How Much Can the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Tow?

June 15th, 2023 by

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The new Hyundai Tucson is the height of compact-SUV versatility, delivering reliability and convenience for your Cincinnati commute and powerful performance and fuel efficiency for your weekend adventures. It’s also an ideal towing vehicle–but just how much can the 2023 Hyundai Tucson tow? When properly equipped, it can tow as much as 2,000 pounds! Learn more about the 2023 Hyundai Tucson towing capacity in this guide from our team at Columbia Hyundai, your go-to Hyundai resource in Cincinnati.

 

 

What is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Towing Capacity?

You have a choice of five Tucson trim levels in the 2023 lineup, each of which boasts the same towing capacities. However, regardless of trim level, this capacity differs based on whether your Tuscon is equipped with trailer brakes. How much can the 2023 Hyundai Tucson tow? Let’s take a look at the exact towing specifications.

  • 2023 Hyundai Tucson Towing Capacity:1,650 pounds
  • 2023 Hyundai Tucson Towing Capacity with Trailer Brakes: 2,000 pounds

What Can the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Tow?

So, just what can the 2023 Hyundai Tucson tow? Teardrop campers, small trailers, canoes, and kayaks are all commonly towed by Hyundai Tucson SUVs. For a safe and effective tow, be sure to confirm the weight of the item you’re hauling, and factor in whether your Tucson has trailer brakes before setting out.

What are the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Features?

There are a variety of safety features designed to help you maximize the 2023 Hyundai Tucson towing capacity. Here is just a sampling of the built-in capabilities that will keep you safer and in better control of all your Mason and Mason towing and hauling jobs:

  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection
  • Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

What Type of Engine Does the Hyundai Tucson Have?

The power of the 2023 Hyundai Tucson towing capacity comes from what’s under the hood. The Tucson engine is a 2.5L inline 4-cylinder that generates up to 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. And it gets great gas mileage too, with an EPA-estimated average of 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway when you choose a front-wheel drive drivetrain.

Find Your Next Hyundai Tucson at Columbia Hyundai

Now you know the answer to the question, “How much can the 2023 Hyundai Tucson tow?” We invite you to come in and experience this versatile vehicle for yourself. Take a test drive around Cincinnati and see all the power and performance in person. Still not sold on the Hyundai Tucson? Contact us for more information or continue your research online.

 

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