,000 to 3,500 kg | 300 kg (some grades: no data) | 5,700 kg (some grades: no data) | $43,674 drive-away (VIC)Mode 2WD | Petrol and diesel | 9.1 L/100km |
| Mahindra Scorpio N2 of 2 grades | 2,500 kg | No data | 5,155 kg (some grades: no data) | $43,990 drive-away (VIC)Z8+ 2.2L Diesel 4x4 7-seat AT | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km |
| GWM Tank 3005 of 5 grades | 3,000 kg | No data | 5,580 to 6,261 kg | $47,990 drive-away (VIC)Lux Diesel | Petrol and diesel, Plug-in hybrid | 7.8 L/100km |
| Isuzu MU-X8 of 8 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 5,900 kg | $49,990 drive-away (VIC)LS-M 2.2L 4x2 | Diesel | 6.4 L/100km |
| KGM Rexton4 of 4 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,300 kg | $50,000 RRP*ELX | Diesel | 8.7 L/100km |
| GWM Tank 5006 of 6 grades | 3,000 to 3,500 kg | 300 kg (some grades: no data) | 6,430 to 6,705 kg | $59,990 RRP*Lux | Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 8.5 L/100km |
| Ford Everest11 of 12 grades. 1 of 12 grades tow less; 1 hold no braked figure | 3,500 kg | 350 kg (some grades: no data) | 6,250 to 6,350 kg (some grades: no data) | $68,990 RRP*Sport | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km |
| Toyota Prado6 of 6 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,600 to 6,680 kg (some grades: not in Toyota's spec sheet) | $72,500 RRPGX Diesel | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| Toyota LandCruiser 707 of 7 grades | 3,500 kg | No data | 7,010 kg | $75,600 RRPWagon WorkMate Auto | Diesel | 10.6 L/100km |
| Denza B52 of 2 grades | 3,000 kg | No data | 6,122 to 6,232 kg | $81,221 drive-away (VIC)Base | Plug-in hybrid | 9.5 L/100km battery flat |
| Jeep Wrangler3 of 6 grades. 3 of 6 grades tow less (1,497 kg); 1 hold no braked figure | 2,495 kg | 250 kg (some grades: no data) | 4,819 kg (some grades: no data) | $84,990 RRP*Rubicon 4-Door | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km |
| Denza B82 of 2 grades | 3,500 kg | No data | 7,174 kg | $91,000 RRP*7S | Plug-in hybrid | 9.9 L/100km battery flat |
| Toyota LandCruiser 3008 of 8 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg (some grades: no data) | 6,750 kg | $97,990 RRPGX | Diesel, Hybrid | 8.9 L/100km |
| Land Rover Defender 907 of 7 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,470 to 6,540 kg | $98,400 RRP*S D250 | Petrol and diesel, Mild hybrid | 8.1 L/100km |
| Land Rover Defender 11020 of 23 grades. 3 of 23 grades tow less; 3 hold no braked figure | 3,000 to 3,500 kg | 300 to 350 kg | 6,300 to 6,730 kg (some grades: no data) | $100,900 RRP*S D250 | Petrol and diesel, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 8.1 L/100km |
| Nissan Patrol3 of 3 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 7,000 kg | $102,100 RRP*Ti-L | Petrol | 14.4 L/100km |
| Ineos Grenadier6 of 6 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg (some grades: no data) | 7,000 kg (some grades: no data) | $107,000 RRPDiesel | Petrol and diesel | 11.8 L/100km |
| Lexus GX2 of 2 grades | 3,130 to 3,500 kg | No data | No data | $119,950 RRP*GX550 Luxury | Petrol | 12.3 L/100km |
| Land Rover Defender 1306 of 6 grades | 3,000 kg | 300 kg | 6,380 to 6,500 kg (some grades: no data) | $141,600 RRP*Outbound D350 | Petrol and diesel, Mild hybrid | 8.1 L/100km |
| Lexus LX10 of 10 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg (some grades: no data) | No data | $167,700 RRP*LX600 Luxury | Petrol and diesel, Hybrid | 11.9 L/100km |
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class2 of 5 grades. 3 of 5 grades tow less; 3 hold no braked figure | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,600 kg | $214,900 RRP*G450d | Mild hybrid | 8.7 L/100km |
| Land Rover Defender OCTA4 of 4 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,730 kg | $304,500 RRP*OCTA | Petrol, Mild hybrid | 13.1 L/100km |
Wagons and sedans
Only 10 sedan, liftback and wagon models (17 grades) are rated to 2,000kg or more, and most are expensive. The Skoda Superb 195TSI 4x4, as a liftback or a wagon, is the most affordable at 2,200kg, while the front-drive plug-in Superb wagon is rated to 1,800kg. Above that it's the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class (2,100kg) the Porsche Panamera (2,200kg), BMW's 5 Series, i5, M5, 7 Series and i7, and the Genesis Electrified G80 (all 2,000kg).
| Model (grades at 2,000kg+) | Braked towing | Towball download | GCM | From | Powertrain | Fuel or energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Superb2 of 3 grades. 1 of 3 grades tow less (1,800 kg) | 2,200 kg | 90 kg | 4,065 to 4,140 kg | $73,990 drive-away (VIC)Sportline 195TSI 4x4 (Liftback) | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class3 of 3 grades | 2,100 kg | 210 kg | 4,490 to 4,660 kg | $105,900 RRP*E200 | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 7.2 L/100km |
| BMW 5 Series2 of 2 grades | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | 4,265 to 4,510 kg | $114,900 RRP*520i Sedan | Petrol and diesel | 6.8 L/100km |
| Genesis Electrified G801 of 1 grade | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | 4,900 kg | $155,000 RRP*Electrified Signature AWD | Electric | 18.1 kWh/100km |
| BMW i51 of 2 grades. 1 of 2 grades tow less (1,500 kg) | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | 4,820 kg | $215,900 RRP*M60 xDrive Sedan | Electric | 16.8 kWh/100km |
| BMW M52 of 2 grades | 2,000 kg | 100 kg | 4,935 to 5,000 kg | $259,900 RRP*Sedan | Plug-in hybrid | 10.3 L/100km battery flat |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class2 of 2 grades | 2,100 kg | 210 kg | 4,840 to 5,010 kg | $278,900 RRP*S450L 4MATIC | Mild hybrid | 8.4 L/100km |
| BMW 7 Series1 of 1 grade | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | 4,730 kg | $279,900 RRP*740i Sedan | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km |
| BMW i71 of 1 grade | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | 5,180 kg | $319,900 RRP*xDrive60 Sedan | Electric | 19.7 kWh/100km |
| Porsche Panamera2 of 6 grades. 4 of 6 grades tow less; 4 hold no braked figure | 2,200 kg | No data | No data | No price on recordPanamera | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km |
People movers
Five models. The Hyundai Staria is rated to 2,500kg, including the hybrid. The Kia Carnival diesel is 2,000kg, but the Carnival HEV is rated to 1,000kg in our record, so a family that tows should check which Carnival they're looking at. The Ford Tourneo, Volkswagen Multivan and Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer round it out.
| Model (grades at 2,000kg+) | Braked towing | Towball download | GCM | From | Powertrain | Fuel or energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Staria3 of 3 grades | 2,500 kg | 100 kg | 5,420 kg (some grades: no data) | $54,300 RRPPetrol | Petrol and diesel, Hybrid | 10.5 L/100km |
| Kia Carnival5 of 8 grades. 3 of 8 grades tow less (1,000 kg) | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | No data | $54,560 RRPS Diesel | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km |
| Ford Tourneo2 of 2 grades | 2,500 kg | No data | 5,665 to 5,670 kg | $68,990 RRPActive | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km |
| Volkswagen Multivan3 of 3 grades | 2,000 kg | 80 kg | No data | $72,990 drive-away (VIC)Life SWB | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km |
| Mercedes-Benz Vito1 of 1 grade | 2,500 kg | No data | 5,600 kg | $92,404 RRP*Tourer | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km |
Cars in this story
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31 models and 221 grades: nearly every dual-cab on sale clears 2,000kg, and most are rated to 3,500kg. The exceptions are worth knowing. The 4x2 HiLux WorkMate and SR grades are 2,900kg, the HiLux BEV is 2,000kg, the BYD Shark 6 is 2,500kg as the Dynamic cab-chassis and the Premium (3,500kg as the Performance) and the KGM Musso EV AWD is 2,300kg. Ford's Ranger spec sheet doesn't print a towball figure, so those cells say so. Our best utes guide ranks them on more than towing.
| Model (grades at 2,000kg+) | Braked towing | Towball download | GCM | From | Powertrain | Fuel or energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota HiLux22 of 22 grades | 2,000 to 3,500 kg | 290 to 350 kg (some grades: not in Toyota's spec sheet) | 4,670 to 6,300 kg | $33,990 RRPWorkMate 4x2 Single Cab Manual | Diesel, Mild hybrid, Electric | 7.3 L/100km |
| GWM Cannon9 of 9 grades | 3,200 to 3,500 kg | 320 to 350 kg (some grades: no data) | 5,590 to 6,400 kg | $34,990 drive-away (VIC)Premium Single Cab Chassis 4x2 | Diesel, Plug-in hybrid | 7.6 L/100km |
| Isuzu D-Max21 of 21 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 5,850 to 6,000 kg | $36,200 RRPSX Single Cab Cab Chassis 4x2 2.2L | Diesel | 6.9 L/100km |
| LDV T60 MAX5 of 5 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,250 to 6,350 kg | $36,990 RRP*Pro Auto | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km |
| KGM Musso3 of 3 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,380 to 6,480 kg | $37,490 drive-away (VIC)ELX | Diesel | 8.6 L/100km |
| Mazda BT-5020 of 20 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 5,850 to 6,000 kg | $38,400 RRPXS SC 4x2 | Diesel | 6.9 L/100km |
| Foton Tunland4 of 4 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,805 to 6,835 kg | $39,990 RRP*V7-C 4x2 | Mild hybrid | 8.1 L/100km |
| Kia Tasman11 of 11 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,200 kg | $41,959 RRPSingle Cab Chassis S 4x2 | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km |
| Mitsubishi Triton18 of 18 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg (some grades: no data) | 6,210 to 6,250 kg (some grades: no data) | $41,990 drive-away (VIC)GLX Single Cab Cab Chassis 4x2 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| JAC T96 of 6 grades | 3,200 kg | 320 kg | 5,630 kg | $42,662 RRP*Oasis 4x4 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| Ford Ranger26 of 26 grades | 2,500 to 3,500 kg | Not in Ford's spec sheet | 5,400 to 6,520 kg | $46,518 drive-away (VIC)XL 4x2 Single Cab Cab-Chassis | Petrol and diesel, Plug-in hybrid | 6.8 L/100km |
| JAC Hunter PHEV2 of 2 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,430 kg | $49,988 RRPPro PHEV | Plug-in hybrid | 1.6 L/100km (full battery) |
| LDV Terron 92 of 2 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,500 kg | $50,990 RRP*Origin | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
| GWM Cannon Alpha7 of 7 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg (some grades: no data) | 6,555 to 6,745 kg | $52,990 RRP*Lux Diesel | Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 8.9 L/100km |
| MG U93 of 3 grades | 3,500 kg | No data | 6,500 kg | $52,990 RRPExplore X | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
| Nissan Navara4 of 4 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | 6,250 kg | $53,348 RRPSL | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
| BYD Shark 63 of 3 grades | 2,500 to 3,500 kg | 250 to 350 kg | 5,750 to 6,650 kg | $55,900 RRPDynamic Cab-Chassis | Plug-in hybrid | 7.9 L/100km battery flat |
| Volkswagen Amarok10 of 10 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg (some grades: no data) | 6,200 to 6,400 kg | $55,990 RRP*Core TDI405 | Petrol and diesel | 8 L/100km |
| KGM Musso EV1 of 2 grades. 1 of 2 grades tow less (1,800 kg) | 2,300 kg | 180 kg | 5,390 kg | $64,000 drive-away (VIC)AWD | Electric | 21.2 kWh/100km |
| Toyota LandCruiser 709 of 9 grades | 3,500 kg | No data | 7,010 kg | $76,800 RRPSingle Cab Chassis Workmate | Diesel | No data |
| MG U9 EV1 of 1 grade | 3,500 kg | No data | No data | $78,990 RRPTBA | Electric | No data |
| Ford Ranger Super Duty6 of 6 grades | 4,500 kg | Not in Ford's spec sheet | 8,000 kg | $82,990 RRPSingle Cab Cab-Chassis | Diesel | No data |
| Jeep Gladiator1 of 1 grade | 2,721 kg | 272 kg | 5,656 kg | $84,990 RRP*Rubicon | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km |
| Ineos Quartermaster6 of 6 grades | 3,500 kg | 350 kg (some grades: no data) | 7,000 kg (some grades: no data) | $105,000 RRPDiesel | Petrol and diesel | 12.1 L/100km |
| Ford F-1508 of 8 grades | 4,500 kg | No data | 7,270 to 7,410 kg | $114,950 RRPXLT 4x4 Double Cab SWB | Petrol | 12.5 L/100km |
| RAM 15004 of 6 grades. 2 of 6 grades tow less; 2 hold no braked figure | 4,200 to 4,500 kg | 400 kg | 7,285 to 7,711 kg | $119,950 RRPBig Horn V8 | Petrol, Mild hybrid | 13.1 L/100km |
| Chevrolet Silverado 15002 of 2 grades | 4,200 to 4,500 kg | 400 to 422 kg | 6,851 to 7,160 kg | $134,500 RRP*LTZ Premium | Petrol | 12.1 L/100km |
| Toyota Tundra2 of 2 grades | 4,500 kg | 400 kg | 7,980 to 8,030 kg | $155,990 RRPLimited | Hybrid | 11.4 L/100km |
| RAM 25003 of 3 grades | 4,500 to 8,000 kg | 400 to 450 kg | 10,001 to 11,505 kg | $157,950 RRPWarlock HEMI V8 | Petrol and diesel | No data |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD1 of 1 grade | 4,500 kg | 450 kg | 12,474 kg | $168,000 RRP*LTZ Premium | Diesel | No data |
| RAM 35001 of 1 grade | 8,000 kg | 400 kg | 11,505 kg | $177,950 RRP*Laramie Cummins High Output | Diesel | 12.8 L/100km |
Vans
19 models, 74 grades, from the Hyundai Staria-Load to the Volkswagen Crafter, including electric vans like the Renault Master E-Tech and Farizon SV at 2,000kg. Isuzu's N Series light trucks are also rated above 2,000kg, but they're trucks, so they're not listed here.
| Model (grades at 2,000kg+) | Braked towing | Towball download | GCM | From | Powertrain | Fuel or energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDV Deliver 72 of 2 grades | 2,000 kg | Not in LDV's spec sheet | 5,200 kg | $46,305 RRP*SWB Low Roof | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
| LDV Deliver 93 of 3 grades | 2,800 kg | Not in LDV's spec sheet | 6,000 kg | $47,990 drive-away (VIC)Van MWB Mid Roof | Diesel | No data |
| Hyundai Staria-Load2 of 5 grades. 3 of 5 grades tow less; 3 hold no braked figure | 2,500 kg | 100 kg | Not in Hyundai's spec sheet | $49,990 RRPVan Liftback | Diesel | 7 L/100km |
| Renault Trafic6 of 6 grades | 2,500 kg | 100 kg | No data | $52,990 RRPSWB Pro | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km |
| Renault Master6 of 6 grades | 2,000 kg | Not in Renault's spec sheet | 5,500 to 6,000 kg | $55,990 RRPDiesel MWB Manual | Diesel, Electric | No data |
| Ford Transit Custom8 of 8 grades | 2,300 to 2,800 kg | 150 kg (some grades: not in Ford's spec sheet) | 5,225 to 5,725 kg | $56,890 RRPTrend SWB Van | Diesel, Plug-in hybrid | 8 L/100km |
| Fiat Ducato3 of 3 grades | 2,250 to 2,500 kg | No data | No data | $57,500 RRPMWB Mid-Roof | Diesel | No data |
| Volkswagen Transporter2 of 2 grades | 2,300 to 2,800 kg | No data | No data | $58,590 RRP*TDI340 FWD | Diesel, Electric | 7.9 L/100km |
| Peugeot Boxer1 of 1 grade | 3,000 kg | No data | No data | $59,990 RRP*Pro L4H2 | Diesel | 6.4 L/100km |
| Mercedes-Benz Vito2 of 2 grades | 2,500 kg | No data | 5,500 to 5,700 kg | $63,000 RRP*Panel Van | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km |
| Farizon SV4 of 4 grades | 2,000 kg | No data | No data | $67,990 drive-away (VIC)SWB Low Roof | Electric | No data |
| Ford Transit6 of 6 grades | 2,750 to 3,500 kg | 200 kg (some grades: no data) | 6,000 to 7,000 kg | $69,990 RRP*350L LWB Van | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km |
| Hyundai Staria-Load Electric2 of 2 grades | 2,000 kg | 100 kg | No data | $70,990 RRPTBA | Electric | 20.7 kWh/100km |
| Volkswagen Crafter21 of 21 grades | 2,500 to 3,500 kg | 150 kg | 6,000 to 8,000 kg | $77,676 drive-away (VIC)35 Van TDI360 FWD MWB | Diesel | No data |
| Ford E-Transit Custom2 of 2 grades | 2,300 kg | No data | 5,350 kg | $77,890 RRPTrend LWB Van | Electric | 24.0 kWh/100km |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter1 of 1 grade | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | 5,550 kg | $79,900 RRP*315CDI LWB Van Auto | Diesel | 8.8 L/100km |
| Volkswagen California1 of 1 grade | 2,500 kg | No data | No data | $93,790 RRP*Beach TDI340 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km |
| LDV Deliver 9 Campervan1 of 1 grade | 2,800 kg | No data | 6,000 kg | $102,990 drive-away (VIC)Series 2 Two Seat | Diesel | No data |
| Mercedes-Benz eSprinter1 of 1 grade | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | 5,000 kg | $121,041 RRP*Panel Van 113 kWh | Electric | 27.5 kWh/100km |
Hybrids, plug-in hybrids and EVs that tow 2,000kg
Of the 747 grades, 19 are hybrids, 71 are plug-in hybrids and 68 are electric (vans included). One of the cheapest plug-in hybrids at 2,000kg+ on a published RRP is a ute, the JAC Hunter PHEV at $49,988. For an SUV, the Mazda CX-60 P50e is $56,640 RRP for 2,500kg and the BYD Sealion 8 AWD $63,990 for 2,000kg with seven seats. The cheapest hybrid on a published RRP is the Hyundai Staria Hybrid at $73,740; the Toyota Kluger Hybrid is lower at $62,410 RRP, which we hold without a named source yet. Vans aside, one of the cheapest electric cars on a published RRP is the Toyota HiLux BEV at $74,990, and one of the cheapest on a Victorian drive-away price is the KGM Musso EV AWD at $64,000. For an electric SUV, the Skoda Enyaq 85 Sportline is $64,990 drive-away (VIC) for 2,000kg, the Polestar 4 Dual Motor ($86,350 RRP) and Volvo EX60 P6 ($86,990 RRP) are both 2,000kg, and the Kia EV9 AWD is 2,500kg.
| Model | Powertrain | Braked towing | Towball download | From | Fuel or energy | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWM Tank 5003 grades | Hybrid | 3,000 kg | 300 kg | $59,990 RRP* | 8.5 L/100km | No data |
| Toyota Kluger3 grades | Hybrid | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | $62,410 RRP* | 5.6 L/100km | No data |
| GWM Cannon Alpha1 grade | Hybrid | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | $64,490 RRP* | 9.8 L/100km | No data |
| Hyundai Staria1 grade | Hybrid | 2,500 kg | 100 kg | $73,740 RRP | 6.5 L/100km | No data |
| Hyundai Palisade5 grades | Hybrid | 2,000 kg | 160 kg | $76,500 RRP | 6.8 L/100km | No data |
| Toyota Tundra2 grades | Hybrid | 4,500 kg | 400 kg | $155,990 RRP | 11.4 L/100km | No data |
| Toyota LandCruiser 3002 grades | Hybrid | 3,500 kg | No data | $156,060 RRP | 10 L/100km | No data |
| Lexus LX2 grades | Hybrid | 3,500 kg | No data | $219,083 drive-away (VIC) | 10 L/100km | No data |
| JAC Hunter PHEV2 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | $49,988 RRP | 1.6 L/100km (full battery) | 100 km electric |
| GWM Cannon2 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 3,500 kg | No data | $50,990 drive-away (VIC) | 2.4 L/100km (full battery) | 115 km electric |
| BYD Shark 63 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 2,500 to 3,500 kg | 250 to 350 kg | $55,900 RRP | 7.9 L/100km battery flat | 100 km electric |
| Mazda CX-604 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 2,500 kg | 150 kg | $56,640 RRP | 2.1 L/100km (full battery) | 76 km electric |
| GWM Cannon Alpha2 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | $57,490 drive-away (VIC) | 7.9 L/100km battery flat | 115 km electric |
| GWM Tank 3002 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 3,000 kg | No data | $57,990 drive-away (VIC) | 8.3 L/100km battery flat | 115 km electric |
| BYD Sealion 82 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 2,000 kg | 100 kg | $63,990 RRP | 6.3 L/100km battery flat | 152 km electric |
| Ford Transit Custom2 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 2,300 kg | Not in Ford's spec sheet | $67,890 RRP | 1.7 L/100km (full battery) | 53 km electric |
| Mazda CX-803 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 2,500 kg | 150 kg | $68,100 RRP | 2.7 L/100km (full battery) | 65 km electric |
| GWM Tank 5001 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 3,000 kg | 300 kg | $72,490 RRP* | 8.4 L/100km battery flat | 120 km electric |
| Volkswagen Tiguan1 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 2,000 kg | No data | $73,990 drive-away (VIC) | 1.7 L/100km (full battery) | 115 km electric |
| Volkswagen Tayron1 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 2,000 kg | No data | $75,990 drive-away (VIC) | 1.8 L/100km (full battery) | 116 km electric |
| CUPRA Terramar1 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 2,200 kg | 100 kg | $77,990 RRP* | 1.8 L/100km (full battery) | 110 km electric |
| Denza B52 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 3,000 kg | No data | $81,221 drive-away (VIC) | 9.5 L/100km battery flat | 90 km electric |
| Volvo XC602 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 2,250 kg | 240 kg | $84,200 RRP* | 1.6 L/100km (full battery) | 89 km electric |
| Denza B82 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 3,500 kg | No data | $91,000 RRP* | 9.9 L/100km battery flat | 100 km electric |
| BMW X31 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 2,000 kg | 100 kg | $106,300 RRP* | 7.9 L/100km battery flat | 91 km electric |
| Audi Q51 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | $107,422 drive-away (VIC) | 3.3 L/100km (full battery) | 82 km electric |
| Audi Q5 Sportback1 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | $111,065 drive-away (VIC) | 3.3 L/100km (full battery) | 92 km electric |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC2 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | $115,900 RRP* | 1.2 L/100km (full battery) | 112 km electric |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar2 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 2,000 kg | 100 kg | $125,511 RRP | 2.2 L/100km (full battery) | 69 km electric |
| Volvo XC901 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 2,400 kg | 240 kg | $130,990 RRP* | 1.8 L/100km (full battery) | 77 km electric |
| Land Rover Defender 1104 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 3,000 kg | 300 kg | $131,100 RRP* | 3.1 L/100km (full battery) | 50 km electric |
| Volkswagen Touareg1 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 3,500 kg | 220 kg | $133,490 RRP* | 3.3 L/100km (full battery) | 51 km electric |
| BMW X51 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 2,700 kg | 140 kg | $149,900 RRP* | 1.9 L/100km (full battery) | 101 km electric |
| Audi Q81 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | $154,284 RRP* | 2.6 L/100km (full battery) | 45 km electric |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport4 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 3,000 kg | 120 to 300 kg | $190,545 RRP* | 3 L/100km (full battery) | 118 km electric |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class1 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 2,100 kg | 210 kg | $199,900 RRP* | 1.7 L/100km (full battery) | 100 km electric |
| BMW M52 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 2,000 kg | 100 kg | $259,900 RRP* | 10.3 L/100km battery flat | 67 km electric |
| BMW XM1 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 2,700 kg | 140 kg | $309,900 RRP* | 12.8 L/100km battery flat | 76 km electric |
| Land Rover Range Rover2 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 3,000 kg | 350 kg | $309,972 drive-away (VIC) | 1.7 L/100km (full battery) | 126 km electric |
| Jaguar F-PACE1 grade | Plug-in hybrid | 2,000 kg | 100 kg | No price on record | No data | No data |
| Porsche Cayenne10 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 3,000 to 3,500 kg | No data | No price on record | 1.9 L/100km (full battery) | 86 km electric |
| Ford Ranger3 grades | Plug-in hybrid | 3,500 kg | Not in Ford's spec sheet | No price on record | 3.1 L/100km (full battery) | No data |
| KGM Musso EV1 grade | Electric | 2,300 kg | 180 kg | $64,000 drive-away (VIC) | 21.2 kWh/100km | 379 km (WLTP) |
| Skoda Enyaq2 grades | Electric | 2,000 to 2,200 kg | 88 kg | $64,990 drive-away (VIC) | No data | 551 km (WLTP) |
| Farizon SV4 grades | Electric | 2,000 kg | No data | $67,990 drive-away (VIC) | No data | 376 km |
| Hyundai Staria-Load Electric2 grades | Electric | 2,000 kg | 100 kg | $70,990 RRP | 20.7 kWh/100km | 450 km (WLTP) |
| Toyota HiLux3 grades | Electric | 2,000 kg | Not in Toyota's spec sheet | $74,990 RRP | 25.6 kWh/100km | 245 km (ADR 81/02 (NEDC)) |
| Ford E-Transit Custom2 grades | Electric | 2,300 kg | No data | $77,890 RRP | 24.0 kWh/100km | 340 km (WLTP) |
| Renault Master2 grades | Electric | 2,000 kg | Not in Renault's spec sheet | $77,990 RRP | No data | 409 km (WLTP) |
| MG U9 EV1 grade | Electric | 3,500 kg | No data | $78,990 RRP | No data | 430 km (WLTP) |
| Volkswagen Transporter1 grade | Electric | 2,300 kg | No data | $83,590 RRP* | No data | 320 km (WLTP) |
| Polestar 41 grade | Electric | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | $86,350 RRP | 16.8 kWh/100km | 590 km |
| Volvo EX602 grades | Electric | 2,000 to 2,400 kg | No data | $86,990 RRP | 14.9 kWh/100km | 610 km |
| Audi Q6 e-tron4 grades | Electric | 2,000 to 2,400 kg | 100 kg | $97,935 RRP | 19 kWh/100km | 625 km |
| Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron3 grades | Electric | 2,000 to 2,400 kg | 100 kg | $104,900 RRP | 18.7 kWh/100km | 569 km |
| Kia EV93 grades | Electric | 2,500 kg | 125 kg | $106,500 RRP | 21.7 kWh/100km | 512 km |
| Hyundai IONIQ 92 grades | Electric | 2,500 kg | 125 kg | $113,205 RRP | 20.6 kWh/100km | 600 km (WLTP) |
| Mercedes-Benz eSprinter1 grade | Electric | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | $121,041 RRP* | 27.5 kWh/100km | 440 km |
| Volvo EX902 grades | Electric | 2,200 kg | 250 kg | $124,990 RRP* | 19.6 kWh/100km | 570 km |
| Polestar 32 grades | Electric | 2,200 kg | 220 kg | $131,100 RRP | 19.1 kWh/100km | 635 km |
| BMW iX1 grade | Electric | 2,500 kg | 100 kg | $142,900 RRP* | 20.0 kWh/100km | 522 km (ADR 81/02) |
| Genesis Electrified G801 grade | Electric | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | $155,000 RRP* | 18.1 kWh/100km | 570 km (WLTP) |
| Porsche Cayenne Electric6 grades | Electric | 3,500 kg | No data | $167,800 RRP | 22.9 kWh/100km | 542 km (WLTP) |
| Porsche Macan5 grades | Electric | 2,000 to 2,500 kg | 80 to 100 kg | $171,100 RRP | 21.2 kWh/100km | 513 km (WLTP) |
| BMW i51 grade | Electric | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | $215,900 RRP* | 16.8 kWh/100km | 502 km |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport3 grades | Electric | 2,500 kg | 250 kg | $246,518 drive-away (VIC) | No data | 600 km (NEDC (as labelled by Land Rover Australia)) |
| BMW i71 grade | Electric | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | $319,900 RRP* | 19.7 kWh/100km | 625 km |
| Land Rover Range Rover8 grades | Electric | 2,500 kg | 250 kg | $344,258 drive-away (VIC) | 22.3 kWh/100km | 600 km (NEDC (as labelled by Land Rover Australia)) |
| Genesis GV601 grade | Electric | 2,400 kg | 100 kg | No price on record | 21.5 kWh/100km | 425 km (WLTP) |
| Maserati Grecale1 grade | Electric | 2,500 kg | 200 kg | No price on record | 14.2 kWh/100km | 501 km |
| BMW iX31 grade | Electric | 2,000 kg | 80 kg | No price on record | 18 kWh/100km | No data |
| Skoda Enyaq Coupe1 grade | Electric | 2,000 kg | No data | No price on record | No data | 565 km (WLTP) |
Electric range is the figure held for the priced grade, with its test standard where the manufacturer names one. It's an unladen figure, not a towing range.
What towing does to EV and PHEV range
A trailer adds weight and, more importantly at highway speed, a lot of air resistance. Both cost energy, and an electric car shows it straight away because its battery holds much less energy than a fuel tank. Manufacturers rarely publish a range while towing, and we don't make one up, so treat the range figures above as unladen figures and plan charging stops much closer together with a trailer on. Check too that the charging bays on your route let you charge without unhitching; many are nose-in bays.
A plug-in hybrid has a backstop: once the battery is empty, it runs on its engine like a regular hybrid. That's why we show the battery-flat (charge-sustaining) fuel figure where the manufacturer prints one. It's a more honest guide to touring with a trailer than the headline combined figure, which assumes you start each trip with a full battery. A hybrid that doesn't plug in uses its fuel figure as normal, and towing will push that up too.
7-seaters that tow 2,000kg
147 grades from 41 models have seven or more seats and a 2,000kg+ rating, vans aside. Among the least expensive on a published RRP is the Nissan X-Trail ST 4WD 7-seat at $41,305, and on a Victorian drive-away price the LDV D90 Mode 2WD at $43,674. Watch the third row and the boot as well as the rating: you'll often be carrying a full car when you tow.
| Model | Seats | Braked towing | Towball download | From | Powertrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan X-Trail3 grades | 7 | 2,000 kg | 150 kg (some grades: no data) | $41,305 RRP | Petrol |
| LDV D905 grades | 7 | 3,000 to 3,500 kg | 300 kg (some grades: no data) | $43,674 drive-away (VIC) | Petrol and diesel |
| Mahindra Scorpio N2 grades | 7 | 2,500 kg | No data | $43,990 drive-away (VIC) | Diesel |
| Isuzu MU-X8 grades | 7 | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | $49,990 drive-away (VIC) | Diesel |
| MG QS2 grades | 7 | 2,000 kg | No data | $49,994 drive-away (VIC) | Petrol |
| KGM Rexton4 grades | 7 | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | $50,000 RRP* | Diesel |
| Hyundai Staria3 grades | 7/8 | 2,500 kg | 100 kg | $54,300 RRP | Petrol and diesel, Hybrid |
| Kia Sorento4 grades | 7 | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | $54,380 RRP | Diesel |
| Hyundai Santa Fe4 grades | 7 | 2,000 kg | 100 kg | $54,400 RRP | Petrol |
| Kia Carnival5 grades | 8 | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | $54,560 RRP | Diesel |
| Skoda Kodiaq3 grades | 7 | 2,300 kg | 100 kg | $54,990 RRP* | Petrol |
| Mazda CX-8011 grades | 7 | 2,000 to 2,500 kg | 150 to 200 kg | $56,100 RRP | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Volkswagen Tayron2 grades | 7 | 2,500 kg | 200 kg | $59,490 RRP* | Petrol |
| GWM Tank 5005 grades | 7/8 | 3,000 to 3,500 kg | 300 kg (some grades: no data) | $59,990 RRP* | Diesel, Hybrid |
| Toyota Kluger3 grades | 7 | 2,000 kg | 200 kg | $62,410 RRP* | Hybrid |
| BYD Sealion 82 grades | 7 | 2,000 kg | 100 kg | $63,990 RRP | Plug-in hybrid |
| Mazda CX-906 grades | 7 | 2,000 to 2,500 kg | 150 kg | $66,100 RRP | Mild hybrid |
| Ford Everest9 grades | 7 | 3,500 kg | 350 kg (some grades: no data) | $68,990 RRP* | Diesel |
| Ford Tourneo2 grades | 8 | 2,500 kg | No data | $68,990 RRP | Diesel |
| Volkswagen Multivan3 grades | 7 | 2,000 kg | 80 kg | $72,990 drive-away (VIC) | Diesel |
| Hyundai Palisade5 grades | 7/8 | 2,000 kg | 160 kg | $76,500 RRP | Hybrid |
| Toyota Prado3 grades | 7 | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | $79,990 RRP | Diesel |
| Denza B81 grade | 7 | 3,500 kg | No data | $91,000 RRP* | Plug-in hybrid |
| Mercedes-Benz Vito1 grade | 7 | 2,500 kg | No data | $92,404 RRP* | Diesel |
| Volvo XC903 grades | 7 | 2,400 kg | 240 kg | $97,990 RRP* | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Nissan Patrol3 grades | 7/8 | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | $102,100 RRP* | Petrol |
| Kia EV92 grades | 7 | 2,500 kg | 125 kg | $106,500 RRP | Electric |
| Toyota LandCruiser 3003 grades | 7 | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | $110,820 RRP | Diesel |
| Audi Q77 grades | 7 | 2,000 to 3,500 kg | 200 to 350 kg | $112,415 RRP | Petrol, Mild hybrid |
| Hyundai IONIQ 91 grade | 7 | 2,500 kg | 125 kg | $113,205 RRP | Electric |
| Land Rover Discovery7 grades | 7 | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | $116,006 RRP | Diesel, Mild hybrid |
| Lexus GX2 grades | 7 | 3,130 to 3,500 kg | No data | $119,950 RRP* | Petrol |
| Volvo EX902 grades | 7 | 2,200 kg | 250 kg | $124,990 RRP* | Electric |
| Genesis GV803 grades | 7 | 2,722 kg | 182 kg | $132,000 RRP* | Petrol |
| Lexus LX5 grades | 7 | 3,500 kg | 350 kg (some grades: no data) | $167,700 RRP* | Petrol and diesel, Hybrid |
| BMW X74 grades | 7 | 3,500 kg | 140 kg | $174,900 RRP* | Petrol and diesel, Mild hybrid |
| GMC Yukon2 grades | 7/8 | 3,628 kg | 363 kg (some grades: no data) | $174,990 RRP | Petrol |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE1 grade | 7 | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | $199,900 RRP* | Mild hybrid |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class2 grades | 7 | 2,700 kg | 350 kg | $199,900 RRP* | Mild hybrid |
| Land Rover Defender 1302 grades | 7 | 3,000 kg | 300 kg | $226,500 RRP* | Petrol and diesel |
| Land Rover Range Rover2 grades | 7 | 3,500 kg | 350 kg | $375,566 drive-away (VIC) | Mild hybrid |
Same badge, different rating: grades that tow less
The fastest way to buy the wrong tow car is to read the model's best figure and buy a different grade. A few from our records, all on sale now:
- Kia Sorento: diesel 2,000kg, HEV 1,650kg, plug-in hybrid 1,010kg.
- Hyundai Santa Fe: 2.5 turbo petrol 2,000kg, hybrid 1,650kg.
- Kia Carnival: diesel 2,000kg, HEV 1,000kg.
- GWM Haval H6: petrol 2,000kg, hybrid and plug-in hybrid 1,500kg.
- Volkswagen Tiguan: 150TSI and 195TSI 2,300kg, 110TSI 1,800kg, eHybrid 1,800kg (150TSI) or 2,000kg (200TSI).
- Volkswagen Tayron: 150TSI and 195TSI 2,500kg, 110TSI 1,800kg.
- Mazda CX-60: G40e and P50e 2,500kg, D50e 2,000kg, G25 1,800kg.
- BYD Sealion 8: AWD 2,000kg, FWD 1,800kg.
- Kia EV9: AWD 2,500kg; the rear-drive Air is rated well under 2,000kg.
- Polestar 4: Dual Motor 2,000kg, Single Motor 1,500kg.
The model tables above show this for each car: the small line under each name says how many grades reach 2,000kg and the range the others are rated to.
Tow packs, towbars and options
The braked rating is what the car can do with the right towbar fitted. Many cars in this guide don't come with a towbar as standard, so the rating assumes the manufacturer's genuine or approved towbar, and sometimes a specific tow pack. Ask the dealer three things in writing: which towbar and wiring is fitted or quoted, whether it's rated to the full braked figure and towball limit for that grade, and whether an electric brake controller is included. A trailer over 750kg needs brakes, and electric trailer brakes need a controller in the car. Aftermarket towbars carry their own rating too, and the lower of the bar and the car is the one that counts. A towbar also adds weight to the car, which comes out of its payload; some manufacturers print their masses with the towbar fitted and some without, and our car pages label which.
What a 2,000kg load looks like
We won't quote weights for trailers we haven't seen, because the same type of trailer can vary by hundreds of kilos. In broad terms, a loaded single-axle box trailer or a boat trailer with a small tinnie usually sits well under two tonnes. Jet ski trailers, even double ones, are often light enough for a car rated far lower than 2,000kg. Camper trailers range widely: an off-road camper loaded with water, gas and gear can get close to two tonnes. Small and compact caravans can fit under 2,000kg loaded, while many family-size vans are well over it. The figures that matter are on the trailer's own compliance plate: the ATM (aggregate trailer mass, the maximum it may weigh loaded) and the tare (empty). Plan around the ATM, or better, weigh the loaded trailer at a public weighbridge.
The trailer rules at 2,000kg
The mass thresholds come from national vehicle standards and the state regulators word them almost identically, measured on gross trailer mass (GTM, the load the trailer's own axles carry). A trailer up to 750kg needs no brakes. Above 750kg it needs brakes, and override (over-run) brakes are generally acceptable up to 2,000kg. Above 2,000kg the brakes must work from the driver's seat and the trailer needs a breakaway system that applies them if it comes off. So a trailer at 2,000kg sits at the top of the lighter band, and one that's even slightly heavier needs the fuller setup. See Transport for NSW and SA's light vehicle towing regulations. Speed limits while towing, and whether learner and P-plate drivers may tow, differ by state; our towing rules by state guide has each one with its source.
What to check before you buy a car to tow 2,000kg
- Weigh what you'll tow. Use the trailer's ATM or a weighbridge, not the brochure tare. Leave a margin under the car's rating.
- Check the exact grade. Engine, drivetrain and seat count can each change the rating. Use the grade lines in the tables, then confirm on the manufacturer's spec sheet.
- Check the towball limit. Divide it by your trailer weight. If it's well under 10 percent, ask how the trailer will be loaded.
- Do the GCM sum. GCM minus the trailer's loaded weight is what the car can weigh with everything in it. If the manufacturer doesn't print a GCM, ask the dealer for it in writing.
- Price the towbar and brake controller. They're often extra, and they're part of the real cost.
- Electric or plug-in? Plan the trip around charging with the trailer on, and use the battery-flat fuel figure for a plug-in hybrid on a long tow.
How we built this list
Every figure comes from the manufacturer's Australian documents as held in our directory on 12 November 2026: the braked rating as printed for that grade, never one copied from another grade. Where two of our records for the same grade disagree, we use the lower figure; that kept one Range Rover Evoque grade off the list and puts the Volkswagen Multivan at 2,000kg. Where a manufacturer's spec sheet doesn't print a towball or GCM figure, the table says so; where we simply don't hold it yet, it says “No data”. Ratings can change with a model-year update, so check the current spec sheet before you sign. We'll update this page when the list changes.
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Disclaimer: Figures are from the manufacturers' Australian documents as held in the CarSorted directory on 12 November 2026, with prices on the basis stated beside them. Towing ratings assume the manufacturer's specified towbar and equipment. Trailer rules are as published by the state regulators linked above. This is general information, not advice. Confirm the rating, towball limit, GCM and price for the exact grade with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy or tow.
